Controversial Carolina Quarterback Cam Newton calls a gift he received from Saints defensive Cam Jordan “disrespectful.” Jordan sent Newton a broom, a reference to New Orleans sweeping the season series versus the Panthers last season. The three victories included a win in the postseason. Newton says he’s used the broom as motivation
Cut 13 (12) “…can’t wait.”
The Erik Swoope era with the Saints is over after one day. New Orleans claimed the tight end off waivers on Wednesday and released him the next day. He has been battling a knee injury. Coach Sean Payton says Ted Ginn Junior is getting close to returning, which is why the team released Brandon Marshall, who could come back. Again on Monday, it’s the Saints and Panthers in Charlotte.

The college football bowl season kicks off tomorrow and the Ragin Cajuns versus Tulane in the Cure Bowl is one of five games that will be played tomorrow. UL-Lafayette won its last three regular season games to clinch the Sun Belt West Division. A win on Saturday and the Cajuns will secure a winning record after three straight non-winning seasons. Coach Billy Napier on he wants to end the year….
cut 16 (12) “…right now”
Kick off tomorrow is at 12:30 from Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

In college hoops last night, McNeese defeated North Carolina Central 77-61 as James Harvey came off the bench to score 19 points. Troy Green had a career-high 19 points, but UNO lost to Tulsa 70-60.

Tomorrow, the Cajuns host Louisiana Tech and LSU will play St. Mary’s in Las Vegas.