It was a great season for Saints linebacker DeMario Davis who was selected as a first-team All-Pro performer following a 111 tackle season, with four sacks, one interception and eleven tackles for losses. Davis says having the season come to an abrupt end is not a good feeling, but there will be a 2020 season…
cut 17 (18) “…rebuild”
Who will be on the Saints 2020 roster is a big question mark. And the biggest question mark among fans is quarterback Drew Brees, who can be an unrestricted free agent in March. Coach Sean Payton said he believes Brees wants to keep playing.

Stubhub spokesperson Adam Budelli says the get-in price for Monday’s national championship game is 840-dollars and it is expected to either remain flat or see a rise closer to kickoff. Tickets have been purchased in Canada, the UK, and Australia and from over 20 states domestically.
Cut 13 (07) “…state of Louisiana.”
Budelli says the average ticket price sold on StubHub is 19-hundred dollars.

Fresh off a win in last night’s Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier’s name has surfaced as a candidate for a Power Five Job Opening. Baylor has lost head coach Matt Rhule to the Carolina Panthers and 24-7 reports Napier is a serious candidate for the Baylor opening. But the university tells the Daily Advertiser they believe Coach Napier is staying.

After a disappointing end to the 2019 season for the Saints, the only thing Who Dat Nation can do is look forward. But how many guys from the current team will be back next year. 25 players on the Saints current roster are set to become free agents, including Quarterback Drew Brees who just completed his 19th season. Saints Offensive Tackle Terron Armstead can’t imagine Brees not playing for the Black and Gold next season…
cut 18 (16) “….without him”
Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is also a free agent and could be signed to be a starter for another team. Third-string Q-B Taysom Hill is also a free agent in March and will likely receive a lot of interest because of his versatility.

The Ragin Cajuns wrapped up the 2019 season by beating Miami of Ohio 27-17 last night in the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. It’s the first time the Cajuns have won a bowl game outside of the state of Louisiana since the 1944 Oil Bowl in Houston. Quarterback Levi Lewis was named the game’s M-V-P as he threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and finishes the season with over 3,000 yards passing.

Brandon Ingram had 35 points for the Pelicans, but New Orleans lost to the Utah Jazz 128 to 126. Ingram had a chance to tie it at the buzzer, but Rudy Gobert blocked his shot at the rim. The Pels thought it was a foul.

In college hoops, Mylik Wilson scored a career-high 30-points as the Cajuns defeated Appalachian State 81-73. Coastal Carolina crushed ULM 93-64. Grambling improved to 2-0 in the SWAC play with a 68-63 win over Alabama State. Southern lost to Prairie View A-and-M 64-54.

The Saints are still licking their wounds after a tough loss to the Vikings ended a promising season prematurely. The players and fans will stew over the 26-20 overtime defeat to the Vikings for months, but linebacker AJ Klein says there’s a reason why the team’s been a contender for three years in a row…
Cut 16 (12) …locker room”
Saints linebacker coach Mike Nolan is reportedly leaving for Dallas to be the defensive coordinator for new head coach Mike McCarthy. Also Saints linebacker Kiko Alonso tore his ACL during the loss to the Vikings. It’s the third time he’s torn his A-C-L during his career.

LSU players get another day off today, they return to the practice field tomorrow and will leave for New Orleans on Friday where they’ll play Clemson in the national championship game Monday night.

The Ragin Cajuns won their 11th game last night as quarterback Levi Lews threw two touchdown passes to Ja’Marcus Bradley as U-L Lafayette beat Miami of Ohio 27-17 in the Lending Tree Bowl. Lewis threw for 246 yards and Bradley had seven catches for 88 yards.

Brandon Ingram had 35 points for the Pelicans, but New Orleans lost to the Utah Jazz 128 to 126. Ingram had a chance to tie it at the buzzer, but Rudy Gobert blocked his shot at the rim. Coach Gentry says his team deserved to win the game and he was upset the refs didn’t see him call for a time out before Ingram drove to the hoop.

In college hoops, Mylik Wilson scored a career-high 30-points as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Appalachian State 81-73. Coastal Carolina crushed ULM 93-64. Grambling improved to 2-0 in the SWAC play with a 68-63 win over Alabama State. Southern scored just 22 points in the first half and lost to Prairie View A-and-M 64-54.

More playoff heartbreak for the Saints. For the third consecutive year, New Orleans’ season ended on the final play as Minnesota defeated the Black and Gold 26-20 in overtime. Quarterback Drew Brees says it was a hard-fought game, but it hurts to come up short…
cut 30 (07) “…disappointing”
Brees is in the final year of his contract and could be a free agent in March.

The LSU football players have today and tomorrow off from practice, giving them some time to watch game film on their national championship game opponent Clemson. Tigers Safety Jacoby Stevens is impressed with Clemson’s overall talent on offense…
cut 20 (20) “…NFL throws”

The Ragin Cajuns go after their 11th victory tonight when they face Miami of Ohio in the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The Red Hawks started 2-and-4 but won six of their last seven including the MAC Championship game. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier on what Miami does well…
Cut 16 (25) …explosive plays” ‘
Miami will start a freshman at quarterback, while Ragin Cajuns Q-B Levi Lewis has thrown a school-record 24 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Kick-off is at 6:30.

In basketball tonight, the Pelicans host Utah, the Ragin Cajuns are at Appalachian State, ULM visits Coastal Carolina and Grambling hosts Alabama State.

For the second year in a row, the Saints lose a home postseason game in overtime as Minnesota upset the Black and Gold 26-20 The Vikings fumbled on their first possession, but the Saints had to settle for a field goal despite great field position. Quarterback Drew Brees says not scoring a touchdown on the first drive set a bad tone…
Cut 14 (07) “…we did .”
Brees turns 41-years-old this month but did not want to speculate on his playing future during his post-game press conference. He’s set to become a free agent in March.

Saints linebacker Kiko Alonso will reportedly spend the offseason rehabbing from a torn A-C-L. He sustained the injury during yesterday’s playoff loss. It’s the third time he’s had a torn A-C-L in his career.

Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has announced he’s forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft.

An improved LSU defense faces its biggest test a week from tonight in the national championship game. Clemson has one of the top quarterbacks in the nation in Trevor Lawrence, who is 25-0 as a starter during his college career. Defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence says he is impressed in Lawrence’s ability to run with the football
cut 19 (23) good game”
After spending the weekend practicing, LSU is off today and tomorrow. They are set to arrive in New Orleans on Friday night.

Tonight it’s the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile as U-L Lafayette faces MAC Champion Miami of Ohio. There’s also Sun Belt basketball tonight as ULM is at Coastal Carolina, while the Cajuns are at Appalachian State.

More playoff heartbreak for the Saints. For the third consecutive year, New Orleans’ season ended on the final play as Minnesota defeated the Black and Gold 26-20 in overtime. Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 208 yards and a touchdown, but he was also intercepted once and lost a fumble for the first time this year. The 40-year-old Brees says it was a hard-fought game, but it hurts to come up short…
cut 13 (07) “…disappointing”
Brees is in the final year of his contract and could be a free agent in March.

Now Louisiana sports fans can turn their attention to the national championship game a week from tonight. Sophomore Tigers linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson has played very well down the stretch and is likely getting ready to play in his final game in purple and gold..
cut 18 (27) “…special”
The U-L Ragin Cajuns will take on Miami of Ohio tonight at 6:30 PM in the Lending Tree Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. 20 seniors, including Kevin Dotson, Jacques Boudreaux and Ja’Marcus Bradley are playing their final game for the Cajuns. Coach Billy Napier says they will be missed…
cut 17 (23) “….than that”
Napier also says he’s not a candidate for the head coaching vacancy at Mississippi State.

In college basketball, After winning their 10th straight SEC road game on Saturday over Tennessee. LSU has two home games this week. The Tigers will host Arkansas on Wednesday and Mississippi State on Saturday.

Tonight, ULM is at Coastal Carolina and the Cajuns are at Appalachian State.

The Vikings will try to pull off the upset on Sunday in the Superdome when they face the Saints. Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer knows New Orleans will look to bring the pressure on defense…
cut 19 (30) man to man ”
Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and safeties Vonn Bell and Marcus Williams practiced fully yesterday after they were limited on Wednesday.

Former Saints linebacker Sam Mills is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and legendary Saints player Steve Gleason will receive his Congressional Gold Medal on January 15th.

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a full-go at practice yesterday after a hamstring injury limited him in the Peach Bowl. A healthy Edwards-Helaire will only help an offense that leads the nation in scoring, averaging 49 points per game. Quarterback Joe Burrow on why it’s so difficult to defend the Tigers…
cut 17 (23) “….the rest”

Mississippi State has fired head football coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier’s name has come up as a potential replacement. Napier just agreed to a two-year contract extension with U-L Lafayette that extends his deal through the 2025 season. Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz’s name has also been mentioned in media reports.

The Vikings will try to pull off the upset on Sunday in the Superdome when they face the Saints. Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer knows New Orleans will look to bring the pressure on defense…
cut 19 (30)  man to man ”
Former Dome Patrol Member Sam Mills is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s already in the Saints Hall of Fame and in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Former LSU Tiger Alan Faneca is a finalist for the fourth year in a row.

LSU returned to the practice field yesterday for the first time since its record-breaking performance in the Peach Bowl against Oklahoma. Justin Jefferson had 14 catches for 227 yards and four touchdowns in that contest. Quarterback Joe Burrow says Jefferson had something to prove…
cut 18 (09) “….he did it”
Coach Ed Orgeron said running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced without limitations yesterday.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson participated in his first full practice since knee surgery, but it’s unknown when he’ll play in a game. New Orleans visits the Lakers tonight.

Last night in college hoops…the Cajuns lost to South Alabama 60-57, ULM topped Troy 79-63 as Tyree White had 19 points.

In the Southland, all of the Louisiana schools lost except Nicholls who beat Incarnate Word 76-60. Dexter McClanahan had 21 points for the Colonels.

The Saints continued their preparations today to host the 10-and-6 Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s N-F-L Wildcard playoff game. The Vikings are 10-and-6 and have one of the best defenses in the league. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says it starts with Minnesota’s fierce pass rush which has resulted in 48 sacks…
cut 18 (19) “…close attention”
Out of the four NFL Wildcard playoff games this weekend, the Saints are the biggest favorite. New Orleans is an eight-point favorite over the Vikings, but oddsmaker consultant Scott Cooley says he could see that line come down before Sunday’s noon kickoff…
Cut 12 (06) “…we’ll see.”

Former Ragin Cajuns athletics director David Walker has passed away. The 1976 graduate of the school took over as A-D on an interim basis right before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and was named permanent A-D in 2007 and retired from the position in 2010. The voice of the Ragin Cajuns Jay Walker says David Walker was an effective fundraiser and hired some good coaches at the end of his tenure…
cut 8 (10) “….New Orleans Bowls”
Current Cajuns football coach Billy Napier has agreed to a two-year contract extension that extends his deal through 2025.

LSU has received a verbal pledge from the nation’s number one linebacker in the class of 2021. California native Raesjon Davis announced his commitment to LSU on Twitter.

And Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson participated in his first full practice today since knee surgery, but no timetable on when he’ll play in a game.

The Saints meet the Vikings on Sunday in a rematch of the Minneapolis Miracle. Stefon Diggs last second touchdown catch in the divisional round playoff game two years ago is a painful memory for Who Dat Nation. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says revenge is not on their minds…
cut 17 (20) “…well coached”
Kick-off Sunday is at noon.

LSU returns to the practice field today after using the New Year’s holiday as a break. The Ragin Cajuns leave today for Mobile where they’ll meet Miami of Ohio in the Lending Tree Bowl. Coach Billy Napier has received a two-year contract extension that takes him through the 2025 season.

Northwestern State University has established a scholarship in memory of sports reporter and alumna Carley McCord, who was tragically killed in a plane crash along with four others last Saturday. McCord worked in the recruiting office while she attended NSU and McCord family friend Danielle Cobb says she made a big impression on prospective students.
Cut 14 (06) “…campus tours.”
To make a donation to the McCord Memorial Scholarship visit northwestern-state-alumni-dot-com forward-slash donations.

CEO of ticket reseller Gametime Blake Griffith says the average ticket prices for the national championship game are 23-hundred dollars. If dropping a stack or two to watch the Tigers national title game seems a bit too rich, Griffith says cheering for the Saints this Sunday might be more reasonable.
Cut 9 (05) “the Vikings game.”