President Donald Trump had high praise for the LSU football team as he honored the national champs at the White House. The president says this group of Tigers will be remembered as one of the greatest teams in college football history. Mr. Trump says they are also led by a great man, Coach Ed Orgeron…
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Maybe the president can help Orgeron find a new defensive coordinator. Dave Aranda has left to become the new head coach at Baylor. LSU reporter for the USA Today network, Glen Guilbeau, says Aranda did a lot of good for the Tigers.
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Frank Wilson has been introduced as the new head football coach at McNeese. He was a recruiting coordinator under Les Miles at LSU and named as the nation’s top recruiter in 2011. Wilson left LSU to become the head coach at Texas-San Antonio, but he was fired after four seasons.

Two more LSU Tigers declared for the NFL draft today. Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and tight end Thaddeus Moss. That means nine LSU players are leaving early for the NFL draft. Meanwhile, Clemson running back and Jennings native Travis Etienne will return for his senior season.

The Pelicans are back at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday for a 2:30 tip-off versus the Los Angeles Clippers. New Orleans is coming off a big overtime win over Utah. The Pels have the fourth-best winning percentage in the NBA since December 23rd and Zion Williamson makes his season debut Wednesday.

LSU is at Ole Miss on Saturday night. Louisiana Tech hosts North Texas at 4 PM. Both teams are 4-and-1 in Conference USA play.

President Trump honored the LSU football team at the White House today and gave them a chance to take pictures inside the Oval Office. Quarterback Joe Burrow presented the president with a number 45 LSU jersey.
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The team returns to Baton Rouge tonight and Coach Ed Orgeron will have to get to work on finding a new defensive coordinator, as Dave Aranda has been named as the new head coach at Baylor. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau says now is a good time for Aranda to leave…
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What a great win for the Pelicans last night as they ended the Utah Jazz’s 10-game winning streak with a 138 to 132 overtime victory at the Smoothie King Center. Brandon Ingram scored a career-high 49 points. It appeared Ingram won the game in regulation with a jump shot in the final second. But after a timeout, Utah inbounded the ball and a questionable call was called against the Pels. That allowed Rudy Gobert to tie the game as he split two free throws. After falling behind in O-T, the Pels took control in the extra period and won for the 10th time in there last 14 games. New Orleans hosts the Clippers tomorrow.

Louisiana Tech had an easy win over Rice 72-56 for the Bulldogs ninth consecutive home victory. ULM lost 64-63 to Texas State and Texas-Arlington beat the Ragin Cajuns 81-65.

LSU linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson has declared for the N-F-L draft. That’s now eight LSU underclassmen who made the decision to turn pro.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been added to the N-F-C Pro Bowl team. That’s now eleven members of the Black and Gold on the pro bowl squad.

LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda has been named the new head coach at Baylor. Aranda is considered one of the top defensive coordinators in college football. But Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, expects Ed Orgeron to bring in another good D-C…
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And Joe Brady has been officially named the offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. So that’s two big vacancies on Orgeron’s’ staff.

Brandon Ingram had a career-high 49 points as the Pelicans defeated the Jazz 138 to 132 in overtime last night. ULM lost to Texas State 64-63. UTA defeated the short-handed Ragin Cajuns 81-65, while Louisiana Tech never trailed in a 72-56 win over Rice.

The National Champion LSU Tigers are in Washington DC today, where they’ll be honored by President Donald Trump. Congressman Garret Graves says the president saw LSU play in person twice this year and came away a fan…
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And then tomorrow there will be a parade on the LSU campus to honor the national champs. The parade will roll at 11 AM from the School of Music and wraps up by heading down Victory Hill. LSU Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says fans should approach the championship parade like a Saturday game day…
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There will be a celebration inside the PMAC at noon.

Reports indicate four year LSU Defensive Coordinator Dave Aranda will take the head coaching job at Baylor. Aranda takes over for Matt Rhule, who moved onto the pros and poached former LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady this week.

The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for former LSU star and current Cleveland Browns wide receiver, Odell Beckham Junior, for allegedly slapping a police officer on the rear end. There’s a video of the slap which happened during the postgame celebration in LSU’s locker room. Beckham has also been in the news for his money handshakes with a few players after the game. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says O-B-J has been a huge supporter of the LSU football team, but the relationship might need a time out…

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Beckham’s current team, the Cleveland Browns say their wide receiver is cooperating with the authorities about the incident with the officer and LSU says they are working with the NCAA about the money handshakes.

Pelicans fans will have to wait another week before they can see rookie Zion Williamson in a game. The franchise has targeted next Wednesday as the day Williamson will make his NBA debut. He has missed the whole season after undergoing knee surgery in October. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin says Zion will not be on a minutes restriction when he returns, instead, his playing time will be determined by how he looks on the court…
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The Pelicans host the Utah Jazz tonight. Utah is looking for its 11th straight win. The Pels Derrick Favors has been day to day with a hamstring injury but is expected to play tonight.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Rice, ULM takes on Texas State, while the Cajuns faces U-T Arlington.

Former Saints star and ALS advocate Steve Gleason is the 163rd person to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress. Gleason received the honor for his work to help thousands of individuals live fulfilling lives despite the inability to walk or talk…
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Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011.

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

Seven LSU players have announced plans to enter the N-F-L draft, including Clyde Edwards-Helairie, Grant Delpit, Patrick Queen and Justin Jefferson.

Former LSU Associate Head Coach Frank Wilson is the new head coach football coach at McNeese.

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
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Griffin says Williamson will not be on a minutes restriction, instead playing time will be determined by how Zion looks when on the court. Tonight, New Orleans hosts the Utah Jazz.

LSU basketball is the only undefeated team left in league play in the SEC after Auburn and Kentucky both lost last night.

Nicholls fell out of first place in the Southland as Northwestern State beat the Colonels on a buzzer-beater. Chudier Bile hit the winning shot for a 73-72 victory.

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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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