Today is National Signing Day in college football. The first Wednesday in February used to be a big day in college football, but that has changed with the early signing period in December.

LSU will add a quarterback to its roster. Emilie Picarella from University High in Baton Rouge will join the Tigers roster as a preferred walk on. He started for two seasons for the Cubs and is a three-star recruit.

UL-Lafayette is set to sign three local players today. Acadiana’s Russell Babineaux, Cecilia’s Brent Gordon Junior and St. Thomas More’s Aiden Falgout.

Southland Conference football schools released their schedules for 2025. Nichollas will host a Week Zero game against conference rival Incarnate Word on August 23^rd in Thibodaux. Northwestern State will kick off its season August 28^th against Alcorn State.

Former Neville star John Diarse is the new head football coach at Wossman High School. Diarse was the offensive coordinator at Slidell last season and takes over a program that went six and six last year.

Kansas City is seeking its fourth Super Bowl title in five years on Sunday. Is it possible Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will call it quits after Super Bowl 59. Reid says no….

Cut 18 (07) “…I love the game”

Super Bowl 59 is a full-circle moment for Eagles quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier, who is the father of LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Doug Nussmeier was drafted by the Saints in 1994 in the fourth round and appeared in five games during the 1996 and 1997 seasons…

Cut 28 (15) “…World Championship team”

If Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore gets the Saints head coaching job, it’s possible he brings Nussmeier with him to New Orleans.

Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore received a lot of attention during Super Bowl Media Day. That’s because the 36-year-old is expected to be named the new head coach of the Saints following the Super Bowl. Moore says his interviews with the Saints were great, but his focus is on beating the Chiefs.

Cut 16 (10) “…of the way.”

Former Saints linebacker Zack Baun will return to the Dome this Sunday, this time wearing Midnight green. After spending four seasons as a reserve linebacker in New Orleans, Baun had a breakout season this year for the Eagles and he’s a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year….

Cut 18 (14) “…position I am”

Baun registered 151 tackles, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery this year.

Girls flag football could soon be a sanctioned high school sport in Louisiana. Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director Eric Held says the LHSAA executive committee is expected to vote on sanctioning the sport at its April meeting…

Cut 29 (05) “…sanctioned”

Held says they heard from over 100 high schools who said they are interested in girls flag football.

In college basketball last night…Southern stayed undefeated in the SWAC with an overtime win over Jackson State. McNeese rebounded from a loss to Nicholls to beat UIW. The Colonels won their third in a row.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is on the road this week for two games away from the TAC, starting Thursday at Liberty. Sean Newman and the Bulldogs are 5-and-4 in league play….

Cut 20 (12) “…we going to finish”

Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore flew out to New Orleans with the rest of the team over the weekend for Sunday’s Super Bowl. He might not need his return flight. That’s because the 36-year-old is widely considered to be the frontrunner to be the new head coach of the Saints. Moore says despite the Super Bowl being on the Saints’ home field this year, he’s not thinking about the Saints this week.

Cut 16 (10) “…of the way.”

Moore says his meetings with the Saints an incredible experience with General Manager Mickey Loomis and the leadership group.

Multiple media outlets are reporting former Louisiana Tech quarterback and assistant coach Tim Rattay will join LSU’s staff as an offensive analyst. Rattay was the quarterback coach at Oklahoma State the last five seasons.

Former Neville star John Diarse is the new head football coach at Wossman. Diarse was the offensive coordinator at Slidell last season and takes over a program that went six and six last year.

Girls flag football could soon be a sanctioned high school sport in Louisiana. Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director Eric Held says the LHSAA executive committee is expected to finalize approval at its April meeting…

Cut 11 (06) “…the road”

Held says they heard from over 100 high schools who said they are interested in girls flag football.

In the town of Amite, most people are rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Homegrown hero Devonta Smith is the Eagles leading receiver and his high school coach, Zephaniah Powell says Smith keeps making plays despite his six-foot, 170-pound frame…

Cut 13 (09) “….pros right now”

Smith won the Heisman Trophy at Alabama and lost to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl in his rookie season.

Last night was Super Bowl media day at the Caesars Superdome and it was a chance for the local media to talk with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as he could be the next head coach of the Saints. Moore is considered the top candidate and the 36-year-old said becoming a head coach in the NFL would be the opportunity of a lifetime…

Cut 17 (12) “….excited about it”

Moore has spent the last six seasons as an offensive coordinator.

Eagles linebacker Zack Baun is back in the Superdome after spending his first four seasons in the NFL with the Saints.

Cut 19 (09) “….green in it”

Baun was a reserve linebacker for New Orleans and played on special teams, but he’s blossomed into one of the best linebackers in the NFL in Philadelphia. Baun is an NFL Defensive Player of the Year finalist.

The LHSAA and the Saints are working towards sanctioning girls flag football as a high school sport. Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director Eric Held says the interest is there…

Cut 10 (10) “…flag football team.”

At least 80 schools needed to express interest per LHSAA bylaws in order for a formal vote to take place to finalize the approval of girls flag football as a sanctioned sport. Held says the association’s executive committee is expected to finalize approval at its April meeting.

In college basketball last night…McNeese rebounded from its first conference loss on Saturday by beating UIW 67 to 65. Nicholls stayed hot with a 75 to 67 win over Houston Christian. Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana both won. Southern improved to 9-and-0 in the SWAC with a 91 to 89 overtime win over Jackson State. Grambling lost to Alcorn State 60 to 53 to fall.

Lafayette’s Jack Bech was named the Senor Bowl MVP this past weekend, but he says he would rather have his brother than the M-V-P honor. Tiger Bech was killed in the New Years Day terror attack on Bourbon Street and Jack believes it was his brother who helped him in Mobile…

Cut 14 (11) “…legacy on .”

Good Morning America did a compelling piece on former LSU safety Greg Brooks junior who is wheelchair bound and has trouble talking and using his hands following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his brain. Brooks’ family has filed a lawsuit against LSU and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge alleging negligence. Greg Brooks’ dad says they have not heard from LSU’s coaching staff since October 2023, shortly after the diagnosis…

Cut 30 (07) “…man”

Less than two weeks away from the opening day for college baseball. Six-foot-eight right-hander Chase Shores could be LSU’s Friday night starter. Pitching coach Nate Yeskie says Shores is developing well…

Cut 18 (24) “…a little mean.”

Second ranked LSU opens the season against Purdue Fort Wayne on February 14^th.

Tonight in basketball, the Pelicans begin a four game road trip in Denver. They found out over the weekend that starting point guard Dejounte Murray is done for the season with a torn Achilles. Tip off tonight is at 8 PM

Grambling also plays at 8 PM tonight against Alcorn State in a game televised by ESPN U.

One of the highlights of the weekend was the performance by former St. Thomas More star football player Jack Bech in the Senior Bowl. One month after his older brother, Tiger Bech, died tragically in the terror attack on Bourbon Street, Bech had six catches for 68 yards and caught the game winning touchdown pass on the final play of the game. Bech on the NFL Network…

Cut 12 (12) “…did today”

Bech received Senior Bowl MVP honors.

In basketball news, the LSU men fell to 1-and-7 in SEC play with an embarrassing 89 to 58 loss to Texas on Saturday.

Nicholls ended McNeese’s 21-game Southland winning streak with a 71 to 63 win in Thibodaux. The Pokes host U-I-W tonight, while the Colonels host Houston Christian.

There are a lot of new faces on the LSU baseball team that are expected to contribute this season. One of them is catcher Luis Hernandez, who slugged 23 home runs and drove in 76 runs at Indiana State last season. The native of Puerto Rico is excited about playing for the Tigers this season…

Cut 17 (17) “….come true for me”

Mikaylah Williams had 22 points and Flau’Jae Johnson had 20 points as the LSU women’s basketball team easily defeated Mississippi State 81 to 67. Johnson hit a season high with four three-pointers. The Lady Tigers have moved up to number six in the latest AP Top 25 poll and LSU is at Missouri on Thursday, 19^th ranked Tennessee on Super Bowl Sunday.

The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated Mississippi State 81 to 67 for their 21^st consecutive home victory yesterday. Mikaylah Williams had 22 points and Flau’Jae Johnson had 20 points.

On Saturday, LSU men’s basketball suffered an embarrassing loss to Texas 89 to 58 at home. The Tigers are 1-and-7 in the Southeastern Conference and in 15^th place. Coach Matt McMahon is hitting the reset button…

Cut 19 (17) “…better chance”

McNeese lost its first Southland Conference game of the season as they lost to Nicholls 71 to 63. Southern remains undefeated in the SWAC and Louisiana Tech completed a 3-and-0 homestand with an overtime win over Sam Houston.

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The second-ranked LSU baseball team has four different catchers who are battling for playing time. They are Indiana State transfer Luis Hernandez, Dayton transfer Edward Yasmin, Merdian College transfer Blaise Preister, and true freshman Cade Arrambide (Air-um-beadie). Assistant coach Josh Jordan says Arrambide has all the tools…

Cut 16 (25) “…special.”

The Pelicans are at the Denver Nuggets tonight. New Orleans starting point guard Dejounte Murray is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon and is out for the season. Big loss for New Orleans who is 12 and 37.

The NFL Network is reporting the Saints plan to meet again with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. But that meeting will wait until after the Super Bowl on February ninth. It’s a strong signal Moore is the Saints primary target to be their next head coach. The Athletic’s  Diana Russini is reporting the Saints have told the other candidates they are moving on.

Louisiana high school principals overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to allow student-athletes the one-time ability to transfer to another school and not have to sit out a year. LHSAA executive Director Eddie Bonine (Bo-nine) says  Louisiana will expand its voucher program in the coming years and they wanted to see where schools stood on the issue and they got their answer…

Cut 12 (08) “…again.”

The vote was 273 to 66 against the one-time transfer rule.

The LSU men’s basketball team has a chance to get a win on Saturday when they host Texas. The Tigers are coming off a stretch where they played three games against teams ranked in the Top 11. The Longhorns are 3-and-5 in league play.

The Ragin Cajuns host South Alabama on Saturday night. The Jaguars have lost three in a row, including back to back games against ULM. The Warhawks go after their third straight win on Saturday afternoon against Troy.

McNeese will look to go 11-and-0 in the Southland as they visit Nicholls. The Colonels are 6-and-4 in league play.

Louisiana Tech goes after its eighth straight win at home when they host Sam Houston. The Bearcats are just 1-and-7 in Conference USA. Tip time for this one is at 3 PM and it will be televised on ESPN-U.

Southern will look to improve to 8-and-0 in SWAC play as they host Alcorn State. Grambling State is 3-and-4 in league play and they will host Jackson State who is 5-and-2.

Bossier City’s Mikaylah Williams came up huge last night as she scored a season-high 37 points in LSU’s wild 107 to 100 win over 13^th ranked Oklahoma. LSU nearly relinquished a 24-point third quarter lead and the Sooners got the game down to one point. But Williams hit her career-high 7^th three-pointer with 24 seconds to go and LSU finished the game on a 6-0 run. Williams says she was feeling it after her first three-pointer of the night…

Cut 16 (11) “…hands”

LSU will host Mississippi State on Sunday.

Tyrese Walker hit a couple of big baskets in the final three minutes as ULM defeated South Alabama for the second time this week, a 62 to 58 win over the Jaguars. Ragin Cajuns beat Texas State 70 to 61. Tulane lost to 19^th ranked Memphis.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball will look to complete a 3-0 homestand when they host Sam Houston tomorrow afternoon at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Bearcats are 1-and-7 in Conference USA Play, but Coach Talvin Hester doesn’t want to see his team take them lightly….

Cut 17 (17) “…Saturday”

Tip off is at 3 PM.

LHSAA baseball schools have voted to push back the end of the season. But the new scheduling will not be in place until the 2028 season, because their contract with the host site of the state championships, Sulphur Parks and Recreation, goes through 2027. LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine says the baseball state championships currently fall on graduation weekend…

Cut 13 (12)  “…now and then.”

The 7^th ranked LSU women’s basketball team nearly blew a 24-point lead last night but a three-pointer by Mikayla Williams with 24 seconds left helped give the Lady Tigers a 107 to 100 win over 13^th ranked Oklahoma. The 107 points the most ever scored by an LSU team in SEC play. Williams finished with 37 points and a career-high seven three-pointers. Coach Kim Mulkey.

Cut 26 (12) “…right there”

Southern Women’s basketball with a win last night as they beat Jackson State 64 to 47.  The lady Jags will be back in action Saturday when they hose Alcorn State at home.

ULM men’s basketball has a two-game winning streak; both wins came against South Alabama. The Warhawks beat the Jaguars 62 to 58 last night and the Ragin Cajuns won at Texas State 70 to 61.

The third-ranked LSU gymnastics squad looks to rebound from last week’s loss to Arkansas by hosting 9th-ranked Missouri inside the PMAC tonight at 7:30. Junior gymnast Ashley Cowan….

Cut 16 (11) “…that momentum”

Tonight’s meet is on the SEC Network.

Calvary Baptist football coach Rodney Guin has been nominated for the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award. Guin, who has won two championships with the Calvaries, says the nomination came out of the blue…

Cut 14 (11) “…for us”

Guin receives two free tickets to next week’s Super Bowl.