LSU’s defense will face a good test in the Citrus Bowl against Lamar Jackson and the Louisville Cardinals. Jackson is considered a front-runner to win the Heisman Trophy. Interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron calls Jackson a dynamic athlete…
cut 20 (11) “….on defense”
Dave Aranda has reportedly signed a contract extension that keeps him as the Tigers defensive coordinator for the next three seasons. LSU’s defense is ranked sixth in the country.

A bunch of points should be scored when Louisiana Tech faces Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas on December 23rd. The Midshipmen are averaging 39 points a game. Tech is averaging 44 a contest.

After a one-year absence, UL Lafayette is back in the New Orleans Bowl. The Cajuns will take on Southern Miss. Louisiana is 4-0 in this bowl game. The game will take place on Saturday night, December 17th.

The Saints are now 5-7 after an ugly 28-13 loss to Detroit yesterday. With four games left, it looks like New Orleans is headed towards its third straight 7-and-9 record. Coach Sean Payton is not happy with the inconsistent play of his team….
cut 17 (10) “…poor start”
The Saints face a must win situation this Sunday against Tampa Bay and the Bucs have been playing well, they defeated San Diego 28-21 on Sunday to move into a first-place tie with the Falcons.

In the NBA, the Pelicans got a good game from rookie Buddy Hield, but it wasn’t enough to help New Orleans defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-92. Hield had 16 points and hit 4 three-pointers. New Orleans is back in action tonight as they host Memphis. It’s the second match-up of the season between the two teams, the Grizzlies won the first game 89-83.