LSU and Florida has become one of the great rivalry games in the SEC. Tigers linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson says its two schools that do not like each other…
Cut 18 (19) out of hand”
The Gators rushed for 215 yards against the Tigers last season in a 27-19 win in the Swamp, but Florida ranks near the bottom in rushing this season, averaging 140 yards a game.

Appalachian State shut down the Ragin Cajuns offense last night as the Mountaineers left Lafayette with a 17-7 win. UL-Lafayette Quarterback Levi Lews threw for just 131 yards. App State is now 5-0, while the Cajuns are 4-and-2.

The Saints continue to get ready for a Jaguars offense that features a couple of former LSU stars. Running back Leonard Fournette has rushed for over 100 yards in his last two games, while DJ Chark ranks fifth in the NFL in receiving yards with 465 yards and he’s averaging 18 yards a catch.

Jacksonville Owner Shad Khan is optimistic cornerback Jalen Ramsey will play this Sunday against the Saints. Ramsey has missed the last two games as the disgruntled super star has been seeking a trade.

Tonight’s NFL game tonight, is the Giants at the Patriots.

ULM faces Texas State in a Sun Belt match-up that can be seen on ESPN-U at 8:15. Both teams won their Sun Belt opener. The Warhawks have won 11 of the 15 meetings between the two teams.

The LHSAA Game of the Week is Ouchitia Christian at Cedar Creek. The game will be streamed on the LHSAA’s website.

Just a couple more days before 5th ranked LSU hosts seventh-ranked Florida in a rivalry that has really grown over the years. Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson says bad blood will collide in Death Valley at 7 PM….
cut 19 (16) “…whole game”
LSU Coach Ed Orgeron expects senior linebacker Michael Divinity will start on Saturday after getting hurt in the Vanderbilt game. And Orgeron expects senior defensive end Rashard Lawrence will play, but he doesn’t know if he’ll start. Florida coach Dan Mullen says quarterback Kyle Trask is a full go, despite a sprained MCL.

The Ragin Cajuns four-game winning streak was snapped last night as Appalachian State beat U-L Lafayette again 17-7. That’s now seven straight losses for the Cajuns against Appalachian State as U-L Lafayette could not get its offense going last night as they had just 254 yards of offense.

Tonight ULM is at Texas State for an 8:15 kick-off on ESPN-U. Both teams are two and three on the season and the Bobcats are averaging just 20 points a game. But Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says Texas State feature some good skill position players…
cut 17 (15) “….haven’t seen”
The Bobcats had more time to prepare for this game as they were off last Saturday, while ULM lost to Memphis 55-33.

LSU’s offense, which leads the country in scoring, faces its toughest test by far on the season when they host Florida on Saturday. The Gators lead the SEC in defensive scoring, allowing 10 points a game and they lead the conference in sacks with 26. Center Lloyd Cushenberry says protecting quarterback Joe Burrow is a must…
cut 19 (18) “…avoid that”
Last year, Florida dominated LSU’s o-line, beating the Tigers 27-19.

Saints linebacker DeMario Davis won his appeal and will not be fined for wearing a headband that said Man of God during the week three win over Seattle. Davis says the headband has helped raise 30-thousand dollars and he’s donating that money to St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Big game tonight for the Ragin Cajun football team as they host Appalachian State in a game that will be televised by ESPN Two starting at 7 PM. The two teams met in the first Sun Belt championship game last year and both teams could meet again in the conference title game. U-L Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says he’s impressed with Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas…
cut 17 (29) “…be important”
U-L Lafayette has yet to beat the Mountaineers in six previous tries.

Also tonight, the Pelicans face the Bulls in preseason action in Chicago.

After back-to-back 11 AM kick-offs, Tiger Nation is fired up for a 7 Pm kickoff inside Death Valley on Saturday night when 5th ranked LSU hosts 7th ranked Florida. Coach Ed Orgeron knows purple and gold nation will bring it…
cut 17 (16) “…ready to go”
The hostile environment awaiting the Gators is one reason why LSU is a 13-point favorite.

Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier is hoping for a big crowd for tomorrow night’s nationally televised Sun Belt match-up against Appalachian State. It’s a rematch of last year’s Sun Belt title game, which was won by the Mountaineers. The Cajuns are three-point favorite. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 PM on ESPN Two.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looked good in his preseason debut last night, scoring 16 points, grabbing seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 133-to-109 win over Atlanta. Williamson threw down his first massive dunk in the first two minutes of the contest and he enjoyed the experience…
cut 30 (10) “…my belt”
The Pels head to Chicago to play the Bulls tomorrow.

The 49ers are the only undefeated team in the NFC after thumping Cleveland 31-3 last night. San Fran is now 4-and-0. Former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham continues to have a hard time finding his way in the Browns offense, had just two catches for 27 yards.

St. James, who defeated previously unbeaten Assumption, is the newly ranked number one team in Class 3-A. Sterlington is ranked season. St. James hosts rival Lutcher this Saturday, while Sterlington is at Farmerville.

5th ranked LSU enters Saturday night’s showdown with Florida with a 5-0 record and they lead the country in scoring averaging 55 points a game. But the two Power five schools the Tigers have faced, have a defense that’s ranked 104 or higher in the country. Florida will be the best defensive team LSU has faced, but Orgeron likes what his team can do on offense…
cut 18 (21) “…we’re ready”
LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall was back at practice yesterday, much earlier than many had thought when he had surgery on his foot two weeks ago. On the defensive side of the football…senior defensive end Rashard Lawrence and linebacker Michael Divinity are back at practice Coach O hopes they’ll be ready for Saturday night.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looked good in his preseason debut last night, scoring 16 points, grabbing seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 133-to-109 win over Atlanta. Williamson threw down his first massive dunk in the first two minutes of the contest and he enjoyed the experience…
cut 30 (10) “…my belt”
The Pels head to Chicago to play the Bulls Wednesday and they’ll host Utah in the Smoothie King Center on Friday.

The 49ers remain the only undefeated team in the NFC after thumping the Cleveland Browns 31-3. San Fran is now 4-and-0. Tough night for former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham, who had just two catches for 27 yards.

The Yankees advanced to the American League Championship Series as the Bronx Bombers completed a sweep of Minnesota with a 5-1 win over the Twins. The Astros can close out the Rays tonight with a win in Tampa.

Even without Drew Brees, the Saints look like one of the best teams in the NFL as they are 4-and-1 following a 31-24 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Black and Gold’s defense has been solid and got six more sacks yesterday. Defensive end Cam Jordan says it was fun to see…
cut 12 (13) “…an offensive line”
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw for 314 yards and a career-high four T-Ds. Eleven of Bridgewater’s completions went to wide receiver Michael Thomas, who finished 182 yards receiving and two scores…
cut 17 (20) “…for a quarterback”

5th ranked LSU had an easy time last Saturday as they defeated Utah State 42-6. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 344 yards and five T-Ds as the offense produced 601 yards of offense. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson had another huge game with nine catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Jefferson and the Tigers are 5-0 for a second consecutive season…
cut 20 (14) “our own game”
The Tigers are now getting ready for a top 10 matchup against Florida in Tiger Stadium at 7 PM. The game has been officially sold out.

Nicholls State senior quarterback Chase Fourcade is the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Fourcade accounted for 375 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in a win over Central Arkansas.

The Saints improved to 4-1 on the season and 3-0 with Teddy Bridgewater as their starting quarterback as New Orleans topped Tampa Bay 31-24. Bridgewater threw an interception in the first half, but was nearly perfect after that as he threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton says it was good to see…
Cut 16 (14) “ he played”
Eleven of Bridgewater’s completions went to wide receiver Michael Thomas, who finished with 182 yards receiving and two TDs. The Saints defense also produced six sacks and held the Bucs to 252 total yards.

The Black and Gold will be on the road the next two weeks, at Jacksonville this Sunday and then Chicago the following week.

5th ranked LSU is nearly a two-touchdown favorite to beat the Gators on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Florida is coming off a 24-13 win over Auburn, but their starting quarterback Kyle Trask, sprained his MCL and could be limited against the Tigers.

Tulane is receiving votes in the Top 25 poll. The Green Wave won their third straight as they defeated Army West Point 42-33. Tulane is back home this Saturday to host U-Conn.

Nicholls moved up to 12th in the latest FCS Coaches poll after beating Central Arkansas 34-14. Chase Fourcade threw for 327 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for a score. Southeastern Louisiana fell to 25th after losing to McNeese 38-34. Cody Orgeron led the Pokes with 248 yards passing and three touchdowns, while Elijah Mack had 142 yards.

The Pelicans preseason opener is tonight in Atlanta.

Saints Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater led the Saints to a 31-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Bucs to improve to 4-and-1 on the season. Bridgewater threw a career-high four touchdown passes. He also threw for 314 yards and finished with a quarterback rating of 131.2. Michael Thomas had 11 catches for 182 yards.

The Saints defense was also very good game as they held the Bucs to 3-of-11 on third down, 252 total yards and had six sacks. Bridgewater says the Saints have a lot of talent and chemistry…
Cut 18 (20) more and more”
New Orleans will be on the road for the next two, at Jacksonville this Sunday, then they visit Chicago the following week.

Death Valley will be lit on Saturday night as fifth ranked LSU hosts seventh-ranked Florida in an SEC showdown that will kick-off at 7 PM. ESPN Gameday will be in attendance.

5th ranked LSU finished off the non-conference portion of its schedule with a dominating 42-6 win over Utah State. Tigers Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 344 yards and five T-Ds as LSU rolled up 601 yards of offense, while the defense gave up just 159 yards. Coach Ed Orgeron says it was their most complete game of the season
cut 19 (19) “unbelieveable”

Week seven of the college football season kicks off Wednesday with the Cajuns hosting Appalachian State, and on Thursday, ULM is at Texas State.

The fifth ranked LSU Tigers welcome Utah State into Death Valley for an 11 AM kick off on Saturday. Aggies Coach Gary Andersen on playing the Fighting Tigers….
cut 19 (13) “…very loud”
But not as loud it would be a for night game. And it will be hot inside Tiger Stadium. The high temperature in Baton Rouge for Saturday is 93-degrees. Maybe the heat will slow down two teams that like to be up tempo on offense.

In other action on Saturday, ULM hosts 23rd ranked Memphis. Tulane is at Army. The Black Knights have won 15 straight at Michie Stadium. Nicholls finally gets to host a game as the Colonels take on Central Arkansas. Southeastern Louisiana is at McNeese and Grambling seeks its first win as the Tigers visit Jackson State.

The Saints host NFC South rival Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Buccaneers look better this season under first-year coach Bruce Arians. They upset the Rams last Sunday. Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Teddy Bridgewater will make his third straight start at QB for the Saints. He led New Orleans to a 12-10 win over Dallas last week, but wants to see more touchdowns than field goals this Sunday
Cut 13 (10) “…better at”
The Saints offensive line had a rough game last week and has struggled as a unit with allowing sacks and holding penalties.

There are some big games in high school football tonight, one of the best matchups in the country will be played in Lafayette as St. Thomas More hosts Catholic High. You can watch the game at yurview-dot-com. Also tonight, West Monroe is at Neville, while Kaplan visits Notre Dame.

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

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A new attack ad slams Governor Edwards for the hiring of alleged sexual assualter and harrasser, Johnny Anderson, to his administration. Matt Doyle has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”  

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The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. The Supreme Court shot down a nearly-identical Texas law in 2016. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this case will tell us where the nation’s highest court stands on abrotion…

Cut 3 (10) “…on abortion.”

Only three clinics in the state provide abortions and opponents of the Louisiana law say it could close two of them. Ciolino says the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case gives the nation’s highest court a chance to reshape the nation’s law on abortion.

Cut 4 (03) “…or hoped for.”

Arguments on the Louisiana case are expected during the winter, which means a ruling would come down before June of 2020. Ciolino says it’s a big ruling to make during a presidential election year…

Cut 5 (10) “…or early 70s.”

This is the first major abortion case taken up by the court since the appointment of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Following three consecutive years of record-setting adoption rates resulting in over 2,400 kids finding permanent homes, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says it’s a significant award.

Cut 6 (07) “…that we won”

Walters says DCFS is one of twelve recipients being recognized in its efforts to boost the number of foster children placed in permanent homes.

Cut 7 (10) “…2,400 kids” 

Walters credits the state’s 2016 transformation of its approach to foster care and adoption with the Quality Parenting Initiative as a contributing factor in receiving the recognition.

Cut 8 (09) “…a relative parent.”

Recipients will be honored at the Children’s Bureau Celebration of National Adoption Month in November in Washington, DC.
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A powerful ad hits the airwaves slamming Governor Edwards’ hiring of former Deputy Chief of Staff and alleged sexual harasser and assaulter Johnny Anderson. The ad features alleged victim Juanita Washington.

Washington details her experience, and says when she reported the harassment, she was “out of a job”. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat.

Cut 9 (11) “of that”

Anderson was hired to the office after serving as Southern University board Chairman. Six women at the school accused Anderson of harassment, but the Edwards Administration says he was hired after he was cleared by an investigation.

Pinsonat says a series of problems are starting to stack up against Edwards’ hopes to avoid a run-off, including increased Republican engagement due to national issues, and…

Cut 10 (10) “…him.”

The Edwards campaign has responded to the ad saying Anderson’s employment was ended hours after they were informed, and that the office has a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Pinsonat says it’s a good rebuttal.

Cut 11 (08) “hired” 

The ad is run by anti-Edwards advocates Truth in Politics.

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After scoring 55 points last week against the Rams, Tampa Bay will be a confident team when they face the Saints in the Dome on Sunday at noon. Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Saints Safety Marcus Williams says putting pressure on Winston will be a key Sunday

Cut 12 (11) “…play our assignment”

Teddy Bridgewater will make his third straight start for the Saints. He led New Orleans to a 12-10 win over Dallas last Sunday, but wants to see more touchdowns than field goals this Sunday

Cut 13 (10) “…better at”

The Saints offensive line had a rough game last week and has struggled as a unit with allowing sacks and holding penalties. Coach Sean Payton says it’s poor technique and offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they are working to get better

Cut 14 (09) “…those plays”