Successful start to the season for the LSU basketball team, who dominated Southeastern Louisiana 94-63 last night. Six Tigers scored in double figures. Freshman forward Emmitt Williams recorded his first double-double, 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Louisiana Tech pulled off a shocking win last night as the Bulldogs defeated Wichita State 71-58 in front of 10-thousand fans last night at the Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers had won 72 of their last 75 home games. Tech dominated the glass and junior DaQuan Bracey had a game-high 16 points.

The Ragin Cajuns shot 67-percent from the field as UL-Lafayette beat the University of Virgina Islands 121-80. ULM beat Jackson State 75-66 as Daishon Smith had 24 points and was 5-of-6 from three point territory.

Nicholls, UNO and Northwestern State were also winners.

The NFL Network is reporting the Saints and former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant are working on a deal that would bring the ex All-Pro pass catcher to New Orleans. Bryant worked out for the Saints yesterday, but left town without a contract, but the interest reportedly remains high betwen Bryant and the Saints.

Former LSU head coach Les Miles may return to coaching. There are reports that Kansas has Miles at the top of their list to become the next head coach of the Jayhawks.

Despite the shutout loss to Alabama, LSU is seventh in the College Football playoff rankings. The Tigers are at Arkansas this Saturday and temperatures are expected to be around 40-degrees. Quarterback and Ohio native Joe Burrow is ready for the cold, but doesn’t have advice for his teammates….
cut 18 (14) “…little bit”

LSU linebacker Devin White has spoken with reporters for the first time since the targeting penalty that resulted in a first-half suspension for the Alabama game. White called the targeting penalty against him a bogus call and says it will not change the way he plays
cut 10 (07) “….tackle people”
White says it was very difficult to watch the first half from the locker room.

The Fighting Tigers are 7-2 and ranked ninth in the country heading into Saturday’s game against Arkansas. Coach Ed Orgeron says for his guys to get past the Alabama game, they’ll need to be mentally tough…
cut 16 (20) “…motivational tool”
The Razorbacks are having a tough season at 2-7

LSU basketball returns to the Maravaich Center tonight as the Fighting Tigers host Southeastern Louisiana to begin year two of the Will Wade era. The 23rd ranked Bayou Bengals enter the season ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

Louisiana Tech begins its 92nd season of basketball at Witchita State. The Bulldogs went just 1-and-10 in true road games last season.

ULM is also on the road as the Warhawks visit Jackson State, while UL-Lafayette will host the Virgin Islands at the Cajundome for a 7:15 tip. The Cajuns won 27 games last season and three starters return, JaKeenan Gant, Malik Marquetti and Marcus Stroman.

The Pelicans are back from a five-game road trip that saw them fail to win a game away from home. New Orleans has a six-game losing streak after losing to Oklahoma City 122 to 116 last night. New Orleans hosts Chicago tomorrow.

After getting shutout by top ranked Alabama, the LSU Tigers are turning their attention to two-and-seven Arkansas. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the Razorbacks are playing better, especially on the offensive side of the ball…
cut 17 (18) “….some sacks”
Orgeron says starting free safety John Battle is questionable for Saturday’s game in Fayetteville. He went down with an ankle injury on the first play of the 29-nothing loss to the Crimson Tide.

The Saints will go after their eighth straight win on Sunday and could former Cowboy Dez Bryant be on the field for New Orleans in Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Bryant and Brandon Marshall are working out for the Black and Gold today as are not getting much production from their receivers, outiside of Michael Thomas.

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight last night as they completed a winless five-game road trip with a 122 to 116 loss to Oklahoma city. New Orleans trailed by 14 points heading into the fourth quarter, they cut the deficit to one point, but the mountain was to high to climb. Julius Randle had 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 22 and Anthony Davis had 20 points, but was just 7-of-20 from the floor. The Pels host Chicago tomorrow night.

The second year of Will Wade area begins tonight as LSU opens its season by hosting Southeastern Louisiana, who won a share of the Southland Conference title last season. The 2018-29 roster features three fantastic freshmen, Naz Reid, Emmitt Williams and Ja’vonte Smart. Tip time is 7:30.

In other action tonight, The Ragin Cajuns will host the University of Virgin Islands. UL Lafayette was 27-7 last season and they return three starters from that team.

Louisiana Tech visits Wichita State. DaQuan Bracey is a Conference USA preseason selection. ULM is at Jackson State.

Following Saturday’s loss to Alabama, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said they didn’t have the personnel to beat the top ranked Crimson Tide. On Tell the Truth Monday, Orgeron said he could have coached better….
cut 15 (12) “…there’s number one”
The Tigers are 7-2 and ranked ninth in the country heading into Saturday’s game against Arkansas.

The Saints are 7-1 but they are looking for another wide receiver and they are reportedly bringing in former Cowboy Dez Bryant for a work out. Brandon Marshall is another veteran receiver who will get a try out today. Michael Thomas is having a great season, but none of the other receivers have really stood out. Ted Ginn Junior is on injured reserve and Cam Meredith, who was signed in the offseason, has been a bust so far.

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight game last night as they fell to Oklahoma City 122 to 116 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Pels turned it over 21 times and that led to 28 points, while the Thunder turned it over just a dozen times. Head Coach Alvin Gentry on finishing an 0-and-5 road trip…
cut 30 (19) “…regroup”
New Orleans has a chance to get a win tomorrow night against the banged up Chicago Bulls.

The college basketball season begins tonight and the LSU Tigers will host Southeastern Louisiana, who won a share of the Southland Conference. Coach Will Wade has brought in the fourth best recruiting class in the country led by five-star prospects Naz Reid and Emmitt Williams.

The Dome was rockin yesterday as the Saints jumped to the number one seed in the NFC with a 45-35 victory over the previously unbeaten LA Rams. The win means the road to the Super Bowl in the NFC currently runs through NOLA, QB Drew Brees.
Cut 15 (10) “…win obviously”
It was another big game for Brees, who threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns as he continued to build his M-V-P resume.

Elsewhere…Carolina won again to stay within one game of the Saints in the NFC South as the Panthers defeated Bucs 42-28. The Falcons are 4-4 now after beating Washington 38-14. Matt Ryan threw four TD passes.

The Pelicans end a five-game road trip tonight in Oklahoma City. New Orleans will try to snap a five-game losing streak. The Pels have struggled on the defensive end. Tip-off is at 7 PM.

LSU’s losing streak versus Alabama has reached eight, after a 29-0 loss on Saturday night. Coach Ed Orgeron says for the Tigers to finally beat the Crimson Tide, they need to get better in the trenches…
cut 17 (08) “…recruiting class coming”
LSU’s 2019 recruiting class is ranked 8th and it includes one five-star offensive lineman, Southern Lab’s Kardell Thomas.

ULM beat Georgia Southern on Saturday, handing the Eagles their first loss in the Sun Belt. The Warhawks had an extra week to prepare for Southern’s option offense and Coach Matt Viator says they used the extra time well…
cut 20 (18) “….linebackers”

The Saints won their seventh straight yesterday, holding off Los Angeles 45-35 in front of an energetic Superdome crowd. New Orleans led 35-17 at half. But the Rams rallied to tie it in the 4th quarter. The Saints regained the lead on a 72-yard touchdown catch by Michael Thomas. Coach Sean Payton…
Cut 14 (10) “outstanding today.”
Payton is not happy with Thomas’ touchdown celebration involving a cell phone, but he’ll take the win.

LSU fans are not happy with the Tigers performance again against Alabama as the Crimson Tide blanked LSU for a second consecutive time in Death Valley. Coach Ed Orgeron says his team was over powered…
cut 16 (10) “…what we can do”
The Tigers are now ranked 9th in the country.

ULM is in first place in the Sun Belt Western Division after a 44-25 win over Georgia Southern. Caleb Evans threw two touchdown passes and ran for another two. The Warhawks are 3-2 in league play and visit South Alabama this Saturday.

The Cajuns lost at Troy 26-16. UL Lafayette is two-and-three in league play and they will host Georgia State on Saturday.

After getting blown out by Mississippi State, Louisiana Tech returns to Conference USA play this Saturday and they’ll host Rice, who has just one win on the year.

Big win for Tulane on Saturday as the Green Wave blasted South Florida 41-15. The Green Wave are 4-5 and getting ready to host East Carolina.

There’s now a three-way tie for first place in the Southland Conference. McNeese is 5-2 in league play and so is Nicholls and Incarnate Word. McNeese is at Northwestern State this Saturday, while the Colonels host Stephen F Austin.

A glorious weekend of football is expected in Louisiana. Tomorrow night it will be third ranked LSU versus top ranked Alabama. Fighting Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says they have a good plan on how to stop Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and an offense that’s averaging 54 points a game…
cut 30 (08) “…run out of the pocket”
Orgeron has not announced who will start for linebacker Devin White, who has to serve a first-half suspension.

Sunday afternoon is the big NFL contest between the Saints and the undefeated Rams. Analyst Mike Detillier says the Rams feature the best running back in the NFL, Todd Gurley…
cut 15 (11) “….receiver”

La Tech will visit 21st ranked Mississippi State on Saturday night. State leads the SEC in total defense and offensively, they are led by quarterback Nick Fitzgerald. When he rushes for over 100 yards, State is 15-3. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says holding Fitzgerald down is difficult to do…
cut 19 ( 20) “….very elusive”
Tech has won three in a row and defensive end Jaylon Ferguson is six sacks away from tying Terrell Suggs for most sacks during a college career.

Here’s the rest of the schedule on Saturday, ULM hosts Georgia Southern, the Cajuns are at Troy.

McNeese leads the Southland Conference and they’ll be at Southeastern Louisiana. Nicholls is at Houston Baptist, while Northwestern State travels to Abilene Christian. Grambling hosts 1-and-6 Mississippi Valley State.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron still has not said who will start at linebacker in the place of Devin White, who must sit out the first half because of the targeting penalty called against him. It will be either sophomore Patrick Queen or freshman Micah Baskerville. Coach Ed Orgeron on what these two bring to the field…
cut 30 (13) “…do fine”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is not doing fine. He missed practice yesterday because of an illness, but a source told the Advocate Kamara should be fine for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Defensive end Marcus Davenport also did not practice, because of a toe injury. Second-year pro Trey Hendrickson will likely see an increase in snaps as Davenport will reportedly miss at least a month of the season.

The Pelicans lost their fourth straight last night as Portland got a little bit of revenge after gettng swept by New Orleans in the playoffs as last year as the Trail Blazers won last night 132-119.

Louisiana Tech gets another chance at Mississippi State tomorrow. Last year the two teams met in Ruston and State won 57-21 as Tech quarterback J’Mar Smith had a rough day. Smith fumbled a couple of times and threw an interception. Coach Skip Holtz says his quarterback learned a valuable lesson that day…
Cut 17 (13) “winning football”
Tech’s defense will try to slow down Mississippi State Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald. State is 15-and-3 in games he rushes for over 100 yards.

For LSU to have any chance on Saturday they’ll need to contain Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has thrown for 25 touchdowns and zero interceptions. Tagovailoa is also a good runner. Tigers defensive end Rashard Lawrence says they want to keep Tua from getting out in the open field….
Cut 16 (20) “.box him in”
Alabama has scored a touchdown on their opening drive in every game this season, while LSU’s defense has gone 12 straight games without giving up a touchdown in the first quarter.

The Pelicans have a three-game losing streak after winning its first four games. New Orleans lost to Golden State 131-to-121 last night as the Warriors Stephen Curry hit seven three-pointers and finished 37. The Pels are at Portland tonight.

Saints defensive lineman Marcus Davenport will reportedly miss the next month of the season with a toe injury sustained in Sunday night’s win over Minnesota. But Davenport said he’s still weighing his medical options before a final determination is made on how much time he’ll miss.

The SWAC announces the conference’s football championship game will be played at the school with the highest ranking on December 1st at 3:30. The game was scheduled to be played at Legion Field in Birmingham. Commissioner Charles McClelland says they made this decision, because there’s the possibility UAB will host the Conference USA title game at Legion Field that day. With a month left in the season, Southern leads the SWAC’s western division with a 4-1 record, while Grambling is 3-2.

ULM has suspended women’s basketball coach Jeff Dow for one week without pay because of a human resources violations. The Warhawks open the season on Friday November 9th agaisnt S-M-U. An interim coach has not been made.

The LSU football team has had two weeks to prepare for not only the most efficient offense in the country, but to play them without one of their best defensive players for the first half. Defensive end Rashard Lawrence says the defense expects to get a big boost when linebacker Devin White takes the field after serving his first-half suspension….
cut 18 (18) “…full go”
White and safety Grant Delpit are both semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which goes to the nation’s top defensive player.

The NFL Network reports Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport will miss four to six weeks with a toe injury, but Davenport says he’s still receiving medical opinions and there’s been no determination on how much time he’ll miss.

The Pelicans lost their third straight last night falling to the Golden State Warriors. Golden State’s Stephen Curry had 37 points, knocking down seven three-pointers in the 131 to 121 Warriors win. After missing two games with an elbow injury, Anthony Davis returned had just 17 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. New Orleans is at Portland tonight.

While LSU hosts Alabama, the Ragin Cajuns will be in Alabama to take on the Troy Trojans. Troy won a share of the Sun Belt championship last year and they are 4-0 in league play this year and lead in the conference in run defense. UL Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says Troy has a history of playing good defense…
Cut 19 (16) “.run well”
The Cajuns are 4-4 overall and 1-3 on the road.