Saints defensive end Cam Jordan was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week today. Jordan had two sacks and a forced fumble in the shutout win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Saints didn’t get any help last night in their chase for the final playoff spot in the NFC.

With Philadelphia beating Washington 27-17 last night, the Saints are now in ninth place in the NFC Standings. They need to move ahead of the Eagles and Vikings to grab the final playoff spot in the NFC.

In other NFL news…former LSU Tiger and Tampa Bay running back Leonard Fournette is expected to be placed on I-R and miss the rest of the regular season with a hamstring injury.

LSU defensive tackle Neil Farrell Junior has announced he will not play in the Texas Bowl against Kansas State on January fourth. He’s the first Tiger to indicate he’s opting out. The fifth-year senior had 45 tackles this past season and recorded a career-high 9.5 tackles for a loss.

The 16th ranked LSU basketball team hosts Lipscomb tonight in the Tigers final game before a short Christmas break. The Tigers are one of six teams in Division one that’s still unbeaten after rallying back from a first-half double-digit deficit to beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday. A week earlier they trailed by 15 to Georgia Tech before rallying to win by 16. LSU Coach Will Wade would rather not have to rally from big deficits to win…
Cut 16 (16) “…fall off”
Tip off is at 7:00.

Double-digit losses for several Louisiana schools last night. Texas A-and-M topped Northwestern State 80-61, Iowa slammed Southeastern Louisiana 93-62, Kansas State clobbered McNeese 74-59 and Oregon State knocked off Nicholls 83-61. But the Pelicans won their third straight last night, a 111-97 win Portland.

The Saints upset win over Tampa Bay on Sunday goes down as one of the more improbable victories in team history. They did without their head coach, Sean Payton and also both starting offensive tackles were out because of injuries. Acting head coach Dennis Allen says it was a great win, but they have another game to worry about on Monday against Miami…
Cut 18 (18) “ ..Miami”
Minnesota’s 17-9 win over Chicago last night vaults the Vikings past the Saints for the final playoff spot in the NFC.

Tonight’s re-scheduled NFL game between Washington and Philadelphia also has playoff implications. Both teams are 6-and-7 and it would help the Saints if the Washington Football Team won because they own the tiebreaker over W-F-T.

LSU defensive tackle Neil Farrell Junior has announced he will not be playing in the bowl game against Kansas State on January fourth. He’s the first Tiger to indicate he will not play in the game. The fifth-year senior had 45 tackles this past season and recorded a career-high 9.5 tackles for a loss.

The LSU men’s basketball team continues to move up in the polls. The 11-and-0 Tigers are ranked 16th and 17 in A-P and coaches poll and LSU will host Lipscomb tomorrow night at 7:00 inside the PMAC.

ULM has won six straight. The Warhawks scored 45 points in the second half to beat Lamar 80-77. Russell Harrison led the way with 25 points.

Tonight…Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M, Southeastern Louisiana visits Iowa, McNeese travels to Kansas State and Nicholls faces Oregon State in Corvallis.

The Pelicans host Portland tonight. New Orleans is playing better as of late, winning three of its last four. Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is questioanble with a hamstring.

The Saints are off today as they have some time to enjoy their nine-to-nothing win over Tampa Bay. They don’t play again until they host Miami on Monday night. Quarterback Taysom Hill is impressed with how the defense blanked the Buccaneers…
cut 30 (12) “…incredibly well”

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport is playing at a high level when healthy this season. Davenport has a career-high 6.5 sacks. Acting head coach and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen says Davenport keeps getting better every year….
cut 19 (21) “…in the past”

Gary Goff is the new head coach at McNeese. Goff led Valdosta State to the Division Two championship game and had 22-and-3 record during two seasons at the Gulf South Conference school. Goff plans on running the air raid offense at McNeese….
cut 17 (21) “…air raid offense”
Goff is 48-years-old and also has head coaching experience at Tiffin University where he turned around a losing program.

In basketball, the Pelicans host Portland tonight. The LSU men’s basketball hosts Lipscomb tomorrow night. The undefeated Tigers are up to 16 and 17 in the respective Top 25 polls. ULM won its sixth straight last night as the Warhawks scored 45 points in the second half to outscore Lamar 80-77. Russell Harrison matched a career-high 25 points in the win.

Minnesota’s 17-9 win over the Bears last night puts the Vikings ahead of the Saints for the final playoff spot in the NFC. Minnesota and New Orleans are both 7-and-7, but the Vikings win the tiebreaker over New Orleans based on best win percentage in conference games. The Saints host the Dolphins on Monday, while the Vikings host the Rams on Sunday.

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport is playing at a high level when healthy this season. Davenport has a career-high 6.5 sacks. Acting head coach and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen says Davenport keeps getting better every year….
cut 19 (21) “…in the past”

Gary Goff is the new head football coach at McNeese after a successful stint at Division Two Valdosta State, where he led the Blazers to a 22-and-3 record and a National Championship appearance. Goff says this is a special moment for him and his family…
cut 16 (13) “…doing it”
Goff also coached eight seasons at Tiffin University in Ohio and is 60-53 in ten playing seasons of coaching. He started his college coaching career as a wide receivers coach at Southeastern Louisiana in 2003.

In college basketball, the LSU men’s and women’s basketball teams continue to move up in the polls. Will Wade’s team is now ranked 17th heading into tomorrow night’s home game against Lipscomb. The Lady Tigers who beat Clemson 70-56 yesterday are ranked 21st.

Last night…ULM defeated Lamar 80-77. Russell Harrison tied a career-high 25 points for the Warhawks.

It was an impressive victory for the Saints last night as the Black and Gold blanked the Buccaneers nine to nothing in Tampa Bay. New Orleans’s defense got after Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady, sacking him four times and forcing two turnovers. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan recorded his 100th career sack during the game…
Cut 12 (11) “…this game.”
The Saints are now 7-and-7 and they’ve defeated Tampa Bay twice and the Green Bay Packers, who is also a Super Bowl contender. Safety C-J Gardner-Johnson had an interception last night and says teams should not overlook the Black and Gold…
Cut 14 (12) “…rude awakening.”
The Saints next game is a week from tonight against the Miami Dolphins, who have won six in a row after starting the season one and seven.

LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan got engaged last night and he proposed to his girlfriend Erin on the 50-yard line at Tiger Stadium. Brennan had a video crew their to capture the magical moment, you can check it out on Brennan’s Instagram page.

In his final game in a Ragin Cajun uniform, Quarterback Levi Lewis threw for 270 yards and a touchdown in U-L Lafayette’s 36-21 win over Marshall in the New Orleans Bowl. Lewis finishes his career 35-and-7 as a starting quarterback for U-L Lafayette and this was his first win in the Superdome after two previous tries…
cut 17 (12) “…to win”
Former Rummel standout Chandler Fields will seek to replace Lewis next season. But he’ll face competition from Fresno State transfer Ben Wooldridge, former Warren Easton star Lance Legendre, and former Ouachita Christian standout Hunter Herring.

A stunning outcome on Sunday night as the Saints shut out Tampa Bay nine to zip to complete the season series sweep of the defending super bowl champs. New Orleans sacked Bucs quarterback Tom Brady four times, held him to 214 yards passing, also intercepted him once and forced a fumble in which the Black and Gold recovered. The Saints won despite 212 yards of offense. Acting Head Coach Dennis Allen…
Cut 19 (12) “ really good”
It’s only the third time Brady has been shut out in his career and the first since 2006.

That’s now seven straight regular-season wins over Tampa Bay and improves the Saints record to 7-and-7, which is good enough for the final playoff spot in the NFC.

After rallying to beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday night to improve to 11-and-0, the LSU men’s basketball team moved up two spots to number 17 in the AP Top 25 poll. The Tigers host Lipscomb on Wednesday night.

Football scoop reports LSU coach Brian Kelly is looking at reportedly hiring Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock as the Tigers’ new offensive coordinator and Kansas City Cheifs’ linebackers coach Matt House as LSU’s new defensive coordinator.

McNeese named Gary Goff as its new head football coach today, replacing Frank Wilson, who is now at LSU. Goff was 22 and 3 at Valdosta State and just helped them reach the Division Two National Championship game.

The Ragin Cajuns completed the best football season in school history with a 36-21 win over Marshall on Saturday night in the New Orleans Bowl. The victory gives U-L Lafayette 13 wins on the year and it also goes down as the first win for new head coach Michael Desormeaux. …
cut 18 (15) “…believe in”

Even though head coach Sean Payton was at home watching the game last night, the Saints continued their dominance over Tampa Bay in the regular season and the Black and Gold blanked the Buccaneers nine to nothing. The Saints had just 214 yards of offense, but no turnovers. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady turned it over twice and Saints kicker Brett Maher kicked three field goals. Acting Head Coach Dennis Allen says it took a team effort to win…
cut 20 (20) “….the sideline”
Payton tweeted from home Yes, with seven s’s and two exclamation points. New Orleans is seven and seven and with three games left they are in a position to get into the playoffs. The Saints host Miami next Monday.

Football scoop reports LSU coach Brian Kelly is looking at reportedly hiring Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock as the Tigers’ new offensive coordinator and Kansas City Cheifs’ linebackers coach Matt House as LSU’s new defensive coordinator.

McNeese introduces its new head football coach today. It is Gary Goff who was 22 and 3 at Valdosta State and just helped them reach the Division Two National Championship game.

The 16th ranked Ragin Cajuns completed the 2021 season with a 36-21 win over Marshall in the New Orleans Bowl on Saturday night in the Superdome. It was win number 13 for U-L Lafayette putting a cap on the most successful season in Cajuns football history. New head coach Michael Desormeaux…
Cut 16 (16) “… so thankful”

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton will miss Sunday’s game against the defending NFL champion Tampa Bay Bucs, after testing positive for COVID. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen will fill Payton’s shoes. Allen says so far Payton is the only coach on the staff to test positive, but they’ll make more changes if needed..:
CUT 13(11) “…have to adjust.”
While Allen will serve as the head coach, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael will call plays on Sunday night.

LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan says he will not play in the Texas Bowl on January fourth. Brennan told a Baton Rouge radio station that he hasn’t practiced since last April and would like a fresh start with the new coaching staff. Brennan missed the 2021 season with a broken non-throwing arm.

The Pelicans beat the Milwaukee Bucks last night 116 to 112.

There are two college bowl games in Louisiana today. In the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, U-A-B will face 13th ranked BYU. The Cougars are led by Tyler Allgeier who has rushed for 14-hundred yards and 20 touchdowns.

Tonight it’s the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl as the 23rd ranked Ragin Cajuns face Marshall Thundering Herd. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President Jay Cicero says U-L Lafayette has a great defense…
cut 7 (06) “…offensive weapons”
Marshall freshman quarterback Grant Wells has thrown for 34-hundred yards and 16 touchdowns, but he’s also been intercepted 12 times. Kick-off is at 8:15.

And in Bossier City tonight. 19th ranked LSU visits Louisiana Tech. LSU is undefeated, while the Bulldogs are eight and two and led by Kenneth Lofton, who is averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds a game. Tip time is at 6.

Also today, ULM hosts Southern Miss at 2 PM. The Warhawks are a 7.5 point favorite.

The Saints have won four straight NFC South titles, but on Sunday Tampa Bay can clinch an NFC South title with a win over New Orleans. Quarterback Tom Brady leads the NFL in completions, attempts, yards and touchdowns with 36. But Safety Malcom Jenkins says they can’t just focus on Brady and his dangerous receiving targets. Jenkins says running back Leonard Fournette was a big reason why Tampa Bay won last year’s playoff game…
cut 19 (12) “….their offense”
Fournette has 778 yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Tampa Bay is an 11-point favorite.

LSU needs help on the offensive line for next season and they apparently got a good one out of the transfer portal. FIU offensive tackle Miled Frazier has committed to the Tigers. He’s rated as the number two offensive tackle available in the transfer portal, according to 24-7 sports. Ohio State and Florida State also wanted Frazier.
The college football bowl season kicks-off today and tomorrow there are two games in Louisiana. At 2:30 in Shreveport it’s the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl between 13th ranked BYU and U-A-B. Rain is in the forecast and this is the first meeting between these two schools.

Then on Saturday night in the Superdome, the 16th ranked Ragin Cajuns will face Marshall. U-L Lafayette has ruled out five starters in this game, including running back Chris Smith and defensive tackle Tayland Humphrey.

The 19th ranked LSU men’s basketball team looks to stay undefeated when they face Louisiana Tech in Bossier City on Saturday night. The Tigers lead the nation in scoring defense, allowing 53 points a game.

Also tomorrow, ULM hosts Southern Miss at 2 PM. The Warhawks are 4-and-0 at home this year. Nicholls also looks to stay undefeated at home as the Colonels host Mississippi Valley State. McNeese takes on Dallas Christian at Burton Coliseum.

Tonight the Pelicans host the NBA Champs, as the Milwaukee Bucks make their only visit to the Smoothie King Center. Former Pelican Jrue (Drew) Holiday returns averaging 16 points and seven assists a game.

The Saints and Buccaneers renew their rivalry on Sunday night when the two teams meet in Tampa Bay. New Orleans has won the past six regular season meetings, but it was the Bucs who beat the Saints in the playoffs last January. Running back Alvin Kamara on the matchup…:
Cut 17 (19) “ ready for it”
The Bucs can win the NFC South with a win on Sunday. Quarterback Tom Brady leads the NFL in completions, attempts, yards and touchdowns with 36. Kickoff is 7:20pm.

LSU fans are happy campers today as word came down Thursday 5th year senior Quarterback Myles Brennan will return to the Tigers after transferring earlier this year.

The latest update from UL-Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux revealed some new information regarding two Cajun starters. Defensive lineman Tayland Humphrey and running back Chris Smith are out for the Cajuns in the New Orleans Bowl which takes play tomorrow night.

In other Louisiana Bowl action tomorrow, the BYU Cougars and UAB Blazers football teams are scheduled to square off in the 2021 Independence Bowl in Shreveport. Kickoff is set for 2:30 at Shreveport’s Independence Stadium.

Also in northwest Louisiana, the undefeated LSU men’s basketball team will be taking on Louisiana Tech Saturday night. The match-up was originally scheduled at Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City to be played in November 2020.

The New Orleans Pelicans say that Zion Williamson will continue to be limited for an extended period following an injection to promote healing in his right foot. They say the Pels star will receive further imaging and reevaluation 4-6 weeks from now.