The Saints were so close from pulling off a big comeback, but they came up short in a 31-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans’ offense failed to score in the first three quarters and they were down 24-9. They started playing up tempo and scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and had a chance at a third, but Foster Moreau dropped a potential touchdown pass in the final seconds that could have led to the game being tied. Quarterback Derek Carr says no one should point the finger at Foster for this loss…
cut 30 (15) “…that situation”
Carr threw for 301 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a pick six and he was again animated on the sidelines expressing his frustration as the offense had several drives fizzle out as they got close to the goal line. The Saints next game is October 29th at Indianapolis.

Last night in Natchitoches, Southeastern Louisiana outscored Northwestern State 16-3 in the second half as the Lions won their first game of the year 37-20. The Demons remain winless and the team will head to Texas to attend the funeral of safety Ronnie Caldwell, who was fatally shot last week.

Saturday’s game between LSU and Army is only the second time these two teams have played each other on the football field. The first game took place in 1931 and Army won 20-0 in West Point. It’s the first time the Tigers have hosted a U-S Service Academy School in football.

The Cajuns host the 5-and-1 Georgia State Panthers tomorrow night for homecoming. In six previous meetings, U-L Lafayette has never lost to the Panthers, but Coach Michael Desormeaux doesn’t care about that stat…
cut 18 (20) “….football team”

Are you ready for some Thursday night football??? Tonight in the Caesars Superdome the Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans offense better look out as the Jags lead the NFL with 15 takeaways. Saints Coach Dennis Allen on the Jacksonville defense…
cut 15 (13) “…attacking the ball”
The Saints starting offensive tackles will not play…Ryan Ramczyk and James Hurst are out with injuries. But 2022 first round pick Trevor Penning will reportedly not start. ESPN’s Ed Werder says expect to see New Orleans start Andrus Peat at left tackle and Cameron Erving, who was elevated from the practice today to play right tackle. Erving has been in the NFL since 2015 and has made 56 starts with four different teams. Also running back Jamaal Williams has been activated from injured reserve.

It should be an emotional night in Natchitoches tonight as Northwestern State hosts Southeastern Louisiana. This game was moved up to Thursday night so that the Northwestern football team can attend safety Ronnie Caldwell’s funeral. Caldwell was fatally shot last week. Kick-off is at 7 PM.

LSU defensive end Paris Shand had a break out performance in last Saturday’s win over Auburn as the transfer from Arizona had a career-high six tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and a pass batted down. Shand grew up in Canada and was a standout basketball player. He says an accounting teacher urged him to try football, so he did…
Cut 17 (17) “…..playing football”.
Shand and the Tigers host Army on Saturday.

The LSU Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow and they are expected to approve a new contract for Jay Johnson, making him the second highest paid coach in college baseball with a seven-year, 12.55 million deal.

The Saints will host the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in Thursday night football. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is questionable with a knee injury, but New Orleans head coach Dennis Allen says they expect the former top overall pick to play…
cut 16 (08) “….yeah”
If Lawrence can’t play than C-J Beathard will start.

Saints running back Jamaal Williams will reportedly be activated off injured reserve so it will be the first time we’ve seen Williams and Alvin Kamara play in the same game as teammates.

ESPN’s Ed Werder reports says the Saints will start Andrus Peat at left tackle in the place of the injured James Hurst. Cam Erving will be elevated from the practice squad to play right tackle for the injured Ryan Ramsczyk. That means former first round pick Trevor Penning will not start.

LSU defensive end Paris Shand had a break-out performance with six tackles last Saturday in the win over Auburn. Shand played 24 games at Arizona and transferred to LSU following the 2022 campaign. He says going up against the Tigers offensive line has helped improve his game…
Cut 18 (12) “…better now”
LSU hosts Army on Saturday.

Someone has to win tonight as Northwestern State hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Both teams are winless on the season, and Demons head coach Brad Laird is impressed with the talent the Lions have…
cut 20 (21) “…conference”
Kick off in Natchitoches is at 7 PM.

The Saints have a chance to get the bad taste out of their mouth from Sunday’s loss to Houston when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight. Fans are waiting for this offense to get on track and wide receiver Chris Olave hopes tonight is the night….
cut 22 (19) “…sometime”
Jacksonville is opportunistic on defense as they’ve forced an NFL best 15 turnovers.

New Orleans will not have its two starting offensive tackles as James Hurst and Ryan Ramczyk are out with injuries, while linebacker Demario Davis will be a game time decision. Davis has a knee injury.

Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence is also questionable with a knee injury. Kick off is at 7:15.

LSU defensive end Paris Shand had a break-out performance with six tackles last Saturday in the win over Arizona. Shand played 24 games at Arizona and transferred to LSU following the 2022 campaign. He says going up against the Tigers offensive line has helped improve his game…
Cut 18 (18) “…better now”
LSU hosts Army this Saturday.

Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since last week’s tragic shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. The Demons canceled its game last week against Nicholls and will play Southeastern Louisiana tonight so they can attend Caldwell’s funeral in Texas this weekend. Both teams are winless. Kick off is at 7 PM.

The Saints starting offensive tackles have been ruled out for tomorrow’s game against Jacksonville. Ryan Ramczyk has a concussion, while James Hurst is dealing with a foot injury. Also out Juwan Johnson has a calf injury, J-T Gray has a hamstring injury and Landon Young has a hip injury.

Linebacker DeMario Davis is questionable with a knee injury and Saints Coach Dennis Allen says Davis will be a gametime decision. Jaguars starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence is questionable with a knee injury.

The Pelicans concluded preseason play last night with a 104-92 win over Orlando. Zion Williamson had 16 points, three rebounds and five steals in 16 minutes. He also made six of eight field goals. Brandon Ingram had a team high 18 points. The Pels will tip off the regular season on Wednesday at Memphis against the Grizzlies.

Alex Bregman and the Astros need a win tonight. Texas leads the ALCS two games to none.

In the last two games, LSU has been penalized because of defensive players clapping. It’s a penalty because the refs believe LSU’s defensive players are trying to mimic the quarterback when he calls for the snap. Coach Brian Kelly says the players clapping are in the defensive secondary and they are only trying to get the attention of their teammates…
cut 20 (20) “…communicating”

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers has been named to the first-team midseason All-American team by the Associated Press. Quarterback Jayden Daniels has been selected to the second team. Nabers leads the nation in receiving yards with 860 on 52 catches. Daniels leads the nation in total offense, passing efficiency and rushing yards by a quarterback.

The Saints are back on the football field tomorrow as they will host the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence injured his knee last Sunday and he was limited in practice yesterday. But New Orleans defensive coordinator Joe Woods says they are expecting Lawrence will play tomorrow….
cut 29 (17) “….doing offensively”
The Saints have their own injury issues. Starting offensive tackles James Hurst and Ryan Ramczyk did not practice yesterday. Linebacker Demario Davis is dealing with a knee injury and did not practice yesterday.

Louisiana’s favorite commissioner, Roger Goodell, has received a three year contract extension that will keep him in charge of the NFL through March 2027. Goodell is 64-years-old and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that some believe this will be his final deal.

It will be LSU and Army Saturday night. The Tigers defense has shown improvement over the last seven quarters. Coach Brian Kelly says the players have bought into worrying about their own assignments…
cut 19 (20) “….else’s job too”
LSU will face an Army team that no longer runs a triple option attack, but they still like to run the football. They are close to averaging 200 yards rushing a game.

In other sports…former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola struck out seven in six innings as the Phillies blanked Arizona 10-0 to take a two games to nothing lead in the NLCS.

The LSU women’s basketball team ranked number one in the preseason AP Poll. The LSU men picked to finish 13th in the SEC. The Pelicans won a preseason game last night as they defeated Orlando 104 to 92. Brandon Ingram had a team high 18 points.

The LSU women’s basketball team starts off a new season like they finished the last one, ranked number one. Jeff Palermo has the story:
Cut 3 (34) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The LSU men’s basketball team on the other hand was picked to finished next to last in the SEC. Coach Matt McMahomn and some of this Tigers will take part in the annual SEC Tipoff Media Day today in Birmingham.

Former LSU star pitcher Aaron Nola recorded 7 strikeouts in six innings for the Phillies in their 10-0 win over Arizona last night in in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Nola also scattered 3 hits and struck out 7. Philadelphia is now 2-0 in the best of 7 NLCS.

The LSU football team has one of the best offenses in the country and Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly believes offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock deserves a lot of the credit…:
CUT 18 (22) “out of the park”
LSU will face Army in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night at 6:30.

The defending national champs in women’s college basketball, LSU, is ranked first in the AP preseason Top 25 poll, a first in program history. The Lady Tigers have a loaded roster that includes superstar Angel Reese. The All-American had a very busy offseason and is an NIL queen. But the Voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says Reese and her fellow teammates focus is on winning another national title…
Cut 15 (10) “…definitely no.”

In football, LSU’s offense ranks among the best in the country in seven different categories. Coach Brian Kelly says what this group is doing is special…
cut 19 (12) “…..remarkable stuff”
The high scoring LSU Tigers host Army on Saturday night.

The Saints are just 7-for-19 when it comes to scoring touchdowns once they get inside the red zone. That ranks 27th in the league. Head Coach Dennis Allen remains confident they can solve their red zone woes on offense…
Cut 18 (20) “…that area”
13 players appeared on today’s injury report for the Saints. Two starters on the offensive line did not practice, James Hurst and Ryan Ramczyk. Linebacker DeMario Davis also did not practice because of a knee injury. New Orleans hosts Jacksonville on Thursday. Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence was limited in practice because of a knee injury, but Lawrence said today he’s optimistic he’ll play on Thursday.

On other note…in a poll of media members LSU men’s basketball picked to finish next to last in the SEC.

The Saints are just 7-for-19 when it comes to scoring touchdowns once they get inside the red zone. That ranks 27th in the league. They went 0-for-3 in Sunday’s loss at Houston. Quarterback Derek Carr says miscommunication is a major culprit…:
Cut 16 (17) “right things”
It’s a short week for New Orleans as they host Jacksonville Thursday night.

Northwestern State’s home game against Southeastern has been moved to Thursday night so the contest won’t conflict with the funeral of recently slain defensive back Ronnie Caldwell. The NSU junior will be laid to rest in Austin Friday and Saturday, so moving the game to Thursday will allow players and coaches to attend.

Heading into Saturday’s game against Army, LSU ranks among the Top ten nationally in seven offensive categories. The Tigers are second in the nation in total offense, averaging 550 yards a game, and third in scoring at 45 points a game. Coach Brian Kelly says fans should not take this type of production for granted…:
Cut 19 (12) “remarkable stuff”
LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the nation in total offense, averaging 401 yards a game. Kickoff Saturday night is 6:30pm.

After helping lead the UL-Lafayette men’s basketball team to a conference championship last season, Themus Fulks was named Monday to the Preseason All-Sun Belt conference Team.

Southern University announced Monday that one of its football coaches and former star player, Sean Wallace, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

After scoring 34 points last week in a shutout win over New England, the Saints’ struggles to score resumed yesterday in Houston as the Black and Gold failed to get the ball across the goal line during three trips inside the red zone. Head Coach Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael are receiving a lot of the blame. But receiver Michael Thomas says it’s on the players to perform…
Cut 13 (08) “…those plays”
The Saints are 3-and-3 and Quarterback Derek Carr says that’s not where they expected to be, but they have the talent to go on a winning streak…
Cut 18 (18) “…can be solved.”
The Saints will play again on Thursday night as they host 4-and-2 Jacksonville.

LSU’s offense was rolling again on Saturday and the defense also looked good in a 48-18 win over Auburn. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly liked how the defense did the little things, especially when it came to defending the pass…
cut 20 (20) “…for a championship”
Cornerback Zy Alexander had a couple of pass break ups on Saturday night and is tied for second in the SEC with seven pass breakups on the year.

Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana have moved up their scheduled game from Saturday to Thursday so the Demons can attend the funeral of safety Ronnie Caldwell. Caldwell was fatally shot last week which prompted N-S-U to cancel its game again Nicholls. No one has been charged with murder in Caldwell’s death.