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On Saturday night, LSU led 3^rd ranked Texas A&M at halftime, about 24 hours later, Coach Brian Kelly was fired as the head coach of the Fighting Tigers.

The Tigers abysmal performance in the second half against the Aggies was the last straw. Kelly said this after LSU was outscored 35-7 in the second half…

Cut 19 (07) “…at any level”

LSU owes Kelly 52-million dollars and Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau expects to get every penny…

Cut 14 (14) “…an out”

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The Saints are now 1-7 for the first time since 1999 after losing to Tampa Bay 23 to 3 yesterday. Another rough game for quarterback Spencer Rattler as he turned it over twice and was benched for rookie Tyler Shough (Shuck). Shough wasn’t much better as he threw for only 128 yards on 30 pass attempts and was intercepted once.

The Saints’ next game is against the Rams in Los Angeles this Sunday. Coach Kellen Moore says he’s not interested in flipping back and forth between quarterbacks, so he hopes to decide soon on who will start this Sunday in L-A…

Cut 17 (17) “…address that.”

Elsewhere in the NFL, the Jets rallied to beat the Bengals 39 to 38 for New York’s first win. Former LSU Tiger Mason Taylor caught the game tying touchdown pass in the final two minutes.

LSU left tackle Carius Curne is set to start at left tackle for the Tigers against Texas A-and-M on Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly said earlier in the week D-J Chester would start for the injured Tyree Adams, but on his radio show last night, Kelly said the big-time prospect out of Arkansas would start instead. Kelly said Adams will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing tightrope ankle surgery and linebacker Whit Weeks is doubtful for tomorrow night with a bone bruise on his ankle.

In high school football last night….St. Louis Catholic defeated South Beauregard 17-7, Notre Dame upended Jennings 28-12, Oak Grove beat Ferriday 13 to 6 and Sterlington over Bastrop.

Tonight’s big games are Mangham hosts Ouachita Christian, Huntington is at Calvary, East Ascension travels to Teurlings and Jewel Sumner is at Pine.

UL-Lafayette’s football team is 2-and-5 on the year heading into the heart of conference play. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says his team has to do a better job of executing more important plays when the game is on the line.

Cut 19 (14) “…oh-for-six.”

The Cajuns are at Troy on Saturday.

With running back Kendre Miller out for the year, Saints rookie and sixth-round draft pick Devin Neal is expected to take on a larger role this week against the Buccaneers. Neal says his play as a running back can be described as balanced.

Cut 18 (16) “…game as well.”

Kickoff in New Orleans is 3:05 p.m.

Tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium, it is third ranked Texas A&M versus 20^th ranked LSU. Last year, LSU’s defense allowed A&M quarterback Marcel Reed to come off the bench and rush for three touchdowns in the 38-23 loss for the Tigers. LSU sophomore defensive tackle Ahmad Breaux remembers it all too well and says the team is more prepared this time around.

Cut 16 (11) “…the job done.”

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks remains doubtful with a bone bruise on his ankle, but Coach Brian Kelly says defensive tackle Bernard Gooden and edge rusher Jimari Butler are expected to play after missing last week’s loss to Vanderbilt due to injuries.

For the Saints, Chris Olave, Chase Young, and Alontae Taylor were all back at practice yesterday after missing Wednesday’s practice. New Orleans hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 3:05.

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The Ragin Cajuns will look to turn around their season on Saturday when they visit Troy. U-L Lafayette is 2-5 overall, while the Trojans are 5-2, 3-0 in the Sun Belt. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux still has belief in his team despite the outside noise and says the Cajuns will not quit.

Cut 20 (19) “…playing incredibly hard.”

Kick off is at 6 PM.

ULM is also a big underdog on the road as the Warhawks visit Southern Miss.

In the Southland…McNeese is at Nicholls. The Colonels will look to snap a six-game losing streak. Northwestern State has also lost six in a row, and the Demons host Lamar in Natchitoches. Southeastern Louisiana is at H-C-U.

Grambling hosts Jackson State and Southern faces Florida A&M.

The Pelicans started a new NBA season last night by losing to Memphis 128 to 122. New Orleans led by 11 points at halftime but outscored 41-22 in the third quarter. If you’re looking for a bright spot, rookie Jeremiah Fears had 17 points on seven of ten shooting in his NBA debut. Coach Willie Green…

Cut 30 (18) “…fellow tonight”

The Pelicans host San Antonio on Friday night for their home opener.

The NBA is facing a gambling scandal. Portland Coach Chauncey Phillips has been arrested in an illegal poker operation tied to the mafia, the FBI is accusing Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones of providing insider information to bettors, and the Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier has also been arrested for allegedly participating in an illegal sports betting scheme. The investigation is looking at a game Rozier played in New Orleans in 2023, where he took himself out of the contest after only playing a few minutes.  Several bettors posted on social media at the time that it was shady.

Six-foot-seven sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green has become LSU’s best weapon on offense. In his last two games. Green has 193 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Green spent time playing with the LSU basketball team last year but made the transition to just football this year. Coach Brian Kelly says Green has done all the things necessary to break out this season.

Cut 20 (17) “…-playing the game.”

ULM is coming off a frustrating 37-14 loss to Troy on Saturday, falling to 3-and-4 on the year. Head coach Bryant Vincent says the Warhawks are not giving up on the season, and the team will continue to bring the fight each game.

Cut 18 (14) “…were thinking wrong.”

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.”