Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

10.29.19
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4;45 LRN Sportscast October 29

The NCAA announced today that it will allow its athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness. The NCAA says it must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes. The governing board of college athletics hopes to develop rules and put them in place by January 2021 and rules will be consistent with the collegiate model. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor Tyler Nunez says that’s a vague statement, so it will be interesting to see what the exact rules will say
Cut 13 (09) “to happen”

Today the NFL trade deadline came and went without any major moves. So the Saints did not work out a deal with Cincinnati for Bengals wide receiver A-J Green.

The Pelicans need some help, they are 0-4 after losing to Golden State 134 to 123 last night and they’ll visit undefeated Denver on Thursday night.

Joe Burrow’s record-breaking season at LSU has resulted in a couple of mock drafts putting the fifth-year senior as the top pick in next April’s NFL draft. NFL draft Analyst Mike Detillier says the worst teams in the league, the Bengals, Dolphins, and Broncos are keeping a close eye on Burrow…
Cut 9 (09) “…Oregon”
Burrow has thrown for 2,800 yards and 30 TDS while completing 79 percent of his passes this year.

Burrow and Tigers are enjoying a bye week and defensive end Rashard Lawrence says they’ll take the break…
cut 17 (14) “…of rest”
Louisiana Tech is also on a bye this week. While UL-Lafayette and ULM are coming off a bye week. The Cajuns host Texas State for homecoming, while the Warhawks face Arkansas State.

10.29.19
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LRN PM Newscall October 29

President Donald Trump says he’ll be back in the Bayou State to rally Republicans to vote for Eddie Rispone, but when should we expect his next visit?

Cut 1 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

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A few mock drafts show LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as a number one pick in the NFL draft next April. Jeff Palermo on the fifth-year senior’s rise up the draft boards…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”   

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President Trump says he’ll be back in Louisiana before the November 16th run-off to rally support for Eddie Rispone, but it’s unclear as to when, or where that will be. LSU-Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow thinks Trump will return after the November 9th early voting period ends…

Cut 3 (09)   “…dissipate.” 

The President’s last visit to the state was an October the 11th primary eve night trip to Lake Charles.

Sadow says there won’t be early voting period visits from the President because the kinds of people who early vote don’t really need any more encouragement, and usually can’t be swayed.

Cut 4 (09) “…ago.”

Vice President Mike Pence made a trip to Baton Rouge Monday, but it wasn’t a rally, it was a 5,000 dollar a plate fundraiser for Rispone.

Sadow says assuming the President visits sometime between November 9th and the 16th, the Commander in Chief is likely to hold court in north Louisiana.

Cut 5 (06) “Rispone.”

President Trump has a 52 percent approval rating as of Monday’s JMC Analytics poll.

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A fire destroys the Livingston Parish home of a murder suspect that is currently in jail.  The home of Errol Hicks burned down Monday.  State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the blaze was a very destructive fire making the investigation a challenging one.

Cut 6 (10) “…their investigative efforts”

Hicks is facing a second-degree murder charge stemming from an act of domestic violence for the September death of Carol Hutchinson.  Rodrigue says investigators indicate there is a wide range of possibilities as to what sparked the fire.

Cut 7 (10) “…or the other.”

Rodrigue says it appears no one was inside the structure at the time of the fire.

Cut 8 (09) “…occupying the home.”

Livingston Parish Fire Protection districts 6, 7, and 4 worked to combat the blaze before 4am Monday.

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Joe Burrow’s record-breaking season at LSU has some NFL scouts salivating over the prospect of making the fifth-year senior the new face of their franchise next year.

NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says the Tiger’s captain is clearly in the first-round conversation, and likely being looked at by teams like the Bengals, Dolphins, and Broncos…

Cut 9 (09)  “…Oregon”

Burrow has thrown for 2,800 yards and 30 TDS while completing 79 percent of his passes this year.

Bama’s Tua Tagovialoa was the consensus top-rated player heading into the season, but Detillier says Burrow could surpass him if the right team likes his match in their system.

Cut 10 (12) “…quarterback.”

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is now regarded as the top overall rated player in college, but the top of this year’s draft will be full of QB needy teams.

Burrow was, at best, considered a second-round pick heading into the 2019 season. Detillier says his rapid rise is akin to similar efforts by the last two draft’s number one picks.

Cut 11 (10) “at best.”

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The NCAA says it will develop so athletes can make money off their name, image and likeness. Tiger Rag Magazine assistant editor Tyler Nunez says it remains to be seen how this will work…

Cut 12 (08) “…want to” 

The NCAA says it must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes. The governing board of college athletics hopes to develop rules and put them in place by January 2021. Nunez says it will be interesting to see what the exact rules say

Cut 13 (09) “to happen”

The NCAA has long been resistant to paying college athletes as they’ve wanted to protect their amateur status. But Nunez says with all of the money that football and basketball produces for schools, it’s time for players to see their cut…

Cut 14 (13) “…dramatic way”

10.29.19
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2:30 LRN Newscast October 29

President Donald Trump says he’ll be back in the Bayou State to rally Republicans to vote for Eddie Rispone, but when should we expect his next visit?
Cut 1 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

The NCAA announced today that it will allow its athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness. In a news release, the governing body said it must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes. The NCAA says it will develop rules and put them in place by January 2021.

Two mock NFL drafts, Pro Football Focus and CBS, have Joe Burrow as the number one player taken in next April’s NFL draft. Burrow is breaking all of the LSU single-season passing record on his way to possibly winning the Heisman. NFL Draft analyst Mike Detillier says Burrow’s rapid rise is akin to what’s happened with the last two draft classes…
cut 11 (10) “…at best”

Authorities are investigating a house fire that destroyed the home of Errol Hicks, who is facing a second-degree murder charge from a domestic violence incident that resulted in Carol Hutchinson’s death. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they don’t believe anyone was in the home at the time of the fire…
cut 8 (09) “…occupying the home”
The house fire took place yesterday morning.

10.29.19
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11:40 LRN Sportscast October 29

After a slow start to the season, LSU’s defense has played much better this month and it’s now ranked as the fourth best defense in the SEC behind Georgia, Missouri and Alabama. The Tigers rank second in rush defense, allowing just 98 yards a game. Safety Jacoby Stevens’ improved play is one reason for the improved defense…
Cut 16 (21) the year”

The Pelicans poor start continues. They dropped to 0-and-4 last night as they fell to Golden State 134 to 123. The Warriors jumped out to an early and never looked back. The lead eventually grew to 29 points in the fourth quarter.

The 7-and-1 Saints lead the NFC South as they head into the bye week and their next game is against division rival Atlanta. Know-rivalry-dot-com, did a survey of fans to find out the biggest rivalries in the NFL and the Saints biggest rival by far is the Dirty Birds. West Carolina Professor David Tyler says Who Dat nation’s next biggest rival is Carolina, who finished a distant second place…
cut 14 (10) “…nothing terribly meaningful”

Louisiana Tech quarterback J’Mar Smith is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week. Smith threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs win over UTEP.

Northwestern State’s Ja’Quay Pough is the defensive player of the week. He had 21 tackles in the Demons 44-41 win at 20th ranked Incarnate Word.

McNeese’s Bailey Rabon is the Special Teams Player of the Week. Raborn made two field goals this past week and averaged 46 yards a punt.

10.29.19
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11:30 LRN Newscast October 29

A new NexStar Media Group and JMC Analytics poll has the governor’s race at 48 percent for Governor Edwards and 46 percent for Republican challenger Eddie Rispone. Matt Doyle has more…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A Livingston Parish judge declined to set bail for a former teacher who is behind bars on 60 counts of production of child pornography and two counts of first-degree rape. 34-year-old Cynthia Perkins and her husband and longtime sheriff’s deputy Dennis Perkins were arrested last week. Danny Perkins faces additional counts for obscenity and video voyeurism.

President Trump says he’ll be back in Louisiana before the November 16th run-off to rally support for Eddie Rispone in the Governor’s race, but it’s unclear as to when, or where that will be. LSU-Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow believes Trump will return to the Pelican State after early voting ends November 9th…
Cut 3 (09) “…dissipate.”
The President’s last visit was on the eve of the October 12th primary as he held a rally in Lake Charles.

The 7-and-1 Saints lead the NFC South as they head into the bye week and their next game is against division rival Atlanta. Know-rivalry-dot-com, did a survey of fans to find out the biggest rivalalries in the NFL and the Saints biggest rival by far is the Dirty Birds. West Carolina Professor David Tyler says Who Dat nation’s next biggest rival is Carolina, who finished a distant second place…
cut 14 (10) “…nothing terribly meaningful”

10.29.19
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9:30 LRN Newscast October 289

A new poll from JMC Analytics shows Governor Edwards with a slight lead over Republican challenger Eddie Rispone, 48 percent to 46 percent. Pollster John Couvillon says Edwards at this point is the favorite to win November 16th…
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Early voting for the election begins Saturday.

Edwards appeared at the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday and criticized Rispone for not participating in more candidate forums and debates…
cut 11 (10) “…our state”
Rispone says he’s not dodging the governor and the Baton Rouge businessman says he’s been busy campaigning around the state. The two will face each other in a televised debate tomorrow night.

You might see children on Halloween carrying blue candy buckets. It’s to indicate the child or teenager is autistic and might not be able to verbalize phrases like “Trick-or-treat” or “Happy Halloween.” Autism Society Acadiana spokesperson Robin Blackwell says those kids will still be excited to get candy….
Cut 4 (13) “…that child-like quality.”
Blackwell says if an autistic child comes to your house for trick or treating, she advises to turn off the scary and loud decorations.

Professors at Western Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities have surveyed sports fans across the nation and have found that the Saints-Falcons rivalry is the most bitter among fan bases in the NFL. West Carolina Professor David Tyler says the two NFC South rivals have played in several tightly contested games recently, which fuels the rivalry…
cut 15 (08) “…to the rivalry”
The Saints next game is November 10th at home against the Dirty Birds.

10.29.19
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8:30 LRN Newscast October 29

A new NexStar Media Group and JMC Analytics poll has the governor’s race at 48 percent for Governor Edwards and 46 percent for Republican challenger Eddie Rispone. Matt Doyle has more…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A Livingston Parish judge declined to set bail for a former teacher who is behind bars on 60 counts of production of child pornography and two counts of first-degree rape. 34-year-old Cynthia Perkins and her husband and longtime sheriff’s deputy Dennis Perkins were arrested last week. Danny Perkins faces additional counts for obscenity and video voyeurism.

Governor Edwards appeared at the Baton Rouge press club ready to debate Republican challenger Eddie Rispone, who declined an invitation to attend. Edwards took shots at Rispone for not appearing at more candidate forums and for allowing mega GOP donor Lane Grigsby to control his campaign…
cut 12 (11) “….of Louisiana”
Grigsby was allegedly involved in a quid-pro-quo scandal involving a Baton Rouge senate race and he’s also facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice who claims Grigsby improperly claimed tax deductions.

The Saints and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities. Contributing fans are given 100 points to distribute among teams they believe their team has the biggest beef with. West Carolina Professor David Tyler…
Cut 13 (10) “…highest aggregate score.”
When the Saints return from the bye week, they’ll host the Falcons. The game looks like a mismatch, New Orleans is 7-and-1, Atlanta is one-and-7.

10.29.19
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7:30 LRN Newscast October 29

Governor John Bel Edwards calls out his Republican opponent for not appearing in more candidate forums and debates. Brooke Thorington has more…
voicer 3 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

Edwards made those comments at the Baton Rouge Press Club. Rispone was in Baton Rouge yesterday as he welcomed Vice President Mike Pence to the capital city. Pence attended a closed-door fundraiser for Rispone. The Baton Rouge businessman says he’s been all around the state and says Edwards has not been following him around.

Governor Edwards holds a small lead over GOP challenger Eddie Rispone in the latest Nexstar Media Group and JMC Analytics poll. Edwards received 48-percent of the vote, while Rispone had 46-percent. Pollster John Couvillon says six-percent of the respondents are undecided and that means the race will come down to party turnout, not flashy TV ads…
cut 9 (10) “….run-off”
Early voting for the November 16th run-off begins Saturday.

A new trend for Halloween trick or treating is blue candy buckets for autistic children. The idea is to let candy givers that know not every child that comes to your door is a typical child or adult. But Autism Society Acadiana spokesperson Robin Blackwell says some parents of autistic kids believe the blue buckets single a child out for special treatment…
cut 6 (11) “….who they are”

10.29.19
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6:45 LRN Sprotscast October 289

The early betting line for the battle of the unbeatens between LSU and Alabama has the Crimson Tide favorite by 6.5 points. The Tigers are more the tested team with three wins over top-ten opponents. Defensive end Rashard Lawrence says LSU also brings a lot of experience to Bama…
cut 18 (14) “….man”
The big question in Tuscaloosa will quarterback Tua Tagovailoa play. Alabama Coach Nick Saban says Tua will practice Wednesday but doesn’t know if he’ll be ready to play November ninth after undergoing surgery on his ankle.

The Pelicans were without the injured Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday and fell to 0-and-4 with a 134 to 123 loss to Golden State last night. The Pels trailed by 29 early in the 4th quarter.

The Saints and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities. Contributing fans are given 100 points to distribute among teams they believe their team has the biggest beef with. West Carolina Professor David Tyler…
Cut 13 (10) “…highest aggregate score.”
When the Saints return from the bye week, they’ll host the Falcons. The game looks like a mismatch, New Orleans is 7-and-1, Atlanta is one-and-7.

The Ragin Cajuns head into Saturday’s homecoming game against Texas State as big favorites. U-L Lafayette is coming off week and they are 5-and-2, while the Bobcats are two and five. Coach Billy Napier points out that Texas State has a quality win over Georgia State.

ULM will host Arkansas State. The loser of this game can forget about winning the Sun Belt Western Division. Kick off at Malone Stadium is at 2:30.

10.29.19
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6:30 LRN Newscast October 29

In the governor’s race, Governor Edwards is prodding Eddie Rispone for declining to attend most candidate forums with the line “Where’s Eddie?” Rispone has only agreed to meet face to face for one event, a televised debate tomorrow night. Edwards slammed the Republican at Monday’s Baton Rouge Press Club for failing to show up to their candidate forum…
Cut 10 (11) “…to do”
Rispone says he’s not running from anything as he’s been around the state campaigning.

There is a new Nextstar-JMC Analytics poll out and it shows Edwards leading Rispone 48-to-46-percent. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says for Rispone to win, two things need to happen…
cut 8 (11) “….crucial”
Early voting for the November 16th election begins Saturday.

Trick-or-treaters may be visiting homes with blue bucket pumpkins looking for candy. What does the blue color signify? Kevin Barnhart has the details.
Cut 1 (30) “I”m Kevin Barnhart”

The forecast for Halloween is a chilly one, high temperatures in the mid-50s. Rain is in the forecast the next two days and into Halloween morning.