The LSU men’s basketball team will try to go to 2-0 in SEC play with a win tonight at home against Vanderbilt. The Tigers have played better since Tulane transfer Jalen Cook was granted eligiblity in mid-December. Cook in four games is averaging 14 points and nearly five assists a game. Coach Matt McMahon says Cook has been a real shot in the arm…
cut 17 (18) “….the team”
LSU is 9-5 overall, while Vanderbilt is 5-9. Tip off is at 8 PM.

McNeese is 2-0 in the Southland after beating Northwestern State 68-59 last night. Shadada Wells had 18 points and five assists. Nicholls hosts Southeastern Louisiana tonight. Both teams won their conference opener.

Dennis Allen says he expects to be back next season as the Saints head coach. Allen went 7-10 in his first season and now 9-8. He was asked about a divide between the players and coaches over the decision to score a touchdown in the final seconds of Sunday’s blowout win over Atlanta. Allen answered the question this way…
cut 20 (10) “…fracture”
The Saints will have the 14th pick in the first round of the draft and Nola-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan is reporting former Super Bowl winning head coach Jon Gruden could be an added to the Saints coaching staff.

The Advertiser is reporting a suspension that kept Ragin Cajuns wide receiver Lance LeGendre on the sidelines for the entire 2023 season has been lifted. Legendre was suspended from the team after he was arrested in July on charges of battery of a dating partner. The charges were dropped in October.

The college football season ended last night with Michigan defeating Washington 34-13 for its first national championship since 1997. The final AP Top 25 poll came out today and the LSU Tigers are ranked 12th.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr ended up throwing for 3,878 yards this past season with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Carr received plenty of criticism from the fanbase during the season, but finished the year strong. Coach Dennis Allen says there are several reasons why Carr played well down the stretch…
Cut 19 (26) “…he’s played.”
There’s a report the Saints are looking at bringing in former head coach Jon Gruden as an addition to its coaching staff.

The college football season ended last night with Michigan beating Washington 34-13. The Wolverines are national champions for the first time since 1997. Now we wait to see if Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh will make a jump to the NFL.

The NFL Network reports Dennis Allen will remain the Saints head coach. Allen told reporters on Monday he also expects to be back in 2024 but knows he has to do a better job…
Cut 18 (19) “…didn’t.”
Nola-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan says the Saints are expected to make changes to their coaching staff and former head coach Jon Gruden could be addition.

The LSU men’s basketball team has a chance to go 2-0 in the SEC tonight when they host Vanderbilt. The Tigers won their SEC opener on Saturday night against Texas A-and-M, while the Commodores are 5-9 overall. But Coach Matt McMahon says they can’t take Vandy lightly…
Cut 16 (16) “..recent games.”
Tip off is at 8 PM.

Last night, McNeese improved to 2-0 in Southland play with a 68-59 win over Northwestern State. The Demons fell to 0-2. It’s the first time in 39 years that the Pokes have started league play with two victories on the road.

Also last, UNO outscored Texas A-and-M Commerce 88-85. Southern downed Prairie View A-and-M 79 to 58 and Texas Southern topped Grambling 54-52.

Controversy at the end of Sunday’s Saints game as New Orleans scored a touchdown with three seconds left to give them a 48-17 margin of victory over Atlanta. Falcons coach Arthur Smith thought it was poor sportsmanship, Saints coach Dennis Allen says he just wanted to take a knee, but quarterback Jameis Winston says the team decided they wanted to give running back Jamaal Williams his first and only touchdown of the season…
cut 13 (09) “…good about that”
There are some analysts who say it’s a sign Allen has lost the team. But NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says Allen is expected to return next season as head coach. Allen says he has to do a better job.

The Pelicans started a five game road trip last night with a convincing 133 to 100 win over Sacramento. New Orleans has won 10 of its last 14.

It was a productive weekend for the LSU football program. On Saturday, they received a verbal commitment from the nation’s number one prospect for the Class of 2025, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood. Underwood chose the Tigers over Michigan, Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, Oregon and Penn State. LSU’s 2025 recruiting class is now ranked number one.

And Friday night, LSU announced it hired Blake Baker to be Tigers’ next defensive coordinator. Baker turned around Missouri’s defense and Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says coach Brian Kelly needs this hire to work out…
cut 17 (10) “….banking on”
Baker was LSU’s linebackers coach in 2021. He was the defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech from 2015 to 2018. The Houston native is also a former Tulane linebacker. This past season, Baker played a major role in Missouri’s 11-2 season. Mizzou was fourth in the SEC in scoring defense and fifth in total defense.

The Saints did their part yesterday and they put up a beat down on the Atlanta Falcons, beating the Dirty Birds 48-17. But despite the win, New Orleans is not in the playoffs as the teams they needed to lose all won on the final regular season Sunday in the NFL.

The game ended with some fireworks as the Saints scored the final touchdown with three seconds left as Jamaal Williams scored on a one-yard run. Atlanta Coach Arthur Smith was upset and let Saints Coach Dennis Allen know as he refused to shake his hand at the end of the game. Allen says he wanted Jameis Winston to take a knee…
cut 20 (12) “….he should be” (3x)
It was Williams only touchdown of the season and Smith has coached his last game with the Falcons as he was fired after three seasons.

It was a big weekend for the LSU football program as the Tigers received a verbal commitment from the nation’s number one prospect, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood. He’s a 2025 recruit.

Blake Baker will be LSU’s defensive coordinator next season. Baker replaces Matt House, who was LSU’s defensive coordinator for two seasons. The 2023 Tigers’ defense ranked among the worst in the country. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says Baker gets credit for turning around a bad Missouri defense and he’ll try to do the same at LSU…
Cut 18 (21) “…banking on.”

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated Ole Miss 84 to 73 and the Pelicans also won the road last night as New Orleans slammed the Sacramento Kings 133 to 100.

LSU has hired its new defensive coordinator. It’s former Tulane football player and La Tech defensive coordinator Blake Baker. Baker was the defensive coordinator at Missouri last season and he helped the Tigers go 11-and-2 as Mizzou ranked fourth in the SEC in scoring defense. His three-year, two-point-five million dollar contract makes him the highest-paid assistant coach in the country.

Bad night for the Pelicans last night as their four-game winning streak was snapped falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 111 to 95. The 95 points were the second-fewest scored by New Orleans this season. The 21-and-15 Pels begin a tough five-game road trip on Sunday in Sacramento.

SEC play begins tonight for the LSU men’s basketball team as the Tigers are at Texas A-and-M. Louisiana Tech is at Sam Houston to begin Conference USA play. The Ragin Cajuns and ULM are both at home today looking for their first victories in Sun Belt play.
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The Saints are a three-point favorite to beat Atlanta at home tomorrow. New Orleans needs a win and a Tampa Bay loss to the worst team in the NFL the Carolina Panthers, to win the NFC South. Quarterback Derek Carr says they will not scoreboard watch…
Cut 19 (20) “…afterward.”
There’s also a path to a wild card berth. New Orleans has to win and they need the Bears to beat the Packers, and the Cardinals to take down the Seahawks. Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a game-time decision with an ankle injury.

LSU baseball is ranked third in the 2024 Perfect Game preseason poll. Wake Forest is ranked number one in their poll. Followed by Arkansas, LSU, Florida. TCU, Vanderbilt, Texas A-and-M, and Texas.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says running back Alvin Kamara will be a gametime decision on Sunday when New Orleans hosts Atlanta in the regular season-finale. Kamara injured his ankle in last Sunday’s victory against the Buccaneers.

LSU’s leading rusher in 2023 has entered the transfer portal. Logan Diggs who transferred in from Notre Dame to rush for 653 yards with the Tigers could be concerned about playing time, with Kaleb Jackson expected to get more carries next season.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its SEC opener last night, 92-72 over Missouri. Flau’Jae Johnson has a season high 24 points and helped spark a 32-point third quarter….
cut 15 (16) “…do that’
The Lady Tigers are at Ole Miss on Sunday.

The Pelicans go after their fifth straight win tonight when they host the Clippers. New Orleans is 9-3 since losing to the Lakers in the In-Season Tournament. The Pels are 21-14 overall and in sixth place in the West.

The Ragin Cajuns came up short in their bid to hand 19th ranked James Madison its first loss of the season. The Dukes dribbled past U-L Lafayette 68-61. The Cajuns are off to an 0-2 start in Sun Belt play, but Coach Bob Marlin says there’s time to right the ship…
cut 17 (12) “…get back in this race’
The Cajuns host Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

In other action on Saturday, ULM looks for its first Sun Belt win as they will host Georgia Southern at 2 PM. Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play on the road at Sam Houston.

LSU begins SEC play at Texas A-and-M.

Also, McNeese is at Texas A-and-M Commerce, Nicholls visits Houston Baptist and Northwestern State travels to Lamar.

SEC play got off to a great start for the seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team last night as the Lady Tigers defeated Missouri 92-72 in front of 11-thousand fans at the PMAC. Sophomore guard Flau’jae Johnson had a season-high 24 points as LSU improved to 14-1.

The Ragin Cajuns came up short in their bid to hand 19th ranked James Madison its first loss of the season. The Dukes dribbled past U-L Lafayette 68-61. The Cajuns are off to an 0-2 start in Sun Belt play, but Coach Bob Marlin says there’s still a lot of basketball left…
cut 17 (12) “…get back in this race’

The Pelicans seek their fifth straight win tonight as they host the Clippers. New Orleans is 21-14 and in sixth place in the West.

The LSU men’s basketball team tips off SEC play tomorrow night in College Station against Texas A&M. The Fighting Tigers went 8-5 in the non-conference. Coach Matt McMahon says despite some struggles he’s seen his team improve…
Cut 16 (17) “…we stand.”

Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play tomorrow by taking on Sam Houston. The Bulldogs went 10-5 in the non-conference while the Bearkats are 7-8. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester says it’s not easy to win games in Huntsville…
Cut 18 (18) “…to win.”
Tip off on Saturday ist 4:30.

The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team opened SEC play with a resounding 92-72 win over Missouri. The Lady Tigers erupted for 32 points in the third quarter. Aneesah Morrow had 25 points and Flau’Jae Johnson added 24.

The Ragin Cajuns fell short in their upset bid of 19th-ranked James Madison. The Dukes remain undefeated after a 68-61 win in the Cajundome.

The LSU men’s basketball team tips off SEC play tomorrow night at Texas A-and-M. The Tigers went 2-16 in conference action last year. Coach Matt McMahon says he has a better team this year…
cut 17 (17) “….getting better”
Tip off in College Station is at 7:30.
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The Saints continue preparations for their regular season finale on Sunday against Atlanta. The Saints lost to the Falcons in Atlanta during Thanksgiving weekend. The Falcons rushed for 228 yards that day. Safety Tyrann Mathieu on shutting down the Atlanta ground game…
Cut 20 (20) “…run game.”
Kick-off Sunday in the Dome.

LSU safety Major Burns has announced he’s returning for his senior season. The Baton Rouge product led the Tigers with 93 tackles last season. Ohio State cornerback Jyaire Brown has committed to LSU. Brown was a Buckeye for two years but saw his playing time dwindle his sophomore season. He is  a New Orleans native.

LSU safety Major Burns announced today he will return for his senior season. Burns led the team in tackles with 93 last season.

Only one player from the Saints has been named a pro bowler and that’s wide receiver Rashid Shaheed as he makes the N-F-C’s roster as a return specialist. Shaheed is third in the NFL in punt return average.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team looks to extend their home winning streak to 20 games when they host 19th ranked James Madison at the Cajundome tonight. It’s the first nationally ranked team to visit Lafayette since Nevada in 2006. Coach Bob Marlin is glad the game is on their home court…
Cut 18 (13) “…assure you”
James Madison is a 5.5 point favorite. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team tips off SEC play tonight as the Lady Tigers host Missouri. Fans are encouraged to dress like Kim Mulkey and the person who looks the most like the Hall of Fame Coach will win one of her game worn jackets. Mulkey is not a fan of the promotion…
Cut 17 (21) “…sequins right.”
LSU has won 13 in a row heading into tonight’s game, Missouri is 9-and-4.

The Pelicans are playing excellent basketball. New Orleans won its fourth straight last night as they defeated Minnesota 117 to 106. Zion Williamson had 27 points. New Orleans hosts the Clippers tomorrow night.

Last night in college hoops…Louisiana Tech men’s basketball had an easy 96-55 victory over Dallas Christian. ULM fell to 0-2 in the Sun Belt with a 68-57 loss to Marshall.