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.

LSU puts its perfect 5-and-0 SEC record on the line tonight at 6 PM when they host Florida, who is 4-and-1 in league play. The Tigers are averaging nearly 80 points per game. But LSU is only shooting 32-percent from three-point territory. Coach Will Wade says getting good looks at the basket from the perimeter is the key…
cut 17 (23) “….don’t”
The Gators have some height down low. Two of there starters are six-foot-ten, freshman Omar Payne and senior Kerry Blackshear, who is averaging 15 points and nine rebounds a game.

Football Scoop is reporting Youngstown State coach Bo Pelini is a candidate for the vacant defensive coordinator position at LSU. But FootballScoop says there are family considerations that may keep Pelini in Ohio. They note that his youngest daughter is a junior in high school and he’d prefer for her to finish high school, before moving on to another job.

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. This past season, the Cajuns allowed just 20 points a game. The Daily Advertiser reports safeties coach Patrick Toney is expected to be promoted to defensive coordinator.

Zion Williamson is expected to make his NBA debut tomorrow night when New Orleans hosts the San Antonio Spurs. The Pelicans beat the Grizzlies 126 to 116 yesterday as Jrue Holiday had 36 points and hit a career-high seven 3s. New Orleans has won 11 of its last 16 since snapping a 13-game losing streak. Tip off tomorrow against the Spurs is at 8:30.

Jrue Holiday returned yesterday after missing the last seven games with a left tricep strain and hit a career-high seven 3s and scored 36 points in a 126 to 116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. New Orleans hit a franchise-record 21 3s on the day. They are now 3.5 games back of Memphis for the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs and Zion Williamson is expected to return Wednesday when the Pels host San Antonio.

LSU brings a perfect 5-and-0 SEC record into tonight’s matchup against the Florida Gators. Both teams are ranked just outside of the A-P Top 25 and Coach Will Wade is expecting a tight contest…
cut 16 (20) “…to win”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

LSU cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension. The New Iberia native has been on LSU’s coaching staff since 2012 and reportedly turned down an offer to be an assistant at Texas A-and-M.

Former LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini’s name has surfaced as a possible replacement for Dave Aranda, who just took the head coaching job at Baylor. Pelini was LSU’s D-C for three seasons under former head coach Les Miles and helped the Tigers win a national title in 2007.

Backup LSU placekicker Connor Culp has entered the NCAA transfer portal. And former Houston quarterback D’Eriq King has announced he’s transferring to Miami. There was speculation King may want to play at LSU next season.

Back to college basketball,….Grambling fell to 3-and-3 in the SWAC after losing to Texas Southern 68-61. Southern improved to 3-and-3 in the league after a 74-70 win over Mississippi Valley State.

The Honeybadger is headed to the Super Bowl. Tyrann Mathieu led Kansas City in tackles in the AFC Championship game as the Chiefs defeated the Titans 35 to 24. Matthieu was signed in the offseason to bolster a K-C defense that struggled last season…
cut 30 (30) “….from past”
The Chiefs will clash with the San Francisco 49ers on February 2nd in Miami. Kansas City is a slight favorite.

LSU cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond has agreed to a three-year contract to stay with the Tigers. Back-up field goal kicker Connor Culp has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda has been introduced as the head coach of the Baylor Bears.

Despite a 5-0 record in SEC play, the Fighting Tigers are still not ranked in the A-P top 25. Coach Will Wade’s team can make another statement tomorrow night when they face the Florida Gators.

Louisiana Tech is 4-and-2 in Conference USA after losing to North Texas 51 to 50 at the Buzzer. Tech is at Middle Tennessee on Thursday. The Blue Raiders are winless in league play this year.

The Ragin Cajuns and Warhawks are both tied for last place in the Sun Belt. The two teams will face each other on Saturday.

Nicholls is a half-game back of first place in the Southland after beating Central Arkansas 79-72. After starting 0-3 in the Southland, McNeese has won four straight and the Cowboys are at Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday.

The Honeybadger is headed to the Super Bowl. Former LSU standout and Chiefs defensive back Tyrann Mathieu had nine tackles as the Chiefs defeated the Titans 35 to 24 for Kansas City’s first trip to the Super Bowl in 50 years….
cut 30 (13) “:…finish the job”
Former LSU Tiger Morris Claiborne is also on the Chiefs active roster. For the 49ers, linebacker Kwon Alexander will represent LSU.

There are multiple media reports that say LSU cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond has agreed to a three-year contract extension. Texas A-and-M reportedly tried to hire Raymond, who has been at LSU since 2012.

This afternoon at 4 PM, the Pelicans will visit Memphis. New Orleans trails the Grizzlies by 4.5 games for the final playoff spot in the West. Memphis has won seven in a row.

The matchup for Super Bowl 54 is set. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers. It’s the Chiefs first trip to the Super Bowl in 50 years, while the 49ers are making their seventh appearance. Former LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu led the Chiefs defense with nine tackles, one for a loss…
cut 30 (19) “…people of Kansas City”
There’s also a former Tiger on the 49ers roster. Linebacker Kwon Alexander had two tackles, including one for a loss in a 37-20 win over Green Bay.

The Pelicans will visit the Memphis Grizzlies today for a 4 PM tip off. The Pels are 4.5 games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot int he Western Conference. Tip off is at 4 PM.

The LSU’s men’s basketball team is now 5-and-0 after coming from behind to beat Ole Miss 80-76 on Saturday. The Tigers have won 12 straight SEC games on the road. LSU is home tomorrow night to host Florida. The Gators are 4-and-1 in league play.

Louisiana Tech is 4-and-2 in Conference USA after losing to North Texas 51 to 50 at the Buzzer. It’s the first time the Mean Green have won in Ruston since 1952. Tech is at Middle Tennessee on Thursday. Middle has yet to win a game in league play this year.

The Ragin Cajuns and Warhawks are both tied for last place in the Sun Belt with two and seven league records. The two teams will face each other on Saturday.

Nicholls is a half-game back of first place in the Southland after beating Central Arkansas 79-72. Elvin Harvey Junior had a career-high 24 points.

Grambling also a half-game back of first place in the SWAC. The Tigers host Texas Southern. T-S-U is tied for first place with Prarie View A-and-M.