On the first day of the new league year, the Saints moved quickly to rebuild their D-Line by signing a pair of defensive tackles. New Orleans has reportedly signed Kansas City’s Khalen Saunders and the New York Jets’ Nathan Shepherd. Shepherd is 29-years-old and appeared in 73 games in five seasons with the Jets. Last year he had a career-high in tackles. While Saunders is 26 years old and in 2022 he had 3.5 sacks and also had a sack in K-C’s Super Bowl victory over the Eagles.

New Orleans has also reportedly signed free agent running back Jamaal Williams, who led the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns last season. Williams also rushed for 1,066 yards for the Lions last season. The Black and Gold needed a running back as Alvin Kamara likely faces a suspension if he’s convicted of beating up a man last year in February.

In other NFC South Moves, the Bucs have reportedly signed quarterback Baker Mayfield, while running back Myles Sanders is heading to Carolina.

The Ragin Cajuns make their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in nine seasons as 13th seeded UL Lafayette takes on fourth seeded Tennessee tonight. Coach Bob Marlin says they’ll have to block out and keep the Volunteers off the offensive glass…
cut 17 (11) “…rebounding team”
Tennessee is also a terrific team on defense and they lead the nation in three-point percentage defense.

In baseball last night, the Ragin Cajuns lost to Mississippi State four to two in Biloxi last night. Louisiana Tech lost to Air Force 12 to 10. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs not happy to see his pitchers walk four hitts and hit five batters. Nick Fraginals suffered the loss as he gave up five runs in 3.2 innings.

And Southern lost to Sacred Heart 57-47 in a First Four game in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Today marks the official beginning of the free agency period and the Saints are busy rebuilding their defensive line. ESPN is reporting the Saints are expected to sign Jets defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd, who has played in 73 games over the last five seasons. New Orleans has also reportedly reached an agreement with Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on a three-year deal. He’s 324-pounds but moves well for his size.

Wide receiver Michael Thomas is returning for at least one more season with the Saints as he’s agreed to a restructured contract. Thomas returns to an offensive scheme he’s thrived in and an opportunity to earn $15 million with incentives. Luke Johnson of The Advocate says the deal protects the Saints and will be more than worth it, even if a fraction of the old Thomas returns…
Cut 17 (19) “…of the cost.”

In a final tune-up before SEC play begins, the top ranked LSU baseball team pounded the UNO Privateers 16 to 0. Right hander Garret Edwards was the winning pitcher as he struck out five in 3.2 innings. Tommy White and Gavin Dugas both homered. Coach Jay Johnson says his team is ready for the 30-game conference schedule…
cut 15 (23) “…for that”
LSU is at Texas A&M on Friday.

John Taylor hit a three-run, inside-the-park home run as the Cajuns blanked Jackson State seven to nothing. Louisiana faces Mississippi State today at 5 PM in Biloxi.

The Pelicans are off tonight after getting blown out by the Lakers last night.

The top ranked LSU baseball team got home runs from Tommy White and Gavin Dugas and the pitching staff held the UNO Privateers to three hits in a 16 to nothing win last night in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers have won 11 in a row heading into SEC play this Friday at Texas A-and-M.

Louisiana Tech and the Ragin Cajuns also posted shutout victories last night, while Northwestern State defeated ULM five to one. Nicholls lost to Mississippi State. The Cajuns face the Bulldogs tonight in Biloxi at 5 PM.

The Pelicans ended a four game homestand last night with a non competitive loss to the Lakers as Anthony Davis had 35 points and 17 rebounds in Los Angeles 123-108 win over New Orleans.

As part of new McNeese men’s basketball coach Will Wade’s contract, he’ll be suspended the first five games of the season. Wade was fired from LSU a year ago over alleged recruiting violations.

The Saints are bringing back quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Michael Thomas on contracts that are more salary cap friendly. Locked on Saints Podcast Host Ross Jackson says Winston remaining in New Orleans is a surprise, but it’s a good thing for the Saints…
cut 18 (19) “….salary cap relief”
Today at 3 PM, NFL teams can officially start signing free agents from other teams. Luke Johnson with the Advocate says the Saints will be active…
cut 19 (18) “….in there”
It’s been reported the Saints are interested in signing 320-pound defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who had 3.5 sacks for the Chiefs last season.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas have agreed to a restructured, one-year deal that will pay a maximum of 15 million dollars. Ten-million dollars guaranteed. Ross Jackson, Host of the Locked on Saints podcast, says it’s a good deal for both sides…
cut 16 (16) “….or else wise”
Former Saints quarterback Andy Dalton has reportedly signed a two-year deal worth 15 million dollars with the Carolina Panthers.

The Pelicans stunk it up in the Smoothie King Center last night as New Orleans fell behind by 36 points and lost to the Lakers 123 to 108. Anthony Davis tormented his old team by scoring 35 points and grabbing 17 rebounds.

The LSU baseball team won its 11th straight game last night as they blanked the UNO Privateers 16 to nothing. It was the Tigers sixth shutout of the season, a figure that leads the nation. The win snapped the Privateers four game winning streak. Coach Jay Johnson…
cut 21 (18) “…again”
Tommy White hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to snap a scoreless tie.

Louisiana Tech blanked Air Force five to zip. Northwestern State knocked off ULM six to two. The Cajuns shutout Jackson State seven-nothing. 25th ranked ranked Southern Miss over Southeastern Louisiana eight to one. Mississippi State defeated Nicholls 12 to four and McNeese won its fourth straight a seven to two win over Mississippi Valley State.

The Saints announced former All-Pro WR Michael Thomas will return on a one-year incentive heavy deal in 2023. After an NFL record setting season in 2019 and a 5 year, 100 million dollar contract, Thomas has missed most of the last three seasons with injury. The one-year “prove-it” deal offers major financial incentives given Thomas is able to produce in more than just a handful of games. On the Saints’ side, they’ll avoid the over 6o million dollars in guaranteed money had Thomas been on the roster and appeared in just four games. The team is able to clear up cap space with the deal, and Thomas will have an opportunity to return to his former elite status with the Black and Gold now alongside new quarterback Derek Carr.

The Pelicans will host the Lakers tonight in a crucial matchup in the Western Conference play-in race. The Lakers and Pels are in a three-way tie along with OKC for 9th in the West just half a game behind the Mavericks and 2.5 games back from the 5th place Warriors. Brandon Ingram is still listed as questionable with an ankle injury.  The Pels are 22-12 in the Smoothie King Center and will be relying on their home court advantage without Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado. Tip-off in the Blender is at 7:00

The LSU baseball team will look to extend its 10 game win streak tonight as they host UNO. The Privateers are 11-5 this season and have won four straight, but the top-ranked Tigers are off to their best start to the season since 2015 and are looking to get one more win before SEC play. First pitch at Alex Box is set for 6:30.

Louisiana Tech Baseball kicks off a two game mid-week series against Air Force tonight. The Bulldogs were swept in Fayetteville this weekend but will hope to bounce back against an Air Force team coming off a two game skid of their own. 

Northwestern St and ULM will face off in Natchitoches in the 229th all-time meeting between the programs tonight . NSU holds the series record 115-113 after a 3-1 win over the Warhawks in Monroe last week.

UL-Lafayette wraps up its 8-game homestand against Jackson State tonight. The Cajuns start a five-game week at 6:00 tonight.

Former LSU basketball head coach Will Wade signed a 5 year 1.175 million dollar contract to be the new Head Basketball Coach at McNeese. The contract includes a 5 game suspension to open the 2023 -2024 season and other off-campus recruiting restrictions. . The self-imposed suspension and restrictions will look to get ahead of any NCAA sanctions. Wade’s contract will increase the first three seasons with performance-based incentives. Should Wade look to leave the program, there is a million dollar buyout after the first year, decreasing to $500k and $250k in the second and third years respectively.

Multiple reports say quarterback Jameis Winston will remain with the Saints as he’ll sign a one-year, four million dollar contract with the Black and Gold. With incentives, Winston could earn as much as eight million dollars. He’ll go into the season as Derek Carr’s back-up.

Big game tonight in the Smoothie King Center as the Pelicans wrap up a four game homestand by hosting the Lakers. The two teams are tied for ninth place in the Western Conference. Brandon Ingram remains questionable with an ankle injury. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The top ranked LSU baseball team will host UNO tonight. The Tigers have won ten in a row, while the Privateers have won four straight. First pitch is at 6:30. Louisiana Tech begins a two-game series against Air Force today. The Falcons eliminated the Bulldogs from the NCAA Tournament last season. Also tonight, ULM is at Northwestern State. The Demons beat the Warhawks three to one last week.

New McNeese Coach Will Wade is expecting a big turnaround for the men’s basketball program in Lake Charles. After losing 23 games this past season, He’s expecting at least 23 wins next year. Wade on the style of basketball they’ll bring to southwest Louisiana…
cut 20 (19) “…40 minutes”

The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready to play Tennessee on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Forward Jordan Brown says the 13th seeded Cajuns are looking to pull off the uspet…
cut 17 (08) “….really hoop”:
Tip off Thursday night in Orlando is at 8:40.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is reportedly staying with the Black and Gold to serve as Derek Carr’s backup. Sources say Winston is signing a one=-year deal worth eight million dollars.

The Saints have also reworked the contracts of Cam Jordan, Alvin Kamara, and Marcus Lattimore to get underneath the salary cap.

Three former defensive linemen for the Black and Gold have found new homes. David Onyemata has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Atlanta. Shy Tuttle has reportedly inked a three year contract with Carolina. And the Vikings have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth 13-million dollars with Marcus Davenport. Also former Saints pass rusher and linebacker Kaden Ellis is said to be signing with the Falcons.

Top ranked LSU baseball is back in action tonight as they will host UNO at 6:30. ULM is at Northwestern State, the Cajuns host Jackson sTate, southeastern hosts 25th ranked Southern Miss and Air Force is at La Tech.

Will Wade is the new head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball program. But what about the potential of the NCAA punishing Wade for committing alleged recruiting violations while he was the head coach at LSU. Athletics Director Heath Schroyer says he did his due dillegence…
cut 19 (17) “…is our coach”
Financial terms of Wade’s contract are not known, but it’s reportedly a five-year deal.

The Ragin Cajuns will leave soon for Orlando where they’ll take on Tennessee Thursday night in a first round NCAA Tournament game. Forward Jordan Brown has been in the Big Dance before as freshman at Nevada in 2019 and here’s his advice to his teammates…
cut 18 (08) “….enjoy it”
Tip off is at 8:40 in the Amway Center.

Today was the first day NFL teams can talk with free agents and two former defensive linemen for the Black and Gold have found new homes. David Onyemata has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Atlanta. Shy Tuttle has reportedly agreed to a three year deal with Carolina.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Saints are reworking pro bowl defensive end Cam Jordan’s contract will save ten-million dollars against this year’s salary cap.

The Saints have announced they’ve agreed with tight end Juwan Johnson on a two-year contract extension. Johnson has caught 59 passes in three seasons in New Orleans.

Meanwhile, new Saints Quarterback Derek Carr says he’s excited to be teammates with wide receiver Michael Thomas…
cut 18 (21) “…for sure”

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team will head to Orlando to face Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. U-L Lafayette is in the Big Dance for the first time since 2014. Coach Bob Marlin says there are a couple of players on his team that have experienced March Madness…
cut 16 (22) “…score the ball”

Today, former LSU coach Will Wade was introduced as the new head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball team. Wade is looking to bring excitement to McNeese basketball and they’ll do it in a way that southwest Louisiana can be proud of…
Cut 11 (12) “…we do”
McNeese State A-D Heath Schroyer believes Wade is the best man to fix Cowboys basketball.

New Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr says he chose New Orleans because of the interest the team showed him as he searched for a new home after nine seasons with the Raiders. Carr says he was also overwhelmed with southern hospitality his family received
Cut 16 (15) “…my questions.”
Carr also spoke with the Manning family before signing a four-year deal with the Black and Gold.

Will Wade is the new head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball team. Wade was fired a year ago at LSU after the NCAA alleged Wade arranged impermissible cash payments to at least eleven recruits. After leading Northwestern State to a 13-win turnaround coach Corey Gipson has left the Demons to be the new head coach at Austin Peay.

The LSU women’s basketball team is a three-seed in the NCAA Tournament and they’ll play Hawaii late Friday afternoon in the Maravich Center. A win for LSU and Sunday they’ll play the winner of the game between Michigan and UNLV. Indiana and Utah are the top two seeds in their regional.

In the first two years of the Kim Mulkey era, LSU received a high enough seed in the NCAA Tournament to host the first two rounds. Some fans are disappointed with the three-seed, but Mulkey reminds everyone this program has come a long way in a short time…
Cut 20 (22) “…of schedule”
And the Ragin Cajuns are a 14-seed in the Men’s Basketball Tournament and they’ll take on Tennessee on Thursday night in Orlando.

The LSU Lady Tigers are a three-seed in the NCAA Tournament and they’ll host Hawaii on Friday in Baton Rouge. If LSU wins, they’ll play the winner of the Michigan and UNLV matchup on Sunday at the Maravich Center. Last season, LSU lost at home in the second round and Coach Kim Mulkey hopes they can go a little farther this year…
Cut 19 (17) “…the year”
Southern will play Sacred Heart in a First Four game on Wednesday night in Palo Alto, California. Southeastern heads to the Midwest to play second-seeded Iowa.

The Ragin Cajuns are in the Men’s Basketball Tournament. U-L Lafayette will take on Tennessee on Thursday night in Orlando. Will Wade gets introduce today as the new head coach at McNeese, Corey Gipson is leaving Northwestern State for Austin Peay.

New Saints starting Quarterback Derek Carr says he’s ready to get to work. During his introductory press conference with the New Orleans media, the 31-year-old says he has a chip on his shoulder after the Raiders decided to go in a different direction after nine seasons with the franchise…
cut 17 (20) “…I can do”
Teams can begin signing free agents on Wednesday and legal tampering with free agents begins today at 11 AM.

Pelicans second-year forward Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41 points on nine 3-pointers as New Orleans topped the Trail Blazers 127 to 110.

The top ranked LSU baseball team won by mercy-rule yesterday, 13 to 1, to complete a three game sweep of Samford. Tommy White hit a grand slam and Thatcher Hurd allowed no earned runs and struck out seven in five innings for the win.