A former LSU football star is in trouble with the law.  Louisiana State Police announced on Friday afternoon an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Kyren Lacy, who caught nine touchdown passes for the Tigers in 2024. Troopers say back on December 17^th, Lacy recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed on Louisiana Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish. Investigators say Lacy’s actions resulted in a head-on crash, which resulted in the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall of Thibodaux. Lacy has been charged with negligent homicide and hit and run for not stopping after the crash he caused.

The Saints announced they interviewed Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn today. Glenn is very familiar with the Black and Gold. The former cornerback played for the Saints in 2008 and he was the Saints defensive backs coach from 2016 and 2020.

Saints special teams ace J-T Gray has been voted to the Associated Press All-Pro team. The Mississippi native led the NFL with 26 special teams tackles, which is a new career-high.

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend. It starts with the Houston Texans taking on the Los Angeles Chargers. Former LSU star and Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Junior has been named AP First Team All Pro.

On Sunday afternoon, Sean Payton leads the Broncos into their playoff matchup with the Bills. Sunday night, it’s Jayden Daniels and the Commanders visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. January 2006 is the last time the Washington franchise won a playoff game. Daniels says there’s no added pressure in trying to break the postseason victory drought…

Cut 18 (13)   “…through it all.”

And then on Monday night, Justin Jefferson and the Vikings will face the Los Angeles Rams. Jefferson also voted to the All-Pro Team. That game has been moved to Glendale, Arizona, because of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

LSU’s Kailyn Gilbert hit a tough left-handed shot in the lane with less than a second left to give the sixth ranked Lady Tigers an 89 to 87 victory over 16^th ranked Tennessee. Coach Kim Mulkey had all of the confidence in the world that Gilbert would make the game-winning bucket…

Cut 19 (19) “…too early”

Gilbert had 22 points, while Aneesah Morrow had 23 points and 21 rebounds as LSU improved to 18-and-0 on the season.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball jumped out to a 25 to four lead and went on to beat FIU 81 to 64 to improve to 1-and-2 in Conference USA Play. Al Green hit five three-pointers in the first 13 minutes and finished with a season-high 21 points.

In the Sun Belt, the Ragin Cajuns and ULM both lost.

Sean Payton has the Denver Broncos in the playoffs in his second season in Denver. The Broncos will visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Payton was nine and eight in the postseason as the head coach of the Saints and he had Drew Brees as his quarterback. Rookie Bo Nix is the starting quarterback for the Broncos, and Payton expects the former Auburn and Oregon star to do just fine…

Cut 16 (15) “…bigger games.”

The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday to clinch a playoff spot.

Meanwhile, the Saints announced today that they conducted a zoom meeting with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Glenn is very familiar with the Black and Gold. The former cornerback played for the Saints in 2008 and he was the Saints defensive backs coach from 2016 and 2020.

Saints special teams ace J-T Gray has been voted to the Associated Press All-Pro team. The Mississippi native led the NFL with 26 special teams tackles, which is a new career-high.

The Lady Tigers passed a big test on the road last night as sixth ranked LSU defeated 16^th ranked Tennessee 89 to 87 on Kailyn Gilbert’s last second circus shot in the lane. The Voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, had the call on the LSU Sports Radio Network….

Cut 27 (09) “…point nine”

It’s Gilbert’s second game winning shot this season. She had one against Washington. Gilbert finished with 22 points. Aneesah Morrow had 23 points and 21 rebounds.

Louisiana Tech got in the win column last night beating FIU 81 to 64 to improve its record Conference USA to 1-and-2. Al Green came off the bench and scored 21 points, knocking down five three-pointers.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM both lost in Sun Belt play.

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Rookie Jayden Daniels has led the Washington Commanders to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Heisman Trophy winning quarterback at LSU is not building up the matchup against the Buccaneers on Sunday night too much…

Cut 17 (17)  “…play ball” 

January 2006 is the last time the Washington franchise won a playoff game.

The Saints interviewed New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafika yesterday. They are expected to have a zoom meeting with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn today. And the Saints have reportedly requested to speak with Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Exciting finish to the Orange Bowl as Notre Dame beat Penn State on a field goal in the final seconds.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team will get tested tonight as they visit 16^th ranked Tennessee. Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey says taking care of the basketball will be important…

Cut 27 (13) “Offensive boards”

Tennessee is averaging 97 points per game.

Louisiana Tech lost its first two Conference USA games on the road last week and tonight they host FIU in the hopes of getting its first league win. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester wants to see his team run the floor more…

Cut 28 (10) “…easy baskets”

Tip off is at 6:30.

Also tonight, the Cajuns host Old Dominion, while ULM is at Southern Miss.

The Saints reportedly interviewed New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafika today. They are expected to have a zoom meeting with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn tomorrow. And the Saints have reportedly requested to speak with Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert is down on the idea of a new coach turning the franchise around in one season. Hebert says if Derek Carr can stay healthy, New Orleans has the potential to win a few more games…

Cut 30 (23) “…Derek Carr”

Expectations are much higher for LSU baseball this year. The Tigers lead the nation with eight players listed among the Top 75 freshmen for the season according to Perfect Game. That includes outfielder Derek Curiel, who is ranked as the top freshman in the country by Perfect Game.

Tonight, it’s the first of two semifinal games in the college football playoffs. Notre Dame and Penn State will meet in the Orange Bowl in Miami at 6:30. The Fighting Irish have three players who played high school football in Louisiana…former St. Aug running back Dylan Devezin and two former University High players, safety Jordan Clark and linebacker Jaiden Ausberry. Clark and Ausberry are the sons of former LSU football stars, Ryan Clark and Verge Ausberry.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team is at 16^th ranked Tennessee tonight. LSU is 17-and-0, while the Lady Vols are 13-and-1. Coach Kim Mulkey says Tennessee is very good…

Cut 17 (20)  “…magic number.” 

Tip off is at 5:30 from Knoxville.

Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk has agreed to reduce his base salary for next season, which is a sign he will retire soon. Ramczyk didn’t play in 2024 because of a chronic knee injury. The former first round pick is 30-years-old.

The Sun Belt has announced cross-divisional opponents for the 2025 season, the Ragin Cajuns will host Marshall in a rematch of the Sun Belt Conference championship game and U-L will travel to James Madison. ULM will  host Old Dominion and visit Coastal Carolina.

In college hoops, the Cajuns are home tonight to take on Old Dominion. Both teams are 2-and-1 in Sun Belt play and U-L Lafayette interim head coach Derrick Zimmerman gives a scouting report on the Monarchs…

Cut 20 (20) “…the year.”

ULM is at Southern Miss.

The Saints conducted a virtual interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver yesterday. The 44-year-old is considered one of the NFL’s top rising assistants. New Orleans will reportedly interview Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafika today and then Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn tomorrow.

The Saints and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk have reportedly agreed to a restructured deal as Ramczyk is expected to announce his retirement this offseason. The restructured contract will save the Saints nearly 17 million dollars in salary cap space.

The Pelicans were thoroughly outplayed in a 119 to 100 loss to Portland last night. New Orleans head coach Willie Green…

Cut 23 (12) “…consistently”

The Pels are 7 and 31 and in last place in the West.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team will put its undefeated record on the line tonight when they visit 16^th ranked Tennessee. ESPN.com bracketologist Charlie Crème called the Lady Tigers an enigma because their soft non-conference schedule makes difficult to evaluate them. Coach Kim Mulkey is fine with the enigma label…

Cut 16 (07) “…won the championship.”

LSU is 17-and-0, while Tennessee is 13-and-1.

After dropping its first two Conference USA games on the road, Louisiana Tech returns to the Thomas Assembly Center tonight to host FIU. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester hopes last week’s losses serve as a wake up call..

Cut 19 (10) “…really is.”

FIU is seven and eight but the Panthers have won five of their last seven. Tip off is at 6:30.

A name familiar to Louisiana sports fans has emerged as a candidate to be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have reportedly requested to interview Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Brady was the passing game coordinator on the LSU Tigers’ 2019 national championship team. Host of the Locked on Saints podcast Ross Jackson says it didn’t go well for Brady as the offensive coordinator for the Panthers in 2021, but he’s been an outstanding play caller for the Bills…

Cut 16 (11) “…night and day.”

The Saints will have to wait until the Bills season ends to interview Brady. New Orleans will reportedly interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver today. He’s a defensive-minded coach that’s known as a culture builder.

Zion Williamson played in his first game in two months, but his presence was not enough to help the Pelicans win their third straight. Minnesota defeated New Orleans 104 to 97 last night. Williamson scored 22 points in 28 minutes

Cut 20 (20) “…better at it”

New Orleans is now 7-and-30 and they host Portland tonight.

The LSU Tigers fell to 0-and-2 in the SEC as the Tigers got off to another slow start. They turned it over ten times in the first half and shot 38-percent from the field in the first 20 minutes in an 83 to 67 loss to Missouri. The win for Mizzou snaps a 19-game SEC losing streak that dates back to 2023.

Tulane also lost on the road last night as they fell to UAB in Birmingham 81 to 69.

Zion Williamson played in his first game in two months, but his presence was not enough to help the Pelicans win their third straight. Minnesota defeated New Orleans 104 to 97. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards who had 32 points. Dejounte Murray had 29 points to lead the Pels and Williams scored 22 points in 28 minutes as New Orleans fell to 7-and-30.

The LSU Tigers fell to 0-and-2 in the SEC as the Tigers got off to another slow start. They turned it over ten times in the first half and shot 38-percent from the field in the first 20 minutes in an 83 to 67 loss to Missouri. The win for Mizzou snaps a 19-game SEC losing streak that dates back to 2023.

Also in the SEC last night…eight ranked Florida crushed top ranked Tennessee 73 to 43 and second ranked Auburn defeated Texas 87 to 82.

Tulane also lost on the road last night as they fell to UAB in Birmingham 81 to 69.

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There are six head coaching vacancies in the NFL and the Saints opening is considered one of the least desirable because of an aging starting QB and no salary cap flexibility. But Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says a coaching candidate may look at the Saints as a place where they’ll be given time…

Cut 17 (17)  “…first year.” 

Expectations are low for the Saints, but Mike Scarborough of Tigerbait-dot-com says the expectations will be high for LSU next season, especially on offense…

Cut 28 (16) “…on LSU”

Zion Williamson returns to the court tonight. The Pelicans forward has missed the last 27 games with a left hamstring strain. Williamson will try to help New Orleans win its third straight game. The Pels are playing host to Minnesota.

The LSU men’s basketball team is at Missouri. The Tigers need a win to avoid an 0-and-2 start in the SEC.

McNeese is 4-and-0 in the Southland after beating Northwestern State 92 to 69. The Cowboys host the Colonels on Saturday.

The second-ranked LSU gymnastics team will compete this Saturday in Oklahoma City against some of the best teams in the country, Oklahoma, Utah and California. Head Coach Jay Clark embraces the challenge…

Cut 14 (12) “…compete”

The meet is at 3 PM on ABC.

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Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi says he’ll interview with the team next week as the franchise begins to ramp up its search for a permanent head coach. The Black and Gold went 3-and-4 with Rizzi at the helm following the firing of Dennis Allen. Rizzi says during his seven weeks as interim head coach, he showed he can lead and it shouldn’t be a strike against him because he doesn’t call plays…

Cut 16 (28) “…that part.”

The Saints will reportedly interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn later this week. The Jets, Bears and Jaguars will also talk with Glenn.