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.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says a decision has yet to be made on if quarterback Jayden Daniels will play in the Tigers bowl game on New Year’s Day in Tampa against Wisconsin. Daniels is a likely top ten pick in the 2024 NFL draft and Kelly says the Heisman finalist understands the pros and cons of playing in one more college game…
Cut 15 (15) “…both sides of it.”
If Daniels does not play, Garrett Nussmeier will get the start against the Badgers.

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 this 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 21 (09) “…have to play”
The Saints-Panthers game will kick off at noon.

ULM is set to announce Bryant Vincent as its new head football coach today. Vincent was the offensive coordinator at New Mexico this past season and he took an offense that was dead last in the FBS to total offense and this year they were ranked 39th. The Lobos red zone offense was ranked as the 14th best in the country.

In college basketball…Louisiana Tech grinded out a 56-49 win over Stephen F Austin last night to improve to 7-and-2 on the season. Isaiah Crawford had a game-high 19 points and Daniel Batcho recorded his fourth double-double, 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Jacob Wilson scored a career-high 16 points as the Warhawks dribbled past Champion Christian 110 to 63. And McNeese dominated Mississippi University for Women 92-23 to improve to 8-and-2. Coach Will Wade’s ten game suspension is over.

The Pelicans will play the Lakers tomorrow night in Las Vegas in the semifinals of the NBA’s in-season tournament.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of four finalists up for the Heisman Trophy. Daniels leads college football in most offensive categories including yards per rush at 8.4 yards a carry. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says that sets Daniels apart from the other two quarterbacks up for the award….
Cut 30 (07) “…at quarterback.”
The Heisman Trophy winner will be announced Saturday night.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly spoke today and was asked about changes to his defensive coaching staff after a disastrous season on defense. Kelly says he’s not afraid to make changes, but has nothing to announce this second…
cut 16 (19) “…happen again”
What those changes will be have not been announced.

The Saints players are off today, a chance to regroup after a third consecutive loss. New Orleans is now 5-and-7 and many fans are calling for the firing of head coach Dennis Allen. Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk says they are trying to solve the problems that keep hampering this team…
cut 18 (18) “…to improve”
The Black and Gold should be able to snap their losing skid this Sunday as they host the one and eleven Carolina Panthers.

The Pelicans are headed to Las Vegas to play in a semi-final game of the NBA’s in-season tournament. New Orleans defeated the Sacramento Kings 127 to 117 last night as Brandon Ingram had 30 points. The Pels will play either the Lakers or Suns on Thursday night in the semis.

The list of Heisman finalists is out and Jayden Daniels is one of four players’ up for the award. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the oddsmakers believe Daniels will be LSU’s third Heisman Trophy winner…
Cut 13 (09) “…overwhelming favorite.”
The other finalists are Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. The Heisman Trophy winner will be announced Saturday night.

The Pelicans will play in the semi-finals of the NBA’s first-ever in-season tournament after beating the Kings 127 to 117 in Sacramento last night. New Orleans got a big game from Brandon Ingram, who had 30 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. The 12 and 10 Pels will play either the Lakers or Suns on Thursday in Las Vegas.

The Saints season is slipping away as they’ve lost three in a row and they are 5-and-7 on the season. Atlanta is in first place in the NFC South with a 6-6 record and they own the tiebreaker over New Orleans. Coach Dennis Allen says they need a win this Sunday against Carolina…
Cut 17 (13) “…we can control.”
Allen says it’s too early to say if quarterback Derek Carr will play Sunday after suffering his second concussion in a month and also sustaining an injury to his ribs after taking a hard hit in Sunday’s defeat to the Lions.

Last night in the NFL, former LSU Tiger Ja’Marr Chase had a big night as he caught 11 passes for 149 yards and one touchdown as the Bengals upset the Jaguars 34-31 in overtime in Jacksonville. Cincinnati got the win with Jake Browning as its quarterback. Browning, who is filling in for the injured Joe Burrow threw for 354 yards and a touchdown.

It’s official as LSU’s Jayden Daniels was named a Heisman Finalist last night. The biggest argument against Daniels receiving the award is the three losses suffered by the Tigers this season. But Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says….
cut 15 (09) “…out there”
The other finalists are Oregon’s Bo Nix, Washington’s Michael Penix Junior and Ohio State’ s Marvin Harrison Junior. The award will be handed out on Saturday.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has suffered another concussion from a hard hit he took in Sunday’s loss to the Lions. It’s the second head injury for the 32-year-old in a month. He also sustained a concussion on November 12th in a loss to the Vikings. Coach Dennis Allen says the concussion is not the only injury Carr has…
Cut 16 (15) “…will be.”
New Orleans hosts Carolina this Sunday.

The Pelicans advanced to the semifinals last night of the NBA in-season tournament by beating the Kings in Sacramento 127-117. Brandon Ingram had 30 points and he had plenty of help. Herb Jones added 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and C-J McCollum scored 17 points. New Orleans will play again on Thursday in Las Vegas against the winner of tonight’s game between the Suns-Lakers.

Bryant Vincent will reportedly be the next head coach of the ULM Warhawks. Vincent is a former offensive coordinator at UAB and this past season he was the O-C for New Mexico.

The high school football state championships get underway Thursday. One of the top quarterbacks that will play in the Caesars Superdome is Cecilia’s Diesel Solari. Bulldogs Coach Dennis Skains…
cut 19 (06) “>…God given ability”
The Bulldogs will play district rival Opelousas in the Division Two non-select title game on Friday at noon.

Saints Quarterback Derek Carr is back in concussion protocol after getting slammed down on the Superdome turf in yesterday’s 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions. Its the second time Carr has diagnosed with a concussion in a month as he also got one in the loss to the Vikings. Coach Dennis Allen was asked if the concussion protocol changes after multiple concussions in a short period…
cut 17 (05) “…those situation”
The Saints are at home again this Sunday as they will host the one and eleven Carolina Panthers. You can say it’s a must win.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels finds out tonight that he’s officially a Heisman candidate. He’s the favorite to win the award when it’s handed out on Saturday night.

Bryant Vincent will reportedly be the next head coach of the ULM Warhawks. Vincent is a former offensive coordinator at UAB and this past season he was the O-C for New Mexico.

16 high school football teams are left standing and they will play in the Prep Classic that begins Thursday in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Opelousas is making its first state championship game appearance since 1956. Tigers head coach Jimmy Zachery on leading his alma mater to a title game…
cut 16 (04) “…I’m just blessed”
Opelousas will play district rival Cecilia on Friday at noon.

Union Parish is in a state title game for a fourth year in a row. Farmers Head Coach Joe Spatafora says they want to win it all this year after finishing as a runner-up the last three seasons…
Cut 11 (11) “…last three.”
St. Charles will attempt to win its fourth straight championship when the Comets collide with Calvary Baptist on Saturday at 3:30.

The Prep Classic gets underway with Division Four state title games….Riverside versus Southern Lab and Haynesville against Oak Grove.