The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight in Memphis where they’ll battle the Grizzlies. New Orleans will once again fight for a playoff spot in a loaded Western Conference that features the defending champion Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and a tough-minded Grizzlies squad. Head Coach Willie Green…
Cut 17 (14) “…front of us.”
The key to this season is the health of power forward Zion Williamson who is entering his fifth season, but has only played in 114 games. Brandon Ingram also needs to show that he can stay healthy. The 26-year-old has missed 62 games over the last two seasons. Tip off tonight in Memphis at 7 PM.
Last night in Ruston, Louisiana Tech fell to New Mexico State 27-24. The Bulldogs fall to 3-and-6 on the season. That’s four losses on the season decided by eight points or less.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly provided an injury update on two key defensive starters. Kelly said cornerback Zy Alexander and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo will “miss some time.” It’s unclear if they will play against Alabama. Cornerbacks Duce Chestnut and Denver Harris remain inactive, so LSU is very thin at corner.

If Alexander, Chestnut and Harris are unavailable that leaves LSU with sophomores Sage Ryan and Laterrance Welch and freshmen Jeremiah Hughes and Javian Toviano at corner. Kelly is optimistic they can get the job done..
Cut 19 (20) “…ready to play.”

Tonight is the season opener for the Pelicans and the big question mark for this team is the health of Zion Williamson. The former number one pick is healthy now, can he stay that way and lead New Orleans on a deep playoff run.

The Pelicans are running a new offense. They want to play at a faster pace, shoot more threes and space out the floor. Coach Willie Green says Zion will have different ways he can score in this offense…
Cut 18 (16) “…a bit.”
New Orleans tips off the season tonight against Memphis.

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly says cornerback Zy Alexander will miss some time after suffering a lower leg injury last Saturday. Defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo also could be a out while, but offensive tackle Emery Jones returns to practice today.

Frustrating loss for the Louisiana Tech football team last night as they jumped out to a 16-3 lead in the second quarter, but ended up losing 27-24 to New Mexico State. The Bulldogs had two costly turnovers in the second half.

Hank Bachmeier got the start at quarterback for Tech. His first start in over a month and the Boise State transfer was 20 of 26 for 238 yards and a touchdown pass. He also rushed for two touchdowns. Coach Sonny Cumbie liked what what he saw from Bachmeier…
cut 27 (20) “…come up with em”
Tech is now 3-and-6 on the season and it will take them winning their final three games in order to be bowl eligible. The Bulldogs next game is November fourth at undefeated Liberty.

Another one possession loss for Louisiana Tech last night as the Bulldogs could not hold onto a 13-point lead in the second quarter and lost to New Mexico State 27-24. Tech lost the turnover battle as they fumbled twice and only converted three times on third down. Second year coach Sonny Cumbie is not hanging his head…
cut 28 (19) “…these players”
Tech is now 3-and-6 on the season and will need to win its final three games in order to be bowl eligible. The Bulldogs next game is November fourth against undefeated Liberty.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight. They are at Memphis to begin a new season.

We got an injury report from LSU Coach Brian Kelly yesterday and it’s not great. Kelly said starting cornerback Zy Alexander and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo will miss some time and it’s hard to say if they’ll be available for the Alabama game. Alexander suffered a lower body injury last Saturday while returning an interception. Wingo also has a lower body injury and did not play against Army and Kelly says the injury needs time to heal…
cut 20 (25) “…important thing”
On the recruiting front….three-star cornerback Bernard Causey from John F Kennedy High School in New Orleans has committed to LSU, one day after de-committing from Ole Miss.

There’s a football game tonight at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston as Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State in a rare Tuesday night matchup. Conference USA is holding games during the week in order to get some TV exposure and Coach Sonny Cumbie says it’s resulted in some exciting football…
cut 29 (28) “…this league”
New Mexico State comes into tonight’s game with a 5-3 record, 3-and-1 in league play. The Bulldogs 3-and-5 overall, 2-and-2 in league play. They need to win three of of their final four games to be bowl eligible. Kick off is at 6 PM.

Since playing as bad as they could possibly play against Ole Miss, LSU’s defense has made strides during this three-game winning streak. This past Saturday, the Tigers held an undermanned Army team to 193 yards of offense. Defensive tackle Maason Smith says the addition of 82-year-old Pete Jenkins to the coaching staff has helped
Cut 18 (13) “…long way.”

No surprise here, but LSU’s Angel Reese was named to the preseason AP All-American team. Transfers Aneesah Morrow and Hailey Van Lith earned honorable mention accolades.

Saints receiver Chris Olave was pulled over in Kenner for driving 40-miles per hour above the speed limit on a city street. He was ticketed for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The team is off today and they’ll visit Indianapolis Colts, ironically the home of the Indy 500.

Since playing as bad as they could possibly play against Ole Miss, LSU’s defense has made strides during this three-game winning streak. This past Saturday, the Tigers held an undermanned Army team to 193 yards of offense. Defensive tackle Maason Smith says the addition of 82-year-old Pete Jenkins to the coaching staff has helped
Cut 18 (13) “…long way.”
LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly speaks with the media today. We’ll get an update on cornerback Zy Alexander who left the Army game with a lower body injury.

No surprise here, but LSU’s Angel Reese was named to the preseason AP All-American team. Transfers Aneesah Morrow and Hailey Van Lith earned honorable mention accolades. The Lady Tigers first exhibition game is Thursday night.

After a 13-day layoff, Louisiana Tech returns to the football field tonight to face New Mexico State. The Aggies are 5-and-3, 3-and-1 in Conference USA and produce big plays with their passing game. One of Louisiana Tech’s best defensive players is defensive back Willie Roberts, who ranks second in the country with ten pass breakups this season. Coach Sonny Cumbie says Roberts has been that locked-down corner they’ve needed
Cut 17 (17) “…this year.”
Kick-off at Joe Aillet Stadium is at 6 p.m.

Saints receiver Chris Olave must have been in a hurry last night. He was pulled over in Kenner for driving 40-miles per hour above the speed limit on a city street. He was ticketed for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The team is off today and they’ll visit Indianapolis Colts, ironically the home of the Indy 500.

Saints receiver Chris Olave has faced criticism for not running fast enough on some of his routes, but he apparently can step on the accelerator when driving. Olave was booked by Kenner Police for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The 23-year-old was reportedly driving 70 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour speed zone.

After two weeks off, Louisiana Tech is back in action tonight as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State. The Aggies are 5-and-3, 3-and-1 in Conference USA, and coming off a three-touchdown victory over longtime rival UTEP. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie is impressed with their dual-threat quarterback Diego Pavia…
Cut 16 (16) “…very powerful.”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

It has taken LSU’s defense a while this season to get its footing, but they’ve played better since the second quarter of the Missouri game. Prior to the Mizzou contest, LSU brought in former defensive line coach Pete Jenkins. The 82-year-old is considered one of the best when it comes to teaching technique.

Defensive tackle Maason Smith was recruited by former head coach Ed Orgeron when he came from Terrebonne High School as the state’s top-ranked player in the Class of 2021. Orgeron learned how to coach D-linemen from Jenkins and Smith says there’s a comfortable level with Coach Pete…
Cut 19 (16) “…for us.”

It’s a tough day for Astros fans, but a great day for Rangers fans as Texas is heading to its third World Series after winning games six and seven in Houston to win the A-L-C-S. The N-L-C-S is also heading to a game seven and Aaron Nola suffered the loss in yesterday’s five-to-one Arizona win.

LSU is up to 15 in the latest AP Top 25 poll following a 62-to-nothing win over Army. Quarterback Jayden Daniels only played a half, but still put up big numbers as he threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns. He will be needed to have a big performance against Alabama on November 4th in Tuscaloosa and Coach Brian Kelly is glad Daniels is on his team…
Cut 15 (18) “…elite level”
Alabama is ranked 9th in the AP Poll and it was made official today. CBS will televise the game and it will be a 6:45 kickoff from Tuscaloosa.

Louisiana Tech will be in action tomorrow night as the the Bulldogs host New Mexico State. The Aggies are 5-and-3, 3-and-1 in Conference USA and coming off a three touchdown victory over longtime rival UTEP. Tech has not played in two weeks since losing at Middle Tennessee 31-23.

Because the Saints played last Thursday, they had yesterday off. Running back Alvin Kamara probably needed the weekend off after getting close to 30 touches in the seven point loss to Jacksonville. Coach Dennis Allen was asked why Kamara got the ball so much when Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller were available…
cut 30 (20) “…bit more”
The Saints are in Indianapolis this Sunday. The Colts lost a wild game in Indy yesterday falling to the Browns 39-38. Atlanta leads the NFC South with a 4-and-3 record after beating the Buccaneers on a last a second field goal. New Orleans has a 3-and-4 record and they are in third place in the NFC South.

LSU’s first-ever matchup against Army in Tiger Stadium was a one-sided affair as the Bayou Bengals blanked the Black Knights 62-0. Army’s starting quarterback and one of its top receivers did not play because of injuries, but Coach Brian Kelly still sees his defense making progress…
Cut 14 (19) “…for us”
LSU running back Trey Holly has been named SEC Freshman of the Week. The former Union Parish star made his Tigers debut last Saturday and had a 67-yard touchdown run. It’s the fourth straight game LSU has rushed for more than 200 yards in a game.

LSU has received a commitment from a cornerback out of Mississippi. P-G Woodland from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg is rated as a three-star recruit.

Northwestern State safety Ronnie Caldwell was laid to rest on Saturday. He was fatally shot during the middle of the night on October 12th at his apartment complex. Two people have been arrested in connection with his case, but no one has been charged with murder. Natchitoches Police spokesperson John Greely says detectives continue to vigorously investigate this homicide…
cut 8 (08) “….currently have”
One of the people arrested was a member of the Northwestern State football team. Defensive tackle Maurice Campbell of Memphis was charged with obstruction of justice.

Tonight it’s Game Seven of the American League Championship Series. The Road team has won every game so far, so can the Astros break the trend. Later this afternoon, the Phillies can return to the World Series if they beat the Diamondbacks. Aaron Nola gets the start on the mound for Philly in the Game Six of the NLCS.

LSU is up to 15 in the latest AP Top 25 poll following its 62-to-nothing win over Army. Quarterback Jayden Daniels only played a half, but still put up big numbers as he threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns. He will be needed to have a big performance against Alabama on November 4th in Tuscaloosa and Coach Brian Kelly is glad Daniels is on his team…
Cut 15 (18) “…elite level”
Alabama is ranked 9th in the AP Poll. We will get an official kick-off time on the game later today, but it’s expected to be 7 PM.

We’ll have a Game 7 in the ALCS tonight as the Rangers routed the Astros nine to two. A Phillies win tonight for the D-Backs and they are headed to the World Series for a second consecutive year.

The Ragin Cajuns found themselves down 20-0 to Georgia State in the 2nd quarter on homecoming night, they battled back but lost 20-17. They had a chance to win on the final play, but Zeon Chriss threw an interception in the end zone. Coach Michael Desormeaux wishes he had that first half back…
Cut 16 (20) “…late there”
The Ragin Cajuns are at South Alabama this Saturday.

ULM fell to 0-4 in the Sun Belt after losing 38-28 to Georgia Southern. The Warhawks are back home this Saturday to host Arkansas State.

Nicholls is tied for first place in the Southland after a solid 27-7 win over Texas A-and-M Commerce. McNeese nearly upset fifth ranked UIW but the Cardinals pulled off a 35-24.

The 19th ranked LSU football team hosts Army on Saturday night and that big game on November fourth against Alabama is looming. The Tigers will get to enjoy a week off after Saturday, but offensive tackle Will Campbell says the team’s focus is on the Black Knights…
Cut 19 (20) “…what we do”
Army enters the game with a 2-4 record.

Tight end Foster Moreau (muh-ROH) is putting the blame on himself for the Saints not winning Thursday night. Moreau dropped a touchdown pass that could have tied the game with less than 30 seconds to go, instead New Orleans lost to Jacksonville 31-24. The former LSU Tiger feels awful..
Cut 9 (06) “…one play” (2x)
The Saints next game is October 29th at Indianapolis.

The Ragin Cajuns have a big homecoming game on Saturday night as they host 5-and-1 Georgia State. The Panthers are coming off a 41-24 win over Marshall. G-S-U is led by redshirt senior quarterback Darren Grainger, who is second in the Sun Belt in total offense. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Grainger has thrown just two interceptions…
Cut 17 (10) “….right now”
This will be the seventh meeting between the two schools and the Cajuns have won the previous six contests.

In other action on Saturday…ULM is at Georgia Southern. The Eagles are 4-and-2 on the season, while the Warhawks are two and four.

23rd ranked Tulane hosts North Texas. The Green Wave are trying to improve to 6-and-1.

In FCS Action…McNeese hosts fifth ranked UIW, while Nicholls is at Texas A-and-M Commerce. On Thursday night, Southeastern Louisiana got its first win as they defeated Northwestern State 37-20.