After guiding LSU to a national title, head coach Ed Orgeron has agreed to a six-year contract extension worth 42-million dollars. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says Orgeron is now among the Top five highest-paid coaches in college football…
Cut 6 (11) “…his worth”
The LSU basketball team is at Texas tomorrow. The Longhorns are 12-and-6 and just two and four in the Big 12. Coach Will Wade says Shaka Smart will have his guys ready to play….
cut 20 (25) “ to go”
Tip off is at one o’ clock.

It’s been a tough season for the Warhawks and Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball teams. They are tied for last place in the Sun Belt, each team is two and seven in league play and they face each other Saturday in Lafayette. Cajuns Coach Bob Marlin’s team has been hit with injuries and they only have seven scholarship players healthy…
cut 16 (25) “…they do”
Tip off tomorrow is at seven o’ clock.

La Tech is at U-A-B tomorrow. 2014 was the last time the Bulldogs beat the Blazers in Birmingham. Also, Southeastern Louisiana is at Northwestern State, McNeese hosts Houston Baptist and Nicholls is at UNO.

Tonight, Zion Williamson and the Pelicans host the Denver Nuggets.

Winning a national championship has resulted in a six-year contract extension worth 42-million dollars for LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says there were doubters when former athletics director Joe Alleva hired Orgeron, but it’s a perfect fit…
cut 7 (10) “…college football”
Higgins doesn’t see the big-money deal slowing down Orgeron.

Quarterback Drew Brees says it’s not a given he’ll play a 20th season in the NFL, but if he does, it will be with the New Orleans Saints. Brees will be on the field this Sunday to compete in the N-F-L Pro Bowl.

Zion Williamson takes to the court again tonight as the Pelicans host the Denver Nuggets. Williamson will try to build on a 22-point, seven-rebound and three-assist performance in his NBA debut on Wednesday night. Tip time is 7:00.

LSU brings a seven-game winning streak to Austin tomorrow where they’ll face Texas in a game that’s part of the SEC-Big 12 matchup. Tigers Coach Will Wade is looking forward to adding a nonconference road win to their tournament resume…
cut 19 (21) “…resume”
Texas is 12-and-6, but just two and four in the Big 12. Tip time is 1 PM.

After beating Middle Tennessee 80-73 last night. Louisiana Tech is in Birmingham tomorrow afternoon to face U-A-B. The Bulldogs have a four-game losing streak at Bartow Arena.

There are also several in-state battles tomorrow, the Cajuns host U-L-M, Nicholls is at UNO and Southeastern Louisiana visits Northwestern State. And McNeese seeks its sixth straight win as they host Houston Baptist.

New Orleans native Eli Manning calls it a career today as the New York Giant quarterback holds a press conference to announce his retirement. Manning spent all 16 seasons of his NFL career in New York and longtime family friend and Newman High School football coach Nelson Stewart says he handled the media scrutiny well…
cut 14 (11) “…he’d work late”
Manning ranks seventh in the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns.

Game two of the Zion Williamson era is tonight as the Pelicans host the Denver Nuggets at 7 PM. What will Williamson do for an encore after scoring 17 straight points in a three-minute span on Wednesday in a loss to San Antonio?

Senior forward Mubarak Muhammaed had a career-high 22 points and grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds as Louisiana Tech held off Middle Tennessee 80-73.

LSU Basketball leaves today for Austin today where they’ll play the Texas Longhorns tomorrow afternoon as part of the SEC Big 12-Challenge. The Tigers are looking for a solid non-conference win on the road. The Longhorns have struggled in Big 12 play this year.

Two teams who are having a tough go meet tomorrow in Lafayette, when the Cajuns host ULM. The two teams are tied for last in the Sun Belt. But ULM Coach Keith Richard says they would have a much better conference record if they had not lost three home games by a combined four points
Cut 17 (13) ” little bit”

Peabody High School Basketball Coach Charles Smith has been chosen to coach in the McDonald’s All-American Game on April 1st in Houston. Smith has won over one-thousand games and has seven LHSAA basketball titles.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson electrified the Smoothie King Center last night with 22 points in his NBA debut, a 121-117 loss to the Spurs. Williamson had just two points at halftime, but exploded for 17 points over a three-minute stretch in the 4th quarter that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Guard Jrue Holiday says it was an incredible show, but…
Cut 6 (07) “…surprise”
Williamson finished with 22 points in 18 minutes of action. He’s expected to play again on Friday when New Orleans hosts Denver.

Tonight Louisiana Tech is at Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders are winless in Conference USA action. The Bulldogs are 4-and-2, but coming off a home loss to North Texas. Tech turned it over 17 times in that game.

Last night, Nicholls was an 81-73 victory over Houston Baptist. Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-62. McNeese won its fifth straight beating Southeastern Louisiana 77-61.

The Saints enter an offseason where they’ll have to make big decisions on several unrestricted free agents. Vonn Bell, Andrus Peat, Eli Apple, A-J Klein, Teddy Bridgewater, and Drew Brees were major contributors on the 2019 team that will have the ability to sign elsewhere in March. General Manager Mickey Loomis is at the Senior Bowl in Mobile and wouldn’t speculate on who will return
Cut 16 (24) …the past”

Jorge Munoz an analyst on LSU’s coaching staff has reportedly been hired as wide receivers coach at Baylor. Quarterback Joe Burrow has said Munoz was a key to his Heisman Trophy-winning season and a potential candidate to replace Joe Brady as passing game coordinator.

There were chants of M-V-P when Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson went off and scored 17 points in a three-minute time span in his NBA debut last night, but it wasn’t enough for New Orleans to beat San Antonio as the Spurs held on for a 121 to 117 victory. Williamson on the fans reaction to his sudden burst of scoring…
cut 30 (10) “…to lock in”
Williamson finished with 22 points in 18 minutes of action. He’s expected to play again on Friday when New Orleans hosts Denver.

In college hoops last night, Nicholls remains at the top of the Southland standings after beating Houston Baptist 81-73. Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-62. McNeese won its fifth straight beating Southeastern Louisiana 77-61.

Louisiana Tech is at Middle Tennessee tonight.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says the team would obviously welcome the return of Drew Brees. But it will take a new contract as the 41-year-old is set to become a free agent in March. Loomis says he’s yet approach Brees about next season…
cut 17 (11) “…plenty of time”
Brees told ESPN he wants to give it at least a few weeks, so he can take a deep breath and take some time with the family and then reassess his situation. His teammates have said they expect Brees will be back for the 2020 season.

New Orleans native and New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning is done. Manning has called a press conference for tomorrow to officially announce his retirement from a 16-year-career and two Super Bowl victories.

A potential candidate to be LSU’s next game passing game coordinator is heading to Baylor. The Bears are reportedly hiring former Cajuns offensive coordinator and LSU analyst Jorge Munoz as their wide receivers coach.

Zion Williamson gave a glimpse of what his future in New Orleans might look like last night, but it was not enough to give the Pelicans a win. San Antonio beat the Pels 121 to 117, but Williamson had 22 points, 17 points came in a three-minute burst in the fourth quarter when he knocked down four three-pointers…
cut 30 (16) “….next game”
And the next game is Friday against the Denver Nuggets, who are one of the top teams in the West.

Nicholls remains at the top of the Southland standings after beating Houston Baptist 81-73. Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-62. McNeese won its fifth straight beating Southeastern Louisiana 77-61. Sha’Markus Kennedy had 26 points.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is in Mobile, scouting the players at the Senior Bowl. Many analysts say the Saints need to bolster their group of wide receivers to help out Michael Thomas. Loomis says time will tell if they’ll draft a pass catcher in the first round or address that need through free agency…
cut 18 (20) “…here”
Quarterback Drew Brees told ESPN he will not make a decision anytime soon on whether he’ll return for his 20th season. Brees is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March. Loomis told ESPN they want the future Hall of Famer back next season.

New Orleans native and Giants quarterback Eli Manning has called it a career. Manning will officially announce his retirement tomorrow.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is set to make his NBA debut tonight as New Orleans takes on the Spurs in the first meeting between the two teams. Pels guard Jrue Holiday on what he expects inside the Smoothie King Center…
cut 28 (11) “….be fun’
Willamson has been sidelined since undergoing knee surgery in October. Derrick Favors is listed as questionable. Tip off is at 8:30.

In Thibodaux tonight, Nicholls wraps up a three-game homestand by hosting Houston Baptist. The Huskies are just 1-and-5 in league play, while the Colonels are 6-and-2 and a half-game back of Stephen F. Austin. The Lumberjacks are in Natchitoches to face Northwestern State. The Demons are 4-and-3 and in a tie for fifth place in the league. McNeese is also 4-and-3 in league play and the Cowboys will host Southeastern.

LSU nearly blew a 10-point lead in the final minute but held on to beat Florida yesterday 84-82. Florida native Emmit Williams led LSU with 19 points, while Skylar Mays had 18 points. The Tigers and Gators played three close games last year and LSU Coach Will Wade says there’s a reason why this series lacks blow outs…
cut 29 (14) “…close games”
LSU will step out of the SEC this Saturday as the Tigers visit Texas.

Multiple media outlets are reporting Louisiana Tech has hired David Blackwell as its defensive coordinator. Blackwell improved Old Dominion’s defense in his one season for the Monarchs.

And a sad story out of Lafayette, Comeaux High School Football player Matthew Carter has died from injuries sustained when he was shot early Saturday morning in what police call an armed robbery. Two teens are facing first-degree murder charges.

It’s an exciting day for Louisiana sports fans as Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited debut tonight for the Pelicans, who host San Antonio. Williamson missed the first half of the year after undergoing knee surgery. Locked on Pelicans podcast publisher Jake Madison says expect Williamson to only play 10 to 20 minutes as he begins his NBA career…..
cut 14 (08) “…bench”
Tip-off is at 8:30. New Orleans has won 10 of its last 14 and they are 3-.5 games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Louisiana Tech football has reportedly hired David Blackwell as its defensive coordinator. Blackwell had the same job with Old Dominion this past season and he helped improved a Monarchs defense, even though O-D-U went just 1-and-11 in 2019.

LSU improved to 6-0 in the SEC last night with an 84-82 win over Florida at the PMAC. The Tigers had six players in double figures led by Florida native Emmit Williams who had 19 points. Skylar Mays added 18 points and Marlon Taylor had a double-double 10 points and 10 rebounds. Coach Will Wade on his team…
cut 30 (15) “…moving forward”
Up next for LSU, a visit to Texas as part of the SEC-Big 12 Challenge.

In college basketball tonight, Nicholls is a half-game back of the leaders in the Southland and the Colonels host Houston Baptist. McNeese takes a four-game winning streak into tonight’s home game against Southeastern Louisiana. And Northwestern State hosts Stephen F Austin, who leads the Southland.

LSU basketball improved to 6-0 in the SEC last night with another nailbiting victory as the Bayou Bengals held off Florida 84-82. Coach Will Wade’s team nearly blew a 10-point lead in the final minute…
cut 30 (17) “…Texas”
Florida native Emmit Williams led the way with 19 points. Skylar Mays added 18. LSU is at Texas on Saturday as part of the Big 12-SEC Challenge.

In college basketball hoops action tonight, Nicholls is a half-game back of the leaders in the Southland and the Colonels host Houston Baptist tonight. The Huskies have just one league win. McNeese takes a four-game winning streak into tonight’s home game against Southeastern Louisiana. And Northwestern State hosts Stephen F Austin, who leads the Southland.

Rookie Zion Williamson makes his long-awaited NBA debut when the Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs for an 8:30 tip. No word on if Williamson will start. Publisher of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, Jake Madison, says with Pels playing good basketball, the team will not rely on him to score a ton of points…
cut 15 (09) “…impact”

Ragin Cajuns defensive coordinator Ron Roberts is leaving Lafayette for the same job at Baylor University. Roberts has worked before with new Bears head coach Dave Aranda. Roberts spent two seasons as the Cajuns defensive coordinator. Last year, U-L allowed just 20 points per game.

Multiple media outlets are reporting Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz has hired David Blackwell as his defensive coordinator. Blackwell improved Old Dominion’s defense in his one season for the Monarchs.

LSU basketball is 5-and-0 and the only team in the SEC that’s undefeated in league play and tonight the Tigers host Florida, who is 4-and-1 in league play. The Gators are coming off a 22-point win over Auburn, who was ranked fourth in the country. Coach Will Wade says Florida features four players who score in double figures…
cut 18 (26) “….they move”
Florida has won four of its last five matchups against LSU. Tip-off tonight is at 6 PM. Also at six o’ clock tonight, Kentucky hosts Georgia.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson spoke with reporters today as he’s expected to make his NBA debut tomorrow night when New Orleans hosts San Antonio. Williamson was expected to return six to eight weeks after undergoing his surgery in October. But he has missed half of the season as the trainers used the time to get Zion’s entire body ready for the NBA grind.
Cut 14 (15) “…through it.”
Williamson joins a team that has won 10 of its last 14 and is 3.5 games back of Memphis who has the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

Ragin Cajuns defensive coordinator Ron Roberts is on the move. The former head coach at Southeastern Louisiana will be the new defensive coordinator at Baylor. Roberts has helped the Cajuns win back-to-back Sun Belt Western Division titles.

Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore will not play in Sunday’s Pro Bowl because of an undisclosed injury.