ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the one-year contract between the Saints and wide receiver Dez Bryant will pay the former All-Pro wide out 600-thousand dollars. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier believes Bryant is a good fit for this team….
cut 18 (20) “….2018”
And the Saints have placed wide receiver Cam Meredith on injured reserve. Coach Sean Payton says Meredith needs his knee scoped, so the free-agent signee in the offseason finishes with just nine catches on the season.

Week 10 of the NFL season kicks off tonight with Carolina traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. The Panthers are six and two, just one game back of New Orleans for first place in the NFC South.

LSU’s Ed Orgeron says free safety John Battle and defensive linemen Breiden Fehoko will likely not play Saturday against Arkansas. Battle hurt his ankle against Alabama and Fehoko has been bothered by a left arm injury. The Tigers are looking for their third straight win over the Hogs.

ULM has won three straight heading into Saturday’s Sun Belt Contest against South Alabama. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says they can’t just assume they’ll win this Saturday, because they are playing well…
cut 20 (18) “…gonna lose”
Kick off is at 4 PM. Also in the Sun Belt, the Ragin Cajuns host Georgia State. UL Lafayette will wear special uniforms as part of Military Appreciation Game.

The Pelicans snapped a six-game losing streak last night with a 107-98 win over Chicago.

The Saints add a new face in the receiving core: former Cowboy star Dez Bryant. The outspoken wide out has been without a team since his release in April, but had a try out in New Orleans this week that apparently well. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Coach Sean Payton has always been a big fan of Bryant…
Cut 16 (12) “ offense does”
Bryant joins Mike Thomas and rookie Tre’Quan Smith in a receiving core that has not produced much outside of Thomas, who is one of the best NFL receivers in the game.

Anthony Davis, who has been battling an elbow injury looked like one of the best players in the game again last night as he had 32 points to help the Pelicans snap a six-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls 107-98. Davis also had 15 rebounds for his first double-double in three games.

The LSU football program has received a verbal commitment from a four-star offensive lineman prospect from Texas. His name is Courtland Ford from Cedar Hill high in Texas. He’s six-foot-six, 305 pounds and 24-7 sports rates him as the 23rd best offensive tackle in the Class of 2020.

Ed Orgeron said last night that defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko and free safety John Battle will likely not play on Saturday against Arkansas.

47 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes approved the legalization of online fantasy sports games for cash prizes. River Ridge Republican Representative Kirk Talbot authored the legislation that put the question on the November sixth ballot. Talbot says more work still needs to be done…
cut 14 (06) “…side of it” (2x)
Talbot says he will look at other states for how to handle the additional tax revenue from the newly legalized activity, which hopes to be up and running by the end of next year.

Dez Bryant is set to become a New Orleans Saint as he’s reportedly agreed to a deal with the Black and Gold. Bryant was released by Dallas in April after failing to live up to a five-year, 70-million dollar contract. The Saints are looking for another receiver to compliment Michael Thomas.

LSU comes in number seven in the latest college football playoff rankings.

Les Miles is reportedly up for the head coaching job at Kansas.

After losing by 42 to Mississippi State last week, Louisiana Tech returns home to host a Rice team that has won just one game. Coach Skip Holtz on what they’ll do to make sure they get a win…
cut 20 (19) “….to execute”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

47 parishes voted to legalize online fantasy sports games, but you can’t start playing yet. Matt Doyle has more..
Voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The college basketball season tipped off last night with LSU trouncing Southeastern Louisiana 94-63. Five-star recruit Naz Reid had 17 points and six rebounds.

Louisiana Tech had an impressive opening night as the Bulldogs beat Wichita State 71-58. Daquan Bracey had 16 points to lead the way.

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.