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.

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…
Cut 15 (11) “…you think”
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.
Cut 16 (17) …loss”

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.
cut 13 (09) “….never forget”
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…
cut 18 (16) “…the craft”

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…
cut 17 (18) “….there”
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…
Cut 10 (11) “…actions confirm that.”
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…
cut 8 (11) “….the better”
There will be a celebration inside the PMAC at noon.