LSU missed linebacker Whit Weeks in the loss to Vanderbilt, and it doesn’t look like he’ll play this Saturday against 3^rd ranked Texas A&M. On the first availability report of the week, Weeks is listed as doubtful with a bone bruise that has him in a walking boot.

Cut 19 (14) “…in the week”

Coach Brian Kelly says defensive tackle Bernard Gooden is questionable to play Saturday against the Aggies. Gooden missed the Commodores game with a collarbone injury. Senior defensive end Jimari Butler is probable with an ankle injury after missing last week.

The Pelicans led by 11 points at half last night but were outscored by 19 in the third quarter and lost to Memphis 128 to 122 to begin a new regular season. Zion Williamson had 29 points for the Pels, but Ja Morant had 35 for Memphis.

The Saints return to New Orleans this Sunday and will host their divisional rival, the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield did not hide his dislike for the Black and Gold…

Cut 17 (09) “…don’t like them.”

Saints coach Kellen Moore responded to Mayfield’s comments by saying he understands how big the rivalry is, and expects Sunday to be a fun matchup.

Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and Browns safety Grant Delpit were named the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special teams Players of the Week after their week 7 performances. It’s the first time in NFL history that all three conference players of the week were college teammates. Chase, Chaisson and Delpit were all key contributors on LSU’s 2019 national championship team.

And Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has left Knoxville as he’s been hired as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants.

Third ranked Texas A&M is coming off a 45-42 win over Arkansas and heads into Baton Rouge still unbeaten. Coach Mike Elko says the Aggies have to play way better on defense against LSU if they want to stay undefeated.

Cut 16 (22) “…that last week.”

LSU Coach Brian Kelly confirmed today that cornerback Ashton Stamps is no longer on the team. The former Rummel star was a starter last season, but PJ Williams passed him up on the depth chart.

The Pelicans are hoping to stay away from the injury bug, they start a new season tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. New Orleans went 21-61 last year.

The Louisiana Tech football team rallied back from a 13-point halftime deficit but lost to Western Kentucky 28-27 in double overtime. The Bulldogs got back into the game when Devin Gandy returned a kick to start the second half for a touchdown, but the Bulldogs could not score touchdowns on two trips to the Red Zone in the fourth quarter. Coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 12 (12) “…boils down too”

The Bulldogs are now 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Conference USA.

Fred McNair has taken over as interim head coach at Southern for the fired Terrance Graves. Southern hosts Florida A-and-M this Saturday and this is McNair’s message to Jaguar nation…

Cut 20 (18) “…to win”

In college football last night, Louisiana Tech rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit only to lose in double overtime to Western Kentucky 28-27. The Bulldogs started their rally with a trick play on the opening kick of the second half, as Clay Thevenin received the kick and threw it across the field to Devin Gandy who ran 85 yards for a score. But settling for two field goals in the fourth quarter came back to hurt Tech in the end.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight as New Orleans travels to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. Coach Willie Green is expecting big things from Zion Williamson and wants to see a full, healthy season for him.

Cut 17 (17) “…in this league.”

Williamson played in only 30 games last year.

LSU is 5-2 heading into Saturday’s game against undefeated Texas A&M. The Tigers also have road trips to Alabama and Oklahoma on the schedule. How many games do the Tigers need to win for Brian Kelly to keep his job? Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau…

Cut 27 (11) “…to name two.

It will cost LSU 53-million dollars to fire Kelly at the end of the season and buyout the remaining six years left on his contract.

Fred McNair has taken over as interim head coach at Southern for the fired Terrance Graves. Southern hosts Florida A-and-M this Saturday and this is McNair’s message to Jaguar nation…

Cut 20 (18) “…to win”

Saints pro bowl center Erik McCoy is out for the season with a torn biceps. Coach Kellen Moore says McCoy is a talented player and also a leader…

Cut 21 (14) “…playing out”

Running back Kendre Miller will also miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. New Orleans is 1-6 and will host the Buccaneers who lost last night to Detroit.

LSU will not have starting left tackle Tyree Adams for Saturday night’s game against undefeated Texas A-and-M. Coach Brian Kelly says the plan is to start DJ Chester …

Cut 17 (17) “…do the job”

It’s gameday in Ruston as Louisiana Tech hosts Western Kentucky in a Conference USA matchup at 6:30 on the CBS Sports Network. It’s the Bulldogs first game since October 9^th when Tech lost to Kennesaw State 35-7. Coach Sonny Cumbie says they used the extra time between games to become more of a complete team…

Cut 20 (16) “…short comings”

Western Kentucky is 5-and-2 on the season, but did not play well last Tuesday in a 25-6 loss to F-I-U.

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series for the first time since 1993 they rallied to beat Seattle four to three in Game seven of the American League Championship Series. Former LSU star Kevin Gausman was credited with the win as he pitched one inning of relief before George Springer hit a three-run homer that set the entire country of Canada in a frenzy. Game one of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers is Friday night in Toronto.

20^th ranked LSU will not have its starting left tackle for its matchup against third ranked Texas A&M. Tyree Adams injured his ankle in the Vanderbilt loss and Coach Brian Kelly has already ruled him out for Saturday.

DJ Chester replaced Adams when he went down against the Commodores and did not perform well according to Pro Football Focus. His grade was 49.9, the lowest among LSU’s offensive linemen.

On Monday, Coach Brian Kelly was asked about giving true freshman Carrius Curne a start at left tackle….

Cut 18 (17) “…that position”

Terrance Graves is no longer the head football coach at Southern. He’s been fired after a 1-6 start. Fred McNair will take over as the interim head coach.

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Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler turned it over four times in Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Bears. Head coach Kellen Moore says despite that poor performance, Rattler will remain as the starting quarterback while backup Tyler Shough continues to develop.

Cut 19 (17) “…to get better.”

The LSU Tigers and LSU Shreveport national champion baseball teams were honored at the White House yesterday afternoon. President Donald Trump believes Tigers Coach Jay Johnson and Pilots coach Brad Neffendorf would excel in the Major Leagues…

Cut 12 (14) “…just pretend” (laughs)

Louisiana’s two national championship baseball teams will be honored by President Trump at the White House this afternoon. The LSU Tigers and the LSU-Shreveport Pilots are both in Washington D-C. Tigers Coach Jay Johnson is happy L-S-U-S has joined them for this special moment….

Cut 21 (15) “…to celebrate”

While LSU’s baseball team continues to bask in championship glory, the football team is struggling following a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt. The Tigers were missing two defensive starters, Bernard Gooden and Whit Weeks. During the game, starting left tackle Tyree Adams went down with a left ankle injury. Coach Brian Kelly says injuries are not an excuse…

Cut 18 (13) “…well today.”

The Cajuns dropped to 2-5 with a 22-10 loss to Southern Miss. UL-Lafayette starting quarterback Lunch Winfield rushed for 98 yards, but only threw for 112 yards as the Cajuns could not capitalize on three turnovers by the Golden Eagles. Winfield says the offense should be scoring more points…

Cut 19 (15) “…game changer.”

The Saints capped off a frustrating weekend for most Louisiana football fans by losing to the Chicago Bears 26 to 14. It’s the fourth straight win for the Bears, who have been feasting on takeaways and they forced four more turnovers yesterday. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 14 (12) “…get it done today.”

New Orleans quarterback Spencer Rattler committed four turnovers and the Saints lost to the Chicago Bears 26 to 14. He was intercepted three times and fumbled in the first quarter to set up a Chicago field goal. Rattler detailed what happened with each turnover…

Cut 15 (20) “…unacceptable.”

Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, who is the defensive coordinator for the Bears, received a game ball from Chicago coach Ben Johnson during their postgame victory celebration. The Saints will host the Buccaneers Sunday.

Former LSU star Jayden Daniels went down with a hamstring injury in the Commanders 44-22 loss to Dallas. Daniels will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Washington is now 3-and-4 on the season.

The LSU Tigers fell ten spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll as a result of their disappointing 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt. Vandy had nearly 400 yards of total offense against an LSU defense that was thought to be good. The Commodores were six for 13 on third down as the Tigers could not get off the field. Coach Brian Kelly explains what went wrong…

Cut 17 (18) “…details.”

ULM led 17-14 in the third quarter, but Troy scored the next 23 points and went on to win 37-14 in Malone Stadium on Saturday. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent says his team could not overcome late-game turnovers…

Cut 20 (14) “…next week.”

The tenth ranked LSU football team leaves for Nashville today where they’ll play 17^th ranked Vanderbilt tomorrow. The Commodores are seventh in the nation in scoring, averaging 43 points a game. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers’ defense has to be disciplined….

Cut 14 (12) “…to beat you.”

The Tigers could be without two starters on defense as defensive tackle Bernard Gooden is doubtful with a collarbone injury and linebacker Whit Weeks is questionable with an ankle injury.

In other action this weekend, the Ragin Cajuns host Southern Miss. ULM takes on Troy in Monroe. Northwestern State is at Southeastern Louisiana, McNeese hosts Houston Christian, Nicholls is at Stephen F Austin, Grambling visits Arkansas Pine Bluff and Southern hosts Priairie View A-and-M.

The Saints will face their old coach on Sunday. Dennis Allen is the defensive coordinator for the three and two Chicago Bears. Allen has spent most of his coaching career in New Orleans. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan says he appreciated his many years with Allen and says no love has been lost.

Cut 20 (12) “…of my games.”

Kick off in Chicago is at noon.

Wild game in the NFL last night…as the Bengals without Joe Burrow defeated Pittsburgh 33 to 31. Joe Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns. Former LSU star Ja’Marr Chase had 16 catches for 161 yards and a TD.

High School football tonight…Ruston and Neville face off for the 100^th time tonight.

The Saints head to Chicago on Sunday to face the Bears. There will be a familiar face on the Bears sidelines as former Saints head coach Dennis Allen is Chicago’s defensive coordinator….

Cut 19 (15) “…of the game”

Allen says when he watches the tape, he sees a Saints team that keeps getting better.

LSU is looking to put up some points in Nashville as the Tigers visit Vanderbilt. Receiver Barion Brown was quiet last week in the win against South Carolina. Coach Brian Kelly on getting Brown more touches…

Cut 15 (15) “…opportunities for him”

Kick off is at 11 AM

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ULM is coming off a messy 23-8 loss to Coastal Carolina last week after the Warhawks turned the ball over three times. As ULM prepares to face a red-hot Troy team, head coach Bryant Vincent says his team is focused on winning each week and learning from their prior mistakes.

Cut 16 (13) “…to get there.”

The Warhawks are 3-3 overall, 1-1 in the Sun Belt, while Troy has won three in a row and they are 4-2 overall, 2-0 in the Sun Blet.

The Ragin Cajuns are also 1-1 in the Sun Belt and they will host 2-0 Southern Miss on Saturday.

Other games in Louisiana on Saturday, Southeastern Louisiana entertains Northwestern State for homecoming. Also homecoming in Lake Charles as McNeese faces Houston Christian.

Tulane faces Army at Yulman Stadium at 11 AM on Saturday.

The 10^th ranked LSU Tigers are preparing for their 11 AM kickoff versus 17^th ranked Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier enjoys quieting opposing crowds…

Cut 19 (15) “….a great challenge”

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is listed as questionable. The ankle he disclocated in the bowl game is bothering him.

The Saints are also on the road this Sunday as they visit the Chicago Bears. Chicago is second in the NFL with 12 takeaways. New Orleans Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 21 (09) “…this past game”

The Bears have won three in a row. Kick off is at noon.

The LSU women’s basketball team is ranked fifth in the AP Top 25 preseason poll. Junior guard Milaysia Fulwiley is one of the big new additions to LSU. She transferred in from South Carolina. She averaged nearly 12 points a game for the Gamecocks last season as she was a wing player. Coach Kim Mulkey says they also plan to use Fulwiley at point guard…

Cut 26 (24) “…at the point”

Pelicans starting center Kevon Looney will miss the start of the season with a knee injury.  Looney signed with New Orleans in the offseason for two years 16 million dollars after winning three NBA titles with the Warriors. He was  a durable player at Golden State. The Pels tip off the regular season next Wednesday.