The Saints are heading to the NFC Championship game after beating the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles 20-14. New Orleans climbed back from an early 14-to-0 deficit for a hard fought six point win in front of a jubilant Superdome crowd. Coach Sean Payton
Cut 7 (12) “…that today”
After giving up two first quarter touchdown drives, the Black and Gold defense took control, only allowing 97 yards after the first quarter. Quarterback Drew Brees threw an interception on his first pass, after that he threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns….
cut 30 (14) “….a lot better”
The Saints will host the Rams this Sunday at 2 PM.

Its decision day for LSU All-American linebacker Devin White. Will he return for his senior season or enter the NFL draft? Today is the deadline for underclassman to declare for the draft.

Over the weekend, LSU defensive end Rashard Lawrence and cornerback Kristian Fulton both announced they are returning for their senior seasons. And defensive backs coach Corey Raymond is also reportedly staying at LSU after interviewing with Georgia.

The Pelicans visit the Clippers tonight. Over the next 11 games, New Orleans will face nine teams that would qualify for the playoffs, if the regular season ended today. The Pels enter this critical stretch tied for 12th place in the Western Conference.

The Sun Belt Conference has suspended the officiating crew that worked Saturday’s ULM-Georgia State game. They missed a blatant traveling call that allowed the Panthers to win at the buzzer. It was a tough week in the Peach State as the Warhawks suffered two one-point losses.