The oddsmakers are expecting a blowout this Saturday between LSU and Alabama as the Crimson Tide are 21 point favorites. Bama Head Coach Nick Saban says his players need to be ready for a physical game on Saturday…
cut 20 (19) “..understand that”
Alabama has won six straight in the series between the two teams.

Three starting offensive lineman for the Saints, guards Larry Warford and Andrus Peat and tackle Terron Armstead did not practice today. Warford has an abdomen injury, Peat has a hip injury and Armstead continues to rest his shoulder, which had surgery on it. We aleady know Warford is expected to miss several weeks.

ULM is getting ready to host Appalachian State this Saturday. The Mountaineers are 4-0 in league play and Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says they have one of the top defenses in the Sun Belt…
cut 18 (14) “…excited about it”
Kick-off is at 2 PM.

UL Lafayette announced the firing today of successful softball coach Michael Lotief. The university says Lotief created a hostile learning and working environment by subjecting athletes and coworkers to violent, vulgar language and verbal and physical assault. Lotief was recently placed on administrative leave. His attorney says the coach was fighting to improve basic services for his female athletes.

The Pelicans are home tonight to take on the improved Minnesota Timberwolves.