Both the Saints and Eagles return to the practice field as they get ready for their NFC divisional matchup on Sunday in the Superdome. A big key in Philadelphia’s upset win over the Bears in the wild card round was the play of the Eagles offensive line, which shut down one of the best defensive players in the game, Khalil Mack. Philly offensive coordinator Mike Groh says after putting Chicago to bed he believes his guys can match up against the Saints best pass rusher Cam Jordan…
cut 18 (19) “….make it”

Saints NFC South Rival, Tampa Bay, has found a new head coach. Bruce Arians is coming out of retirement to coach Jameis Winston and the Bucs.

LSU tipped off SEC play with an 88-79 win over Alabama last night. Tremont Waters led the way with 19 points and seven assists and Javonte Smart came off the bench to score 15 points. Coach Will Wade liked what Smart brought to the game….
cut 20 (16) “…of the season”
Kavell Bigby-Williams also played well as he had 14 points and 13 rebounds, plus five blocked shots. The Tigers are at Arkansas on Saturday.

Details have emerged regarding the duck hunting accident in Mississippi that resulted in the amputation of former LSU offensive lineman Matt Branch’s leg. The Clarion Ledger reports Branch left his loaded shotgun in the bed of his pickup truck and a dog jumped onto the truck bed, accidentally pulling the trigger. Branch was shot in the left thigh and is expected to recover. He played for the Tigers from 2008 to 2011.