The Pelicans are playing their best basketball of the season heading into tonight’s game against Charlotte. New Orleans has won five of its last six, while the Hornets are seven games under the five hundred mark. Tip-off is at 6 PM.

The LHSAA Annual convention is underway in Baton Rouge. On Friday high school principals will vote on whether to end the playoff split in basketball, baseball and softball. North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler says as a member of the executive committee, he made the proposal on behalf of basketball coaches around the state…
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Byler also has a proposal to change how football schools are classifed. It’s an effort to reduce the number of teams who make the football playoffs with a losing record. Both items need a two-thirds vote to pass.

LSU has named one of its legendary players as Director of Player Development. Kevin Faulk, the school’s all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl champion, will work with student-athletes on academic direction, social development and overall quality of life.

Maryland has named former LSU O-C Matt Canada as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Terrapins Head Coach DJ Durkin says Canada has a unique ability to utilize any and all types of personnel and still produce extremely explosive offenses.

Former Ouachita High School head football coach John Carr has been named as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at ULM. Carr spent the last two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Jones County Junior College.

Last night, the LSU men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Texas A-and-M 77-65. Tonight…Southeastern is at Sam Houston State, Northwestern State hosts UNO and Nicholls takes a four-game winning streak to Lamar.

Despite being outrebounded by 20, the LSU men’s basketball team snapped it’s three-game losing streak by beating Texas A-and-M 77-65. The Tigers offset the disparity on the glass by forcing the Aggies to commit a season-high 20 turnovers. Head Coach Will Wade says forcing turnovers is something they always emphasize…
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Duop Reath led LSU in scoring with 21 points.

It’s a big night of basketball in the Southland Conference. Southeastern and Nicholls lead the league standings with 6-and-1 records. The Lions are at Sam Houston State, while the Colonels visit Lamar.

At Six PM tonight, the Pelicans visit the Charlotte Hornets. New Orleans has won five of its last six, it’s best stretch of the season.

The LHSAA annual convention begins today in Baton Rouge. There are no proposals to end the playoff split in football. But North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler has a proposal to even out the number of teams in each classification on the non-select side to reduce the number of teams who have losing records from making the playoffs…
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There is a proposal to be voted on Friday to end the playoff split in basketball, baseball and softball.

Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis is right around the corner, so when will New Orleans host it’s 11th NFL Championship Game? President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, hopes The Big Easy will get to land one after 2022…:
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The LSU men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak in SEC play following a 77-65 win over Texas A&M inside the PMAC last night. Duop Reath finished with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tremont Waters added 15. The Tigers led by 19 points in the second half. The Aggies pulled within 10, but Waters was able to drain a shot from deep with 2:20 left to secure the win.

The LHSAA Annual Convention convenes today and on Friday, high school principals will vote on a number of proposals. A vote will NOT be taken on whether to end the split playoff in football. But North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler has a proposal to even up the number of schools that play each classification in an effort to prevent one or two win teams from making the playoffs on the non-select side…:
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ULM has hired former Ouachita High head coach John Carr as the Warhawks wide receivers coach. Carr spent the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Jones County Community College in Mississippi. In 2017, Jones County went 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference play. Carr also gained experience at three other high schools in north Louisiana in addition to Ouachita, including Neville, West Monroe and West Ouachita.

Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis is right around the corner, so when will New Orleans host it’s 11th NFL Championship Game? President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says Super Bowl host sites are booked through 2022, but New Orleans would like to host the game in 2023…:
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The next few years will see Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Los Angeles host.

Tonight at 8 PM, the LSU men’s basketball team will look to snap its three-game losing streak as they host Texas A-and-M. The Tigers leading scorer, freshman Tremont Waters, has struggled in SEC play as he’s failed to score in double figures in three of the last four games. Coach Will Wade says he’s going through some adversity and this is a learning process for him…
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Wade is also looking for more consistent play from several other players as well, including Brandon Sampson and Daryl Edwards.

After winning in double overtime over the Chicago Bulls last night, the Pelicans are off today. They’ll be in Charlotte tomorrow night. New Orleans has won five of its last six.

Philadelphia’s Eagles Doug Pederson is the first person with ties to Louisiana to be a head coach in a Super Bowl. He coached at Calvary Baptist in Shreveport and also is a former ULM quarterback. Ex-Calvary Baptist assistant coach Terry Slack says Pederson’s faith is a driving force in his personal and professional life…
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ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reports Maryland has hired Matt Canada as its offensive coordinator. Canada recently left LSU and as part of the separation, he’ll get one-point-seven million dollars to coach somewhere else.

Louisiana Tech released its football schedule for next season. The Bulldogs open the year at South Alabama and the home opener is the next week against Southern. Tech will travel to LSU on September 22nd and open Conference USA play by visiting North Texas on September 29th.

The Pelicans trailed by 18 points last night, but rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 132-128 in double overtime. Huge game for DeMarcus Cousins as he had a triple double, 44 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists. No one has put up numbers like that in a game since Wilt Chamberlain did it 50 years ago. The Pelicans have won five of their last six.

The Fighting Tigers men’s basketball team has lost three straight and they host Texas A-and-M tonight. LSU’s latest loss was Saturday a 77-71 defeat to Vanderbilt. Wade says his team is failing to make winning plays down the stretch…
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Tip-off is at 8 PM.

Nine years ago, Doug Pederson was the head coach of Calvary Baptist High School in Shreveport, now he’s leading the Philadelphia Eagles into Super Bowl 52 against the New England Patriots. Bossier City’s Terry Slack was an assistant coach on Pederson’s staff and says the former ULM QB has a gift for connecting with his players…
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In other NFL news…Saints Guard Larry Warford has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster. He’s the seventh Saint to be named to the team, the most the franchise has had since the 2009 Super Bowl team. It’s the first Pro Bowl invite for Warford, who signed a four-year deal with the Black and Gold in March.

Former LSU Quarterback Lindsey Scott announces he plans on signing with Missouri next month after helping East Mississippi win a national junior college championship.

Louisiana Tech and North Carolina State have agreed to play each other in football in 2021, 2024 and 2025. The Wolfpack will visit the Bulldogs in 2025.

The LSU men’s basketball team will look to snap a three-game losing streak tonight when they host Texas A-and-M at the PMAC. The Bayou Bengals had an opportunity to win all three games, so first-year head coach Will Wade still has faith in his squad…:
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Tipoff is at 8pm.

In the NBA, what a night for DeMarcus Cousins and the New Orleans Pelicans. It took two overtimes for the Pels to get a thrilling 132 to 128 win over The Chicago Bulls. Cousins finished with 44 points and 23 rebounds. It was the 5th win in 6 for the Pels, their best six game mark of the season.

Philadelphia’s Doug Pederson is the first person with ties to Louisiana to serve as a head coach in the Super Bowl. Pederson was a head coach at Calvary Baptist in Shreveport from 2004 to 2008, and is also a former ULM quarterback. Ex-Calvary Baptist assistant coach Terry Slack says Pederson has a gift for connecting with his players…:
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Pederson and the Eagles will face New England in the February 4th Super Bowl.

With the Eagles headed to the big game, another spot became open in next week’s Pro Bowl, and New Orleans right guard Larry Warford is now the 7th Saints player chosen for the game. This ties a team record for the Saints for most Pro Bowlers in franchise history.

The Big 10’s Maryland is reportedly expected to hire former LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada for the same job.

Former ULM Quarterback and Calvary Baptist Head Coach Doug Pederson has led the Philadelphia Eagles to their third appearance in the Super Bowl. Pederson’s Eagles easily beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 to reach Super Bowl 52, where they’ll play the New England Patriots, the defending Super Bowl champs.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s mock draft does have a single team taking LSU edge rusher Arden Key in the first round. But draft analyst Mike Detillier believes Key will be a first-round selection, because he could be a huge asset for 3-4 defense…
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Detillier says some NFL teams may stay away from Key, because he dealt with injuries last season and off the field issues.

Former LSU quarterback Lindsey Scott plans to continue his college career at another SEC school. Scott says he’ll sign with Missouri after helping East Mississippi to a fourth national junior college championship. Scott left LSU last August after a standout prep career at Zachary.

Louisiana Tech and North Carolina State have agreed to play each other in football in 2021, 2024 and 2025. The Wolfpack will visit the Bulldogs in 2025.

NBA….the Bulls visit the Pelicans tonight at the Smoothie King Center. The Pels have won 5 of their last seven, while Chicago has won 15 of its last 23, since starting with a 3-20 record.

In college baseball…Tiger Rag Magazine Reports Sean Ochinko will serve as the team’s hitting coach, because last year’s hitting coach, Micah Gibbs, suffered a bad knee injury while playing pickup basketball. Ragin Cajuns pitcher Gunner Leger has decided to redshirt this season, after undergoing elbow surgery.

Former Calvary Baptist Head Football Coach Doug Pederson has guided the Philadelphia Eagles to their third Super Bowl appearance. The Eagles won easily over the Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship game. In the A-F-C title game, former LSU standout Leonard Fournette rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough as the Jaguars lost to New England 24-20.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s does not have former Tiger Arden Key being taken in the first round in his first mock draft. But draft analyst Mike Detillier believes Key will be selected in the middle of the first round…
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Former LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada is reportedly close to finding a new job. ESPN says the University of Maryland is working on a deal to make Canada their next offensive coordinator.

And former LSU running back Derius Guice has signed with Top Dawg Entertainment to represent him. Musician Kendrick Lamar runs the agency that already represents several musicians. Guice is the first athlete to be represented by the agency.

Tiger Rag-dot-com reports Sean Ochinko will be LSU’s hitting coach this year and last year’s hitting coach, Micah Gibbs, will take a role off-the-field because of a knee injury that he suffered while playing pickup basketball. Ochinko served as LSU’s undergraduate assistant and first base coach last season.

Ragin Cajuns pitcher Gunner Leger will not pitch this season. The 2017 Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year will redshirt after undergoing surgery on his elbow.

In the NBA….the Pelicans host the Chicago Bulls tonight.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper doesn’t think any NFL teams will select an LSU player in the first round of the draft. But analyst Mike Detillier can see former Tigers running back Derrius Guice being taken anywhere between the 9th and 16th selection…:
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Detillier also believes former LSU Tiger Arden Key will be selected in the middle of the first round. The 2018 NFL Draft begins April 26th.

The Eagles picked up the NFC title in a dominating 38-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. It’s Philadelphia’s first Super Bowl appearance since 2005..against the team that beat them then, AFC champion New England.

In the AFC Championship on Sunday, Tom Brady and the Patriots rallied to punch yet another ticket to the Super Bowl with a 24-20 comeback victory over Jacksonville. Playing for the Jags now, former LSU Tiger Leonard Fournette was spotted showing emotion walking into the locker room after the game, while being consoled by his teammates. Fournette rushed 24 times for 76 yards and the touchdown, which was his fourth in postseason play.

In the NBA, the Pelicans rolled over Memphis 111-104. Jrue Holiday was on fire scoring 13 of his 27 points in the 4th quarter. DeMarcus Cousins had 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Davis added 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Pels will take on the Bulls tonight inside the Smoothie King Center.

In college hoops, LSU fell to Vanderbilt on Saturday 77-71. The Tigers will take on Texas A&M tomorrow in the PMAC.

It is championship Sunday in the NFL. In the A-F-C title game, it’s New England versus Leonard Fournette and the Jacksonville Jaguars and then the N-F-C championship game has Philadelphia hosting Minnesota. Former ULM Q-B and Calvary Baptist Head Coach, Doug Pederson, is trying to guide the Eagles to the Super Bowl, even though starting quarterback Carson Wentz is sidelined because of a knee injury. Pederson has confidence backup Nick Foles can get the job done against one of the best defenses in the NFL…
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In college football, Southeastern Louisiana Head Coach Ron Roberts is leaving the Lions to become the defensive coordinator of U-L Lafayette. Roberts had a record of 42-29 in five seasons as the head coach of the Lions and led them to two Southland conference championships.

The LSU men’s basketball team will take on Vanderbilt at high noon on Saturday. The Fighting Tigers have lost two straight and they are 2-3 in the SEC. But those two victories came on the road. The Commodres have really struggled this season as they are just 6-and-12.

The Ragin Cajuns will look to stay unbeaten in the Sun Belt when they visit Texas State at 4:30. U-L lafayette is averaging 85 points a game. The Bobcats are 6-1 in the league and only allowing 63 points a game.

ULM who lost to Texas State on Thursday is at U-T Arlington.

Louisiana Tech looks to keep climbing up the Conference USA Standings as the Bulldogs host Rice on Saturday night. The Owls are just 4-15.

Tulane and S-M-U will face each other at 5:00. Both teams are 3-3 in the American Conference.

Elsewhere…Northwestern State is at Southeastern Louisiana and Grambling visits Jackson State, who is undefeated in the SWAC.

The Pelicans host Memphis Saturday night in the Smoothie King Center.