New Saints running back Adrian Peterson is making the rounds locally to talk about his mindset coming into New Orleans. He says he wanted to be with a team and an offense that can compete; and from the moment he got off the plane he already felt the love from the Who Dat Nation. His first game in Black and Gold will be against his old ball club, Minnesota. AP says it’s ironic, but exciting…:
CUT 25 (20) “for so long”
That interview is from NewOrleansSaints.com.

Alabama has approved a three-year contract extension through 2024 for Nick Saban that could pay the former LSU coach at least $65 million dollars a season. This would again make him the highest paid coach in college football.

McNeese bats continue to be on fire as the Cowboys pick up a 4-2 win over LSU-Alexandria last night. There were 17 strike outs thrown by McNeese pitchers and the win gave the team its 30th of the season. It was the first home game for the pokes in 16 days. They’ll host Texas A&M Corpus Christi this weekend.

Southeastern pounded on Tulane in New Orleans as the Lions soared to a 16-2 win. The Lions begins a six-game homestand Friday, hosting Sam Houston State. The Green Wave plays host to UCF this weekend.

ULM dropped 21-3 loss against hosts Ole Miss in the first of two midweek games…the next beginning at three pm this afternoon. The Warhawks host Coastal Carolina next.

UNO took on Grambling in a neutral-site game in Biloxi where the Privateers’ picked up a 10-1 victory.

LSU is off this week for finals. The Tigers host South Carolina in a three game set starting Friday.

UL-Lafayette will host Georgia Southern.