The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to approve a new 10-year, 32-million dollar contract for coach Kim Mulkey. Mulkey just won the program’s first national title for women’s basketball. Women’s hoops is not a revenue generating sport, but the Advocate’s Scott Rabalais says LSU’s athletic director looks at Mulkey’s new deal as a wise investment…
cut 14 (12) “….dollars and sense”

The Saints continue preparations today for their season opener Sunday against the Titans. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr expets Titans head coach Mike Vrabel to bring a physical style of play to the Dome…
cut 17 (14) “…he’s coaching that’
Kick-off Sunday is at noon.

LSU is getting ready for its home opener on Saturday as they will face the Grambling State Tigers. It’s the first ever meeting between the two teams.

Also on Saturday night, Northwestern State will visit Louisiana Tech. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says the sakes get raised hen you play another team from Louisiana…
cut 20 (20) “….football team”
The Bulldogs are 1-1 after losing to SMU last week, Northwestern State dropped its season opener to U-L Lafayette.

The SEC portion of the schedule for the LSU men’s basketball team was released today. The midway point of the league schedule looks particularly tough….at Alabama on January 27th, home to Arkansas on February third, at Tennessee on February seventh and home to Bama on February 10th.

NFL regular season games begin tonight with Kansas City hosting Detroit. The Saints will play host to the Titans Sunday at noon, and New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr expects the Black and Gold to have a great season…:
CUT 16 (16) “this week”

Saints’ rookie quarterback Jake Haener has been suspended six games following an announcement from the league Wednesday he violated the performance enhancing drug policy. The 4th round pick out of Fresno State will be eligible to return to the Saints’ active roster on October 16th. Haener wasn’t likely to see much playing time this season slotted behind Carr, Jameis Winston and possibly Taysom Hill on the depth chart.

Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow says he’s on track to play in Sunday’s opener at Cleveland after a calf injury sidelined him for most of the preseason.

LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey has reportedly agreed to a 10-year, $32 million dollar contract extension that will make her the highest paid coach in women’s basketball. The deal is pending final approval from the LSU Board of Supervisors which meets Friday. Mulkey has yet to see a win for her Tigers over South Carolina. They’ll take a third shot on January 25th as the SEC released next season’s schedule Wednesday afternoon.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly is “giddy” about the return of defensive tackle Maason Smith on Saturday night when the Tigers host Grambling. Smith was suspended for the season opener for getting paid for autographs before NIL took effect. Kelly says Smith hasn’t played in over a year:
CUT 19 (19) “impact the game”

LSU found out on Sunday night, they are not a national title contender yet. The Tigers defense allowed 494 total yards as LSU’s secondary had trouble keeping up with Florida State’s talented receivers. Coach Brian Kelly says his defensive backs could have played better…
cut 18 (18) “…be there”

ULM is looking to go 2-0 on the season this Saturday when they host Lamar out of the Southland Conference. The Warhawks rallied to beat Army 17-13 last Saturday in Malone Stadium. Coach Terry Bowden liked the fight he saw from his team
Cut 19 (14) “…our way”

The regular season opener is fast approaching for the Saints, who will face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. New starting quarterback Derek Carr believes the Black and Gold will have a great season…
cut 16 (17) “…this week”
Recever Tre’Quan Smith, safety J-T Gray and running back Kendre Miller did not practice today. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, tackle Ryan Ramczyk and tight end Jimmy Graham were limited. Ramcyzk and Graham were given a veteran rest day.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said today he plans to play in week one despite missing nearly the entire preseason with a calf injury.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shut down former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes for the rest of 2023 as the major league team says they will now get him ready for the 2024 season.

The LSU women’s basketball SEC Schedule is out. The Lady Tigers will host South Carolina on January 25th.

After getting beat 45-24 on Sunday night in Orlando, Coach Brian Kelly says they are re-assessing everything and that includes the use of linebacker Harold Perkins. Perkins was an all-American as an outside linebacker last year, but he’s playing middle linebacker this season and only had five sacks on Sunday. Kelly says they want to do what’s best for Perkins and the team….
Cut 16 (22) “…and LSU”
Kelly says Aaron Anderson will also continue handling punts even though he muffed one on Sunday night.

The Saints are at work today getting ready for Sunday’s season opener against Tennessee. New Orleans is favorite to beat the Titans by a field goal.

After beating Army at home on Saturday, ULM has another home game this Saturday as they host Lamar. Last year the Warhawks were last in the Sun Belt in giving up 34 points a game. But Coach Terry Bowden knows his defense is better this year…
Cut 20 (14) “…off the track”
The Warhawks forced five turnovers in their week one win over the Black Knights.

West Monroe Football Coach Todd Garvin has been placed on administrative leave until further notice a day after a football player was hospitalized for heat exhaustion. Garvin is trying to bring West Monroe back to its glory years. KNOE TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says the Rebels have won eight state championships, but none since 2011…
Cut 15 (11) “… play out”
Offensive coordinator Kevin Davis will serve as acting head coach. West Monroe beat Sterlington last week and will be at East Ascension this Friday.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says they are re-evaluating all aspects of the Tigers after losing badly to Florida State on Sunday night. Kelly says that includes linebacker Harold Perkins who had a quiet night in his first start as an inside linebacker. He also says despite a muffed punt, Aaron Anderson will continue to return punts…
cut 17 (19) “…squirt out”

With Alvin Kamara suspended and rookie Kendre Miller nursing a hamstring injury, there’s a good chance Jamaal Williams will start at running back this Sunday when the Saints open the season by hosting the Titans…
cut 30 (10) “…make a play”
Kick-off Sunday is at noon.

ULM is looking to go 2-0 on the season this Saturday when they host Lamar out of the Southland Conference. The Warhawks rallied to beat Army 17-13 last Saturday in Malone Stadium. Coach Terry Bowden liked the fight he saw from his team…
cut 19 (14) “…our way”
This Saturday’s game against Lamar will kick off at 7 PM.

First year West Monroe Football Coach Todd Garvin has been placed on administrative leave. A player at Monday’s practice had to go to the hospital with a heat related illness. KNOE TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says four players have been sent to the hospital suffering from heat exhaustion since Garvin took over in May…
Cut 14 (11) “…after practice”
The Ouachita Citizen reports the player that went the hospital on Monday was doing extra work because he missed practice the week before because of COVID.

The LSU coaching staff is doing a lot of re-assessing after Sunday’s embarrassing 45-24 loss to Florida State. The Tigers were overmatched by the Seminoles as F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points in the second half. One of LSU’s best players, linebacker Harold Perkins, had a quiet game, just five tackles. Coach Brian Kelly says Perkins is learning a new position as he moved from outside to inside linebacker…
cut 19 (23) “….sort it out”
Kelly says they are looking at how Perkins can be most effective at LSU. He and the rest of the Tigers will host Grambling on Saturday.

First year West Monroe Football Coach Todd has been placed on administrative leave. A player at Monday’s practice had to go to the hospital with a heat related illness. KNOE TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says four players have been sent to the hospital suffering from heat exhaustion since Garvin took over in May…
Cut 14 (11) “…after practice”
The Ouachita Citizen reports the player that went the hospital on Monday was doing extra work because he missed practice the week before because of COVID.

Up and coming Pelicans guard Trey Murphy reportedly suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee during a workout and will undergo further testing to see if he’ll need surgery. Murphy averaged 15 points and four rebounds a game last year and made 41-percent of his three-point shots. Murphy’s injury could mean more playing time for first round pick Jordan Hawkins.

One game into the season and the LSU Tigers are already facing adversity after getting clobbered in the second half and losing to Florida State 45-24. Quarterback Jayden Daniels expects the team will bounce back…
cut 20 (14) “….to that”
The Tigers will host Grambling this Saturday.

The other in-state matchup this Saturday is Northwestern State at La Tech. The Demons lost at U-L Lafayette on Saturday, while the Bulldogs fell to S-M-U.

The Ragin Cajuns will open up Sun Belt play this Saturday when take on Old Dominion. The Monarchs lost to Virginia Tech on Saturday 36-17.

Nicholls is at TCU, McNeese is at Florida and Southeastern Louisiana is at South Alabama.

The Saints kick off the season on Sunday as they’ll face the Tennessee Titans. The Titans went 7-and-10 last season. They started 7-3, but finished the season on a seven-game losing streak. Mike Vrabel is entering his seventh season as the head coach in Tennessee and Allen says you know what kind of game you’ll get when Vrabel is on the other sideline…
Cut 17 (17) “…plays in our league”
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was limited in practice on Monday. He has been sidelined since August 18th when he injured his knee.

All of the top ranked high school football teams won in week one, so John Curtis, St. Thomas More, University High, Calvary Baptist and Ouachita Christian remain ranked number one.

The LSU football team gets back to work today trying to correct the problems that resulted in Sunday’s embarrassing 45-24 loss to Florida State. Coach Brian Kelly says one poor performance will not define their season…:
Cut 18 (18) “second half”
LSU hosts Grambling in Tiger Stadium this Saturday night at 6:30.

An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting that took place at the Brusly-Port Allen high school football game on Friday night. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff’s Office says 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the Second is charged with second degree murder and attempted second degree murder. Shot and killed in the incident was 16-year-old Ja’Kobe Queen only a few feet away from a concession stand.

Game week has arrived for the Saints as they will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. New Orleans only has two home games in the first six weeks of the season, so getting a win on Sunday is important. Coach Dennis Allen…:
Cut 16 (14) “… always good”
The Titans went 7-and-10 last season. They started 7-3 but finished the season on a seven-game losing streak. The game on Sunday kicks off at noon.

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore and offensive lineman Landon Young were back on the practice field Monday. Lattimore tweaked his knee during joint practices with the Chargers, leaving the August 18th practice early. Coach Dennis Allen called it “precautionary” at the time.

5th-ranked LSU was completely outclassed in the second half last night and lost to eighth-ranked Florida State 45 to 24 as the Tigers lost their season opener for a fourth consecutive season. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…
Cut 12 (09) “…second half”
LSU failed to score twice in the red zone in the first half, they muffed another punt and the defense had no answers for Florida State’s offense as quarterback Jordan Travis threw four touchdown passes, three of them to Opelousas native Keon Coleman. Coleman transferred in from Michigan State and Travis is glad he’s with the Seminoles….
cut 19 (15) “…”…did that’

ULM rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Army 17-13 on Saturday. Down 13-3 in the fourth quarter, Coach Terry Bowden turned to sophomore quarterback Hunter Herring who threw the winning touchdown pass. Bowden says Herring was what the Warhawks needed…
Cut 15 (15) “…because of that”
Herring was 4-of-9 for 22 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 13 yards. Senior Jiya Wright started and was 10-of-21 for 70 yards and two interceptions.

Ben Wooldridge threw three touchdowns passes and ran for another as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Northwestern State 38-13.

24th ranked Tulane trounced South Alabama 37-17 as Michael Pratt threw four touchdown passes.

Louisiana Tech had a rough first half in Dallas and lost to SMU 38-14.

The 5th ranked LSU football team was on the wrong end of a beat down in Orlando last night as Florida State scored 31 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 45-24 victory over the Tigers.

LSU failed to score twice in the red zone in the first half, they muffed another punt and the defense had no answers for Florida State’s offense as quarterback Jordan Travis threw four touchdown passes, three of them to Opelousas native Keon Coleman. Coach Brian Kelly did not expect such a bad performance….
cut 13 (11) “…have to own”
LSU came into this contest as a national title contender, but will likely have to win the rest of its regular season games to be in contention for a spot in the college football playoff. The Tigers are home this Saturday to host Grambling. The Tigers lost Hampton on Saturday 35-31.

ULM is looking for its first winning season since 2012 and the Warhawks season is off to a good start after beating Army 17-13 on Saturday. The Warhawks trailed by ten points in the fourth quarter, but former Ouachita Christian star Hunter Herring came off the bench to help spark the fourth quarter rally. Herring also threw the game winning touchdown pass and Coach Terry Bowden says Herring will start this Saturday’s game against Lamar over Jiya Wright, who threw two interceptions against the Black Knights…
cut 16 (16) “…same thing”

Also in week one, the Ragin Cajuns defeated Northwestern State 38-13. Ben Wooldridge threw three touchdowns and rushed for another, while the defense held the Demons to 187 yards.

24th ranked Tulane trounced South Alabama 37-17 as Michael Pratt threw four touchdown passes.

Louisiana Tech had a rough first half in Dallas and lost to SMU 38-14. McNeese did not look good on Saturday night in Lake Charles and were outclassed by Tarleton State in the second half and lost 52-34.