The Saints nine-game winning streak ended last night with a 24-21 upset loss to Philadelphia. New Orleans streak of holding rushers to under 100 yards in a game also came to an end at 55 as the Eagles had two players cross the century mark, Miles Sanders and rookie Jalen Hurts who made his first start at quarterback. Coach Sean Payton says Hurts played well…
Cut 16 (16) “…good job.”
Saints Quarterback Taysom Hill threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns, but he also turned it over twice. Before Sunday’s game, the Saints had won their past eight starts without Drew Brees in the lineup. His status for this Sunday’s game against Kansas City remains uncertain.

It’s been a disappointing season for the LSU Tigers, but the Bayou Bengals found a way to pull off a memorable 37-34 upset victory over the sixth-ranked Florida Gators in the Swamp. The win comes on the heels of a 38-point defeat to Alabama, but Coach Ed Orgeron had belief his guys would get a “W” on Saturday night…
cut 19 (19) “…got it done.”
A win this Saturday at home against Ole Miss and the Tigers.

Louisiana Tech will reportedly play Georgia Southern in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23rd. Tulane is headed to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise where they’ll play Nevada and the Ragin Cajuns are getting ready to face Coastal Carolina in Saturday’s Sun Belt championship game.

The Saints nine-game winning streak is over and they no longer own the top seed in the NFC playoff standings after getting upset by the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21. New Orleans Quarterback Taysom Hill threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns, but he also turned it over twice as he tried to rally the Black and Gold from a 17-0 halftime deficit…
cut 18 (18) “…own destiny”
The loss drops the Saints record to 10-3. Green Bay defeated Detroit to also improve 10-3, but the Packers own the tiebreaker, since they won in New Orleans in September.

The Saints have a different challenge this Sunday as they host the Super Bowl champion Chiefs, while the Packers host the Panthers on Saturday night.

LSU enters the final week of its 2020 season after a wild 37-34 win over sixth-ranked Florida in the Swamp. The Tigers maligned defense forced three turnovers, Max Johnson threw three touchdowns in his first collegiate start at quarterback and Cade York made three field goals, including the game-winning 57-yard field goal that goes down as a school record. York knew his celebration before the ball split the uprights…
cut 20 (20) “….to do that.”
LSU hosts Ole Miss at 2:30 this Saturday.

The Cajuns are ranked 17th in the A-P Poll as they get ready to face ninth-ranked and undefeated Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Championship. Tulane has accepted a bid to the Famous Idaho Bowl and will play Nevada on December 22nd. La Tech quarterback Luke Anthony underwent surgery after a bad injury to his right ankle in a blowout loss to TCU.

The Saints will bring a nine-game winning streak to Philadelphia on Sunday as they will face a struggling Eagles team. It will be an emotional game for New Orleans Safety Malcolm Jenkins, who spent six seasons in the city of Brotherly Love and won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in February of 2018. The veteran is looking forward to returning to Lincoln Financial Field…
cut 18 (20) “….the opportunity”
Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead is expected to play after missing the last two games after testing positive fo COVID-19. Armstead says he still can not taste or smell. Taysom Hill is expected to make his fourth straight start at quarterback as Drew Brees appears to be at least another week away from returning.

The LSU Tigers are on the verge of losing their third straight as they head into the Swamp on Saturday to take on the Florida Gators. For the second straight week, the Bayou Bengals are big underdogs. Linebacker Jabril Cox expects LSU will give good effort despite the team’s struggles this season…
cut 20 (29) “….look forward”
kick-off is at 6 PM.

Louisiana Tech will conclude its regular season on Saturday night at T-C-U. A win will give the Bulldogs a six and three record. Also, a victory will give Coach Skip Holtz his 150th career victory. The Horned Frogs are 5-and-4 but have won four of their last five.

LSU is once again big underdogs heading into Saturday’s SEC match-up against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators.  The Gators have an explosive offense that averages 42 points per game and feature one of the best tight ends in the country in Kyle Pitts.  Here’s Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron.

Cut 19 (18) “lots of speed”

In high school football action, Mandeville will take on defending champion Acadiana in the 5A quarterfinals.  Also in 5A, Destrehan will be at Ruston, Alexandria is a Zachary, and East St. John will play perennial power West Monroe.

A key game in class 4A will be Karr traveling to Eunice to take on the Bobcats.

In the 2A quarterfinals, Amite will take on Many in watch should be one of the top matchups of the night.

The Division 4 semifinals will take place tonight as Southern Lab will travel to Calvary Baptist and defending champ Ouachita Christian will be at Vermillion Catholic.

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday who will be led on offense by rookie Jalen Hurts.  Here’s safety Malcolm Jenkins on facing a quarterback who is making his first NFL start.

Cut 17 (29)  “give or take”

Drew Brees was present at practice yesterday but only as a spectator, not a player.  Brees is eligible to return off of injured reserve this week but his status for Sunday’s game remains unknown.  David Onyemata did not practice yesterday and running back Latavius Murray was limited.

Two quarterbacks who like to run the football will face off Sunday when the Saints visit the Eagles. Taysom Hill will make his fourth straight start at quarterback for New Orleans, while rookie Jalen Hurts will make his first NFL start for Philadelphia. Hill has rushed for 178 yards in his four starts and he’s impressed with what Hurts did in college…
cut 16 (10) “….as a player”
The Saints and Eagles will kick off at 3:25 on Sunday.

LSU leaves today for Gainesville where they’ll play the Florida Gators tomorrow night. Coach Ed Orgeron says they are leaning towards Max Johnson as their starting quarterback…
cut 29 (10) “….Max”
Kick-off in the Swamp is at 6 PM.

The SEC and Disney have announced a new ten-year TV deal, which means starting in 2024 ABC will replace CBS as the home of SEC’s featured 2:30 afternoon game. ABC also plans to show about a half dozen prime-time SEC football games. The new contract will also allow for ESPN to announce most game times farther in advance.

The Sugar Bowl which will be a national semi-final game on January 1st will be limited to three-thousand fans. The Saints will also have three-thousand fans at their next home game on December 20th versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The plan was for 15-thousand fans in the Dome, but that is no longer the case because of an increase in coronavirus cases. The Pelicans say they will have 800 fans at their home games.

There was quarterfinal high school playoff action last night…in Class Four-A, Neville advanced to the semi-finals with a 27 nothing win over Minden. That’s the second shutout in the playoffs for the Tigers. and in Two-A, Mangham knocked off Port Allen 35-19. Mangham quarterback Kaleb Pleasant accounted for four touchdowns.

The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban as a way to punish itself for violating NCAA rules. But LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau says the NCAA may not look at this as a serious punishment…
Cut 3 (12) “…this seasons gone.”
Back in October, LSU also decided to cut its number of available scholarships by eight over the next two years, reduced the number of allowable recruiting visits, and banned former wide receiver, Odell Beckham Junior, for two years.

Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech is planning to play in a bowl game after it finishes the regular season Saturday at T-C-U. Head Coach Skip Holtz says is not expecting a lengthy stay at the bowl site…
cut 28 (09) “…go home”
Tech is 5-and-3 on the season.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis is the club’s nominee for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which honor’s a player for their community service work as well as their excellence on the field. Davis leads the team in tackles and off the field he’s involved in community service, youth engagement, faith-based and social justice initiatives in New Orleans and in his home state of Mississippi. Davis says being nominated for this award in 2020 means a little more..
cut 20 (25) “…definite blessing”
Davis and the Saints are getting ready to visit Philadelphia on Sunday. New Orleans is seeking its tenth straight win, while the struggling Eagles are set to start rookie Jalen Hurts at quarterback.

The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban as a way to punish itself for violating NCAA rules. Glen Guilbeau with the USA Today Network says the NCAA has been investigating LSU for a recruiting violation committed by Ed Orgeron in January 2019, Beckham handing out a fistful of cash to players after the national championship game and a booster providing former LSU football player Vadal Alexander’s parents with a no-show job.

Cut 5 (12) “gave up”

The Saints will visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and it will be a big game for New Orleans safety Malcolm Jenkins who’s in his second stint with the Saints after playing six seasons in Philadelphia.  Coach Sean Payton says he regrets letting Jenkins leave in 2013.

Cut 20 (11) “here we go”

Louisiana Tech was scheduled to play Baylor to open its football season, but that game never happened because of Covid, so it only makes since that the Bulldogs play another Big 12 team in the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday.  Here’s coach Skip Holtz on the Horned Frogs.

Cut 16 (19) “football team”

LHSAA and Northwestern State officials are expected to meet today about the upcoming Prep Football Classic, which will be held in Natchitoches from December 27th to the 30th. Demons Atheltic Director Greg Burke says they are excited to host the event…

Cut 10 (10) “and coaches”

LSU has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban on its football program. So that means no bowl game for the Tigers for the first time since 1999. This punishment is in addition to the sanctions the university levied on itself in October when the school announced its cutting eight scholarships over the next two years, reducing recruiting visits and banning former wide receiver Odell Beckham Junior from the facility for two years. The NCAA is investigating the football program over allegations that a booster provided the parents of a former football player with a no-show job, Beckham’s handing out of cash after the national championship, and a recruiting violation committed by Head Coach Ed Orgeron in January 2019.

The Saints will visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, who will start rookie Jalen Hurts at quarterback. Coach Sean Payton says his defense will need to be ready for a different offense due to Hurts’ ability to run the ball.
cut 19 (15) “…hadn’t seen.”

Louisiana Tech will take on T-C-U on Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says he plans to continue playing two quarterbacks, Luke Anthony and Aaron Allen…
cut 17 (19) “…to play”
Holtz says Anthony will start on Saturday and he considers Allen a co-starter.

Louisiana Tech won its 10th straight home game last night as Bulldogs dribbled past Southeastern Louisiana 78-69. Kalob Ledoux led the way with 24 points, while Amorie Archibald added 16 points. Pape Diop had 15 points for S-L-U.

ULM lost at the buzzer last night as Davion Buster nailed a 40-foot three-pointer to give Lamar a 63-60 win over the Warhawks. ULM led by as many as 13 points in the second half.

Tulane trounced Southern Miss 58-38, Arkansas crushed Southern 79-44. LSU’s game against South Florida on Saturday has been canceled but the Tigers will now play Sam Houston State on Monday.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron confirmed today that star freshman tight end Arik Gilbert has opted out for the remainder of the season. Orgeron is not sure if Gilbert will be back next year…
cut 7 (07) “….next year”
Gilbert reportedly was homesick and his mother drove in from Georgia to talk with him this week. LSU linebacker Jabril Cox says he can understand why Gilbert may need a break.
cut 18 (28) “…get through it”
LSU is at Florida State on Saturday.

The state high school football championship games are being moved to Natchitoches and are set to run for four days from December 27th to the 30th. Matt Doyle has the story.
voicer 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

A contact tracing issue has forced the LSU men’s basketball team to cancel its scheduled game versus South Florida on Saturday in Atlanta. But the Tigers have already found an opponent to make up that missed game. LSU will host Sam Houston State on Monday.

Tonight, Southeastern Louisiana is at Louisiana Tech, Southern visits Arkansas and Tulane hosts Southern Miss.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron confirmed today that star LSU freshman Tight End Arik Gilbert has opted out for the remainder of the season. Orgeron says he met with Gilbert yesterday…
cut 6 (12) “…transferring”
Gilbert is the seventh player to opt-out this season as there’s speculation the culture Orgeron built during last season’s national championship has fallen apart. 30-year-old LSU punter Zach Von Rosenberg says the locker room is still together…
cut 16 (20) “….against Florida”
The Tigers will face the Gators in the Swamp at 6 PM on Saturday night.

High School football championship games will be played in Natchitoches later this month, not New Orleans. L-H-S-A-A Director Eddie Bonine says the association’s executive committee decided to move the prep classic over concerns of more stringent capacity restrictions at the Dome…
cut 30 (06) “…Natchitoches”
The Prep Classic will run from December 27th to the 30th.

The LSU men’s basketball team will not play in Saturday’s scheduled game against South Florida because of a contact tracing issue. That’s what LSU men’s basketball S-I-D Kent Lowe told WAFB-TV. The report also says Coach Will Wade is searching for a possible replacement for the game before SEC play begins.

Last night, the U-L Lafayette basketball team defeated L-S-U Alexandria 90-75. Tonight, Southeastern Louisiana is at Louisiana Tech.