4:45 LRN Sportscast January 23

There are some fans who believe the NFL preferred the Rams over the Saints to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl and that’s why they botched what should have been a pass interference call against the Rams in the final two minutes of the NFC Championship game. At the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Saints General Mickey Loomis says it was just a missed call…
cut 30 (19) “…bad call”

Governor John Bel Edwards has sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asking him and the owners to change the rules to prevent another officiating disaster…
cut 4 (09) “…happening again”
The NFL competition committee will reportedly look at expanding instant replay to review pass interference.

Tonight at the P-MAC, the LSU Tigers will go after their eighth straight win when they host a struggling Georgia team. LSU enters this game ranked 25th. It’s the first time they’ve been in the Top 25 since November. Coach Will Wade says when you start receiving national recognition, you can’t let off the gas pedal…
cut 19 (20) “…first go around”
Georgia comes into the game with a 9-8 record, 1-and-4 in the SEC. The tip is at 6 PM.

Elsewhere, Northwestern State hosts Sam Houston State. The Bearkats are 5-0 in league play, while the Demons are 2-and-3.

After a five-game road trip, the Pelicans are home tonight to take on the Pistons. No Anthony Davis for New Orleans today, because of an injured finger. Tip off is just after 7 Pm.