What a hard fought victory for the Saints yesterday as they outlasted the Atlanta Falcons 43-37 in overtime as Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 39 yards and two passing touchdowns. But it was Brees’ legs that proved to be the difference in this one. He scored the winning touchdown when he leaped over the line of scrimmage for a one-yard score. He also scored a T-D that ended up tying the game with 1:15 left. Brees spun away from two defenders and dove into the end zone for the seven-yard score…
cut 14 (13) “…moves are good”
Brees also set the NFL record for career completions, passing Brett Favre’s mark of 6,300.

The Saints are now tied with the Panthers for second place in the NFC South. Carolina beat Cincinnati 31-21 yesterday.

LSU moved up to number five in the A-P Top 25 poll, which was released yesterday. The 4-0 Tigers defeated Louisiana Tech 38-21 on Saturday, but LSU’s defense gave up 330 yards passing and allowed the Bulldogs to convert nine times on 18-third down chances. Tigers linebacker Devin White says that will be a point of emphasis at practice this week…
cut 17 (20) “…promise you that’
LSU faces a very good passing team this Saturday when the Ole Miss Rebels visit Death Valley. Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play at North Texas.

Elsewhere, Nicholls upset 11th ranked Sam Houston 27-7.

It was about a year ago when Troy came into Tiger Stadium and knocked off the LSU Tigers 24-21. The Bayou Bengals want to avoid that from happening again when they welcome Louisiana Tech to Baton Rouge tomorrow night. Linebacker Michael Divinity says he doesn’t want to ruin what has been a great start to the season….
cut 18 (18) “…more things”
LSU is know for its defensive standouts, but Louisiana Tech has a couple of NFL prospects on that side of ball. Defensive end Jaylen Ferguson and cornerback Amik Robertson, who was a freshman All-American last season. Kick-off is at 6 PM.

On Sunday, it’s Saints versus the Falcons. Starting nose tackle Tyeler Davison and linebacker Manti Teo have been ruled out for the game because of injuries.

A temporary restraining order issued by a St. Charles Parish judge clears the way for Andrew Robison to play football tonight for the Hahnville Tigers. The LHSAA has ruled Robison can’t play for Hahnville this season, because of violations that occurred when he transferred in from Vandebilt Catholic. Robison’s attorney, Michael Moyer, says the LHSAA is not taking into account all of the facts…
cut 15 (10) “…the report”
According to a report from NOLA.com, Hahnville has decided not to play Robison tonight. A full court hearing on the matter will take place Wednesday.

Hahnville and Destrehan is just one of several great games tonight. On C-S-T, you can watch a re-match of last year’s Division Three state championship game as Notre Dame visits Catholic High of New Iberia. The two teams are ranked 1-2 in the latest Class 2A poll.

In other action, Union Parish is at Many, Sterlington hosts Loyola Prep, Northwood visits North DeSoto and St. Thomas faces the defending Division One champs, Catholic High of Baton Rouge.

Tomorrow night’s game between LSU and Louisiana Tech in Tiger Stadium is a sellout. The Bulldogs are bringing a 2-0 record into Death Valley, while Tiger Nation is pumped over their team’s 3-0 record and number six national ranking. Quarterback Joe Burrow says the players are blocking out the good and bad noise….
cut 17 (20) “…really good”
Coach Ed Orgeron says starting left tackle Saahdiq Charles is very questionable to play tomorrow night.

Former LSU Tiger Jarvis Landry had 103 receiving yards and threw a pass to convert a two-point conversion as Cleveland finally won a game last night, flying past the Jets 21-17.

A matchup to watch in Sunday’s Saints-Falcons game is Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones versus New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The second-year defensive back knows he has his work cut out for him….
cut 19 (12) “..my game”
Meanwhile, Saints wide receiver Cam Meredith hopes he’ll be active for the first time this season for Sunday game.

Tomorrow night at Cajun Field its UL Lafayette versus Coastal Carolina. Coastal has been displaced from their campus in Conway, South Carolina, because of Hurricane Florence and the flooding its left behind. They prepared for this game in St Augustine, Florida, practicing at three different high schools, while staying at the Renaissance Hotel and World Golf Village.

There are plenty of big high school football games tonight, Northwood at North DeSoto, Iota hosts Northwest and Catholic of New Iberia hosts Notre Dame in a matchup of the top two teams in Two-A.

LSU is 3-0 despite starting quarterback Joe Burrow completing only 46-percent of his passes so far. Burrow knows he can be better
Cut 16 (11) “…to improve”
Burrow might not have his starting left tackle blocking for him on Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says Saahdiq Charles is very questionable to play and the Bulldogs have a good pass rusher in Jaylon Ferguson.

A matchup to watch in Sunday’s Saints-Falcons game is Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones versus New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The second year defensive back knows he has his work cut out for him…
Cut 19 (12) “ my game”
Kick-off is at noon.

Tulane will face 4th ranked Ohio State on Saturday. The game marks the return of Urban Meyer to the sidelines for the Buckeyes.

3-0 McNeese plays up in class tomorrow when they visit 25th ranked BYU. The Cougars are coming off an upset victory over Wisconsin. Squally Canada rushed for 118 yards on 11 carries against the Badgers last week. McNeese linebacker BJ Blunt leads the F-C-S with five sacks.

After playing the first three weeks on the road, Nicholls return to John L Guidry Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a matchup against 11th ranked Sam Houston State. The Colonels are coming off a 20-10 loss to McNeese. The Bearkcats also lost last week, falling to North Dakota 24-23. The Kats have won 11 straight over Nicholls.

Louisiana Tech will make the bus ride down to Baton Rouge tomorrow for their game against 6th ranked LSU. Bulldogs Senior linebacker Dae’Von Washington of Alexandria says they are gearing up for a physical game…
cut 18 (18) “….he did that”
LSU has won 15 straight over the Bulldogs. Tech’s lone win during the series came in 1904 when the Bulldogs won six to nothing.

Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Junior was not at practice during the portion viewed by the media today, but says he’ll play Sunday against Atlanta. He may have to return punts too, because the Saints have played TommyLee Lewis on injured reserve. Alvin Kamara is another possibility, but he’s already has a bigger role on offense with Mark Ingram serving a four-game suspension.

Tonight’s NFL game is Cleveland hosting the New York Jets.

After losing 56-10 to Mississippi State last week, the Ragin Cajuns are looking forward to opening Sun Belt play as they host Coastal Carolina this week. Last Saturday, starting quarterback Andre Nunez was 21-of-29 for 224 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Nunez says they have to score more than just one touchdown this Saturday….
cut 20 (12) “…on offense”
Nunez’s pass completion percentage is 78-percent, which is second highest in the nation. Georgia’s Nate Fromm is number one at 80-percent.

ULM will host Troy. The Trojans are coming off a big win over Nebraska. Last year when they upset LSU, Troy lost the following week to South Alabama 19-8.

Many Louisiana Tech fans hope LSU will have a let down performance on Saturday night when the Bulldogs face the Tigers in Death Valley. LSU is coming off a big road win and go into Saturday’s game as huge favorites. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says he’s not expecting an LSU let down
Cut 16 (14) “…to play”
LSU’s starting left tackle Saahdiq Charles was not spotted at practice yesterday during the portion that’s viewed by the media. No word on his status for Saturday’s game.

The Saints have placed receiver and return man Tommylee Lewis on injured reserve because of a knee injury. It’s unclear who will return punts this Sunday against Atlanta. Alvin Kamar or Ten Ginn Junior are possibilities. Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones missed yesterday’s practice with a calf injury.

The Ragin Cajuns look to rebound this Saturday in the Sun Belt opener against Coastal Carolina. UL Lafayette allowed over 600 yard of offense in a 56-10 loss to Mississippi State last week. The Bulldogs were 8-of-11 on third downs. First-year Cajuns Coach Billy Napier admits his defense is a work in progress
Cut 19 (20) “ better communication”
The Cajuns are a four-pont favorite this Saturday.

Former Louisiana College athletic director, basketball and baseball coach Billy Allgood passed away yesterday at age of 86. Allgood won 327 games in 26 seasons as the head basketball coach.

Sixth ranked LSU returns to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night to face another in-state foe. Louisiana Tech will bring its 2-0 record to Baton Rouge and Tigers linebacker Devin White says he’s telling his teammates not to overlook the Dawgs…
cut 18 (15) “…so dominant”
LSU is a three touchdown favorite.

Former Tigers wide receiver Drake Davis is facing more criminal charges, this time dealing with child pornography. Davis was recently arrested for a second time this past month, after an ex-girlfriend accused him of domestic battery. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says when detectives were investgating his phone they found two videos that featured child pornography. Davis remains in the jail and no bond has been set.

The Warhawks are getting ready for Saturday’s Sun Belt opener against Troy. ULM enters league play with a 2-1 record after losing to Texas A&M 48-10 last Saturday. The Warhawks started conference play with a 3-0 record last season and Coach Matt Viator says it’s critical they get off to a good start again…
Cut 20 (17) “ important game”
Troy is considered one the favorites to win the Sun Belt this year.

The two favorites to win the NFC South meet Sunday in Atlanta as the Falcons and Saints. According to ESPN-dot-com, since 2000, 20 games played between these two teams have been decided by a touchdown or less and that includes four overtime games. Kick-off is at noon.

The Pelicans announce training camp begins September 25th and the first preseason game is September 30th in Chicago.

LSU is off to a 3-0 start after impressive wins over Miami and Auburn. Linebacker Devin White says the right ingredients are in place to keep winning…
cut 17 (13) “…each week”
LSU hosts Lousiaina Tech on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who are 2-0, are looking to make a statement in Tiger Stadium.

The Saints visit the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday for the first of their two match ups this season. It’s the 98th meeting between the NFC rivals and the Falcons hold a 51-46 all-time advantage. According to ESPN-dot-com, 20 games between these two teams since 2000 have been decided by a touchdown or less and there has been four overtime games. Both teams are coming off a victory and they are one-and-one on the season. Kick-off is at noon on Sunday in Atlanta.

ULM is back at home this Saturday for its Sun Belt opener against the Troy Trojans, one of the co-favorites to win the league this year. Troy is coming off an impressive win over Nebraska. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says this will be a tough game to win, because the Trojans have looked good this year
Cut 19 (23) “ do to win”
ULM enters league play with a 2-1 record after losing to Texas A&M 48-10 last Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns are also coming off a loss and they will host Coastal Carolina at six o’ clock.

Tulane suffered a tough loss to UAB last week and they’ll be in Columbus for a matchup with fourth ranked Ohio State. Urban Meyer makes his return to the sidelines after serving a three-game suspension for not doing more when allegations of domestic abuse surfaced against one of his former assistants.

It seems like sixth ranked LSU has bought into the role as the underdog, with big upset wins over Miami and Auburn. But Linebacker Devin White says that’s not the reason why LSU won those games….
Cut 16 (22) “…to win”
The Tigers are a three touchdown favorite to beat Louisiana Tech.

LSU has released its 2019 football schedule. The Tigers will open SEC play at Vanderbilt on September 21st. The schedule also contains two bye weeks, September 28th and November second, the week before they play Bama.

The Saints return to practice today as they get ready to visit the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans secondary will need to be on its game, because Falcons have some very good wide receivers led by Julio Jones. There’s also veteran Moahamed Sanu, tight end Austin Hooper and Atlanta has added first round pick Calvin Ridley.

Sun Belt play begins this weekend for UL Lafayette and ULM. The Warhawks host Troy. The Trojans are a co-favorite to win the Sun Belt Eastern Division. Coastal Carolina was picked to finish last in that division and the Ragin Cajuns get them at home this Saturday.

LSU basketball has received a verbal commitment from three-star combo guard James Bishop from Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore. He’s six-foot-two, 170 pounds and he’s ranked by 24-7 sports as the 24th best combo guard in the nation.

Sixth ranked LSU is a 20 point favorite this Saturday night against Louisiana Tech. The Tigers have performed well when they are the underdogs, but they’ll be the favorite for at least the next couple of weeks. Coach Ed Orgeron says the key to staying successful is to stay humble…
cut 18 (19) “….game ahead”
Looking ahead to next season, the SEC schedule came out today. The Tigers will kick off league play on September 21st at Vanderbilt. LSU will also visit Mississippi State on October 19th, host Auburn the next week and then it’s Alabama on November 9th, followed by Ole Miss the next week. There’s also two bye weeks, September 28th and November 2nd, before Bama.

It’s Falcons week for the Saints. Both teams are off today after winning their first games of the season on Sunday. Atlanta is dealing with some injuries. Running back Devonta Freeman is expected to miss Sunday’s game with a knee injury. The Falcons defense is missing linebacker Deion Jones and Keanu Neal. Neal is done for the year with an ACL, while Jones is on I-R with a foot injury.

Grambling’s offense has struggled through the first two games of the season, but they are hoping Jordan Jones can provide a spark at running back. He missed the first two games and he’ll play in Saturday’s SWAC opener against Alabama State.

Sun Belt play begins this weekend for UL Lafayette and ULM. The Warhawks host Troy. The Trojans are a co-favorite to win the Sun Belt Eastern Division. Coastal Carolina was picked to finish last in that division and the Ragin Cajuns get them at home this Saturday.