LSU is still searching for a new defensive coordinator after Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen remains in New Orleans with a new contract. Nielsen has also been named assistant head coach after the Tigers tried to hire Nielsen to replace Bo Pelini as their defensive coordinator. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Saints Coach Sean Payton got Nielsen to stay by promoting him and giving him a new three-year contract…
Cut 20 (11) “.they have done”
LSU was also reportedly close to hiring Marcus Freeman as defensive coordinator, but he took the D-C job at Notre Dame.

LSU and the Pelicans both got blown out last night on the hardwood. Alabama made 23 three-pointers in a 105-75 win over the Tigers, while Utah hit 21 threes in a 118 to 102 victory over New Orleans.

Lake Charles native and former Saints general manager of pro personnel has been introduced as the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons. The 40-year-old says he will be forever grateful to Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis for giving him a chance 18 years ago…
cut 30 (09) “…Mr Benson”
Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will reportedly for Philadelphia’s head coaching job today. ESPN reports Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will have surgery on his injured ankle.

The Football Writers Association of America has named LSU wide receiver Kayson Boutte’s SEC record 309 receiving yard game against Ole Miss as the Freshman Performance of the Year. Boutte says he needed to have a big game because of the Rebels’ explosive offense…
cut 17 (11) “….I can be”

LSU is still searching for a new defensive coordinator after Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen remains in New Orleans with a new contract. Nielsen has also been named assistant head coach after the Tigers tried to hire Nielsen to replace Bo Pelini as it’s defensive coordinator. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Payton got Nielsen to stay by promoting him and giving him a new three-year contract…
Cut 20 (11) “.they have done”
LSU was also reportedly close to hiring Marcus Freeman as defensive coordinator, but he took the D-C job at Notre Dame. Detillier says it’s likely LSU Coach Ed Orgeron has another option.

The Saints are reportedly losing secondary coach Aaron Glenn. He’s reportedly heading to Detroit to become the Lions defensive coordinator for new head coach Dan Campbell, who just left New Orleans as tight ends coach and assistant head coach.

LSU men’s basketball will welcome the 18th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide to the PMAC Tonight. The Crimson Tide are in first place in the SEC at 6-0 and they’ve won seven in a row. Coach Will Wade says Bama is playing as well as anyone in the country…
Cut 19 (19) “…for us.”
A win for the Tigers and they will claim a share of first place in the Southeastern Conference. Tip-off is at 8 PM.

The Pelicans, who ended a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a win over Sacramento, will visit Utah tonight. The Jazz have won five in a row.

The LSU baseball team’s schedule came out today and it’s a 56-game regular season that the Tigers typically play, including ten three-game SEC series. The season begins February 19th with LSU hosting Air Force, they’ll travel to Lafayette for a game against the Cajuns on February 24th.

It is believed that the Saints will have a new starting quarterback in 2021 as Drew Brees is expected to announce his retirement after a 20-year career in the NFL. Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston are likely successors. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the Saints have to ask themselves one important question.

Cut 17 (22) “for you”

All signs pointed to Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen being named LSU’s new defensive coordinator, but that is currently on hold due to the Saints not signing off on it because of possible contractual issues.  Nielsen still seems to be LSU’s prime candidate.

LSU starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal announced that he will be returning to the team next season.

LSU men’s basketball will welcome the 18th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide to the PMAC Tonight. The Crimson Tide are in first place in the SEC at 6-0 and they’ve won seven in a row.  Coach Will Wade says transition defense will be key.

Cut 20 (24) “check them out”

The New Orleans Pelicans will be on the road tonight when they take on the Utah Jazz.  New Orleans sits at 5-7 while the Jazz are 9-4 on the season.  Point Guard Lonzo Ball could return for the Pels after missing the last few games with knee soreness.  His status is questionable.

The Grambling men’s basketball team lost a close one to Prairie View A&M 59-50.

The Southern Jaguars cruised to an easy victory over Mississippi Valley 102-61.

Quarterback Drew Brees 20-year Pro Football Hall of Fame career most likely ended last night with Tampa Bay’s 30-20 win over the Saints in the NFL playoffs. In the past few years, the 42-year-old QB has contemplated retirement but Brees but kept coming back, trying to win that second Super Bowl. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the skills are no longer there to get the job done in the playoffs…
Cut 7 (12) “…known it.”
Brees threw three interceptions last night. There was also a critical fumble by tight end Jared Cook. Tampa Bay scored 21 points off of four Saints turnovers. Coach Sean Payton…
cut 15 (14) “…well to win”

LSU could be close to naming a new Defensive Coordinator as Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen will reportedly be named the new D-C in Baton Rouge this week. Nielsen played at U-S-C for Coach Ed Orgeron in the late 1990s and early 2000s and he was Coach O’s defensive line coach at Ole Miss when Orgeron was the head coach in Oxford.

Tennessee is looking for a new head coach. The Volunteers have fired Jeremy Pruitt after three seasons and a 16-19 record.

In recruiting news…Many running back Terrence Williams has committed to the Ragin Cajuns. The three-year starter at Many has rushed for over 35-hundred yards the past two seasons.

Calvary Baptist quarterback Landry Lyddy has been named the Class 1A offensive player of the year and Oak Grove’s Bud Holloway has been named the defensive player of the year in One-A. Both players led their respective schools to state championships, Lyddy set a Prep Classic record for most passing yards in a championship game and he’ll be back next year for his senior season.

Quarterback Drew Brees 20-year Pro Football Hall of Fame career most likely ended last night with Tampa Bay’s 30-20 win over the Saints in the NFL playoffs. Brees has been contemplating retirement after the last couple of seasons and once again plans to think it over
Cut 6 (09) “..make a decision”
If this was a Brees’ final game, it ends with him throwing three interceptions
Cut 14 (13) “…those turnovers.”
Heading into last night’s playoff game, Brees threw 36 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions in 17 postseason games, but last night he threw just one TD pass and he was intercepted three times. Meanwhile, Tampa advances to play Green Bay in the NFC Championship game.

Now that the Saints season is over, the Black and Gold are expected to lose assistant head coach and tight ends coach Dan Campbell as he’s set to be named the new head coach in Detroit. Also the team’s director of pro scouting, Terry Fontenot, will reportedly be named the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons. If LSU is interested in hiring Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, as the team’s new defensive coordinator, an announcement could be made later this week.

The LSU men’s basketball team has a big game tomorrow night as the Tigers will host Alabama. The Crimson Tide is 6-0 in the SEC, while the Tigers are 5-and-1 after rallying to beat South Carolina 85-80 on Saturday.

The Pelicans held off Sacramento last night 128-123 to snap a five-game losing streak. Zion Williamson had 31 points as he was 13 of 15 from the field and Brandon Ingram added 22 points. New Orleans is at Utah tomorrow night as the Pels will look to improve their 5-and-7 record.

The Saints season is over and a Hall of Fame career could be over too. In the third matchup of the season, Tampa Bay got the better of New Orleans beating the Black and Gold 30-20 in what could be quarterback Drew Brees’ final game. It was a difficult year for Brees and another tough home playoff loss, but he’s happy for the journey
Cut 13 (12) “….given to me”
Brees threw three interceptions as the Saints as a team had four turnovers, which led to 21 Tampa Bay points.
Brees says he’s not ready to announce a decision on his future and Coach Sean Payton says it’s too early to get into what Brees has meant to the organization.
cut 16 (11) “…right now”

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The Pelicans snapped their five-game losing streak last night as New Orleans dribbled past the Sacramento Kings 128 to 123. Zion Williamson had 31 points as he was 13 of 15 from the field. Brandon Ingram added 22 points for the Pels who are 5-and-7 on the season and visit Utah on Tuesday night.

The LSU men’s basketball team has a big game tomorrow night as the Tigers will host Alabama. The Crimson Tide is 6-0 in the SEC, while the Tigers are 5-and-1 after rallying to beat South Carolina 85-80. The Gamecocks missed 12 of their last 13 field goal attempts. Freshman Cam Thomas led the way with 25 points.

Louisiana Tech hit a season-high 14 three-pointers as the Bulldogs completed a two-game sweep of UTSA 82-66 on Saturday. Senior Amorie Archibald hit five triples and finished with a season-high 22 points. Tech is now 4-and-2 in Conference USA.

We are one day away from the anticipated NFL playoff matchup between the Saints and Buccaneers. Tampa Bay finished the regular season number one in rush defense. New Orleans offensive tackle Terron Armstead on what the Buccaneers do well…
cut 13 (12) “…run game”
Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson has been ruled out of Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. Running back Latavius Murray and the versatile Taysom Hill are questionable. But it looks like Trey Hendrickson is back as he was a full participant in practice yesterday after missing last week’s game with a neck injury.

Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Coach Bruce Arians says former LSU standout and New Orleans native Leonard Fournette will start at running back for the Buccaneers. Tampa’s main back Ronald Jones is a game-time decision with a quad injury.

The Pelicans lost their fifth straight last night as they fell to LeBron James and the Lakers 112-95. James had 21 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, while former Pelican Anthony Davis had 17 points. Zion Williamson had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead New Orleans, who has 20 turnovers.

The LSU men’s basketball team goes for its fourth straight win when they host South Carolina tonight, who is only playing in its sixth game of the season. The Gamecocks have had to pause activities three times because of COVID-19 and their head coach Frank Martin will not be at tonight’s game after testing positive for COVID for a second time.

Last night, La Tech went on a 21-4 run in the second half to beat UTSA 77-66. Andrew Gordon came off the bench and scored a career-high 14 points and had 12 rebounds. ULM lost to Arkansas State 74-72 as a possible goaltending call did not go the Warhawks way in the final seconds. And the Ragin Cajuns lost to U-T Arlington 91-86.

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and in the week nine matchup held Tampa Bay’s offense to 194 yards. But Saints defensive end Cam Jordan still has a lot of respect for Tom Brady and Tampa Bay’s offense…
cut 20 (21) “…playoff-caliber team”
Brady has thrown 12 interceptions on the season and the Saints defense has picked off five of his passes.

It remains to be seen if the versatile Taysom Hill will play for the Saints. He has not practiced the last two days because of a knee injury.

Zion Williamson will return to the court this tonight as the Pelicans visit the Lakers. Williamson missed Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers because of an inconclusive COVID test. But Lonzo Ball will miss his second straight game with a knee injury. Eric Bledsoe is questionable with right eye irritation.

The LSU men’s basketball team will look to improve to 5-1 in the SEC when they host South Carolina on Saturday. Gamecocks coach Frank Martin will not be at the game. Martin told the Athletic he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. He said he also tested positive in May and while he’s feeling good, he says COVID kicked his tail this time around.

In college hoops action tonight, the Ragin Cajuns are on the road for the first time in 44 days as they will visit U-T Arlington. ULM is at Arkansas State, while Louisiana Tech hosts U-T San Antonio.

And former LSU Tiger DJ LeMahieu has reportedly agreed to a six-year, 90 million dollar contract to stay with the Yankees.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees turns 42-years-old today and on Sunday he’ll look to beat Tampa Bay, who is led by 43-year-old Tom Brady. Brees says he exchanged text messages with the Buccaneers quarterback earlier this week as the two joked about their historic matchup
Cut 18 (16) “…appreciate.”
Quarterback Taysom Hill missed his second straight practice on Thursday with a knee injury. Running back Latavius Murray and defensive back Patrick Robinson were also out a second straight day.

Zion Williamson has been cleared to play tonight as the Pelicans visit the Lakers. Williamson missed Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers because of an inconclusive COVID test. Lonzo Ball will miss his second straight game with a knee injury.

The Ragin Cajuns will play their first road game in 44 days tonight as U-L Lafayette begins a two-game series against U-T Arlington. Both teams are two and two in Sun Belt play. U-L Lafayette Coach Bob Marlin has a scouting report on the Mavericks…
cut 17 (17) “…per game”
Tip-off is at 6 PM.

ULM is at Arkansas State, while Louisiana Tech hosts U-T San Antonio.

LSU hosts South Carolina tomorrow night. Gamecocks coach Frank Martin will not make the trip because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Four Southland Conference schools are leaving for the Western Athletic Conference. They are Sam Houston, Stephen F Austin, Abilene Christian, and Lamar. There are reports Central Arkansas is headed to the Atlantic Sun Conference.

The Saints continue preparations today for Sunday’s playoff game against Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers have won five in a row and they’ve scored 30 or more points in their last four contests. Linebacker Demario Davis says Tampa Bay’s offense does a lot of things well…
cut 30 (30) “…much talent”
The Saints could get wide receiver, Tre’Quan Smith, back for Sunday’s game as he’s been designated to return from injured reserve. New Orleans has 21 days to officially activate him.

New LSU offensive coordinator Jake Peetz has made his first public comments since he was hired to lead the Tigers offense. Peetz is only 37-years-old but says he learned a lot from former LSU assistant and current Carolina offensive coordinator Joe Brady during his time as the Panthers quarterback coach. Peetz says he plans to run an attacking offense and possibly doing it in different ways
Cut 17 (24) “…and attack.”

Four Southland Conference schools announced they are leaving for the Western Athletic Conference, they are Sam Houston, Stephen F Austin, Abilene Christian and Lamar. Southland says they wish those schools luck and they are researching what schools they can add to their league.