The NFL owners have approved a 17-game regular season in 2021. To compensate the NFL reduces the number of preseason games from four to three. The regular season will continue to feature one bye week and adding a regular season means the Super Bowl will be pushed back one week. The 17-game schedule also means the Saints will play the Titans this season.

Every NFL franchise will have a representative on LSU’s campus today for Pro Day as nine former Tiger football players will run the 40 and go through several other drills and workouts for scouts and player personnel officials. LSU is expected to have two players selected in the first round of the upcoming draft, wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Terrance Marshall Junior. NFL analyst Mike Detillier on Marshall…
cut 17 (13) “…after the step”

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron did not provide any more comments last night about the accusations made by 74-year-old Gloria Scott, who claims she was sexually harassed by former Tigers running back Derius Guice in December 2017. Scott also told a state legislative committee that she spoke with Orgeron about the incident. Coach O said on an ESPN Baton Rouge radio station he does not remember speaking to Scott. Here’s what he had to say during last night’s zoom press conference with reporters…
cut 30 (06) “….to the investigation” (2x)
It’s possible that state lawmakers will call Orgeron to the state capitol to answer questions about what he did and did not know about previous sexual misconduct cases at LSU.

After getting swept by Tennessee last weekend, the LSU baseball team crushed South Alabama 11 to one last night. Dylan Crews hit his eighth homer and drove in four runs. Grambling trounced ULM 15-3. Joseph Gunn homered and drove in four runs.

The NFL owners have approved expanding the regular season from 16 games to 17. The NFL is also reducing the preseason by one, to three exhibition games. Since each team is now playing 17 regular-season games, Tennessee has been added to the Saints schedule. The 2021 schedule, with playing dates and times, will be announced later this spring.

The Saints have announced they’ve signed tight end Nick Vannett to a three-year contract. In 2020, Vannett played in 15 games with the Broncos and caught 14 passes, and had a touchdown. Vannett says it didn’t take long for the Saints to reach out after Denver cut him
Cut 20 (17) “…a Saint.”
Vannett will be entering his sixth season in the NFL.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron tells ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge he does not remember speaking to the woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by former Tiger running back Derrius Guice in 2017.…
Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo”

The LSU baseball team has its own issues on the field after getting swept by Tennessee this past weekend, which dropped their SEC record to 1-and-5. Coach Paul Mainieri’s team struck out 38 times and his pitchers allowed 23 walks or hit batters during the series…
cut 18 (11) “..its frustrating”

The Pelicans won for the fourth time in five games last night as New Orleans defeated Boston 115 to 109 at TD Garden. The Celtics made this game interesting at the end as they went on a 15-0 run before Brandon Ingram hit a big shot with 33 seconds left. But Coach Stan Van Gundy still wants to see his team finish games better…
cut 25 (16) “…kind of lead”
Ingram had 25 points and nine assists while Zion Williamson scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

The Saints announced the signing of tight end Nick Vannett to a three-year contract and the team has also signed defensive Tanoh Kpassagnon (pass-EN-yo). He’s been with the Chiefs since 2017 and has seven sacks in 61 career games.

The LSU baseball team is one and five in the SEC, which is matches their worst league start since 2011. That was a year the Tigers didn’t make the NCAA Tournament. LSU hosts South Alabama tonight and then number one ranked Vanderbilt for a three-game series that begins Thursday. Coach Paul Mainieri says he’s not ready to give up on the season…
cut 17 (19) “…not going to do that”
LSU is ranked in only one major college baseball poll. The USA Today Coaches Poll has the Tigers ranked 25th. Louisiana Tech is ranked 19th in that poll. The Bulldogs took three of four from Conference USA rival Southern Miss.

The Ragin Cajuns allowed just one hit yesterday to beat Coastal Carolina seven to nothing as they take three of four in that series. Carson Roccaforte had four hits and drove in three runs.

After getting swept by Tennessee, LSU has fallen out of every major college baseball poll except one. The Tigers are ranked 25th in the USA Today Coaches Poll, dropping nine spots from last week. Sunday was a very frustrating day for LSU as they dropped a pair of games in extra innings. Coach Paul Mainieri…
cut 17 (17) “…South Alabama”
LSU is 1-and-5 in the SEC. It’s the Tigers’ worst start in league play since 1969.

19th ranked Louisiana Tech is off to a 3-and-1 start in Conference USA Play after taking three of four from Southern Miss. And U-L Lafayette has started 3-and-1 in Sun Belt play after beating Coastal Carolina seven to nothing today. Jack Burk gets the win, striking out eight over five innings.

The Pelicans are in Boston tonight to take on the Celtics. Zion Williamson is coming off a 38-point performance in a win over Dallas on Saturday.

The Saints have signed former Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon to a two year contract. Kansas City drafted Kpassgnon, who is six-foot-seven in the second round in 2017. He has seven sacks in 61 career regular-season games.

Marrero Senator Patrick Connick has filed a bill for the upcoming session that would allow college athletes to make money off their name, image, and likeness. Taylor Sharp has the story.
Voicer 2 (27) “…I’m Taylor Sharp.”

Tough weekend for the LSU baseball team in Tennessee as they were swept by the Volunteers. The Fighting Tigers lost two games yesterday in extra innings. The first game was a nine to eight defeat in the resumption of a game that started Saturday. LSU was one strike away from winning that contest in nine innings, but Tennessee’s Drew Gilbert delivered an RBI single to tie the game. Coach Paul Mainieri says he now wishes he walked Gilbert…
cut 16 (15) “…put him on”
LSU lost the final game of the series three to two in eight innings on a walk-off home run.

The Pelcians are in Boston tonight to take on the Celtics. New Orleans is coming off a win over Dallas on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball ended its season with a 76-74 win over Colorado State in the consolation game of the NIT. Freshman Kenneth Lofton had a career-high 27 points and scored the winning basket with point-three seconds left.

21st ranked La Tech baseball took three of four from Southern Miss including an eight to seven victory yesterday. The Ragin Cajuns won their opening Sun Belt Conference series. ULM lost two of three from Texas State. Southeastern Louisiana swept Lamar in a four-game series to move into first place in the Southland, while McNeese was swept by Stephen F Austin.

The NFL is expected to announce this week that the regular season will be expanded to 17 games. Saints running back Alvin Kamara voiced his displeasure on social media by saying it’s a dumb move.

A bill filed by Louisiana Senator Patrick Connick would allow college athletes in Louisiana to make money off their name image and likeness. Connick says it is not a pay-for-play bill, but rather a way for athletes to be compensated for their hard work.
Cut 7 (08) “…their name.”
California and Florida have already passed similiar legislation.

A Legislative committee heard testimony from a woman who accused former LSU running back Derrius Guice of sexual harassment.
74-year-old Gloria Scott says in December of 2017 she was working as a Superdome security guard when she was accosted by Guice and a group of his friends. She says Guice was explicit and refused to leave when asked…

Cut 3 (15) “laughing”

LSU lost the opening game of its weekend series against Tennessee with a 3-1 loss last night.  The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead when Gavin Dugas hit a solo homerun in the second inning.

Tech grabbed game one of the weekend series against Southern Miss with a 3-2 victory.

The Ragin Cajuns cruised to a 9-2 victory over conference rival Coastal Carolina last night.  Game two is at 2 p.m.

ULM pulled out a 6-5 victory over Texas State last night in game one of the weekend series.

LSU’s spring football practice is underway and quarterback Max Johnson has been receiving first-team reps under center.  The quarterback battle is a four-man race with Myles Brennan, TJ Finley, and Garrett Nussmeier competing for the job.  Johnson says it’s the coaches’ job to make the decision on who will start, he’s just focused on competing.

Cut 19 (14) “that decision”

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Denver Nuggets 113-108 last night.  Despite the loss, forward Zion Williamson had a big night for the Pels, pouring in a game-high 39 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 5 assists.  The Pels’ next game will be tonight as they host the Dallas Mavericks at 8 p.m.

It will be a battle of the Bulldogs on the hardwood today as Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State square off in the semi-finals of the N.I.T. at 2 p.m.

Junior right-hander Landon Marceaux is the Tigers new Friday night starter as LSU opens a three-game series tonight at ninth-ranked Tennessee. Marceaux has not allowed an earned run in 31.1 consecutive innings. Previous Friday starter Jaden Hill will be moved to Saturday.  While Mainieri says each game is equally important, part of the decision to change the rotation was wanting to get off to a good start this weekend.

Cut 17 (16) “…Friday night.”

Game 1 is tonight at 5;30.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested Thursday night in Cleveland, Ohio on suspicion of receiving stolen property.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette has re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal worth $3.25 million.

The New Orleans Pelicans will look for a third-straight win as they host the Denver Nuggets tonight at 7 p.m.

21st ranked Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play tonight with a four-game series at Southern Miss. Each team is playing well, the Bulldogs have won six in a row, while the Golden Eagles have won nine of their last ten.  Tech Coach Lance Burroughs it’s a great way to start conference play…

Cut  18 (14) “…four-game set.”

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team will begin Sun Belt Conference play as they host Coastal Carolina in a four-game series beginning tonight at 6 p.m.

ULM will play take on Sun Belt opponent Texas State on the diamond this weekend as they will be on the road for the three-game series.

Nicholls will host Houston Baptist in a weekend Southland Conference series.  Game 1 is tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The Southeastern Louisiana baseball team will be on the road for a four-game weekend series at Lamar.

Northwestern will host South Alabama in a three-game series this weekend.

The NBA’s trade deadline came and went this afternoon and the Pelicans are keeping Lonzo Ball. There were reports the Bulls and Knicks were interested in acquiring Ball, but he’s staying in New Orleans. Ball has not played the last two games because of a strained right hip flexor, but we’ll see if he’s in the lineup tomorrow when the Pels host the Nuggets.

The La Tech basketball team will take on Conference USA rival Western Kentucky in the NIT tonight at 9 p.m. These teams played each other in early January, which each team winning once during a two-game series in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Tech coach Eric Konkol says the familiarity should make for a good game.
Cut 16 (10) “…great matchup.”
Tip-off is at 9:00 on ESPN 2.

LSU baseball is making a change with its pitching rotation heading into this weekend’s series in Knoxville against Tennessee. Junior right-hander Landon Marceaux will start on Friday night and Jaden Hill will slide back to Saturday. Marceaux has not allowed an earned run in 31.1 consecutive innings. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says Marceaux has been magnificent…
cut 30 (10) “…what he’s doing”
Offensively, the Tigers are number one in the nation in homers with 37. The series begins tomorrow at 5:30 central time.

21st ranked Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play this weekend with a four-game series at Southern Miss. Each team is playing well, the Bulldogs have won six in a row, while the Golden Eagles have won nine of their last ten.

The Ragin Cajuns open Sun Belt play this weekend by hosting Coastal Carolina and ULM is at Texas State.

Multiple reports say the New Orleans Saints and Caesars Entertainment are close to finalizing a deal for Superdome naming rights.  The current naming rights deal with Mercedes Benz expires in July.

The Saints have reportedly signed veteran Tight End Nick Vannett to a three-year deal.  This signing comes on the heals of New Orleans cutting tight ends Jared Cook and Josh Hill.  Vannett caught 14 passes for the Denver Broncos last season.

Also, former Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone has signed with the Detroit Lions

The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. today and there have been trade rumors involving Pelicans guards JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball.  The Chicago Bulls are a team that have reportedly shown interest in Ball.  If New Orleans is unable to trade Redick, the team may buy out his contract.

Grambling State has suspended all football activities because of positive COVID tests.  The Tigers upcoming games against Alabama A-and-M on March 27th and Texas Southern on April 3rd have been canceled.

The La Tech basketball team will take on Conference USA rival Western Kentucky in the NIT tonight at 9 p.m. These teams played each other in early January, with each team winning once during a two-game series in Bowling Green, Kentucky. When the Bulldogs and Hilltoppers battle it out on the hardwood, it will be broadcast on ESPN 2.  Coach Eric Konkol says playing on a big-time stage is a great opportunity.

Cut 18 (16) “represent everybody”

When the LSU baseball team takes on Tennessee in Knoxville this weekend, there will be a noticeable change in the rotation.  During his appearance on “Off The Bench” coach Paul Mainieri says  Landon Marceaux will get the start on Friday night, instead of his usual Saturday spot in the rotation. Marceaux has thrown 33 and a third innings, striking out 36 batters and has not allowed an earned run all season.  Jaden Hill will get the start on Saturday.

Multiple reports say the Saints and Caesars Entertainment are close to finalizing a Superdome naming rights deal. The Athletic’s Jeff Duncan reports the two sides are discussing a 20-year deal that would pay the franchise 10-million dollars annually. The current naming rights deal with Mercedes Benz expires in July.

After releasing Jared Cook and Josh Hill, the Saints were in the market for a veteran tight end. They found one in Nick Vannett, who has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the team. Vannett is known more as a blocker than a pass receiver. He caught 14 passes last season with Denver.

Former Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone has signed with the Lions and defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh re-signs with Tampa Bay.

Grambling State has suspended all football activities because of positive COVID tests. So the Tigers upcoming games against Alabama A-and-M on March 27th and Texas Southern on April 3rd have been canceled.

The NBA trade deadline is at 2 PM today. There have been trade rumors involving the Pelicans J-J Redick, but reports say he may get bought out, which will allow the three-point specialist to sign with another team as a free agent. Starting point guard Lonzo Ball is another trade candidate and the Chicago Bulls have reportedly shown interest in Ball.

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team will face Conference USA foe Western Kentucky tonight in the quarterfinals of the N-I-T Tournament. The Hilltoppers are led by Conference USA Player of the Year Charles Bassey and senior guard Taveion Hollingsworth. Tech Coach Eric Konkol says they need to keep Hollingsworth from getting to the foul line…
cut 17 (13) “….away from it”
Tip off is at 9 PM on ESPN 2.