The top high school quarterback in the country in the Class of 2027 has an NIL deal with the Matt Bowers Auto Group. Elijah Haven led Dunham High School to the state championship game last season as a sophomore. Matt Bowers says he’s known Elijah and his family for a long time…

Cut 13 (13)  “…you root for.”

Bowers is an Ole Miss graduate and says this is not an attempt to sway him to the Rebels when his prep career is over.

The Saints reportedly interviewed Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore yesterday. General Manager Mickey Loomis flew to Philadelphia to meet with Moore who is preparing for Super Bowl 59.

In college hoops…McNeese and Southern both won last night to stay undefeated in conference play. Tomorrow, the LSU Tigers host top ranked Auburn.

The second ranked LSU baseball team has several pitchers who will be competing to be weekend starters. Chase Shores has the potential to be a Friday night starter. The Midland, Texas, native is back after missing all of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2023 and Coach Jay Johnson likes that he’s back…

Cut 20 (15) “…is at”

LSU first baseman Jared Jones has the potential to lead the Southeastern Conference in home runs this season. Jones hit 28 homers last year, but he came back his junior season to become more of a complete hitter…

Cut 17 (14)  “…highlighted.”

The Saints brass reportedly flew to Philadelphia yesterday to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for the head coaching job in New Orleans. Moore is 35 years old and in his six seasons as an offensive coordinator, his teams finished top ten in scoring four times.

The Pelicans were outscored by ten in the fourth quarter and lost to the Raptors 113 to 104 in Toronto last night. That’s three straight losses for New Orleans.

ULM finally cracked the win column in Sun Belt Play as the Warhawks upset South Alabama 77 to 66. Coltie Young had 27 points to end ULM’s ten game losing streak.

McNeese improved to 10-and-0 in the Southland with an exciting 74 to 73 win at Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. Nicholls was also a winner on the road beating UT Rio Grande Valley 82 to 75. Southeastern Louisiana and Northwestern State both lost.

The nation’s number one high school football prospect in the Class of 2027, Elijah Haven from Dunham High School in Baton Rouge, has inked an NIL deal with the Matt Bowers Auto Group which owns multiple car dealerships in the Gulf South. Matt Bowers is an Ole Miss alumnus, but says this N-I-L deal is not a way to convince him to sign with the Rebels in two years.

Cut 15 (12) “…their friends.”

Bowers says he’s known Elijah and his family for a long time. He calls the sophomore a great kid and someone he wants representing his company.

Junior right-handed pitcher Gavin Guidry will wear the coveted number eight jersey for the second ranked LSU baseball team. It goes to the upper classman who exemplifies LSU baseball. Guidry says he’ll wear the number with pride and use this leadership position as an opportunity to lead by example…

Cut 18 (15)   “…what that looks like.”

Guidry has been used primarily out of the bullpen and has six career saves, and will be given the opportunity to pitch multiple innings at a time this season.

Former LSU star Jayden Daniels came up one win short of becoming the first rookie quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl as the Commanders lost yesterday in the NFC Championship game to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington turned it over four times in the 55-to-23 loss. Daniels says he’s still proud of his team…

Cut 28 (15) “…move on from this”

As for the Eagles, they’re back in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years and the fifth time overall. As was the case two years ago, Philly will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on February ninth. The Chiefs beat the Bills in the AFC Championship Game, 32-29 and K-C will try to win its third consecutive Super Bowl, which has never been done before.

One of the LSU baseball team’s top performers in 2024 will likely play a different position in 2025. Steven Milam was a first-team freshman All-American last season at second base, but coach Jay Johnson wants to move Milam to the left side of the infield…

Cut 17 (17)  “…hit the most.”

Baseball America’s Preseason poll was released today and the Tigers are ranked second behind Texas A-and-M.

The LSU women’s basketball has fallen two spots to number seven in the AP Top 25 poll after losing to South Carolina on Friday.

The LSU men’s basketball team will host the number one ranked Auburn on Wednesday night. The Tigers lost to Alabama on Saturday night.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to New Orleans to try to win a record third consecutive Super Bowl. Mahomes accounted for three touchdowns in Kansas City’s thrilling 32 to 29 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game…

Cut 16 (12) “…our best shot”

Kansas City will play the Philadelphia Eagles who defeated Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders 55 to 23. It will be a rematch of Super Bowl 57, won by the Chiefs 38 to 35.

Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has found a new job as he’s leaving New Orleans after one season to be the O-C in Seattle. Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen will be the new defensive coordinator in Chicago and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady says he’s not interested in the Saints head coaching job.

After losing to South Carolina on Friday, the LSU women’s basketball team defeated Texas A-and-M 64 to 51. The Lady Tigers struggled to score for three quarters, but finally got going in the fourth quarter to put the Aggies away. LSU women’s basketball is down to number seven in the new AP Top 25 poll.

The top two teams in the Southland Conference meet tonight in Texas as McNeese visits A-and-M Corpus Christi. McNeese is undefeated in conference play. Southern is undefeated in SWAC play and the Jaguars are at Mississippi Valley State.

LSU baseball has started full squad preseason workouts and Indiana State transfer Luis Hernandez hit 23 home runs last season and Coach Jay Johnson says he’s shown signs he can be a good defensive catcher too…

Cut 18 (14) “….in there”

Johnson is also high on freshman Cade Arrambide.

Super Bowl 59 is all set as the Eagles will play the Chiefs in New Orleans on February 9^th. Philadelphia forced four turnovers to end the Washington Commanders magical season. Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw an interception late in the game and says it’s a tough way to end the season…

Cut 14 (09) “…them a lot”

As for the Eagles, they’re back in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Two years ago they lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57 and the Chiefs are trying to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

In other NFL News…Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady has taken his name out of consideration as head coach of the Saints. Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen will be the new defensive coordinator in Chicago and Klint Kubiak is leaving the Saints to be the offensive coordinator in Seattle.

College baseball teams began full squad workouts over the weekend. The Tigers have a lot of competition at the catcher position. Coach Jay Johnson is high on freshman Cade Arrambide (Air-um-beadie) from Tomball, Texas

Cut 19 (18) “…at you”

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team rebounded from its loss to second-ranked South Carolina on Friday by beating Texas A-and-M 64 to 51. The Lady Tigers shot just 32 percent from the field but grabbed 30 offensive rebounds. Flau’Jae Johnson had 22 points.

Nice win for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball on Saturday night as the Bulldogs beat Middle Tennessee 75 to 69. Tech is now 4-and-4 in Conference USA action.

McNeese is at Corpus Christi tonight in a matchup of the two best teams in the Southland.

The LSU women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season last night, falling to second ranked South Carolina 66 to 56. The Lady Tigers trailed by three points at halftime, but the Gamecocks outscored LSU 18 to 11 in the third quarter to open up a double-digit lead. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says turnovers did them in…

Cut 26 (17) “…be prepared for”

South Carolina also had 11 blocked shots and held LSU to 30-percent shooting. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team will host Texas A-and-M on Sunday.

The 2^nd ranked LSU gymnastics team also had a tough day yesterday losing to 14^th ranked Arkansas. The Tigers did not score on floor as well as they usually do. Coach Jay Clark said the team’s preparation was not up to their normal standard.

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The Saints are the only team without a head coach after the Cowboys announced the hiring of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the 10^th coach in franchise history. New Orleans is still in the interview process and will reportedly speak with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka today, after speaking with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver yesterday. The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the team also plans to talk with Mike McCarthy and possibly Joe Brady and Kellen Moore.

According to Bet Online-dot-A-G, most of America is rooting for the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl. Still, here in Louisiana, it’s Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders…

Cut 16 (09) “…for the Commanders”

Louisiana is one of 10 states where most of the people are rooting for the Commanders. Four states are rooting for the Chiefs, and three states are pulling for the Eagles.

The NFC Championship game between the Eagles and Commanders is at 2 PM.

The Commanders and the Eagles will face each other for the third time this season in Sunday’s NFC Championship game in Philadelphia. In the regular season, each team won on its home field. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels says he expects the Eagles defense to throw a few new looks at him….

Cut 19 (14) “…on Sunday.”

Kick off between Philadelphia and Washington is at 2 PM. The AFC Championship game will follow at 5:30. The winners of the title games will face off in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on February 9^th.

The Raiders have hired the 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their new head football coach. That leaves Dallas and New Orleans as the only two franchises with head coaching vacancies. This means if the Saints want former Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy they will not have any competition.

The LSU baseball team began full squad work outs today. Baseball America has ranked the Tigers newcomer class of transfers and freshmen signees as the best in the nation in 2025. Freshman right hander William Schmidt is the crown jewel of the freshmen class. The Baton Rouge native took his name out of MLB draft consideration to attend LSU, even though he was set to be a first round pick. Coach Jay Johnson says Schmidt could be a weekend starter this year….

Cut 30 (16) “…wants to be”

The LSU men’s basketball team will face a really good basketball team tomorrow night as they visit fourth ranked Alabama. The Crimson Tide are 16-and-3 on the season.

La Tech goes after its seventh straight home win when it takes on Middle Tennessee at 5:30 tomorrow.

At 4 PM today, the fifth ranked LSU women’s basketball team will take on second ranked South Carolina. The Lady Tigers are 20-and-0 but Reed Darcy who covers LSU for the Advocate says South Carolina appears to be the more talented team and it will take an off day for them to lose on their home floor…

Cut 17 (08)  “…the field.”

South Carolina has won 68 straight games on its home floor at Colonial Life Arena.

Former LSU star Jayden Daniels will try to win a third consecutive playoff game on the road this Sunday when the Washington Commanders visit the Philadelphia Eagles. Daniels never looks rattled and the former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback explains why…

Cut 20 (20) “…the NFL”

Kick off on Sunday is at 2 PM.

In men’s college basketball last night, Louisiana Tech went to the free throw line 42 times and made 29 of them and that helped them beat Western Kentucky 77 to 67. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester…

Cut 25 (09) “…on the team”

That would be Daniel Batcho, who was eight of 14 from the line and finished with a team high 18 points.

In Lafayette, Texas State shot 39 free throws and made 33 of them and defeated the Cajuns 89 to 74. The Bobcats were led by Tylan Pope from Franklinton, who was 13 of 14 form the line and finished with game high 25 points.

The Pelicans are at Memphis tonight and Zion Williamson will not play. He had a non-COVID illness this week and the team says he needs to recondition from the illness. Brandon Ingram is also out. He’s missed 20 straight games because of a left ankle sprain.

The fifth ranked LSU Lady Tigers take on the defending national champion South Carolina Gamecocks today in a highly anticipated matchup pushed back one day because of the historic snowfall in Louisiana. The Gamecocks are 18-and-1 and ranked second in the country. Reed Darcy covers LSU for the Advocate and says Carolina is once again a favorite to win the national title…

Cut 16 (06) “…that group.”

Kim Mulkey is 0-and-4 against South Carolina during her time as head coach at LSU.

U-L Lafayette men’s basketball six game winning streak over Texas State ended yesterday as the Bobcats defeated the Cajuns 89 to 74. U-L Lafayette shot 39-percent from the field while Texas State shot 64-percent from the field and was 33 of 39 from the free throw line.

UL Lafayette and Louisiana Tech women’s basketball also lost.

Jordan Crawford and Al Green came back from injuries to combine to score 22 points as Louisiana Tech men’s basketball defeated Western Kentucky 77 to 67. Coach Talvin Hester….

Cut 25 (20) “…the day”

Tech is back home on Saturday to host Middle Tennessee.

The Pelicans are at Memphis tonight and Zion Williamson will not play. He had a non-COVID illness this week and the team says he needs to recondition from the illness. Brandon Ingram is also out. He’s missed 20 straight games because of a left ankle sprain.

Now that the snow is melting away, the Saints can resume their search for a new head coach. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver will have an in-person interview tomorrow, Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka talks with the Saints brass on Saturday and Former Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy will be in town next week.

Three former LSU Tigers are up for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. They are quarterback Jayden Daniels and receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior.

Daniels is preparing to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game. It will be third meeting this season between the division rivals, with each team winning on its home field. Daniels says they’ll have to make adjustments on the fly…

Cut 29 (14) “…good challenge”

Kick off is at 2 PM.

The LSU women’s basketball team flew out of Baton Rouge today ahead of its top five matchup against South Carolina at 4 PM. The Gamecocks are defending national champs and ranked second this year. Their only loss came against UCLA in November. Reed Darcey covers LSU for the Baton Rouge Advocate and says one of the Gamecocks best strengths is their depth, three of their top five scorers come off the bench…

Cut 18 (21)   “…outside.”

Tip off is at 4 PM.

In action earlier today….Western Kentucky defeated the Lady Techsters 69 to 61. La Tech shot just 36-percent from the field and they were 4-of-21 from three point territory. Tech falls to 4-and-3 in Conference USA.

Tonight at the Thomas Assembly Center, the Louisiana Tech men’s team hosts Western Kentucky looking to snap a two-game losing streak.