The Saints ended a three-game losing streak with a 28-6 win over the Carolina Panthers yesterday. It was an ugly win at times as the offense failed to move the ball for most of the first three quarters, prompting the fans to boo the home team. Tight end Jimmy Graham says he can understand Who Dat Nation’s frustrations…
cut 19 (09) “….reason too”
The Saints are back home this Sunday to host the Giants.

cut 30 (07) “…excitement”
Kateri Poole started every game during the NCAA Tournament and now she’s no longer on the Lady Tigers. Coach Kim Mulkey did not give any reasons, but she has not played since November 17th. Her absence from the team nearly coincided with Angel Reese’s with four-game suspension. Poole played a big role in Reese transferring to LSU.

St. Thomas More repeated as Division Two-select stat champions in football with a 35-21 win over Lafayette Christian. S-T-M Coach Jim Hightower…
cut 13 (08) “…super proud of em”
St. Charles Catholic missed out on a three-peat. Calvary Baptist scored twice in the final three minutes to defeat the Comets 34-28.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night receiving 501 of the 870 first-place votes. Daniels orchestrated one of the greatest offenses in LSU’s history….
Cut 15 (13) “…here today”
The LSU football team began bowl practice today. Daniels has not said if he’ll play in the game.

The Saints ended a three-game losing streak with a 28-6 win over a bad Carolina Panthers team. New Orleans offense didn’t do much for three quarters, but Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to put the game away. Coach Dennis Allen on the victory…
Cut 16 (21) “…deciding factor”
Carr only threw for 119 yards. And late in the third quarter, following a sack, Carr and center Erik McCoy got into a heated argument and had to be separated. Carr says him and McCoy are still cool…
Cut 18 (17) “…all good”

After winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels had this message for Tiger fans…
cut 14 (11) “….for me”
During his Heisman acceptance speech, Daniels thanked God, his parents, coaches, teammates and everyone who helped him along his incredible journey.

The demolition of the west side of Cajun Field began at 11 AM today. U-L Lafayette plans to replace the west side with 34 suites, 40 loge boxes, an indoor club, 524 club level seats and an expanded chairback section. The 65-million dollar project is expected to be completed in time for the 2025 season.

Tulane introduced Jon Sumrall as its new head football coach today. Sumrall just led Troy to back-to-back Sun Belt championships.

The Saints ended a three-game losing streak Sunday with a 28-6 win. Quarterback Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, but the first three quarters were tough to watch as the offense could barely move the ball against a bad Carolina Panthers team. There was an on-field argument between Carr and center Eric McCoy after a sack in the third quarter. Coach Dennis Allen says the screaming match was no big deal…
cut 17 (14) “…get pissed”
The win improves the Saints record to six and seven and there’s now a three way tie for first place in the NFC South after Tampa Bay went on the road and defeated Atlanta 29-25.

After a slow start, the seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated U-L 83-53 as Aneesah Morrow had 27 points and 10 boards.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night receiving 501 of the 870 first-place votes. Daniels had a season for the ages in 2023 as he nearly accumulated 5,000 total yards of offense. Daniels also led the nation in passing touchdowns with 40 and total touchdowns with 50. He orchestrated one of the greatest offenses in LSU’s history….
Cut 15 (13) “…here today”
The LSU football team will begin bowl practice today as they get ready to play Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Daniels has not said if he’ll play in the game.

The Prep Classic ended on Saturday night with Ruston winning its first state championship since 1990 as the Bearcats beat Zachary 31-17 for a ninth title in program history.

Calvary Baptist rallied to beat St. Charles Catholic and Union Parish had an exciting one point win over St. James for the division three nonselect title.

It’s expected Jayden Daniels will become LSU’s third Heisman Trophy winner as the award will be handed out tonight in New York City. Daniels won two big awards last night, the Walter Camp national Player of the Year award and the Davey O’Brien Award as the top quarterback in college football.

Billy Cannon and Joe Burrow are the two other LSU players who won the Heisman. Coach Brian Kelly on what it would mean if Daniels would win the Heisman…
cut 20 (20) “….to retain”
LSU star receiver Malik Nabers did not win the Biletnikoff Award last night. Instead, that honor went to Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison, even though Nabers had more catches and receiving yards.

Union Parish ended its streak of three consecutive losses in the state championship game with a dramatic 36-35 win over St. James yesterday. The Farmers executed a two-point conversion with 11 seconds left for the winning score. Also at the Prep Classic, Opelousas won the school’s first state championship with a 26-13 win over Cecilia and Catholic High crushed Acadiana 55-31.

Today is the final day of the Prep Classic and the first game should be a high-scoring affair as Lafayette Christian takes on St. Thomas More. STM beat LCA in last year’s division two select state title game 52-48 and Cougars Hall of Fame Coach Jim Hightower is expecting another tough game…
cut 9 (08) “…measure up”
Also today, St. Charles Catholic versus Calvary Baptist and Zachary against Ruston.

Jayden Daniels is expected to win the Heisman Trophy tomorrow night. After three up-and-down seasons at Arizona State, Daniels blossomed at LSU, becoming one of the top players in college football. Coach Brian Kelly credits Daniels’ work off the field with helping him be spectacular on the field…
Cut 19 (19) “…the game.”
Daniels is trying to become the third LSU player to win the Heisman Trophy.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr is questionable to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Carr is recovering from a concussion and he also had a rib and right shoulder injury Swiss army knife Taysom also questionable with a foot and left hand injury.

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Opelousas won its first state championship in football history as they it defeated district rival Cecilia 26-13. The Tigers rushed for 291 yards as D’Shawn Ford had 146 yards and two touchdowns.

Tomorrow, Ruston will try to win its first state title since 1990 when the Bearcats take on Zachary in the Division one non-select state title game. Last year Ruston lost to Destrehan in the championship game and Bearcats coach Jerrod Baugh says…
cut 11 (11) “….state championship”
Tonight it’s the Division One select state championship game as Catholic High battles Acadiana. Two Lafayette schools battle tomorrow in the Division Two select state title game as St. Thomas More faces Lafayette Christian. Also tomorrow, St. Charles Catholic versus Calvary.

The Tulane Green Wave are reportedly close to hiring Jon Sumrall as its next head coach. Sumrall just led Troy to back-to-back Sun Belt titles.

Oak Grove has a football dynasty going as the Tigers took home their fourth state championship in five years with a dominant 62-36 victory over Haynesville in the Division Four select state championship game. Jackson Bradley and Jay Freeman each rushed for three touchdowns.

In the Division Four-select title game. Southern Lab outlasted Riverside 42-35. That’s a sixth state title for the Kittens and a second in three years. Jerome Harris had two TD runs in the fourth quarter for the Kittens.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels was named A-P College Football Player of the Year. Tomorrow night he’s expected to win the Heisman Trophy.

The Pelicans were soundly defeated last night by the Lakers in the semi-finals of the NBA in-season tournament, 133- to-89. A vintage performance from Lebron James as King James had 30 points and eight assists.
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The Saints will host the Panthers on Sunday. Last Sunday, the Dome had a large presence of Lion fans, and Who Dat Nation was booing the Black and Gold when they got down 21-0. New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara…
cut 17 (17) “…understand it”

High school football fans get three more championship games today. Cecilia against Opelousas at noon, Union Parish versus St. James at 3:30 and the nightcap is Catholic against Acadiana. Catholic coach Hudson Fuller’s team is led by quarterback and Cajuns commitment Daniel Beale…
cut 14 (11) “…really special”

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels received another huge honor today as he was named the AP player of the year, beating out Washington’s Michael Penix and Oregon’s Bo Nix. Daniels is in Baltimore tonight to receive the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and then he’ll head to New York City for a full day of activities tomorrow. He’s is the favorite to win the Heisman on Saturday night.

The 2023 Prep Classic is underway in the Caesars Superdome as over the next three days eight champions will be crowned in high school football. Tonight’s non-select Division 4 matchup features two teams that know a lot about winning state championships as Oak Grove faces Haynesville. Oak Grove is led by quarterback Jackson Bradley. Tigers Coach Ryan Gregory…
Cut 13 (12) “…from him.” (From Thursday AM)

The Pelicans will face the Lakers tonight in Las Vegas in a semifinal game of the NBA’s first in-season tournament. Should be a fun matchup as Zion Williamson will face off against Lebron James. Former Pelicans star Anthony Davis has played well against his former team since he was traded to L-A as he’s averaged 28 points in games played against New Orleans. Tip time is at 8.

The Saints will host the Panthers on Sunday. Last Sunday, there were a lot of Detroit fans and when New Orleans got behind 21-nothing, Who Dat nation let their thoughts known with some loud boos. Running back Alvin Kamara says the boos were unsettling, but justified…
cut 17 (19) “…understand it” (From Friday AM)
New Orleans hosts Carolina at noon Sunday.

15 players were listed on the Saints injury report Wednesday. Quarterback Derek Carr was limited. Coach Dennis Allen says Carr is in concussion protocol…
Cut 17 (14) “…after that.”
Carr took a big hit in last Sunday’s loss to the Lions and suffered his second concussion in the last month. New Orleans hsots the 1-and-11 Carolina Panthers this Sunday in the Dome.

Today in the Dome, it’s the first day of the Prep Classic as Southern Lab takes on Riverside and the nightcap is Oak Grove versus Haynesville. Southern Lab Coach Darrell Asberry says his team is motivated by last year’s quarterfinal loss to Vermilion Catholic…
cut 15 (11) “…this point”
The Kittens and Rebels will get underway at 3:30.
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Yahoo Sports reports that LSU and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock are finalizing a three-year contract extension. Denbrock is the play caller for the nation’s number one ranked offense and helped Jayden Daniels become a Heisman Finalist. Football Scoop reports Texas A&M was interested in hiring Denbrock away from LSU.

48-year-old Bryant Vincent is the new head football coach of the ULM Warhawks. He takes over a program that won two games in 2023 and has not had a winning season since 2012. Vincent says he wants to build a program that northeast Louisiana can be proud of….
Cut 19 (19) “…physical football team.”
Vincent comes from New Mexico where he improved the Lobos offense in just one season as offensive coordinator.

The NCAA transfer portal is open and it’s expected the Tigers will sign defensive linemen, defensive backs and also look for a veteran receiver or two. What about a quarterback to compete with Garrett Nussmeier in 2024? Coach Brian Kelly says if they sign a Q-B, they’ll inform Nussmeier and others…
Cut 16 (21) “…that room.”
LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock helped develop Jayden Daniels into a Heisman finalist and he called the plays for this year’s record breaking offense. There are reports that Denbrock will sign a three-year contract extension.

LSU’s offensive line named a finalist for the Joe Moore, which goes to college football’s best o-line.

15 players were listed on the Saints injury report today. Quarterback Derek Carr was limited as he’s still in concussion protocol. Taysom Hill did not practice today as he’s nursing a foot and a left hand injury. Cam Jordan, Marcus Maye, Kendre Miller and Rashid Shaheed also did not practice today.

ULM introduced Bryant Vincent as its new head football coach today. Vincent comes from New Mexico where he improved the Lobos offense in just one season as offensive coordinator. Vincent also spent four seasons as UAB’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He doesn’t see why ULM can’t have a winning football program…
Cut 20 (19) “…championship program”
Vincent’s contract is five years and AD John Hartwell says salaries for Vincent and his assistant coaches have been increased.

After a disastrous season on defense, LSU football coach Brian Kelly is still evaluating what went wrong. Could Kelly fire defensive coordinator Matt House after two seasons? Kelly says personal relationships will not get in the way of what’s best for LSU…
Cut 17 (18) “…national championship.”
LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is not going anywhere anytime soon. He’s reportedly close to agreeing to a three-year contract extension.

ULM introduced Bryant Vincent as its new head football coach today. Vincent was the offensive coordinator at New Mexico this past season and the Lobos earned national top-20 rankings in red zone offense and rushing offense. He was previously an assistant at UAB and served as an interim head coach in 2022.

There’s a chance Saints quarterback Derek Carr will not be healthy enough to make the start this Sunday against the Panthers. Carr is in concussion protocol for a second time in a month and has a rib injury. Jameis Winston would start if Carr can’t go and offensive tackle Ryan Ramcyzk says they have confidence Winston can get the job done…
cut 27 (09) “…have to play”
The Saints-Panthers game will kick off at noon.

The Pelicans will face the Lakers in the semifinals of the NBA’s first ever in-season tournament. Los Angeles defeated the Suns 106 to 103 last night. So L-A and the Pels will meet in Las Vegas tomorrow night.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball improved to 7-2 on the season with a 56-49 win at Stephen F Austin. For the second straight week, Ragin Cajuns star Kobe Julien was named Sun Belt Player of the Week. U-L Lafayette is at La Tech on Saturday.