Reports say the Saints are keeping Pete Carmichael as the team’s offensive coordinator. Host of the Locked On Saints Podcast Ross Jackson says the news comes as a surprise after the team averaged just 19 points per game, but the franchise must believe better play at quarterback will lead to better results
cut 14 (12) “…..that box”

There are some good playoff matchups this weekend in the NFL. Many Louisiana fans will be tuned into Sunday’s matchup between Joe Burrow and the Bengals against a Bills defense that ranks second in scoring defense. Burrow says it will be a tough matchup….
cut 17 (17) “….players as well”

LSU football receives a commitment from Oregon State linebacker Omar Speights, who was a first-team Pac 12 selection last season. Speights is from Philadelphia has started 59 games over the last three seasons and has over 300 tackles. He fills a need at inside linebacker.

The third ranked LSU women’s basketball team was tested last night but they got past Arkansas 79-76. Angel Reese tied a school record with her 19th straight double-double as she had 30 points and had 19 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson had 19 points and made four critical free throws down the stretch.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team won its fifth straight as U-L Lafayette beat Arkansas State 80-71. Jordan Brown had 31 points and a season-high 13 rebounds.

ULM Coach Keith Richard won his 300th game as the Warhawks won at Georgia Southern 72-59. The Warhawks are 5-and-2 and part of a four-way tie for first place that includes the Cajuns.

Louisiana Tech outscored Western Kentucky 11-0 in overtime and beat the Hilltoppers 85-74. The Bulldogs were down by 12 points in the second half and they are now 4-and-4 in league play.

Neworleans-dot-football insider Mike Triplett reports the Saints will not be looking to replace Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael. The Saints ranked 22^nd in points and 19^th in total offense in 2022, but will not be looking to make any additional changes to the assistant coaching staff ahead of next season.

1^st-team All-Pac-12 Oregon State Linebacker Omar Speights will be transferring to LSU. The senior tallied 83 tackles for the Beavers last season and will help to fill a hole in the Tigers’ defense.

The Ragin’ Cajuns look for their fifth straight win tonight as they visit Arkansas State. Coach Bob Marlin says his team has bounced back well after losing its first two Sun-Belt games, and they’ve been very efficient on the offensive end.

Cut 16 (23) “…rebound margin.”

The LSU women’s basketball team will look to go 19-0 tonight against Arkansas. The third-ranked Lady Tigers beat the Razorbacks 69-45 to start SEC play, their only loss in the last 5 games. Tip-off in the P-MAC is at 8:00

Louisiana Tech will try to end a two-game losing streak tonight when they host Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Cobe Williams, who is averaging 18 points a game, but are looking for others to step up. Last time out, it was Keaston Willis with a career-high 23-point performance against UAB. Coach Talvin Hester said Willis, who is averaging 13 a game, was concerned with a shooting slump, so he told him to concentrate on defense instead…

Cut 19 (23) “…in a big way.”

Tip-off is at 8:00

Rough night for basketball in the state of Louisiana last night as both the Pelicans and Tigers were blown out on their home floor. The Miami Heat led the whole way as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-98. The Heat built a 20 point lead in the first quarter and Coach Willie Green blames himself…
cut 29 (18) “…in practice”
The Pelicans have lost five of their last seven.

The LSU men’s basketball team’s losing streak is up to five games after falling to 16th ranked Auburn 67-49. The Tigers shot a season low 29-percent.

The third ranked LSU women’s basketball team hosts Arkansas tonight. The Lady Tigers are 18-0 and Angel Reese is seeking her 19th consecutive double-double, which would tie a school record.

Louisiana Tech looks to end a two-game losing streak tonight when they host Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are 3-and-4 in Conference USA. The losses in league play have been by seven points or less. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester is optimistic more wins are on the way…
Cut 18 (19) “…into wins.”
Tip off is at 8 PM on the CBS Sports Network.

Louisiana Tech may have found a starting quarterback. ESPN is reporting former Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier is transferring to La Tech. Bachmeier has two full years of eligibility after starting 29 games at Boise State, going 20-and-9, throwing for 66 hundred yards, 41 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.

The Pelicans and LSU men’s basketball were on the wrong end of blowout games last night. The Tigers dropped their fifth in a row as they shot just 29 percent from the field in a 67-49 defeat to 16th-ranked Auburn. Coach Matt McMahon says it will take the right mindset from his players to snap this losing streak…

cut 21 (19) “….gonna respond”

It doesn’t get any easier for LSU as they host ninth-ranked Tennessee on Saturday.

The Pelicans also blown out on their home floor as the Miami Heat defeated 124 to 98. Miami shot 53-percent from the field. C-J McCollum had 21 to lead the Pels, who will be in Orlando on Friday and then face the Heat again on Sunday in Miami.

The Ragin Cajuns are in search of their fifth straight win tonight as they visit Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette is 14-4 overall, and 5-and-4 on the road. Coach Bob Marlins’ team won at ULM and South Alabama last week and he likes his team’s mentality away from the Cajundome…
cut 17 (23) “….is gonna win”
ULM is at Georgia Southern tonight. Both teams are 4-and-2 in league play. Louisiana Tech hosts Western Kentucky tonight. Both teams are 3-and-4 in Conference USA.

ESPN is reporting former Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier is transferring to Louisiana Tech. Bachmeier has two full years of eligibility after starting 29 games at Boise State, going 20-and-9 and throwing for 66 hundred yards, 41 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.

After getting blown out by 40 points versus Alabama on Saturday the LSU Tigers will look to snap a four-game losing streak tonight when they host 16th ranked Auburn. Coach Matt McMahon says there were little-to-no positives in the loss to the Crimson Tide, but what matters now is their response…
Cut 19 (20) “…player’s response.”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

After going two and three on a five-game road trip, the Pelicans return home tonight to face the Miami Heat at 7 PM at the Smoothie King Center. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson remain out with injuries and Herb Jones is doubtful with a back contusion.

A former LSU quarterback has found a new home. Former five-star prospect Walker Howard from St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette has made the decision to play for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels. Billy Embody with On-three-dot-com’s Bengal Tiger website says Howard will compete with Rebels starting quarterback Jaxson Dart….
28 (08) “…year or so”
Howard was the Tigers third string QB last season was facing a similiar role next year if he stayed at LSU.

LSU running back John Emery is staying for a fifth season. LSU Beat reporter for Bengal Tiger On Three, Shea Dixon, says Emery will look to improve his draft stock by coming back….
cut 18 (13) “…many times”
Emery rushed for 375 yards and six touchdowns this past season.

Former LSU quarterback and St. Thomas More star Walker Howard has decided to transfer to Ole Miss. Howard’s announcement comes after visiting Ole Miss and national runner-up TCU over the weekend. He played just one season at LSU.

LSU running back John Emery is coming back for a fifth season of college football after deciding against entering the NFL draft. LSU Beat reporter for Bengal Tiger On Three, Shea Dixon, says with Emery’s return that means LSU’s top five rushers from 2022 plan to play for the Tigers in 2023…
cut 17 (27) “….running back”

After going two and three on a five-game road trip, the Pelicans return home tonight to face the Miami Heat at 7 PM at the Smoothie King Center. Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson remain out with injuries and Herb Jones is doubtful with a back contusion. Kyle Lowry is questionable for the Heat with a knee injury.

LSU men’s basketball hosts 16th ranked Auburn tonight. Auburn is 4-and-1 in the SEC and the Bayou Bengals are 1-and-4. LSU is 11th in the SEC in points per game and 10th in shooting percentage. Coach Matt McMahon says the Tigers will need to look to more than just half court sets if they want to create offense…
cut 20 (19) “…to help us”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

Running back John Emery is coming back for a fifth season at LSU. Many thought the former five-star prospect would turn pro, but Emery did not submit his name for the NFL draft prior to Monday’s deadline. LSU beat reporter for Bengal Tiger On Three, Shea Dixon, says Emery has not had the college career many expected coming out of Destrehan High School…:
Cut 16 (15) “academic suspension”
Dixon says with Emery’s return that means LSU’s top five rushers from 2022 plan to play for the Tigers in 2023.

The New Orleans Pelicans host Cleveland tonight in the Smoothie King Center. Tipoff is 7pm.

In college hoops, Tulane fell to No. 1 Houston last night 80-60. A win would have given The Green Wave their first win over a ranked opponent since 1999.

How is the LSU men’s basketball team going to rebound from the current skid ahead of today’s game against Auburn? The Tigers are coming off a 106-66 loss to Alabama over the weekend, and Coach Matt McMahon says there were little-to-no positives for them in that game, but what matters now is how they respond…:
Cut 19 (20) “…player’s response.”
LSU ranks 11th in the SEC in points per game and 10th in shooting percentage.

LSU baseball was ranked No. 1 in D1 baseball’s preseason top 25 rankings out Tuesday, the first time in the nine year history of the rankings that the purple and gold have come out as the preseason No. 1 team in the country.

New Orleans Saints Wide receiver Chris Olave has been named a 2022 Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year finalist.

Running back John Emery is coming back for a fifth season at LSU. Many thought the former five-star prospect would turn pro, but Emery did not submit his name for the NFL draft prior to Monday’s deadline. LSU beat reporter for Bengal Tiger On Three, Shea Dixon, says Emery has not had the college career many expected coming out of Destrehan High School…

Cut  16 (15)  “…academic suspension” 

Tulane’s men’s basketball team will host number-one-ranked Houston tonight. The Cougars are 17-1 on the season and 5-0 in AAC play with their lone loss coming at the hands of eighth-ranked Alabama, but the Green Wave have won their last five straight and boast the number one scoring offense in the AAC. A win tonight would give Tulane their first win over a ranked opponent since 1999. Tip-Off in Fogelman Arena is at 7:00

LSU was ranked No. 1 in the 2023 D1 Baseball preseason poll. D1 Baseball says, “LSU supercharged its roster with the top-ranked freshman class as well as the top group of transfers.” LSU Baseball Recruiting Coordinator Josh Jordan says they’re taking it one day at a time…

Cut 20 (17) “too far ahead”

LSU is one of nine SEC teams to appear in the Top 25 which include 2^nd-ranked Tennessee and 4^th-ranked Ole Miss.

LSU linebacker Kolbe fields announced he will be transferring to Louisiana Tech with three years of eligibility remaining. The Louisiana native played in 11 games for the Tigers a season ago and was the 53^rd-ranked linebacker coming out of high school in 2021. He joins Nebraska Wide Receiver DeColdest Crawford who announced his commitment to LA Tech Sunday. Crawford was the 81^st-ranked wideout in the country coming out of Glen Oaks High school in 2022 and could make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs next season.

The Pelicans concluded a five-game road trip yesterday with a 113 to 103 loss in Cleveland. The Cavaliers outscored New Orleans 35-22 in the fourth quarter. Pels Coach Willie Green…
cut 17 (17) “…we can improve”
The Pelicans were outrebounded 43-28 and only had three offensive rebounds. New Orleans is back home tomorrow night to host the Miami Heat.

Tulane will host the number one team in the country tonight at Fogleman Arena, the Houston Cougars. Houston is 17-and-1, 5-and-0 in the American Athletic Conference, while the Green Wave have won five in a row.

LSU women’s basketball is up to number three in the latest Top 25 AP Poll and they’ll host Arkansas on Thursday.

The Houston Texans say they interviewed former Saints Coach Sean Payton last night. Since Payton is still under contract with New Orleans, it’s expected the team that hires him will have to give up a mid to late first round pick. Saints analyst Bobby Hebert said on WWL Radio last night Houston would be a good trade partner for New Orleans since they have the second and 12th pick in the first round of the upcoming draft…
cut 21 (15) “….go to Houston.
Payton is also expected to talk with the Broncos and Panthers. It doesn’t look the Chargers will be an option for Payton. It appears Los Angeles will keep head coach Brandon Staley, but the Chargers have announced the firing of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, who was previously the quarterbacks coach in New Orleans.

Former Louisiana Tech quarterback and Calvary Baptist star Landry Lyddy has signed with U-A-B after starting four games for the Bulldogs last season.

The Pelicans concluded a five-game road trip yesterday with a 113 to 103 loss in Cleveland. The Cavaliers outscored New Orleans 35-22 in the fourth quarter. Pels Coach Willie Green…
cut 17 (17) “…we can improve”
The Pelicans were outrebounded 43-28 and only had three offensive rebounds. New Orleans is back home Wednesday to host the Miami Heat.

Tulane will host the number one team in the country tonight at Fogleman Arena, the Houston Cougars. Houston is 17-and-1, 5-and-0 in the American Conference, while the Green Wave are 12-and-5, 5-and-1 in league play.

LSU women’s basketball is up to number three in the AP Poll and they’ll host Arkansas on Thursday.

The Houston Texans say they interviewed former Saints Coach Sean Payton last night. Payton is also expected to talk with the Broncos and Panthers. Since Payton is still under contract with New Orleans, it’s expected that the team that hires him will have to give up a mid to late first round pick.

Former Haughton High star and Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott might have had his best game of his NFL career last night as he threw for four touchdowns and ran for another in Dallas’ dominating 31-14 win over Tampa Bay. Prescott threw for 305 yards…
cut 20 (06) “…able to do”
Dallas will be at San Francisco this Sunday.

Towards the end of last night’s game, Baton Rouge native, former LSU Tiger and Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was carted off the field after taking a hit to the head. The Bucs say Gage has a concussion and a possible neck injury.