The Saints are preparing to face the Atlanta Falcons Sunday without starting center Erik McCoy who is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his groin. McCoy has been called the glue of the O-line Coach Dennis Allen says McCoy will be missed, but they have others who can step up…

Cut 17 (17) “…absence .”

Veteran Lucas Patrick is expected to replace McCoy at center.

Tonight’s Thursday night NFL game is the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants. Former LSU star Malik Nabers is off to a fantastic start with the Giants as he’s second in the NFL in catches with 23. The Cowboys and Dak Prescott could use a win as Dallas is off to a 1-and-2 start. Kick-off is at 7:15.

Freshman Ahmad Breaux is starting on LSU’s defensive line after spending last year as a defensive end for Ruston High School. Breaux helped the Bearcats win a state championship and then he added 35 pounds of muscle so that he can play defensive tackle for the Tigers. Breaux is listed at 285 pounds, but believes he plays much bigger, because of what he’s learned from D-Line coach Bo Davis…

Cut 19 (18) :,,,play like on”

LSU hosts South Alabama on Saturday.

LSU gymnastics received a huge commitment today as US Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera committed to the Tigers. The 16-year-old Rivera visited LSU this past weekend and announced her college decision today. Rivera was not selected to compete during the Team final, but she did compete on bean and uneven bars. Rivera will not graduate high school until 2026, so it will be awhile before she competes for LSU.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says starting Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy is headed to injured reserve because of a groin injury that requires surgery. It’s been reported McCoy will miss six to eight weeks. Allen is not providing a timetable, but in the meantime, the team needs to keep pushing forward…

Cut 16 (15)   “…with it”

New Orleans is at Atlanta on Sunday.

The injury to Jacobian Guillory has given freshman Ahmad Breaux a chance to start on LSU’s defensive line. Breaux was a star defensive end at Ruston High last season and gained 35 pounds, so he can play defensive tackle…

Cut 18(18) “…few months”

The Cajuns will be at Wake Forest on Saturday. U-L Lafayette is coming off a loss to Tulane, where they gave up 272 rushing yards. Coach Michael Desormeaux expects the Demon Deacons to run the football…

Cut 20 (18) “…help em too” 

Wake Forest is 1-and-2. The Demon Deacons quarterback is former La Tech Q-B Hank Bachmeier.

The LSU men’s basketball team has begun practice for the upcoming season. Coach Matt McMahon is entering his third season. The Tigers were 17-and=16 and 9-and-9 in the SEC last year. McMahon says the goal this year is to get into the Big Dance…

Cut 29 (17) “…for us”

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says starting Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy is headed to injured reserve because of a groin injury that requires surgery. It’s been reported McCoy will miss six to eight weeks. Allen is not providing a timetable, but in the meantime, the team needs to keep pushing forward…

Cut 16 (15)   “…with it”

It’s expected veteran Lucas Patrick will start at center and Landon Young could play guard. He’s been a tackle in his three seasons in the NFL.

New Orleans is at Atlanta on Sunday and they are still recovering from last Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. Running back Alvin Kamara, right guard Cesar Ruiz. Linebacker Demario Davis and cornerback Alontae Taylor all missed practice yesterday.

Tonight’s NFL game is the Cowboys at the Giants. Former LSU Tiger Malik Nabors is off to a fantastic start for New York. This is a big game for Dak Prescott and Dallas, who have lost their last two.

The injury to veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory has given freshman Ahmad Breaux a chance to start on LSU’s defensive line. Breaux was a defensive end for the Ruston Bearcats last season, a state champion football team. With LSU short on defensive tackles, Breaux was asked to beef up so they can move him to the interior…

Cut 18 (18)  “…for months.”

The Ragin Cajuns will be at Wake Forest on Saturday. U-L Lafayette is coming off a loss to Tulane, where they gave up 272 rushing yards. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux expects the Demon Deacons to run the football…

Cut 20 (18) “…help em too” 

The Saints will not have their starting center for possibly the next two months Eric McCoy underwent surgery to repair his injured groin and is headed for injured reserve. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier says McCoy is the glue of the Saints offensive line…

Cut 17 (12) “…Erick McCoy

Nine players were listed on today’s injury report, including guard Cesar Ruiz, running back Alvin Kamara, linebacker Demario Davis and cornerback Alontae Taylor. Taylor’s absence was due to an illness, while Davis has a hamstring injury and Kamara is bothered by injuries to hips and ribs. New Orleans is at Atlanta on Sunday.

LSU infielder Daniel Dickinson is ranked 12^th in the MLB Pipeline Top 20 College Prospects. The transfer from Utah Valley hit .369 over the last two seasons.

Saturday’s LSU-South Alabama game will be a homecoming for Jaguars coach Major Applewhite, who grew up in Baton Rouge and was a star quarterback at Catholic High. But Applewhite is treating his return to the Red Stick as an opportunity to go 3-and-2 on the season…

Cut 19 (22) “….good performance”  

Applewhite is in his first season as head coach of the Jaguars. He was the offensive coordinator for South Alabama in the two previous seasons.

Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Cumbie has yet to decide who will start at quarterback this Saturday in the Conference USA opener against FIU. Evan Bullock replaced starter Jack Turner in the fourth quarter in last Saturday’s overtime loss against Tulsa.

The Saints will not have their starting center for possibly the next two months Eric McCoy needed surgery to repair his injured groin. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier says McCoy is the glue of the Saints offensive line…

Cut 17 (12) “…Erick McCoy

McCoy is a six-year starter and made the Pro Bowl for the first time last season. Veteran Lucas Patrick is expected to move from guard to center to replace McCoy, but it’s unclear who will play left guard, it will be either Oli Udoh or Landon Young.

The Houston Astros are champions of the N-L West for a fourth consecutive season as Houston wrapped up the division title with a four to three win over Seattle. Former LSU star Alex Bregman hit his 26^th home run of the season.

LSU infielder Daniel Dickinson is ranked 12^th in the MLB Pipeline Top 20 College Prospects. The transfer from Utah Valley hit .369 over the last two seasons.

LSU is a three-touchdown favorite to beat South Alabama on Saturday night inside Tiger Stadium. Jaguars Coach Major Applewhite on what it will take to pull off the upset…

Cut 20 (19) “….as a program”

South Alabama has struggled to defend the pass, allowing 272 yards a game through the air.

ULM begins Sun Belt play this Saturday with a road game at Troy, the back-to-back conference champs. The Warhawks rank 130th in passing offense, coach Bryant Vincent knows they can be better…

Cut 18 (14)  “…execute.”

Saints Pro bowl center Erik McCoy will reportedly miss the next six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his groin. McCoy was injured in the first quarter in the loss to the Eagles and New Orleans had trouble moving the ball against Philadelphia’s defense. WWL Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Lucas Patrick will take McCoy’s place at center, but there will be a drop off..

Cut 16 (15)   “…type center”

The Falcons will also be without their starting center for Sunday’s game against the Saints. Drew Dalman has been placed on injured reserve. Kick off in Atlanta is at noon.

Also in the NFC South this Sunday,…the Panthers, fresh off a win with Andy Dalton at quarterback, will host Cincinnati. Joe Burrow’s Bengals are 0-and-3.

The Buccaneers will get a chance to beat the Eagles in Tampa Bay. Both teams are two and 1 on the season.

Saturday’s LSU-South Alabama game will be a homecoming for Jaguars coach Major Applewhite, who grew up in Baton Rouge and was a star quarterback at Catholic High. But Applewhite is treating his return to the Red Stick as an opportunity to go 3-and-2 on the season…

Cut 19 (22) “….good performance”  

Applewhite is in his first season as head coach of the Jaguars. He was the offensive coordinator for South Alabama in the two previous seasons.

Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Cumbie has yet to decide who will start at quarterback this Saturday in the Conference USA opener against FIU. Evan Bullock replaced starter Jack Turner in the fourth quarter in last Saturday’s overtime loss against Tulsa.

The LSU women’s basketball team has begun practice as they begin the post Angel Reese era. It’s year number 40 as a coach for Kimy Mulkey who believes this Lady Tigers squad has a good mix of experience and young players. LSU will feature a good backcourt with Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams.

Bad news concerning Saints pro bowl center Erik McCoy as he’ll reportedly miss six to eight weeks, because he’ll need surgery to repair an injured groin. We’ll hear from Coach Dennis Allen tomorrow about this report, but here’s what he said on Monday….

Cut 19 (19) ‘…in the game”

Veteran Lucas Patrick moved from guard to center during Sunday’s loss to the Eagles and he’ll likely take over at center. But McCoy is considered the glue of the offensive line and his absence in Philadelphia’s loss was evident.

New Orleans will be at Atlanta this Sunday and the Falcons lost their starting Drew Dalman. He was placed on injured reserve today with a high ankle sprain. Atlanta could also be without starting right tackle Kaleb McCray who left last Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs with an injury.

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Former LSU star Jayden Daniels is the talk of the NFL today as he put on a historic performance last night as the Commanders defeated Joe Burrow and the Bengals 38 to 33. In his third NFL game, Daniels set an NFL rookie record for a completion percentage of 91 percent. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner also accounted for three touchdowns.

The LSU Tigers are facing a very good offensive team this week. After opening the season with losses to North Texas and Ohio, South Alabama has scored a combined 135 points in blowout victories over Northwestern State and Appalachian State.

Jaguars starting quarterback is a redshirt freshman, Gio Lopez, who rushed and threw for over 100 yards last week. And freshman running back Fluff Bothwell is averaging nearly ten yards a carry. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 18 (18)  “…for us.”

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins is out for the year with a torn ACL, but speedy wide receiver Chris Hilton is expected this Saturday against South Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says Hilton will add to what is already a highly effective passing game…

Cut 17 (15) “…even better”

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for a season-high 352 yards and three touchdowns against UCLA.

In only his third game with the Commanders, Jayden Daniels set an NFL record as he completed 91-percent of his passes in a 38-33 win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Daniels had three touchdowns and the former LSU star is not completely surprised by his early success…

Cut 29 (08) “…execute”

Saints defensive end and fan favorite Cam Jordan only appeared in 20 snaps on Sunday as the 35-year-old has only one tackle this season. Coach Dennis Allen says they have younger defensive ends, Chase Young and Carl Granderson, who deserve to play more…

cut 20 (11) “…other guys”

The Saints have been accused of playing dirty in their loss to the Eagles. But Allen said his guys played extremely hard. And Saints linebacker Payton Turner denies he spit on Devonta Smith when he was on the ground hurt.

The Pac-12 approached Tulane and several other schools in the American Athletic Conference to join a new look Pac-12. However, Tulane and the other schools are staying in the A-A-C.

In the high school football polls…Ruston, Teurlings Catholic, University High, Newman and Southern Lab are ranked number one in their respective classes.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly is disappointed linebacker Harold Perkins will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Perkins suffered a devastating knee injury in last Saturday’s win over UCLA. Kelly says Perkins will be missed, but the defense will not lose its identity or fall apart…

Cut 16 (15)   “…want to be”

LSU defensive end Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week after picking up two more sacks against the Bruins.

Jayden Daniels had a sensational performance in the battle of former Heisman trophy-winning quarterbacks. Daniels completed an NFL rookie record 91 percent of his passes and had three total touchdowns in the Commanders 38-33 win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals.

Saints defensive end and fan favorite Cam Jordan only appeared in 20 snaps on Sunday as the 35-year-old has only one tackle this season. Coach Dennis Allen says they have younger defensive ends, Chase Young and Carl Granderson, who deserve to play more…

cut 20 (11) “…other guys”

The Saints have been accused of playing dirty in their loss to the Eagles. But Allen said his guys played extremely hard. And Saints linebacker Payton Turner denies that he spit on Devonta Smith when he was on the ground hurt.

The Pac-12 approached Tulane and several other schools in the American Athletic Conference to join a new look Pac-12. However, Tulane and the other schools in the A-A-C say they are committed to their current conference.

Aaron Nola won his 13^th game last season to help the Phillies win their first N-L East Crown in 13 years. Nola allowed two runs over six innings in a win over the Cubs.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly confirmed the reports that star linebacker Harold Perkins is out for the year with a torn ACL. Perkins injured his knee while making a tackle in Saturday’s win over UCLA.

LSU’s defense has been a work in progress this year and LRN sports director Jeff  Palermo says the Tigers could not afford to lose one of its best athletes…

Cut 9 (14)  “…both of them are gone.”

LSU lost veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory to an Achilles tendon injury in the home opener to Nicholls.

The Saints lost starting center Erik McCoy to a groin injury early in its 15-12 loss to Philadelphia yesterday. New Orleans went on to accumulate only 219 yards of total offense. Coach Dennis Allen didn’t have any update on the severity of McCoy’s injury. New Orleans will visit Atlanta this Sunday. The Falcons lost to the Chiefs last night.

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Louisiana Tech rallied back from a ten point, fourth quarter deficit, only to lose in overtime 23-20 to Tulsa. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie is disappointed they could not send Bulldog fans home with a win…

Cut 19 (09) “….like to”  

Tulane running back Makhi Hughes rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown as the Green Wave defeated the Cajuns 41-33 in Lafayette. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s (DEZ-er-mo) team gave up 272 rushing yards

Cut 20 (20) “..like that”

ULM took on top ranked Texas and lost to the Longhorns 51-to-3. The Warhawks will open Sun Belt play this Saturday by visiting Troy.

Grambling improved to 3-and-1 with a 41-to-20 win over Jackson State as the Tigers defense forced five turnovers. Grambling is in Dallas this Saturday for their matchup against Prairie View.