Seven players from LSU’s national championship team have announced that they are entering the NFL draft. That includes Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Justin Jefferson, Grant Delpit, Parick Queen, Jacob Phillips, Lloyd Cushenberry, and Saahdiq Charles. Jacoby Stevens and Tyler Shelvin are staying.

Will former LSU star wide receiver Odell Beckham Junior be allowed on the Tigers sidelines again after video showed him handing out cash to players following the national championship game. Quarterback Joe Burrow confirmed on a podcast it was real cash and LSU says they are working with the NCAA on how to handle the situation.

Saints right guard Larry Warford has been added to the N-F-C Pro Bowl Roster, giving the Black and Gold a record 10 players on the pro bowl squad. And Saints fullback Zach Line is retiring after seven seasons. The head referee for the Super Bowl will be Bill Vinovich, he was the head ref for the infamous no-call NFC Championship game last year.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees was on hand to watch his former teammate Steve Gleason receive the Congressional Gold Medal for his work to help those with A-L-S…
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Gleason was diagnosed with A-L-S in 2011 and has led efforts to create technology to help A-L-S patients live longer and more fulfilling lives.

Rookie Zion Williamson is close to making his NBA debut, but it will not happen tonight when New Orleans hosts Utah. Williamson has been rehabbing from knee surgery and the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says the plan is for Williamson to play his first game next Wednesday against San Antonio
Cut 16 (15) …right direction”

LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady is reportedly leaving to be the offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. Brady was named the top assistant in college football this past season, so he leaves big shoes to fill. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says if LSU wants to remain at the top of the college football world, Ed Orgeron will have to find a good replacement…
cut 10 (10) “…program”
Higgins says an analyst already on staff, Jorge Munoz, is a candidate to replace Brady.

The exodus of underclassmen who are eligible for the NFL draft has begun at LSU. Safety Grant Delpit, linebacker Patrick Queen and wide receiver Justin Jefferson all said today they are going pro.

Joe Burrow told Barstool sports that Odell Beckham was handing out cash to players after the national championship game. LSU originally said it was fake cash, but they are investigating.

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says the plan is for Zion Williamson to make his NBA debut January 22nd when the team hosts San Antonio. Williamson had surgery on October 21st on his right knee and did not participate in full-court, five-on-five practices until January 7th. Griffin says they’ve been encouraged by what they’ve seen at practice
Cut 17 (12) “moving forward”
Griffin says Williamson will not be on a minutes restriction, instead playing time will be determined by how Zion looks when on the court.

Saints guard Larry Warford has been added to the N-F-C Pro Bowl squad, giving the Black and Gold a franchise record 10 players at the pro bowl. And Saints fullback Zach Line has announced his retirement, ending a seven-year career. Line played in 12 games this past season but missed the last four and the playoff game because of a knee injury.

It appears Joe Brady is one and done at LSU. The Tigers passing game coordinator has reportedly accepted the offer to be the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. Brady is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks after winning the Broyles Award, which goes to college football’s top assistant.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees turns 41-years-old today. Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson expects New Orleans to sign the soon to be free agent to a new contract, even though Brees’ arm strength is not what it once was and that means Sean Payton might have to run the ball more next year…
cut 15 (09) “….this season”

One of the best players in the NFC South has announced his retirement. Carolina linebacker Luke Keuchly has released a video message where he says now is the right time to move on.

It’s against the law to smoke in the Superdome, but that didn’t stop LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and several players from partaking in a post-game cigar after beating Clemson. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Burrow was a guest on the Barstool Sports podcast and said he tore rib cartilage during the national championship game, but still threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns on the nation’s top ranked scoring defense.

In basketball, LSU moved to 4-0 in the SEC with an 89-85 victory over Texas A-and-M last night.

LSU hoped to keep passing game coordinator Joe Brady after he helped produce record-breaking results in his one season on the Tigers coaching staff. But that’s not happening. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting Brady has agreed to be the offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. At 30-years-old, Brady would be the youngest offensive coordinator in the NFL.

28-year-old Panthers linebacker Luke Keuchly abruptly announced his retirement last night, saying it’s the right thing to do.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees turns 41-years-old today. Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson expects Brees will play for the Black and Gold in 2020, but his physical ability has deteriorated over the past few years…
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Brees could be an unrestricted free agent in March.

LSU basketball improved to 4-0 last night in the SEC with an 89-85 overtime victory over Texas A-and-M. It’s the Tigers 11th straight road win in league play. Freshman Trendon Watford had a nice game, 19 points and 11 rebounds. Skylar Mays also had 19 points.

Also last night, UCF beat Tulane 74-55. Tonight, Northwestern State is at Nicholls. The Colonels are 5-and-1 and in first place in the Southland.

The Pelicans host the Utah Jazz tomorrow and there are reports rookie Zion Williamson is set to make his NBA debut. The Pels are 15-and-26 at the halfway point of the season, four games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot in the West.

Former Saints special teams standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason will receive the Congressional Gold Medal this afternoon at the US Capitol. Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and in that time he has helped over 15,000 people deal with the crippling disease through Team Gleason and his no white flags organization.

LSU’s offense gets a lot of the headlines for last night’s 42-25 victory over Clemson in the national championship game. But the Tigers defense forced a high-powered Clemson offense to punt nine times as the other Tigers were 1-of-11 on third downs. Coach Ed Orgeron says the key was slowing down former Jennings running back Travis Etienne…
cut 14 (15) “…the ballgame”
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence had won 25 straight games, but last night he was a mediocre 18 of 27 for 234 yards, no touchdowns and he fumbled once.

Patrick Queen had a big game. The junior from Livonia High School had eight tackles, including 2.5 tackles for a loss and he was credited with a half-sack.

Purple and Gold Nation showed out in force last night not only at the dome but at watering holes across Louisiana to watch LSU’s historic win…
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Not sure if there were a lot of people watching, but the Pelicans beat the Pistons 117 to 110 overtime last night. Jahlil Okafor had 25 points and 14 rebounds as New Orleans played without Brandon Ingram, J-J Redick and Derrick Favors because of injuries.

LSU basketball hosts Texas A-and-M. The Tigers are looking to go 4-and-0 in the SEC

LSU’s record breaking offense gets its biggest challenge yet tonight going up Clemson’s stingy defense in tonight’s national championship game. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables is one of the best in the nation. LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow….
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Clemson is giving up 264 yards a game, 152 passing yards. Kick-off is at 7:15 PM.

In other college football news…McNeese head coach Sterling Gilbert has resigned and he’s reportedly taking the offensive coordinator job at Syracuse. Athletics director Bruce Hemphill says someone will be getting a great opportunity to become the next head coach at McNeese.

The Pelicans visit the Pistons to wrap up a three-game road trip tonight. New Orleans lost badly to the Celtics on Saturday.

Larose has it’s purple and gold ready for the big game tonight. The Lafourche Parish town is Coach O’s hometown. Larose attorney and longtime friend of Orgeron,Henry LaFont, says there is a surreal feeling, because everyone knows about the long path it took for Orgeron to lead the LSU football program to the doorstep of a championship.
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Orgeron not only goes into this game representing LSU, he’s also representing Cajuns. Many around the country poke fun at Coach O’s accent and the coach has used that to his advantage
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Kick-off is at 7:15.

After a long 15-day layoff since winning the Peach Bowl, LSU and Clemson strap on the helmets tonight in college football’s national championship game. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s tried to keep the preparation for this game close to what they’ve done all year
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LSU is seeking its fourth national title in program history, while Clemson can win its third championship in four years. But Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney says the focus is not trying to become college football’s next great dynasty…
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Kick-off is at 7:15.

Saints Coach Sean Payton served as a guest analyst on ESPN’s NFL Countdown and said he expects quarterback Drew Brees to be on the field for the Black and Gold in 2020. It’s been reported that one network has reached out to Brees about becoming a TV game analyst.

McNeese State needs a new head football coach. Sterlin Gilbert has resigned to reportedly take the job as offensive coordinator at Syracuse. Gilbert spent just one season as the head coach at McNeese and the Cowboys went 7-and-5.

Not sure how many people from Louisiana will be watching, but the Pelicans are in Detroit tonight to face the Pistons. New Orleans is trying to finish a three-game road trip with a 2-and-1 record.

Grambling is 3-and-0 in the SWAC and visit Alcorn State tonight. LSU is 3-and-0 in the SEC and will visit Texas A-and-M tomorrow. Louisiana Tech is 3-and-1 in league play and will host Rice on Thursday. Nicholls is 5-and-1 in the Southland and host Northwestern State on Wednesday.

LSU and Clemson have arrived in New Orleans ahead of Monday’s national championship game in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers are looking to repeat as champs
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LSU remains a 5.5 point favorite. The over-under is 69.5.

Two more Saints players have been added to the N-F-C Pro Bowl team, tight end Jared Cook and guard Andrus Peat. That gives the Saints nine players on the Pro Bowl squad, a franchise record.

The N-F-L Divisional round of the playoffs kicks-off this afternoon with the 49ers hosting the Vikings. San Francisco has activated Former LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander off of injured reserve. Alexander hasn’t played since tearing his pectoral muscle on October 31st.

The Pelicans continued their recent run of good play last night with a 123 to 111 victory over the lowly New York Knicks. Brandon Ingram had 28 points, rookie Jaxson Hayes had a double-double 18 points and 10 rebounds. Lonzo Ball also had a double-double, 15 points, and 11 assists. New Orleans has won seven of its last nine and are in Boston tonight.

Tonight at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, LSU hosts Mississippi State. The Tigers are 2-and-0 in league play, while the Bulldogs are 0-and-2. LSU freshman Trendon Watford is playing well as of late and he’s averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game. State is led by six-foot-10 sophomore Reggie Perry, who is averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds. Tip time is at 7.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech is at UTEP. Grambling visits southern University. ULM is at Georgia State, while the Ragin Cajuns are at Georgia Southern. Northwestern State is at McNeese and Nicholls visits S-L-U.

Both LSU and Clemson will arrive in New Orleans later today aheasd of Monday’s national championship game. Clemson has won 29 straight. The Tigers last loss was to Alabama in the 2018 Sugar bowl. Jennings native and Clemson running back Travis Etienne was a freshman that season and didn’t play well after taking a big hit on the opening kickoff
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Clemson is a 5.5 point underdog.

Even though LSU will play for a national championship on Monday, the spring semester will still start Monday as previously planned. LSU Faculty Senate President Doctor Mandi Lopez says with many classes only meeting once or twice a week, losing that time would be detrimental…
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Louisiana Tech’s first Conference USA road game did not go well last night as U-T-S-A hit a school-record 18 three-pointers in a 89-73 loss to the Roadrunners. At one point the Bulldogs found themselves down by 29 points.

The Ragin Cajuns fell behind 25 to 2 and lost to Georgia State 90-52. ULM also lost on the road last night, falling to Georgia Southern 67-56.

Tonight, the Pelicans will visit the New York Knicks. Brandon Ingram has been playing at an All-Star level for New Orleans, averaging 24 points and shooting 40-percent from three-point territory. Tip time is at 6:15.

Saints tight end Jared Cook and guard Andrus Peat have been added to the pro Bowl. That brings the total number of Saints on the N-F-C Pro Bowl team to a record nine players. The Pro Bowl is January 26th in Orlando.

And New Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is reportedly interested in interviewing LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady to be his offensive coordinator.

In Monday’s national championship game, LSU’s defense will have to figure out a way to slow down two-time ACC Offensive Player of the year in Clemson running back Travis Etienne. The junior from Jennings understands he has a unique opportunity in front of him…
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Clemson brings a 29-game winning streak to the natty. Both teams will travel to New Orleans later today.

New Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach will be introduced during a press conference in Starkville today. Leach is known for his quirky style and he got off the plane last night ringing a cowbell. In 18 seasons at Texas Tech and Washington State, he was 139-and-90.

The 13-and-25 Pelicans visit the Knicks tonight, who have 10 wins. Brandon Ingram is making a run for the All-Star team, he’s averaging 25 points a game and shooting 40-percent from three-point territory.

ULM’s JD Williams had 20 points, but the Warhawks lost to Georgia Southern 67-56 last night. ULM is 6-9 overall, 2-and-4 in the Sun Belt.

The Ragin Cajuns fell behind 25 to 2 and lost to Georgia State 90-52 in Atlanta. U-L Lafayette dressed just seven scholarship players as freshman Mylik Wilson did not play because of a knee sprain. The Cajuns are 7-and-10 overall, 2-and-4 in Sun Belt action.

Louisiana Tech also got off to a slow start last night and lost to UTSA 89-73 in San Antonio. The Roadrunners hit a program-record 18 three-pointers. Tech is 11-and-4 overall, 2-and-1 in Conference USA.

The LSU Lady Tigers upset 10th ranked Texas A-and-M in College Station. Jailin Cherry came off the bench to score 12 points.

Louisiana Tech has released its 2020 football schedule. The Conference USA opener is at Southern Miss in Week 2. The Bulldogs conclude the regular season at FIU.