The Saints’ playoff hopes took an even bigger hit on Sunday as Tampa Bay trounced Jacksonville 30-12. So for New Orleans to win the NFC South and get in the playoffs, they’ll have to beat the Buccaneers this Sunday and hope Tampa loses to Carolina in the regular season finale.

With the Saints on the verge of missing the playoffs, many in Who Dat Nation are hoping for a change at head coach. Jeff Palermo has more…
cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo

The LSU Tigers will leave tomorrow for Tampa to continue their preparations for the bowl game against Wisconsin on New Year’s Day. Garrett Nussmeier will make his first at quarterback.

Nussmeier has appeared in 17 games during his LSU career. He played the second half of the 2022 SEC Championship game because of an injury to Jayden Daniels. He played nearly the entire game as a freshman in 2021 in a loss to Arkansas. Nussmeier says he’s a more mature player now and gives a lot of credit to quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan…
cut 17 (21) “…in this offense
Sloan and Cortez Hankton will serve as co-offensive coordinators in the bowl game as Mike Denbrock has left to for his third stint as an assistant at Notre Dame.

After a two-year successful run as LSU’s offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is heading back to Notre Dame. A reason on why Denbrock is leaving the Tigers has not been given. But we know that the Michigan native will be coaching closer to home, has a good relationship with Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman and you can bet money is also part of the equation.

This will be Denbrock’s third stint as an assistant coach at Notre Dame.

Denbrock’s departure is a big loss for LSU. Tiger Rag assistant editor William Weathers says Denbrock helped develop quarterback Jayden Daniels into a Heisman Trophy winner and he guided an offense that leads the nation in scoring…
cut 13 (13) “…to gold”
Denbrock was a finalist this past season for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach.

The Saints playoff chances took a major hit Thursday night as New Orleans lost to the Los Angeles Rams 30-22. The loss drops the Black and Gold’s record to seven and eight and according to ESPN Analytics, the Saints have a 24-percent chance to make the playoffs. Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 20 (11) “…play Tampa”
Tampa Bay leads the Saints by a half game for first place in the NFC South. The Buccaneers are home to face the Jacksonville Jaguars and then New Orleans will visit the Bucs on New Year’s eve. The Saints end the season by hosting the Falcons.

Calvary Baptist Quarterback Abram Wardell has been named the Class 2A offensive player of the year. The junior threw for 3,883 yards, 45 touchdowns and just two interceptions as he led the Cavaliers to a division three select state championship.

Calvary’s Rodney Guin is the Coach of the Year.

Sources say LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is leaving after two seasons in Baton Rouge to return to Notre Dame to be the offensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says Denbrock is from the Midwest and that could be a reason why he’s going back to South Bend…
cut 12 (09) “…his career”
This will be Denbrock’s third stint as an assistant coach at Notre Dame.

An LSU spokesperson says quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton will serve as co-offensive coordinators against Wisconsin on New Year’s Day.

Garrett Nussmeier will be making his first collegiate start at quarterback. 2020 was the last time Nussmeier started a football game and that was at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas…
cut 16 (14) “…focused on”

The Saints were a disappointment last night as they lost to the Los Angeles Rams 30-22. A defeat that’s a blow to their playoff chances. The defense once again got off to a slow start and the offense was not much better. Coach Dennis Allen’s team failed to capitalize on some scoring opportunities in the first half…
cut 29 (12) “…Tampa Bay”
New Orleans is 7-8 and will likely need to win their final two games for a chance at the playoffs. They are a half game back of the Buccaneers. Tampa hosts Jacksonville this Sunday and then the Saints on New Year’s Eve.

Zion Williamson did not play last night because of an illness, but Trey Murphy stepped up and scored a season-high 28 points as the Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers in Cleveland 123 to 104. New Orleans is now 17-12 on the season and will Houston on Saturday.

LSU men’s basketball beat Lamar last night 87 to 66.

The Saints playoff chances received a huge blow last night as New Orleans could not keep up with a surging Rams team, losing in Los Angeles 30-22. The game was not as close as the score indicates. The Black and Gold trailed 30-7 before scoring a couple of touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

It was another slow start for the defense, giving up a 95-yard scoring drive on L-A’s first possession. And the Saints offense only rushed for 35 yards and they were 0-for-3 on fourth down. Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 19 (13) “…offensively”
And the Saints are missing an opportunity to win the NFC South. The loss drops their record to 7-8, a half game back of Tampa Bay, who hosts Jacksonville on Sunday. New Orleans next game is in Tampa on New Year’s eve.

LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier is preparing to make his first start at quarterback for the Tigers when they face Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Day. During the offseason, Nussmeier will battle with Vanderbilt transfer AJ Swann for starting quarterback in 2024. Nuss says he doesn’t feel pressure to make a statement on New Year’s Day..
Cut 18 (17) “…I’m excited”
There’s a chance LSU could lose offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock to Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are reportedly interested in bringing Denbrock back for a third time. LSU and Denbrock have discussed a three-year contract extension, but the LSU Board of Supervisors has yet to approve.

In basketball…Trey Murphy had a season-high 28 points as the Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 123 to 104 last night. Jalen Cook had 17 points, Carlos Stewart added 16 and LSU defeated Lamar 87-66.

The Saints and Rams face each other tonight in Los Angeles. Both teams have a record of 7-and-7 and fighting for a playoff spot in the NFC. The Rams have won four of their last five and quarterback Matthew Stafford is playing well. New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan on tonight’s matchup…
cut 18 (17) “….create some problems”
Kick-off is at 7:15.

Also tonight…the Pelicans are at Cleveland. Both teams have identical records at 16-12. New Orleans would like to erase Tuesday’s loss to Memphis where they gave up a big second-half lead in a two-point defeat to the Grizzlies.

LSU men’s basketball also hosts Lamar tonight. The Tigers are 6-and-5, while the Cardinals are 5-and-6.

Last night, the seventh-ranked Lady Tigers took down Coppin State 80-48. The game was played in Angel Reese’s hometown and the Bayou Barbie scored 26 points in front of a sold-out crowd.

After the game head coach Kim Mulkey talked about playing a game next season in Tiger Stadium, but there are a lot of hoops to go through…
Cut 12 (14) “…court down there.”
Mulkey says if they could play in Tiger Stadium in front of tens of thousands of fans, she would like Southern to be the opponent and the proceeds would help pay for NIL deals for Southern athletes.

Notre Dame is reportedly interested in hiring LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock to be the Fighting Irish’s new play-caller. LSU is looking to lock up Denbrock and sign him to a three-year contract extension, but the deal has not been approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors.

LSU signed all 27 of their commits for the class of 2024 on national signing day including the most productive high school quarterback in Louisiana prep history. JuJuan Johnson set state records for total yards and total touchdowns as a four-year starter for Lafayette Christian. He is slated to play cornerback for the Tigers, but Head Coach Brian Kelly seems open to seeing what he could do on offense…

Cut 14 (09) “…this position” 

Louisiana Tech has signed all but one commit for the class of 2024. Tech also signed a local hero, linebacker Jadon Mayfield. Mayfield just helped Ruston win its first state championship in football since 1990. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie says Mayfield had 235 tackles, 10,5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and two interceptions during his junior and senior seasons with the Bearcats…

Cut 20 (09) “…finding the football”

The Saints travel to LA to face the Rams tonight in a crucial NFC playoff race matchup. After starting the season as one of the most dominant in the NFL, the Saints defense has struggled at times this season but shut down poor offenses in back-to-back weeks. Defensive End Cameron Jordan says the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford will be a bigger challenge but one they can handle…

Cut 18 (18)  “…create some problems.” 

Kickoff in LA is set for 7:15

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team fell to Seattle U in overtime 79-73 last night

Southeastern defeated Grambling 48-47

And the LSU Lady Tigers took care of Coppin St in an 80-48 victory

Tonight The LSU men will host Lamar and The Pelicans make the trip to Cleveland to face the Cavs

LSU’s 2024 recruiting class has Louisiana flavor as 20 of the 27 of the players who signed with the Tigers on Wednesday have Louisiana roots, 16 of them were born in the Bayou State. Denham Springs safety Dashawn McBryde is considered one of the top safeties in the country and Coach Brian Kelly is excited about him…
Cut 13 (13) “great young man.”

Tonight the Saints will battle the Rams in Los Angeles to kick off Week 16. New Orleans offensive line will have to contend with three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Guard Cesar Ruiz…
cut 17 (11) “…as well too”
Kick-off is 7:15 central time.

Louisiana Tech signed 15 players on the first day of the early signing period, including the nation’s top junior college quarterback, Ty Keyes. Keyes threw for 3,350 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2023. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says Keyes has a big-time arm and can extend plays with his legs…
Cut 19 (19) “…accustomed to winning.”

Daniel Beale fresh off a state championship at Catholic High has signed with U-L Lafayette. But Zeon Chriss has entered the transfer portal, after starting six games this past season.

In women’s basketball…Angel Reese had 26 points in her hometown of Baltimore last night as the seventh ranked Lady Tigers topped Coppin State 80-48.

Today begins the three day early signing period in college football. LSU has already received signatures from all 25 of their 27 commits in the class of 2024. One position group the class will address is the defensive secondary which was a liability for the Tigers in 2023. On3.com’s Shea Dixon says LSU will address that by signing six defensive backs out of high school, including four cornerbacks. He says Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson is set to transition from quarterback to cornerback…

Cut 17 (24) “….from the start” 

UL-Lafayette has also officially signed catholic High School quarterback Daniel Beale. The three-star recruit committed to the Ragin Cajuns in June of this year before leading the Bears to a Division I Select State Championship.

Angel Reese will have the opportunity to play in her hometown tonight as the seventh-ranked Lady Tigers visit Coppin State in Baltimore. Reese, who played her two years of college baseball at Maryland University, is looking forward to the homecoming…

Cut 19 (19) “…big thing.” 

Tip-off is at 5:00

The Pelicans’ second half woes continued last night as the Grizzlies mounted a 24-point comeback to snap the Pels four game win streak in a heartbreaking 115-113 loss. All Star guard Ja Morant made his season debut for Memphis with a 34 point performance capped off with a game-winning buzzer beater. Pels forward Brandon Ingram had 34 of his own but it wasn’t enough to stop a 19-point second half comeback. The Pelicans will return to action tomorrow night as they head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers.

Today begins the three-day early signing period for college football. LSU’s recruiting class features eight of the ten best players from the state of Louisiana according to on3.com. Recruiting analyst for the Bengal Tiger, Shea Dixon, says six-foot-six Zachary tight end Trey’Dez Green is an intriguing prospect…
Cut 16 (16) “…flexed out tight end.”
LSU’s class has 27 commitments, six of them are defensive backs, including Denham Springs safety Dashawn McBryde.

Brutal loss for the Pelicans last night as they blew a 24-point lead and lost to Memphis 115 to 113 at the Smoothie King Center. Ja Morant returned from a 25-game suspension to hit the winning shot at the buzzer, ending New Orleans four game winning streak.

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Tonight the seventh-ranked LSU Lady Tigers visit Coppin State in Baltimore, the hometown of star Angel Reese, who yesterday was named Sporting News Athlete of the Year. Reese says she’s looking forward tonight to playing in front of her high school coaches and her grandparents…
cut 20 (20) “…always remember”
Tip off is at 5 PM central time.

Nicholls battled hard at Maryland last night, but came up short against Terrapins losing 73-67. Diante Smith had 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Northwestern State’s Cliff Davis hit a school record ten three-pointers as the Demons downed Southern-New Orleans 99-75.

LSU has found a quarterback in the transfer portal. AJ Swann has committed to the Tigers after two seasons at Vanderbilt….
cut 7 (12) “…and develop”
That’s Shea Dixon of on-3-dot-com and the Bengal Tiger. Swann passed for almost 3,000 yards and 22 touchdowns at Vanderbilt leading the team to a 4-11 record. He also considered transferring to South Carolina.

LSU is mourning the death of former star defensive end Rahim Alem. The former St. Aug standout has died at the age of 36. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Alem was a member of the 2007 national championship team and a had career-high eight sacks in 2008. His younger brother is Chad Jones, who was a star football and pitcher at LSU.

Big-time honor for LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese as she along with Iowa star Caitlyn Clark have been named the Sporting News Athletes of the Year. It’s only the second and third time a female has received the Sporting News Athlete of the Year Award. Jackie Joyner Kersee is the only other female recipient.

The seven and seven Saints are in position to win the NFC South with three games to go. They are tied with Tampa Bay and New Orleans will visit the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. It’s been up and down season for the Black and Gold, but Coach Dennis Allen says his guys never wavered…
cut 18 (18) “…Rams right now”
At practice today, receiver Chris Olave and running back Kendre Miller were limited participants after not practicing yesterday.