For the second straight game, the Saints had a kick blocked and it played a huge role in a second consecutive defeat for the Black and Gold. Coach Sean Payton on the special teams miscue in the 23-20 defeat to the Panthers…
cut 30 (08) “….it’s disappointing”
The Saints are now a disappointing 4-6 and a long shot to make the playoffs.

LSU is a 13.5 point favorite to beat Florida on Saturday, even though the Gators have one of the best defenses in the SEC. Tigers center Ethan Pocic says Florida is excellent at swarming towards the football…
cut 18 (17) “….limit that”
Kick-off on Saturday is at noon.

Good news for duck hunters, surveys find there are over twice as many ducks in Louisiana as there were at this time last year. State waterfowl study leader Larry Reynolds says they really aren’t sure why there are so many more ducks, but they have some theories….
cut 27 (10) “…migrants down”
Duck hunting season opens in the east zone tomorrow morning.

In college basketball tonight, LSU hosts North Florida. The Tigers are 2-0 and shooting 53-percent from the field. U-N-F is 1-and-2 on the year.

The Pelicans host Portland tonight. Anthony Davis is expected to play after missing the last game with a quad injury. Tonight also marks guard Jrue Holiday’s first action on the court this season.