New LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada says it doesn’t matter if he has a dual-threat quarterback or a pro style signal caller, the offense the Tigers run should be equally as productive…
cut 18 (18) “…who is accurate’
Canada has reportedly reached out to Myles Brennan, the four-star quarterback from Mississippi that’s committed to LSU, who recently re-opened the recruiting process. Apparently, Brennan and Canada had a good conversation as Brennan announced on twitter that his recruiting process is finally shut down and he’s officially a Tiger.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was listed as limited on Wednesday’s practice report. It’s the first time Brees name has appeared on the injury report. The veteran says he is not injured, but decided to take easy at practice. Brees also remains confident he can break out of his personal slump, six interceptions and zero touchdown passes in the last two games.

New LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada doesn’t think it will take long for the Tigers to have a high-powered offense. Canada says his playbook is simple and effective and it will be tailored around the strengths of the players…:
Cut 16 (16) “proud of that”
Canada was at Pittsburgh this past season and he was a finalist for the Broyles Award which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach. The 41-year-old was the only offensive finalist for that award.

In college hoops last night, UL-Lafayette fell to Georgia in Athens 73-60. Justin Miller Led the Cajuns with 17 points. Nicholls State lost to Texas Tech 89-46. McNeese State was clobbered by SMU 92-56.

The Pelicans are going to try to light things up tonight as they face the Pacers in the Smoothie King Center.

The last couple of games have been rough for the Saints. They’ve only scored 24 points and Quarterback Drew Brees has not thrown a touchdown pass and has been intercepted six times. Brees knows he’ll bounce back:
Cut 19 (15) “those corrections”
This Sunday the Saints visit the Arizona Cardinals.

Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead has been placed on season ending injured reserve. Armstead has been nursing an injured knee throughout the season and has missed several games. Andrus Peat is expected to start at left tackle this Sunday.

The attorney for the man convicted of manslaughter for killing former Saints player Will Smith says they are mapping out an appeal this week. Cardell Hayes is scheduled to be sentenced February 17th, and the DA says he is seeking the maximum 60 years.

LSU made it official today by naming Matt Canada as the Tigers new offensive coordinator. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran believes it’s a good hire and it gives LSU two young and talented coordinators, Canada and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda….
cut 11 (09) “…versatility”
Canada was at Pittsburgh this past season and he was a finalist for the Broyles Award which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach. The 41-year-old was the only offensive finalist for that award.

It’s been reported Saints offensive tackle Terrance Armstead has been placed on injured reserve which would end the veteran’s season, with three games left remaining on the schedule. Armstead has been nursing an injured knee throughout the season and has missed several games. Andrus Peat is expected to start at left tackle this Sunday against Arizona.

ULM announced today that they’ve signed five junior college players who will join the program next month. One of the players is former Neville offensive lineman Joquarius Savage, who has spent the last two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Coach Matt Viator says three of the five players signed are defensive backs, which he says is a position of need.

The LHSAA is considering changing the schedule for the prep football classic. Instead of spreading out over two weekends, the LHSAA is looking at holding it on the same weekend, over a three-day period from December 7th to the 9th in 2017. Three games will be played each day.

LSU has its new offensive coordinator. It’s Matt Canada, who has had success directing high-powered offenses at Pittsburgh, North Carolina State, Northern Illinois and Indiana. Canada also has a history coaching up quarterbacks. This past season, Pitt QB Nathan Peterman led the ACC in QB rating this year and had 26 touchdowns to six interceptions. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says this is good news on the recruiting front, as the Tigers are trying to get a four-start recruit from Mississippi to sign with LSU…
cut 10 (12) “…good fit”
Canada is 41-years-old and spent yesterday interviewing for the job.

UL Lafayette has lifted the interim tag from defensive coordinator Mike Lucas. Lucas was named interim defensive coordinator after the first game and the Cajuns finished the regular season 24th in rushing defense, 34th in third down conversion defense and 40th in total defense.

The LHSAA is considering playing the nine state football championships on the same weekend. Earlier this month, the select title games were held on one weekend and the non-select on the other. But that resulted in the Division One Championship kicking-off after 10 PM. The proposal is to play three games a day from December 7th to the 9th.

In college basketball last night…LSU trailed by seven points at halftime to North Carolina Central, but the Tigers played much better in the second half and won 70-66. Antonio Blakeney led the way with 27 points.

Also yesterday, Louisiana Tech topped Prairie View 65-52. Jacobi Boykins drained five three-pointers and finished with a game-high 19 points. The Bulldogs are now 6-4 on the year.

It’s being widely reported that LSU is close to a deal with Pittsburgh’s Matt Canada to be the team’s new offensive coordinator. FoxSports.com says LSU officials had a productive meeting with the 41-year-old Tuesday. The hire would put an end to the long search as LSU head coach Ed Orgeron waited on longtime friend Lane Kiffin — who decided to go be the head coach at Florida Atlantic.

UL-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudspeth said Tuesday that the interim tag is removed from assistant coach Mike Lucas; who becomes the team’s official defensive coordinator. Lucas has held the post since Week 2 of the season and since then has yielded just 23 points per game.

The New Orleans Saints will be playing a game in London next season against the Dolphins on either September 24th or October 1st in Wembley Stadium. It’ll be a home game for Miami which works in New Orleans favor because it means they won’t have to give up a home game in the Dome. The Black and Gold are preparing to face the Cardinals this Sunday.

In college hoops, it was a close one for LSU last night as they rallied late to get by North Carolina Central 70-66 in the Tigers first game since November 29th. Guard Antonio Blakeney led all scorers with 27 points.

Louisiana Tech held off Prairie View A&M in a 65-62 victory last night in Ruston. The Bulldogs were able to close the game out with an 11-0 run to keep the Panthers at bay. Jacobi Boykins had a game high 19 points.

Tonight UL-Lafayette travels to Georgia, McNeese State is at SMU, and Nicholls State is at Texas Tech.

In the NBA, the luck for the Pelicans just seems to not be there this season. New Orleans almost got by Golden State last night at home, but ended up falling to the Warriors in a thriller, 113-109.

In prep football news, could yet another change be coming to the state championships? The High School Coaches Association and the LHSAA both said they plan to consolidate the select/non-select games to one three day weekend next fall.

Saints players seem to all agree that there are no winners in the case of their former teammate, Will Smith. Cardell Hayes was charged with manslaughter. New Orleans offensive tackle Zach Strief says it’s a tragedy for Smith’s wife Raquel, the family/friends and everyone involved…:
Cut 17 (13) “they realize that”
The Orleans Parish DA says he plans to seek the maximum 60 year sentence for Hayes.

The NFL Network announced today that the Saints will play the Dolphins in London next season. It’ll be either week 3 or week 4 and the exact date will be announced once the full regular season schedule is released.

Lane Kiffin being named Florida Atlantic head coach means Ed Orgeron and his LSU staff must move swiftly to their next top option for offensive coordinator. The Tigers are said to be talking with the Pittsburgh Panthers OC Matt Canada today. The 44 year old year old has been there one season and Pitt averaged 447.5 yards with 42.3 points per game.

The CBS Sports Classic is coming to New Orleans in December 2017. It’s a neutral site for NCAA basketball powers Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State and UCLA. New Orleans will be hosting the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2022.

For the second straight week Louisiana Tech’s Erik McCree was named as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.

LSU senior center Ethan Pocic was named to his fourth All-America list, as this time he was placed on the Football Writers Association of America First Team the organization announced.

The Saints haven’t been able to put it together for the last couple of weeks, but there are still three weeks left starting with the contest against the Cardinals on the road this Sunday. New Orleans offensive tackle Zach Strief says they can’t focus on the past, but instead on winning the remaining games of the season…:
Cut 16 (14) “nobody is quitting”
Several current Saints players commented Monday on their thoughts about the high profile Will Smith trial after discovering the killer, Cardell Hayes, was convicted of manslaughter. Smith was a friend and former mentor of New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan. In the locker room Monday, Jordan says the loss of Smith is a pain he can’t describe…:
Cut 18 (14) “you can’t make sense of”

LSU is shifting its focus to a new choice for offensive coordinator now that their top pick, Lane Kiffin, is the new coach at Florida Atlantic. The Tigers are now looking at Pittsburgh’s Matt Canada for the job. LSU officials are expected to meet with today and potentially make an offensive coordinator announcement soon.

The Tigers picked up a big recruit Monday at a badly needed position. Monty Rice, the 21st-ranked inside linebacker in the 2017 class, chose committed to LSU. Rice becomes the 18th verbal pledge in the class.

Catholic High football coach Dale Weiner has announced his retirement. The 64-year-old spent 30 years as head football coach at Catholic High and compiled a 298-89 record, and leaves the game with an overall career record of 317-110 in 36 years.

In college hoops, LSU gets back at it tonight after taking a break for finals and face North Carolina Central inside the PMAC at 8pm. Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Prairie View.

Family and Friends and NFL teammates of Joe McKnight said their final goodbyes to the former John Curtis star Monday.

New Orleans didn’t score a touchdown for the second week in a row in the 16-11 loss to Tampa Bay. The Bucs picked off quarterback Drew Brees three times and New Orleans was only able to pick up 294 yards — the third lowest of the season. Brees says the overall production the team is capable of is just not there…:

Cut 18 (12) “that’s gonna be positive”

Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin has agreed to become Florida Atlantic’s coach. Kiffin was being pursued by LSU to be offensive coordinator under head coach Ed Oregeron. It’s now reported that LSU’s top choice for OC is Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

LSU picked up a big recruit today. Monty Rice, the 21st-ranked inside linebacker in the 2017 class, chose the Tigers. Rice becomes the 18th verbal pledge in the class. Linebacker Dylan Moses reaffirms his commitment to Alabama after visiting LSU. St. James High quarterback Lowell Narcisse tweeted that he’s decommitted from the Tigers.

Catholic High football coach Dale Weiner has announced his retirement. The 64-year-old septn 30 years as head football coach at Catholic High and compiled a 298-89 record.

Cardell Hayes will likely serve at least 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of former-Saints player Will Smith. Michelle Southern gets an analysis on the verdict.:

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

According to ESPN, Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin has agreed to become Florida Atlantic’s coach. Kiffin was being pursued by LSU to be offensive coordinator under head coach Ed Oregeron. It’s now reported that LSU’s top choice for OC is Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

St. James High quarterback Lowell Narcisse tweeted that he’s decommitted from the Tigers. The four star dual threat QB said he loves LSU, but thinks is best to move in another direction. Linebacker Dylan Moses reaffirms his commitment to Alabama after visiting LSU.

It was another tough loss for the Saints yesterday in Tampa, 16-11. At this point the Saints chances at making it into the post season are slim to none. Payton says yesterday’s game was disappointing…:
Cut 17 (12) “time and time again”

In prep news, Quarterback Keytaon Thompson of Landry-Walker High School has won the as its 2016-17 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year. He lead Landry-Walker to a 50-21 victor over West Monroe in the class 5A title game.

Cardell Hayes has been found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of former-Saints player Will Smith. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says it isn’t surprising the jury went for the manslaughter charge. He says the verdict is consistent with the evidence…:
Cut 9 (11) “the shooting”
Prosecutors are expected to hold a news conference on the verdict this afternoon at 1pm.

The funeral of former NFL player and John Curtis Star Joe McKnight is underway in New Orleans. McKnight was gunned down in Jefferson Parish in an apparent road rage incident. Ronald Gasser is facing manslaughter charges in the incident.

Who Dat fans are not happy once again as the Saints lose in an ugly fashion. New Orleans didn’t score a touchdown for the second week in a row in the 16-11 loss to Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton says the early penalties set the tone for this game…:
Cut 16 (15) “we’ve gotta be better”
The Bucs picked off quarterback Drew Brees three times and New Orleans was only able to pick up 294 yards. Some say this brutal loss no doubt puts Brees and Payton on the hot seat.

In the NBA, the Pelicans got a badly needed win — but it was a close one. New Orleans got by Phoenix 120-119 in overtime on the road. The Pels are now 8-17 on the year.

The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter on Sunday. Cardell Hayes faces a possible sentence of up to 40 years in prison at his sentencing on February 17th. Former New Orleans star Deuce McAllister was there when the verdict was read and says this is an extremely painful time for Smith’s widow Raquel and the entire family …:
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The verdict ends a week long trial in which Hayes insisted he only fired because Smith was drunk, violent and grabbed a gun following the April road rage incident.

Lamar Jackson is the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy. The honor was handed out Saturday night in New York. Jackson and the Cardinals face the LSU Tigers on New Year’s eve day in the Citrus Bowl.

In college hoops Sunday, Nicholls State pounded Thomas 95-63. Northwestern State trounced UNO, 83-49.