The Saints are moving forward with Andy Dalton as their starting quarterback, even though Jameis Winston is back to full health. New Orleans has averaged 31 points a game in the four games that Dalton has started. But Saints analyst Mike Detillier says in order for the Black and Gold to turn their season around, they need the defense to improve dramatically…
cut 18 (15) “…of football
The Saints host the Raiders this Sunday. Las Vegas is third in the NFL in points scored, averaging 27 points a contest.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says they expect safety Major Burns to return for the Alabama game. Burns has been out with a neck injury since mid-September. Kelly is also optimistic that wide receiver Jack Beche will play against Bama after missing last week with a bad back.

The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High School Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight of his assistant coaches for the rest of the season after an altercation with law enforcement and fans during last Friday’s football game at Franklin Parish. Announcer Matt Reynolds says a skirmish break out in the fourth quarter….
cut 6 (12) “…the stands”
Reynolds says prior to the scuffle, the Carroll coaches were told numerous times by fans and sheriff deputies to stop using profanity.

The Ragin Cajuns are in action tonight as they are in Hattiesburg to take on Southern Miss. Both teams are 4-and-3 overall have won two in a row. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says the Golden Eagles are playing smart football and their defense has been impressive when he watches their film…
cut 20 (12) “…with the defense”
Kickoff tonight is 6:30 on ESPN two.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen has announced Andy Dalton will start at quarterback this Sunday against Las Vegas, even though Jameis Winston is healthy enough to play. In four starts, Dalton has thrown for 946 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions and Allen said he’ll retain his starting spot as long as that success continues. Saints analyst Mike Detillier…
Cut 17 (13) “…Jameis Winston”
Dalton may still not have Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry for this Sunday’s game. The two wide receivers did not practice again yesterday. Tight end Adam Trautman and cornerback Marshon Lattimore also missed practice.

Tonight’s NFL game has Baltimore at Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are tied for first place in the NFC South with a 3-and-4 record, one game better than the Saints who are two and five.

The Ragin Cajuns are in action tonight as they are in Hattiesburg to take on Southern Miss. Both teams are 4-and-3 overall have won two in a row. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says the Golden Eagles are playing smart football and their defense has been impressive when he watches their film…
cut 20 (12) “…with the defense”
Kickoff tonight is 6:30 on ESPN two.

The bye week is giving LSU a chance to get healthier. Coach Brian Kelly has an update on safety Major Burns who hasn’t played since the Mississippi State game on September 17th…
cut 28 (12) “….Alabama”
Burns is coming back from an upper neck injury. Kelly says there’s also a good chance sophomore wide receiver Jack Bech will play after missing the Ole Miss game with a back injury. He says running back John Emery is day-to-day with an Achilles tendon strain.

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen announced Andy Dalton will be the starting quarterback moving forward even with Jameis Winston a full participant in practice. When asked about what went into the decision, Coach Allen said it was performance-based. The offense under Dalton has been one of the top-ranked in both yards and points, and Allen said Dalton will keep the starting job if that trend continues. Dalton and the Saints will host the 2-4 Raiders at noon this Sunday.

LSU fans celebrated the Tigers’ 45-20 comeback win over undefeated Ole Miss by storming the field last Saturday. The Tigers took control of the SEC West, but the school received a $250,000 fine for the celebration. Head Coach Brian Kelly says he was surprised by the fan’s reaction.

Cut 13 (14) “…win more.”

LSU enjoys a week of this week before hosting 6th-ranked Alabama

The Pelicans’ hot start continued last night after a 113-111 win over the Mavericks. With starters Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Herb Jones out, the Pels showed off their depth in the short-handed win with 8 players reaching double-digit scoring. Forward Trey Murphy led the team with 22 points on a perfect night shooting. The Pels move to 3-1 on the season with a road trip beginning in Pheonix Friday night.

Southern University is set to get a lot of attention for their upcoming matchup against SWAC rival Jackson state as ESPN college Gameday visits Jackson, Mississippi for the game. With fanfare throughout the week and a spotlight on Southern players, coaches, and traditions, Head Coach Eric Dooley says its more important than ever for his team to keep their focus on the game…

Cut 17 (14) “…ready to play”

Kickoff is at 1:00 PM Saturday

Small forward Trey Murphy stepped up last night to help the Pelicans beat the Mavericks 113 to 111 at the Smoothie King Center. Murphy had 22 points on eight of eight shooting. New Orleans needed that kind of production, because they were without three starters, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Herb Jones. The Pels are at Phoenix on Friday.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says he was surprised to see the fans rush the field following Saturday’s 45-20 come-from-behind victory over Ole Miss. Kelly says State Troopers who provide security detail for the coach told him the student section was spilling onto the field…
Cut 12 (09) “…that bad”
LSU was fined 250-thousand dollars by the SEC because it was the third time in recent history fans came onto the field following an LSU win. The 2018 win over Georgia was the last time they did it.

The Saints get back to work today as they get ready to host Las Vegas. New Orleans is 2-and-5 on the season, but still has a chance to turn its season around. Especially considering they are just one game back of first place in the NFC South, behind Tampa Bay and Atlanta. Linebacker Demario Davis has been a leader for the Black and Gold for several seasons and he’s trying to lead this squad now…
Cut 18 (15) “…come back out.”
Saints cornerback Bradley Roby has been placed on injured reserve. He suffered a lower leg injury in the first quarter in the loss to Arizona. He could return to the active roster as early as week 12.

LSU women’s basketball has received a commitment from five star recruit and six-foot-five forward Aalyah Rosario. She ranks as the seventh best player in the country and chose the Lady Tigers over South Carolina and Tennessee.

The Pelicans had a hard-fought win last night over Dallas as they defeated the Mavericks 113 to 111. New Orleans won the game despite not having three starters, who are injured, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Herb Jones. Trey Murphy led the way last night as he scored 22 points and was a perfect four-for-four from three-point territory. The Pels are 3-and-1 and begin a three-game road trip in Phoenix on Friday.

The Saints seek their third win of the season on Sunday when they host Las Vegas. The Black and Gold have struggled on defense this year and linebacker Demario Davis says they know how to turn it around…
cut 19 (18) “….always done”
Kick-off Sunday against the Raiders is at noon.

LSU football will practice today, the players will hit the weights tomorrow and then they’ll have the weekend off, while the coaches will hit the recruiting trail.

Louisiana Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie does not know who will start at quarterback Friday when the Bulldogs face F-I-U. Matthew Downing is out for the year with a knee injury, the usual starter Parker McNeil is questionable, and will share reps in practice with Jack Turner and Landry Lyddy.

The Southern University football program is set to get some big-time exposure this Saturday as ESPN’s College GameDay will be in Jackson, Mississippi for the Jaguars’ game against rival Jackson State. Head Coach Eric Dooley says it’s a big deal for the entire school
Cut 16 (13) “…coming here”
Jackson State is 7-0, while the Jaguars are 5-and-2. Kick-off is at 1 PM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The Saints will get back to work tomorrow as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against the Raiders. New Orleans is 2-and-5 on the season and the defense has really struggled. The Saints have allowed 29 points a game, which is the second highest in the NFL and they’ve only forced six turnovers. There’s also the issue of missed tackles. Coach Dennis Allen says playing better on that side of the ball would produce more victories…
cut 19 (18) “…those things”
Las Vegas is just two and four, but they average 27 points a game, which is the third highest mark in the NFL.

The Pelicans will be without three starters for tonight’s game against Dallas. Brandon Ingram is in concussion protocol, Zion Williamson has a bruised back and hip and Herb Jones has a hyperextended knee.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week . Daniels accounted for five touchdowns in the Tigers 45-20 victory over the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. Linebacker Harold Perkins was named co-freshman of the week and Sophomore Mekhi Wingo was named defensive lineman of the week, as he had seven tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Cajuns Quarterback Ben Wooldridge was named the Sun Belt’s Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a school record-tying five touchdowns in a win over Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette’s other quarterback Chandler Fields is available for Thursday’s game at Southern Miss after missing the last two games due to injury, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says Wooldridge will start.

Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie announced today that Quarterback Matt Downing will miss the rest of the season after taking a hit late in the overtime loss to Rice. Parker McNeil, who has started most of the games at Q-B is questionable for Friday night’s game against F-I-U. Also questionable for Friday are safeties BeeJay Williamson and Jaiden Cole. Tight end Griffin Hebert is closer to doubtful.

The Saints are 2-and-5, but just one game out of first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay currently lead the underperforming division with records of 3-and-4. Linebacker Demario Davis says they have a real shot at getting into the playoffs despite their record
Cut 17 (25) “…worst enemy.”
Davis says the Saints also need to get their swagger back. They’ll try to do that on Sunday when they host the Raiders at noon.

When LSU faces Alabama on Saturday November fifth. The game will kick off at 6 PM. It will be the Tigers first night game in Death Valley since the September 24th win against New Mexico.

The Pelicans will be shorthanded tonight when they host the Dallas Marvericks. The team has announced that Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones will not play. Williamson has a hip-and-back contusion from a hard fall in Sunday’s loss to Utah. Ingram is in concussion protocol and Jones has a hyperextended knee. Tip time in NOLA is at 6:30.

Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi has been picked to win the Southland Conference in Men’s basketball. Nicholls is picked to finish second, followed by UNO, Southeastern, McNeexse and Northwestern State.

Destrehan is ranked number one still in the Class 5A Louisiana Sports Writers Association high school football poll. Parkway and Southside have entered the Top 10. The tenth ranked Sharks are 7-and-1 after beating Acadiana 22-7 last Friday. Parkway is also 7-and-1 and they are ranked ninth and will visit Airline on Thursday. Several games are getting moved to Thursday because of the possiblty of bad weather on Friday.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week . Daniels accounted for five touchdowns in the Tigers 45-20 victory over the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. He threw for 248 yards and rushed for 121 yards. Linebacker Harold Perkins was named co-freshman of the week as he recorded five tackles, one sack and two quarterback hurries. Sophomore Mekhi Wingo was named defensive lineman of the week, as he had seven tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass break ups.

Cajuns Quarterback Ben Wooldridge was named the Sun Belt’s Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a school record-tying five touchdowns in a win over Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette’s other quarterback Chandler Fields is available for Thursday’s game at Southern Miss after missing the last two games due to injury, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says Wooldridge will start.

The Saints are getting ready for their next game this Sunday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Injuries have contributed to the team’s two and five record. They played their last game without starters Jameis Winston, Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, Andrus Peat and Marshon Lattimore. Coach Dennis Allen is optimistic they’ll get some guys back for Sunday’s game against the Raiders…
cut 18 (18) “…be back”
The Saints host the Raiders at noon on Sunday.

The Pelicans host Dallas tonight. Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for New Orleans as he’s in concussion protocol. Zion Williamson is questionable with a hip injury after taking a hard fall in Sunday’s loss to Utah. Herb Jones is also questionable with a hyperextended knee. Tip time is 6:30.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week today. Daniels accounted for five touchdowns in the Tigers 45-20 victory over the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. Daniels threw for 248 yards and rushed for 121 yards.

It’s the second straight standout performance by Daniels. He’s playing behind an improving offensive line. Coach Brian Kelly gives credit to the players and O-line coach Brad Davis…
cut 20 (19) “….with that”
The Tigers are off this Saturday and they’ll host Alabama on November 5th. The SEC announced today that game will start at 6 PM.

Louisiana Tech football suffered a hard-fought loss on homecoming to Rice on Saturday as the Owls defeated the Bulldogs 42-41 in overtime. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie decided to go for two and the win after scoring a touchdown in overtime, but freshman QB Landry Lyddy’s pass was incomplete. Cumbie on his decision to go for two…
Cut 17 (16) “…went for two.”
Tech will be in Miami on Friday night to face F-I-U.

The State Police Gaming audit division says the first full month of sports wagering on college football games resulted in four-million dollars in revenues for the state. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns expects the number to grow when they get the October numbers next month…
cut 11 (12) “…National Hockey League’

The LSU Tigers spotted Ole Miss a 17-3 lead on Saturday but dominated the rest of the way as the Bayou Bengals knocked off the seventh-ranked Rebels 45-20. LSU held Ole Miss to 112 yards of total offense in the second half and the Rebels only rushed for three yards a carry. Coach Brian Kelly believes he and defensive coordinator Matt House were overthinking it too much on defense at the beginning of the game…
Cut 18 (17) “…let’s go play.”
The 18th ranked Tigers are off this Saturday so they’ll have an extra week to prepare for sixth ranked Alabama. Tulane moved up two spots in the A-P Top 25 poll to 23 after beating Memphis 38- 28 on Saturday.

Ragin Cajuns Quarterback Ben Wooldridge threw for a career-high 316 yards and tied a school record with five touchdown passes as U-L Lafayette defeated Arkansas State 38-18 on Saturday to improve to 2-and-2 in Sun Belt play. Wooldridge says he just focused on the little things…
Cut 16 (15) “…on the field.”
The Cajuns’ next game is Thursday night at Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech will play Friday night at F-I-U, but who will start at quarterback for the Bulldogs? Parker McNeil and Matthew Downing both suffered injuries during Saturday’s overtime loss to Rice, but freshman Landry Lyddy came in with 37 second left in regulation and threw two touchdown passes in the one-point defeat.

The Pelicans lost their first game of the season last night, falling to the Utah Jazz 122 to 121 in overtime.