The LSU Tigers are preparing for the Texas Bowl matchup against Baylor in Houston on New Year’s Eve day. Running back Josh Williams on the preparations…

Cut 14 (17)  “…to do that.”

Baylor is led by former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, and the 8-and-4 Bears have won their last six games.  LSU will hold its first practice in Houston on Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are already at their bowl destinations. U-L Lafayette will face T-C-U on Saturday afternoon in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, while Louisiana Tech will take on Army in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport on Saturday night.

Former Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement as he’ll serve as a backup to Jared Goff in case the MVP candidate gets hurt as the Lions try to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.  Detroit head coach Dan Campbell…

Cut 18 (17) “…to us”

Bridgewater is the head coach at Miami Northwestern High School and just led his alma mater to a state championship in Florida.

Cecilia football coach Dennis Skains was named the Class 4A Coach of the Year today by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Skains led the Bulldogs to their first state title since 1985, but gives a lot of the credit to the seniors…

Cut 20 (12) “…this program”

Diesel Solari’s touchdown pass to Ellis Stewart in the final minutes of their game against Franklinton goes down as one of the best plays in Prep Classic history.

The LSU Tigers are preparing for their Texas Bowl matchup against the Baylor Bears. Linebacker Whit Weeks on the Bears offense that finished second in the Big 12, averaging close to 35 points a game…

Cut 26 (11) “…knows that”

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson has thrown 26 touchdown passes this season.

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi remains hopeful quarterback Derek Carr can play this Sunday against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Here’s what Rizzi said in a conference call with reporters on Tuesday…

Cut 19 (12) “…so be it”

Carr is trying to come back from a fractured non-throwing hand. Multiple media reports have said Carr is likely done for the season.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team is 14-and-0, but they are far from a perfect team. The longtime voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says coach Kim Mulkey is still looking for a point guard to lead the offense…

Cut 22 (17) “…foot injury”

LSU’s next game is Sunday at home against Albany and then SEC play begins.

It’s been a dreadful season for the Pelicans as they’ve won just five games, but center Yves Missi (EVE MEE-see) has been a bright spot and he’s up for Rookie of the Year honors. Veteran CJ McCollum on the 20-year-old’s development…

Cut 20 (20) “…great player”

The Pelicans host the Rockets tonight.

Back to work for the Saints today after their dismal performance against Green Bay on Monday night. New Orleans was shutout for the first time since 2022 in a 34 to nothing loss. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler was 15 of 30 for 153 yards and an interception. Rattler was also sacked three times and fumbled once. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says there was some good things Rattler did, but also a lot to work on…

Cut 26 (31) “…to erase”

The Saints host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

After taking a couple of days off for Christmas, the LSU Tigers will get back to work preparing for the Texas Bowl matchup against Baylor on New Year’s Eve day. Running back Josh Williams on the preparations…

Cut 17 (17)  “…to do that.”

Baylor is led by former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, and the 8-and-4 Bears have won their last six games.

The Ragin Cajuns have arrived in Albuquerque for Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl game against TCU at 1:115, This is U-L Lafayette’s seventh consecutive bowl trip and will practice today at the University of New Mexico’s Indoor Facility and then some of the players will visit the U-N-M Children’s Hospital.

Tonight the Pelicans take on the Houston Rockets looking to snap a seven game losing streak. Houston has the second-best record in the Western Conference.

The Saints were on the worse end of the NFL’s first shutout last night in a 34-0 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field. The 5-and-10 Saints were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday and hold the tenth pick in this year’s draft with two games remaining. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, though, says the Black and Gold will keep fighting…

Cut 16 (16) “…in the dome.”

New Orleans will host the 3-and-12 Raiders Sunday.

Cajuns Head football Coach Michael Desormeaux received a new five-year contract after leading UL-Lafayette to a Sun Belt West title and conference championship appearance. The third-year coach led the Cajuns to a 10-and-3 season following back-to-back 6-and-7 seasons. Desormeaux had two years remaining on his original contract. The Ragin’ Cajuns will take on TCU in the New Mexico Bowl Saturday.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly has made good on his promise to be aggressive in the portal as the Tigers have signed 13 new transfers thus far. Kelly says Tiger fans have played a big part in that. The Tigers coach challenged the fanbase earlier this month when he launched the Kelly Family Million Dollar Match Challenge, matching up to one million dollars in donations given to LSU’s NIL collective.

Cut 13 (15)  “…in the portal”

The LSU women’s basketball team dropped to sixth in the most recent AP poll despite their perfect 14-and-0 record. Undefeated UCLA held on to the top spot followed by South Carolina and Notre Dame. USC jumped to 4^th following their big win over now 7^th-ranked UConn, and Texas sits one spot ahead the Lady Tigers at 5^th. LSU will close out non-conference play against Albany Sunday.

The Saints performance in Green Bay had Who Dat Nation turning to the Eggnog early last night. The Packers scored on their first three possessions on their way to a 34 to nothing victory. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says a goal was to get off to a fast start…

Cut 20 (20) “…disappointing day”

Rookie Spencer Rattler was 15 of 30 for 153 yards and an interception in his fourth start of the year. The 5-and-10 Saints have two games left and the final home game of the season is this Sunday against Las Vegas.

Ragin Cajuns football coach Michael Desormeaux has received a new five-year contract after leading U-L Lafayette to a Sun Belt West Title.  Desormeaux had two years left on his original contract. The Cajuns take on TCU in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly has done a lot of shopping during this holiday season in the transfer portal as the Tigers program has signed 13 players. According to 2-4-7 sports, LSU has the second-best transfer portal class.

To increase dollars for LSU’s NIL collective, Kelly launched the Kelly Family Million Dollar Match Challenge, matching up to one million dollars in donations to the Tiger Athletic Foundation for every dollar that’s donated to LSU’s NIL collective.

Kelly says the big donors have also increased their contributions to LSU’s NIL collective, but it’s the grassroots support that has been really encouraging…

Cut 14 (15) “…base responded equally.”

The LSU’s women’s basketball team is 14-and-0, but actually fell one spot to number six in the AP Top 25 poll. UCLA is number one followed, by South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC and Texas. The Lady Tigers host Albany on Sunday in the final nonconference game.

The Saints will not be in the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year, but they still have three more regular season games left, starting with tonight’s matchup at Green Bay. Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback for the injured Derek Carr and the rookie wants to get off to a fast start…

Cut 27 (10) “…stay fast”

Kick off is at 7:15.

LSU football has added 13 players through the transfer portal. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier likes the wide outs that have been added to the roster in Barion Brown from Kentucky and Nic Anderson from Oklahoma…

Cut 18 (16) “…that room”

LSU also brought in a new starting tight end in Bauer Sharp from Oklahoma.

The Pelicans dropped their seven straight game losing to Denver 132 to 129 in overtime. C-J McCollum had a chance to win it in regulation, but missed a three-pointer. The Pels have not won since December fifth and they are now 5-and-25 on the season.

LSU men’s basketball improved to 10-and-2 with an 86 to 70 victory UNO yesterday. Guard Cam Carter had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Vyctorius Miller came off the bench to score a team-high 17 points.

McNeese outscored U-L Lafayette ten to one over the final 4-minutes and 47-seconds and beat the Cajuns 64 to 56. Cowboys Coach Will Wade is now 2-and-0 against the Cajuns in his two seasons at McNeese…

Cut 29 (16) “…backboards”

McNeese will begin Southland play this Saturday as they will host UNO.

When the Saints take the field tonight against the Packers in the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field, they will be playing for pride. The Falcons’ blowout win over the Giants yesterday ended what was left of the Saints’ faint playoff hopes.

The most interesting aspect of tonight’s game from a Saints fan perspective is the play of rookie Spencer Rattler. Rattler will start at quarterback for the injured Derek Carr …

Cut 20 (12) “….myself to”

Kick-off is at 7:15.

Sunday was a good day for a couple of former LSU quarterbacks. Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes for the Commanders as Washington came from behind to beat Philadelphia 36 to 33.  Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes as the Bengals beat up the Cleveland Browns 24 to 6. J’Marr Chase set a franchise record for receiving yards in a season, eclipsing 15-hundred.

LSU Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier spoke to reporters about his decision to come back for a fifth and final season. If Nussmeier entered the NFL draft, he would have likely been a second-day selection. Nuss is hoping to improve on what he did in 2024, so that he can be a first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft…

Cut 17 (18)  “…than I am now.” 

Nussmeier and the Tigers are getting ready to play Baylor on New Year’s Eve in the bowl game.

LSU Men’s basketball started slow yesterday but beat UNO 86 to 70. Vyctorius Miller had team-high 17 points.

Sincere Parker scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half as McNeese defeated U-L Lafayette 64 to 56 in the 100^th meeting on the hardwood between the two schools.

The Falcons beating the Giants yesterday ended the Saints slim playoff hopes and for the fourth consecutive season New Orleans will miss the postseason. But the Black and Gold still have three games left this year, starting tonight in Green Bay against the Packers, who are fighting for playoff positioning.

Tonight marks another chance for rookie Spencer Rattler to show he’s a future starting quarterback for the Saints. Rattler will get the start for the injured Derek Carr …

Cut 20 (12) “….myself to”

Kick-off is at 7:15.

Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Commanders back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Eagles 36 to 33. Daniels threw five touchdown passes and led the team in rushing with 81 yards.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 37-hundred yards and 26 touchdowns this season and led the Tigers to eight victories. Nussmeier had the option to enter his name in the NFL draft, but the Lake Charles native says there’s still more to do at LSU…

Cut 16 (16) “…wasn’t finished.”

Nussmeier will likely have a new starting center next season as Braelin Moore from Virginia Tech has signed with LSU. Moore started at center for the Hokies this year and will have two years of eligibility left.

LSU Men’s basketball started slow yesterday but beat UNO 86 to 70. Vyctorius Miller had team-high 17 points.

Sincere Parker scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half as McNeese defeated U-L Lafayette 64 to 56 in the 100^th meeting on the hardwood between the two schools.

The Saints will be in Green Bay on Monday night. Quarterback Derek Carr, running back Alvin Kamara, receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling and defensive end Chase Young did not practice yesterday. Young is dealing with an illness.

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is preparing to lead the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl as the Bayou Bengals will battle Baylor. Nussmeier met with the media yesterday and talked about his decision to come back for a fifth season…

Cut 16 (17) “…wasn’t finish.

Disappointing end to the season for the Tulane Green Wave as Florida beat the Greenies 33 to 8 in the Gasparilla Bowl.

It will be Georgia versus Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day night. The Fighting Irish easily beat Indiana 27 to 17 to advance to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

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U-L Lafayette athletics Director Bryan Maggard says he gave men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin the option to remain as the coach for the rest of the season and then retire at the end of the year, but Marlin declined that option, which resulted in his firing on Thursday afternoon. Maggard on what he told the team…

Cut 22 (19) “…forward”

U-L Lafayette will host McNeese tomorrow.

ULM Coach Keith Richard (Ree-shard) will retire at the end of the of the season. Richard, who is a former player at the school, has been the Warhawks head coach for 15 seasons and led the school to four postseason appearances.

Tomorrow, LSU men’s basketball will host UNO. The Tigers are 9-and-2 while the Privateers are two and eight.

Former LSU star Clyde Edwards-Helaire is getting a chance with the Saints. He’s on the team’s practice squad after he was released by the Chiefs after winning two Super Bowls in Kansas City. The running back from Baton Rouge says he’s trying to learn the Saints offense as fast as he can…

Cut 14 (15) “….total package”

The Saints signed Edwards-Helaire because of a potentially season-ending injury to starting running back Alvin Kamara.

The LSU Tigers are preparing for their bowl game against Baylor on New Year’s Eve. Linebacker Whit Weeks can’t wait to play the Bears…

Cut 15 (12) “….100-percent”

Kick off on December 31^st is 2:30.

U-L Lafayette athletics director Doctor Bryan Maggard says it was their plan for head men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin to coach the team the rest of the season. Marlin was fired yesterday during the middle of his 15^th season for the Cajuns. Maggard says he spoke with Marlin earlier this week and told him he would have the opportunity to coach the team the rest of the season, but the school would announce this week that he’s retiring…

Cut 28 (12) “…yesterday”

ULM men’s basketball coach Keith Richard is retiring at the end of the season. The Warhawks announced today that this will be Richard’s last season. He’s a former player, an assistant coach and he’s been the head coach at ULM since 2010.

ULM says head football coach Bryant Vincent has agreed to new salary terms and Warhawk athletics are increasing the football coaching staff salary pool.