LSU’s defensive secondary will have its hands full on Saturday in Oxford when the Tigers take on Ole Miss. The Rebels have the number one pass offense in the SEC thanks to former Calvary Baptist Quarterback Shea Patterson. But cornerback Donte Jackson says there’s no added pressure…
cut 18 (20) “…staying conditioned’
Patterson has thrown for 21-hundred yards this season, while LSU quarterback Danny Etling has just 12-hundred yards passing.

The NBA Pelicans begin a new season tonight as they visit Memphis. New Orleans finished 10th in the rugged Western Conference last year, but the franchise hopes they have enough talent this season to earn a playoff spot.

Just two Saints players are on Wednesday’s injury report. Tackle Terron Armstead was limited today as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury and wide receiver Willie Snead, because of that nagging hamstring problem. There are 14 players on Green Bay’s injury report, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers who could be done for the season with a broken collarbone.

Based on a media poll, the expectations are low for the LSU men’s basketball team. The Tigers were picked to finish last in the 14-team league this season. Former North Caddo star and Texas A-and-M Forward Robert Williams was named co-SEC preseason player of the year.

UL Lafayette softball coach Michael Lotief has been placed on administrative leave. No reason was given from the university. But Lotief’s attorney says the action arises out of a passionate conversation about gender equity between Lotief and University personnel. The statement says the Lotiefs have spent their careers fighting for better opportunities for female athletes.

LSU and Ole Miss will meet for the 106th time when the two teams get together for a Saturday night kick-off in Oxford. The Tigers have won 11 of the last 15 against the Rebels dating back to 2002. But it’s been 2011 since LSU’s last win at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Fifth-year senior defensive end Christian LaCouture knows what this rivalry is all about
Cut 16 (20) Ole Miss”

The Saints have made a couple of roster moves. Daniel Lasco has been promoted from the practice squad to the 53 man roster and they re-signed former special teams captain Michael Mauti.

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri has received a big time honor. He’s been named head coach of the 2018 Collegiate National Team.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight in Memphis. With a healthy Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday, along with a full season from DeMarcus Cousins, there’s a belief New Orleans can be one of the eight playoff teams in the difficult Western Conference. Cousins says he’s ready to prove that two talented big men on the floor can lead to victories in today’s NBA that focuses more on outside shooting….
Cut 19 (20) some noise“

The LSU Tigers are picked to finish in last place according to the preseason media poll for the upcoming SEC basketball season.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri has been named the manager of the 2018 USA Collegiate team. Jeff Palermo has more on this big time honor..:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The UL-Lafayette football team resumes Sun Belt Conference play today as the team visits Arkansas State for a 6:30pm kickoff. In his first career start, Ragin Cajuns Quarterback Andre Nunez completed 17 of 27 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown when the team beat Texas State a week ago.

LSU and Ole Miss will meet for the 106th time when the two teams get together for a Saturday night kick-off in Oxford. The Rebels rank second to last in the SEC in total defense, but LSU Quarterback Danny Etling says the Ole Miss “D” does present some challenges…:
Cut 17 (12) “over there”
The Tigers have won 11 of the last 15 against the Rebels dating back to 2002. But it’s been 2011 since LSU’s last win at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight in Memphis. With a healthy Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday, along with a full season from DeMarcus Cousins, there’s a belief New Orleans can be one of the eight playoff teams in the difficult Western Conference. Holiday says they know it’s important get wins early…:
cut 20 (13) “come prepared”
New Orleans home opener on Friday is against defending champion Golden State.

LSU linebacker Devin White and wide receiver DJ Chark have been named SEC offensive and defensive players of the week. White had a career-high 15 tackles in the win over Auburn. Chark had five receptions for 150 yards and finished with a career-high 233 all-purpose yards…
cut 30 (14) “…really great”
Edge rusher Arden Key had a meaningful impact in the Auburn victory. Coach Ed Orgeron says Key is regaining his form after missing spring practice and then shoulder surgery
Cut 18 (13) “fantastic”
LSU is at Ole Miss this Saturday.

LSU’s Paul Mainieri has been named the manager for the 2018 Collegiate National Team. Mainieri says it’s a huge honor, especially considering his three mentors, Tommy Lasorda, Ron Maestri and his father Demi Mainieri all took their turns coaching team USA.

The Saints return to the practice field tomorrow as they’ll get ready to battle the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field on Sunday. Brett Hundley will start at quarterback for the injured Aaron Rodgers. Hundley is a fifth round draft pick out of UCLA in 2015 and threw three interceptions in a loss to Minnesota last week.

But there’s bad injury news involving the Saints. Special teamer Nate Stupar reportedly tore his ACL in the win over Lions and it’s been reported former Saint and Mandeville star Michael Mauti has re-signed with New Orleans.

The high school football season is heading into week 8. The number one ranked teams according to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association are West Monroe, Warren Easton, De La Salle, Notre Dame and Logansport.

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron will take a Tigers team to Ole Miss that’s feeling really good about themselves after emotional victories over Florida and Auburn. It appeared LSU’s season would crash and burn, but Orgeron says the lessons he learned at Ole Miss has helped him in Baton Rouge…
cut 17 (19) “…wouldn’t do that”
Orgeron says he also credits a firey speech from former LSU Tiger Duke Riley, who lit into the team five days following the upset loss to troy University.

Former Teurlings Catholic star Cole Kelley is expected to start again this Saturday for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Kelley made his first career start last week in a 41-9 loss to top ranked Alabama. Kelley is filling in for injured started Ausin Allen.

Louisiana Tech returns from the bye week to host Southern Miss this Saturday. The Bulldogs are 1-and-1 in Conference USA, 3-and-3 overall, while the Golden Eagles are 2-and-1, 4-and-2 overall.

In the Sun Belt…UL Lafayette has another Thursday night game as they’ll visit Arkansas State. ULM looks to bounce back from a disappointing loss by visiting South Alabama.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says they are preparing to play a really good football team this Sunday, even though the Green Bay Packers will not have franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers behind center, because of a broken collarbone. Instead, Brett Hundley will start. He threw three interceptions in relief of Rodgers in a loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

The NBA Season begins tonight and there are six former Tigers on roster. 2016 number one pick Ben Simmons will make his NBA debut tomorrow night for the 76ers when they take on the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans also tip-off a new season tomorrow in Memphis.

A major story line heading into Saturday’s SEC West matchup between LSU and Ole Miss is the return of head coach Ed Orgeron to Oxford. Orgeron was the Rebels head coach from 2005 to 2007 and won just ten games. During his Monday press conference, Coach O downplayed the trip back to Oxford…:
Cut 16 (19) “about the team”
Orgeron will take a Tigers team to Ole Miss that’s feeling really good about themselves after emotional victories over Florida and Auburn. Kickoff Saturday night in Oxford is 6:15pm.

Defensive back Donte Jackson tweeted out thanks to Tiger fans following the Auburn win saying the loud crowd absolutely helped the team get the victory.

Nicholls State moved up three spots to No. 20 in the FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll, as the Colonels are riding the program’s first three game winning streak since 2013. Nicholls is off this weekend. Grambling State is up to number 17 in the poll. The Tigers take on Alcorn State this Saturday in a rematch of last year’s SWAC title game. McNeese State is ranked 19th and head into a weekend game hosting Incarnate Word.

New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton reacted to some criticism of players and coaches taking a knee during the moment of silence in the Superdome Sunday for slain NOPD officer Marcus McNeil. Just before the national anthem was played, the team took a knee together… however, the Superdome PA announcer then called for the moment of silence. Payton said it was a triangular effect of misunderstanding.

LSU has started a fundraising campaign aimed at helping students’ efforts to save wild tigers. It’s tied to the US Tiger University Consortium, which also includes Auburn, Clemson and Missouri — all who have tiger mascots and are working to help save wild tigers from extinction.

It wasn’t Drew Brees’ best performance as he threw two interceptions yesterday, one went for a touchdown, but the Saints still beat Detroit 52-38. Brees says there’s a lot of mistakes that need to be corrected going forward…
cut 20 (20) “….get better”
New Orleans goes after its fourth straight win this Sunday in Green Bay. The Saints will not have to worry about Aaron Rodgers. The Packers star QB has a broken collarbone and he’ll need surgery, likely ending his 2017 season. Brett Hundley will start against the Saints this Sunday.

New Orleans is a half-game back of Carolina for first place in the NFC South.

There are positive vibes surrounding the LSU football team after they came back from a 20-point deficit to beat Auburn 27-23. A fumble and blown coverage on defense led to a quick 14-0 lead for Auburn. But Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says his players didn’t dwell on the mistakes…
cut 30 (16) “….to the next”
LSU is at Ole Miss on Saturday. Orgeron hinted that starting left tackle KJ Malone could miss several weeks with an undisclosed injury.

In the latest FCS Coaches poll, Grambling State is up to number 17. The Tigers take on Alcorn State this Saturday in a rematch of last year’s SWAC title game.

McNeese is ranked 19th and Nicholls is 20th. The Colonels are off this Saturday, while the Cowboys host Incarnate Word.

For the first time since 2013 the Saints have a winning record. New Orleans scored a franchise best three defensive touchdowns in one game to beat Detroit 52-38. The 52 points scored ties a club record for second most points scored in one game and the Black and Gold forced five turnovers, which is the most ever in the Sean Payton era. But Payton is not pleased about his team almost allowing the Lions to rally back from a 35-point deficit…
cut 19 (12) “…continue to win”
New Orleans is now 3-and-2 and they have a good chance at winning its fourth straight game this Sunday in Green Bay. That’s because Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone and could miss the rest of the season.

The LSU Tigers are once again ranked in the Top 25 polls after their historic come from behind win over Auburn. LSU trailed by 20 points, but roared back to beat their SEC West rival 27-23. The defense held Auburn to 64 yards in the 2nd half, D.J. Chark returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown and Connor Culp kicked two field goals in the final three minutes. Head Coach Ed Orgeron…
Cut 16 (20) “football game”
This Saturday the Tigers are at Ole Miss. The Rebels are 3-and-3 overall, 1-and-2 in the SEC. They are led by former Calvary Baptist Quarterback Shea Patterson. Kick-off is at 6:15.

It was another wild Sunday in the NFL; and the Saints game was no exception. The Black and Gold nearly blew a 35-point lead, but an opportunistic defense preserved a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions. The Saints offense failed to get a first down in eight straight possessions in the second half, and Head Coach Sean Payton isn’t pleased:
Cut 19 (12) to win“
An interception in the end zone by Cam Jordan on a batted pass sealed the victory. Before that big play by Jordan, the Lions scored four straight TDs.

New Orleans takes on Green Bay next, and one of the biggest stories of the day is that Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone and is out indefinitely.

The Pelicans dropped their final preseason game falling to Memphis 142-101. The Pels open the regular season Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

LSU climbed back into the college polls, re-entering the AP Top 25 at #24, following a 27-23 comeback win over 10th ranked Auburn Saturday. Two weeks ago, some wondered if the Tigers would finish with a winning record. Now they are in position to compete for an SEC West title. Head Coach Ed Orgeron…:
Cut 17 (21) “have been”
It’s the Tigers largest come from behind win at home since 1949.

In the Sun Belt, ULM had a second half rally…but it fell short as the Warhawks dropped a Homecoming loss to Georgia State 47-37.

No. 23 Nicholls took a 29-20 Southland Conference win over Abilene Christian and the 5-2 Colonels now have its first three game winning streak since 2013.

Northwestern State barely missed a titanic upset of 9th ranked Sam Houston, but the Bearkats ended up with a 40-36 conference win.

Southeastern improves to 4-1 in Southland play with convincing 56-10 road win over Houston Baptist.

Tulane fell to FIU, 23-10.

Auburn arrives in Baton Rouge today looking for its first win in Death Valley since 1999. They won that game 41-7 and it’s known as the Cigar Game as then head coach Tommy Tuberville and several players smoked cigars as they celebrated the victory on the field. This Auburn team is ranked 10th in the country, 5-1 overall, 3-and-0 on the SEC. Because of injuries to tackles KJ Malone and Toby Weathersby, LSU may have to play three freshmen on the line.

Last night in Lafayette, Andre Nunez threw for 232 yards and one touchdown in his first start as the Cajuns defeated Texas State 24-7. UL Lafayette is now 3-3 and 2-1 in the Sun Belt.

ULM looks to go 4-0 in the Sun Belt when they host Georgia State on Saturday for homecoming. The Warhawks are averaging about 10-thousand fans a game, will attendance increase with the team’s recent winning ways.

Tulane has won two in a row and they are at FIU.

There’s a possibility starting Saints tackle Terron Armstead will make his season debut against the Lions. He’s been working his way back from a torn shoulder labrum. Quarterback Drew Brees looks forward to when Armstead can return to the field…
Cut 17 (17) “…great to have”
Wide receiver Willie Snead might also play for the first time on Sunday. Detroit QB Matthew Stafford has a gimpy ankle. Kick-off is at noon.

In Southland football action on Saturday…Nicholls hosts Abilene Christian as the Colonels look to go 3-1 in the Southland. Northwestern State is at Sam Houston State. Southeastern Louisiana visits Houston Baptist. The Lions are also looking to improve to 4-1 in league play.

The Pelicans have their final preseason game as they visit Memphis.