Rookie Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback Monday against the Green Bay Packers. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says they are not closing the door on Derek Carr playing again this season, it all depends on if his fractured non-throwing hand heals in time. But Rizzi sounded more pessimistic about Alvin Kamara. The star running back left last Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter with a groin injury. Rizzi says at first they thought the injury was minor, but further imaging has shown the injury is worse than originally thought…

Cut 18 (18)   “…what happens.”

And we’ll see if receiver Chris Olave will play again this season. Olave has suffered multiple concussions this year, but he’s been cleared to practice again.

Bob Marlin is out as the head men’s basketball coach at U-L Lafayette. Marlin was let go during the middle of his 15^th season. Two years ago the Cajuns went to the NCAA Tournament, but this year they are 3-and-9 and Dave Schultz, who hosts the Locked on Sun Belt Podcast says fan interest in the program has declined…

Cut 20 (16) “….few years”

Assistant coach Derek Zimmerman will serve as the interim head coach. On Sunday, the Cajuns host McNeese.

ULM says head football coach Bryant Vincent has agreed to new salary terms and Warhawk athletics are increasing the football coaching staff salary pool. Athletics Director John Hartwell is also promising a significant investment in operational aspects of the football program.

Today at 2:30 Tulane takes on Florida in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa.

Saints Coach Darren Rizzi has named rookie Spencer Rattler the starting quarterback for Monday’s game at Green Bay, but Rizzi is not closing the book on Derek Carr returning this season. Carr is trying to come back from a fractured non-throwing hand and reports of him missing the rest of the season are inaccurate…

Cut 17 (16)  “…on the field.” 

Rizzi says running back Alvin Kamara’s groin injury is worse than originally feared, so he’ll miss the Packers game and there’s a report he’s done for the season. And receiver Chris Olave has been cleared to practice again. He has suffered multiple concussions this year.

LSU has signed a punter out of the transfer portal. Grant Chadwick averaged 43 yards a punt as a freshman at Middle Tennessee this year.

U-L Lafayette athletics director Bryan Maggard has fired Bob Marlin in the middle of his 15th season. The Cajuns made it to the NCAA Tournament in 2023, but this season they are 3-and-9. In a statement, Maggard said a change is necessary. Host of the Locked on Sun Belt Podcast, Dave Schultz, says there’s been an exodus in talent in Lafayette and they haven’t been able to replace it…

Cut 19 (19) “…those guys.”

LSU has signed nine players out of the transfer portal and according to 24-7 sports, the Tigers have the second best transfer class in the nation. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says coach Brian Kelly has delivered on a promise that LSU would be aggressive in the portal…

Cut 16 (20) “…big help.”

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi named Spencer Rattler the starting quarterback for Monday’s game at Green Bay. Rizzi says they are not closing the door on Derek Carr playing again this season as he tries to recover from a fractured hand. Rizzi does not expect running back Alvin Kamara to play against the Packers because of a groin injury.

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UL Lafayette athletics director Bryan Maggard has fired longtime men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin. The firing comes after the Cajuns won their Sun Belt opener last night, despite that victory it’s been a tough season. U-L Lafayette is 3-and-9 overall. Marlin has been the Cajuns coach for 13 seasons, leading the program to two NCAA Tournament appearances. In a statement, Maggard said a change was necessary. Assistant coach Derrick Zimmerman will serve as interim coach.

In the NBA, the Pelicans are at Houston tonight. Trade rumors are swirling around the team as New Orleans is a dreadful 5-and-22. Shooting guard CJ McCollum could be one of the players traded…

Cut 15 (20) “….entire career”

The trade deadline is two p-m Central Time February 6th.

This month, the LSU Tigers have signed two potential starters at receiver and a new starting tight end and cornerback through the transfer portal. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU still needs more help along the offensive and defensive lines…

Cut 17 (15) “….linemen as well”

LSU has been linked to Virginia Tech offensive lineman Braelin Moore.

Former ULM running back Ahmad Hardy is transferring to Missouri. Hardy rushed for 13-hundred yards and 13 touchdowns for the Warhawks last season.

Former LSU star Clyde Edwards Helaire was released by the Chiefs earlier this month, but the Baton Rouge native has found a new team and it’s close to his home town. The Saints have signed Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad as Alvin Kamara is dealing with a groin injury.

La Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie says newly hired offensive coordinator Tony Franklin is involved in the game planning for the Bulldogs bowl game at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport against Army. When Franklin was the O-C between 2010 and 2012, Tech had high scoring offenses. Cumbie says Franklin is an experienced play caller this program needs…

Cut 20 (17) “…came about.”

Tonight is the New Orleans Bowl in the Superdome as Georgia Southern takes on Sam Houston.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team started off Sun Belt play last night with a 68 to 62 in over Appalachian State.

The fifth ranked LSU Tigers are at Illinois-Chicago. It’s a homecoming for Aneesah Morrow who is from the Windy City.

The Pelicans are at Houston. New Orleans has lost 13 of its last 14 and they are 5-and-22 and in last place in the Western Conference.

There’s not been much to cheer about with the Saints lately, but here’s a feel-good story. The Saints have signed former LSU star and Baton Rouge native Clyde Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad. The running back won a national championship with the Tigers and two Super Bowl Rings with the Chiefs. Signing Edwards-Helaire is a sign running back Alvin Kamara’s groin injury could sideline him for at least this Monday’s game at Green Bay.

So far through the transfer portal, the LSU Tigers have signed two potential starters at receiver and a new starting tight end and cornerback. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU still needs more help along the offensive and defensive lines…

Cut 17 (15) “….linemen as well”

LSU has been linked to Virginia Tech offensive lineman Braelin Moore.

The New Orleans Bowl is tonight in the Superdome at 6 PM as Georgia Southern faces Sam Houston. It’s the first bowl game for the Bearcats since moving up from the F-C-S level and the Eagles are in their second New Orleans Bowl.

La Tech is preparing to play in its first bowl game since 2020 as the Bulldogs will take on 19^th ranked Army in the Independence Bowl. Marshall could not play in the Indy Bowl, because they didn’t have enough players. Coach Sonny Cumbie says they are missing some players, but certainly have enough to take on the Black Knights….

Cut 19 (19) “…coming back.”

The Ragin Cajuns were two and nine in non-conference play, but U-L Lafayette won its Sun Belt opener last night beating Appalachian State 68 to 62 in the Cajundome.

One of the top receivers in the transfer portal has signed at LSU. Former Oklahoma receiver Nic Anderson is big bodied receiver who caught 10 touchdown passes in 2023. He only played a handful of snaps in 2023 because of a groin injury.

Former LSU receiver CJ Daniels has announced he will transfer to Miami.

At this time last week, the Louisiana Tech football team’s season was over, but now they are preparing for a bowl game. The Bulldogs are getting ready to battle Army in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on December 28^th in Shreveport. Tech received a bowl invite after Marshall opted out. Coach Sonny Cumbie is pleased with his team’s first bowl practice…

Cut 18 (18) “…football games”

Marshall could not play in the Independence Bowl, because of a lack of players as there’s been a mass exodus with the Thundering Herd because of a coaching change.

Sun Belt play tips off in men’s basketball tonight and the Ragin Cajuns host Appalachian State. The Cajuns are two and nine entering conference play, but Coach Bob Marlin says a whole new season begins tonight…

Cut 28 (16) “…as well”

ULM will begin Sun Belt play on Saturday against Old Dominion. The Warhawks lost to Houston Christian last night.

The LSU men’s basketball team easily defeated Stetson 99 to 53 last night as the Tigers held the Hatters to just 10 points in the first half. LSU will face much tougher competition once they get into SEC play. It’s a very strong year for hoops in the Southeastern Conference. In fact, the league is 152 and 20 in non-conference play.

The fifth ranked LSU Lady Tigers improved to 13 and 0 last night with a 91 to 64 win over Seton Hall.

The LSU Tigers have signed one of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal. Big bodied Nic Anderson is heading to Baton Rouge after two seasons with Oklahoma. He missed nearly all of the 2024 season because of injury, but the six-foot-three wide out had 38 catches for 798 yards and ten touchdowns as a freshman.

The LSU Tigers also signed edge rusher Jack Pyburn from Florida. Pyburn is the Gators second leading tackler this season and was an emotional leader. Mark McLeod, host of Blitz Sports Radio in Florida, says Pyburn leaving the Gators was a surprise…

Cut 21 (21) “….at LSU”

Pyburn had 60 tackles, an interception and a sack for the Gators in 2024.

The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports it’s unlikely Saints quarterback Derek Carr will return this season. Carr fractured his left hand in two places in Week 15 and underwent further examination recently and it doesn’t look like he can return before the regular season ends.

The fifth ranked LSU Lady Tigers remained undefeated last night with a solid 91 to 64 win over Seton Hall in the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase in Connecticut. Aneesah Morrow had 24 points and 19 rebounds and Mikaylah Williams made six three-pointers and finished with 22.

LSU men’s basketball clobbered Stetson 99 to 53. The Hatters only had 10 points at halftime. That’s the fewest points allowed by LSU in a half since 1959. Five Tigers were in double figures led by Cam Carter who had 16 points.

ULM fell at home to Houston Christian 74 to 68, despite 21 points by Jalen Bolen. And 17^th ranked Ole Miss beat Southern 74 to 61.

The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports it’s very unlikely Saints quarterback Derek Carr will return this season. Carr fractured his left hand in two places in Week 15 and underwent further examination recently and it doesn’t look like he can return before the regular season ends. Yesterday Interim Saints head coach Darren Rizzi was asked about Carr’s availability and said the veteran Q-B is still week to week…

Cut 17 (11) “..at the moment”

The 5-and-9 Saints do not play again until Monday against the Green Bay Packers.

LSU has added a quarterback to its roster who started eight games at Mississippi State this year. Freshman Michael Van Buren has three years of eligibility left and David Murray, who covers the Mississippi State Bulldogs for 2-4-7 sports says LSU’s NIL dollars helped lure Van Buren to Baton Rouge…

Cut 16 (18) “…offensive linemen.”

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team picked up a nice win over WAC preseason favorite Grand Canyon 74 to 66 last night at the Thomas Assembly Center. Sean Newman had a career-high 25 points and Daniel Batcho added 19 points. Coach Talvin Helster credited the sixth man for helping them get their tenth win of the season…

Cut 20 (18) “…for coming”

La Tech will host Rust College on Saturday and then Conference USA play begins on January 2^nd.

LSU has three more non-conference games before they start SEC play. Tonight the Tigers host Stetson. ULM wraps up its non-conference schedule tonight by hosting Houston Christian. Southern is at 17^th ranked Ole Miss.

NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fisher report the Pelicans are willing to trade anyone on their roster except for three players, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy and center Yves Missi (EVE-MEE-see). New Orleans is a dreadful 5-and-22.

The LSU football program continues to be active in the transfer portal. The latest official signee is edge rusher Jack Pyburn from Florida. He was the Gators second leading tackler for them this season and played well down the stretch to help Florida win five of its last eight games.

Florida State receiver Destyn Hill, who prepped at Edna Karr High School, has also reportedly committed to LSU. And the Tigers have also received a commitment from Virginia Tech cornerback Mansoor Delane. He’s ranked as the second best corner in the NCAA Transfer portal after picking off six passes as a Hokie.

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi says it’s too soon to tell if running back Alvin Kamara will play against Green Bay on Monday after injuring his groin in the fourth quarter on Sunday…

Cut 18 (17) “…second opinion”

Sean Newman Junior had a strong game last night for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball and the Bulldogs defeated Grand Canyon 74 to 66. Newman had 25 points and had nine assists as Tech improved to 10-and-2.

Southeastern Louisiana defeated Grambling 75 to 66.

Tonight, LSU men’s basketball hosts Stetson.

The 5^th ranked LSU Lady Tigers are in Connecticut to play Seton Hall who is 8-and-2. Associate Coach Bob Starkey spoke following an ugly win over U-L Lafayette on Sunday…

Cut 27 (13) “…to match”

Tip off is at 5 PM.

Tonight, ULM is hosting Houston Christian as the Warhawks wrap up non-conference play. ULM is four and eight, while the Huskies are three and seven.

Southern visits 17^th ranked Ole Miss.

LSU has added a quarterback to its roster who started eight games in the SEC in 2024. Freshman Michael Van Buren was pressed into the starting role at Mississippi State when Blake Shapen went down with a season-ending injury. In 10 games, Van Buren threw for 1,886 yards and 11 TDs. David Murray covers the Mississippi State Bulldogs for 2-4-7 sports and says Van Buren throws a nice deep ball…

Cut 16 (13) “…five-eleven.”

LSU has also landed a commitment from edge rusher Jack Pyburn. Pyburn was Florida’s second leading tackler this season as he recorded 60 tackles, four tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble and an interception. He’s played in 29 games over the last three seasons. He’s the second edge rusher to come to LSU out of the transfer portal, the other is Nebraska’s Jimari Butler.

The Saints trailed the Washington Commanders 17 to nothing in the third quarter, but New Orleans rallied and had a shot to win the game, but they failed on a two-point conversion on the game’s final play and lost 20 to 19. A change at quarterback sparked the rally as Spencer Rattler replaced Jake Haener. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi on why he made the change…

Cut 20 (17) “…first half”

The Saints are now five and nine on the season and will visit the Green Bay Packers next Monday night.

Tonight, at the Thomas Assembly Center, Louisiana Tech men’s basketball hosts Grand Canyon in an interesting mid-major battle. Today, Conference USA named Bulldogs guard A-J Bates as its freshman of the week. Bates scored a season-high 24 points in a win on Friday over Georgia Southern.