The LSU Tigers are trying to fix the mistakes that led to back-to-back losses to Texas A-and-M and Alabama. Is it the players or is it the coaches? Coach Brian Kelly says it’s a combination of both…

Cut 16 (27) “….for us.” 

LSU fell seven spots to 22 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Tulane is number 25 and will visit seven and two Navy this Saturday.

The 7^th ranked LSU Lady Tigers won easily over Charleston Southern, 117 to 44 yesterday . Aneesha Morrow had 21 points and 20 boards. LSU is 3-and-0.

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The Warhawks are 23 and a half point underdogs against Auburn on Saturday. Head Coach Bryant Vincent says for ULM to stay close, they need to play well on third down…

Cut 19 (18) “…those games”  

Auburn is 3-and-6. Kick off is at 11:45 AM on Saturday.

ULM men’s basketball lost to Rice 66 to 50 last night. Southeastern Louisiana lost to Mississippi State 80 to 59.

Tonight, the Ragin Cajuns are eighth ranked Houston. Louisiana Tech takes on U-Mass in Uniondale, New York.

In the NBA, the Pelicans will try to snap a five-game losing streak as they visit Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 9-and-2.

Saturday night’s loss to Alabama was the worst loss the Tigers have suffered since Brian Kelly took over as head coach of LSU. There are concerns among the fan base on whether Kelly can make the Tigers a championship contender. Kelly tried to reassure fans on Monday that the program is headed in the right direction…

Cut 17 (17) “…have here” 

In three seasons at LSU, Kelly is just four and eight against ranked opponents.

The Pelicans fell to 3-and-8 on the season last night as they could not hold on to a late lead and fell to the Brooklyn Nets 107 to 105. And another key member of the Pels has a significant injury. Jose Alvardo is expected to miss six weeks with a hamstring injury.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team had an easy time beating Charleston Southern today as the final score was 117 to 44 in the annual field trip game. Aneesah Morrow had 21 points and 20 rebounds and Flaue’Jae Johnson surpassed one-thousand points in her career by scoring 18 points.

The ULM Warhawks enter this Saturday’s football game against Auburn on a three-game losing streak. Coach Bryan Vincent says his team is going through a tough time, but they still have the potential to finish with a winning record…

Cut 18 (20) “…complete body of work”

The ULM men’s basketball team is in Houston tonight to take on Rice. Southeastern Louisiana visits Mississippi State.

LSU’s defense has struggled in the last six quarters, the second half against Texas A&M and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe ran all over the Bayou Bengals on Saturday. With three regular season contests and a bowl game left, freshmen, who have yet to play, can play in these upcoming games and not lose their red shirt. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 18 (23)   “…red shirt”

The Southeastern Conference has fined LSU 250-thousand because its fans threw bottles and other trash on the field after a face mask penalty was called against LSU in the third quarter of Saturday night’s loss to Alabama. If LSU can identify those who threw thrash on the field, they will be barred from attending another LSU athletic even this year.

The high school football playoff brackets are out and there are 208 schools who have visions of making it to the state championship game. In Division One select, Edna Karr and Alexandria Senior High are the top two seeds, but LHSAA Network reporter Spencer Verrett (veh-RET) says there are three schools from the Lafayette area that could play in the prep Classic…

Cut 14 (14) “…Acadiana.”

Acadiana has a bye this week and will play the winner of this Friday’s game between Catholic League rivals…Brother Martin and John Curtis.

The Pelicans failed to score in the final 3 and half minutes last night and lost to the Brooklyn Nets 107 to 105. Coach Willie Green says they didn’t get good shots down the stretch…

Cut 20 (19) “..few tough ones”

New Orleans has lost five in a row.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says the lack of consistency is what sticks out the most after breaking down the tape of Saturday night’s 42-13 loss to Alabama. The loss to the Crimson Tide likely knocked the Tigers out of playoff contention, but Kelly says the focus for his team the rest of the way is to be more consistent

Cut 16 (14) “….important thing.” 

The SEC has fined LSU 250-thousand because dozens of fans threw water bottles and other trash on the field after a facemask penalty was called against the Tigers in the third quarter of Saturday night’s game. The league has also ordered the school to use security video to identify fans who threw something on the field and ban them from any other LSU athletic event for the remainder of the season.

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The high school football playoff brackets are out, and 208 schools have visions of making it to a state championship game. LHSAA Network reporter Spencer Verrett (veh-RET) says the division four select bracket, which has Vermilion Catholic as the top seed, looks extremely tough…

Cut 13 (12)  “…get to the dome.”

Verrett says Division one select also looks tough with Karr, Alexandria Senior High, Acadiana and Catholic High of Baton Rouge as the top four seeds.

In college hoops last night….Alabama defeated McNeese 72 to 64, Oklahoma knocked off Northwestern State 73 to 57 despite 20 points from Micah Thomas and Florida defeated Grambling 86 to 62.

In the NBA, the Pelicans lost their fifth straight, falling to the Brooklyn Nets 107 to 105 last night. They missed their last eight shots New Orleans is now 3-and-8.

Darren Rizzi was a winner in his first game as a head coach in the NFL. Rizzi helped lead New Orleans to a 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons to end a seven-game losing streak. Rizzi received a game ball during the postgame locker room celebration, but he says everyone in the organization deserves a game ball…

Cut 12 (11) “…heard a complaint.”

The Saints will try to make it two wins in a row this Sunday when they host Cleveland. The Browns are expected to start former Saint Jameis Winston at quarterback.

The Pelicans host the Brooklyn Nets tonight and Trey Murphy will make his season debut for New Orleans. Murphy has been out with a right hamstring injury. But Zion Williamson is expected to miss the next several weeks with a hamstring strain.

Tonight in college hoops…McNeese is at Alabama, Northwestern State visits Oklahoma and Grambling travels to Florida.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says lack of consistency is what sticks out the most after breaking down the tape of Saturday night’s 42-13 loss to Alabama. The Crimson Tide handed the Tigers their third loss of the season, which likely knocks them out of the college football playoff. Kelly says the focus for his team the rest of the way is to be more consistent…

Cut 16 (14) “….important thing”

The Tigers are at Florida on Saturday.

ULM suffered its third consecutive loss on Saturday as Texas State topped the Warhawks 38-17. Coach Bryant Vincent is looking for better execution from his guys…

Cut 17 (16) “….pounding the door” (2x)

The Warhawks are one way away from being bowl eligible and they’ll visit Auburn this Saturday.

The Saints ended their seven-game losing streak by beating their biggest rival yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons 20 to 17. Recently signed receiver Marquez Valdes Scantling had two touchdown catches. Tyrann Mathieu had a key interception late in the game; Cam Jordan had his first sack of the season and Alvin Kamara became the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. Kamara says he liked the attitude his teammates displayed…

Cut 20 (16) “…get a win.”

New Orleans will host the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston will start at Q-B for the Browns.

The Ragin Cajuns can clinch a spot in the Sun Belt Championship on Saturday with a win over South Alabama. U-L Lafayette annihilated Arkansas State on Saturday 55 to 19.

LSU football suffered a humiliating loss on Saturday night as Alabama crushed the Tigers 42 to 13. It’s the Tigers third loss of the season, eliminating them from College Football playoff contention. Coach Brian Kelly says the players are extremely disappointed by their performance…

Cut 14 (15) “….the damn playoffs”

The Tigers are at Florida this Saturday.

Crushing loss for Louisiana Tech on Saturday as Jacksonville State scored a game-tying touchdown on a Hail Mary pass on the final play of regulation and beat the Bulldogs 44-37 in overtime. Sonny Cumbie’s team falls to three and six….

Cut 16 (16) “….and overtime.” 

Tech has a tough test this Saturday at Western Kentucky.

The Saints responded to the head coaching change by playing their best game in weeks and they ended a seven-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. New Orleans scored 17 of its 20 points in the second quarter and held on for the victory. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi…

Cut 19 (16) “…this week”  

Recently signed receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling came up big as he had two touchdown catches.

The high school football playoff brackets are out and University High is in. The Cubs obtained a temporary restraining order in the courts and for the time being, their seven victories taken away from them have been restored after the LHSAA said they used two ineligible players.

Here’s a list of your number one seeds, Neville, Franklinton, St. James and Haynesville and on the Select side…Karr, Shaw, Dunham and Vermilion Catholic.

The LSU Tigers return to work today after an embarrassing loss to Alabama on Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly on what needs to change…

Cut 28 (19) “…working on”

The Tigers fell seven spots in the AP poll to number 21. Tulane is now in the Top 25 as the Green Wave are ranked 25^th and the eight and two Greenies have a big game this Saturday at Navy.

The eight and one Ragin Cajuns are getting votes in the AP poll. U-L Lafayette put together a complete performance in a 55 to 19 win over Arkansas State on Homecoming night. Coach Michael Desormeaux credits his team’s mindset…

Cut 18 (20)   “…get there.”

There’s a lot on the line when 15^th ranked LSU hosts 11^th ranked Alabama on Saturday night. The loser of this game will be eliminated from college football playoff contention. The Tigers defense is looking to bounce back after giving up 31 points against Texas A-and-M in the second half. Linebacker Greg Penn says all you can do is learn from the experience and make sure it doesn’t happen again…

Cut 18 (14)   “…right now.”

LSU’s defense will be focused on keeping Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe from making plays with legs. Kick-off on Saturday night is at 6:30.

Huge high school football game tonight in Alexandria as ASH hosts Neville. Both teams are 9-and-0. The playoff brackets were set to be released on Sunday, but the LHSAA said today it’s postponing the release because of ongoing litigation with a high school. The Advocate reports University High filed a lawsuit after they had to forfeit seven victories for using two ineligible players who transferred from Liberty High School.

The Ragin Cajuns can take command of the Sun Belt West if they are able to defeat Arkansas State for homecoming on Saturday. U-L Lafayette is 4-and-0 in the Sun Belt, while the Red Wolves are 3-and-1 and in second place in the Western Division. Kick off is at 4 PM.

ULM will try to snap a two-game losing streak tomorrow when they host Texas State. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent has this message for his team this week…

Cut 19 (14) “…11 o’ clock kick”  

Louisiana Tech is also at home tomorrow as they host Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks are undefeated Conference USA play.

Southeastern Louisiana hosts Northwestern State. Nicholls is at Houston Christian; Grambling hosts Alabama State and Tulane takes on Temple in Philadelphia.

LSU will host Alabama tomorrow night and they are hoping to avoid a repeat performance of what happened last year when Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for 219 yards and rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns. Tigers Defensive end Sai’vion Jones says they have to be smart when they rush Milroe…

Cut 16 (17) “….what kind of plays so.” 

Kick off is at 6:30.

Last night was a big night in high school football as Oak Grove defeated Ouachitan Christian 44 to 14. Karr wins the Catholic League with a 69 to 28 win over Rummel. Union Parish outlasted Sterlington 31 to 23. Evangel defeated Parkway 45 to 43. Airline knocked Huntington 59 to 54 and Catholic High outscored Zachary 73 to 55.

The Saints continue preparations today for Sunday’s home game against Atlanta. Running back Alvin Kamara on what the week’s been like with Darren Rizzi as the interim head coach…

Cut 30 (17) “…to well”

Kamara needs 12 more rushing yards to become the team’s all-time leading rusher. Center Erick McCoy has returned to practice. He’s been out since suffering a groin injury in the Week 3 loss to Philadelphia.

Joe Burrow threw for 428 yards and four touchdowns but the Bengals still lost to the Ravens 35 to 34. JaMarr Chase had 11 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns.

Last night in college hoops…the Ragin Cajuns beat UT Dallas 82 to 65, McNeese over College Biblical Studies 111 to 57 and in women’s hoops…Lady Techsters 78 to 70, Nicholls defeated Tulane 65 to 63.

The Louisiana Illuminator is reporting there will be a Live Tiger inside Tiger Stadium when LSU plays Alabama on Saturday night. It will reportedly not be Mike Seven who lives in an enclosure across the street from Tiger Stadium. Ponchatoula Senator Bill Wheat says the Tiger will come from somewhere else. Governor Landry has expressed his desire to have a live Tiger at LSU. No comment yet from his office or the university.

We know Nick Saban will not be on the Alabama sideline for Saturday night’s game. Coach Brian Kelly was asked how the Crimson Tide are different with Saban no longer roaming the sidelines and Kalen DeBoer at the helm…

Cut 17 (12) “…team”

LSU’s power couple, Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes, announced as the guest pickers on ESPN’s College Gameday on Saturday morning.

The players seem to have great respect for Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi. Quarterback Derek Carr has a great relationship with him…

Cut 20 (17) “…to your face”

Rizzi, Carr and the rest of the Saints will try to snap a seven-game losing streak Sunday against the Falcons. Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

Big night of high school football…Oak Grove battles Ouachita Chrisian. This is one of the best rivalries in high school football. Oak Grove leads the overall series 21 to 13. O-C-S seniors have not lost to the Tigers.

Also tonight…Catholic battles Zachary. A win for the Bears and they win an outright district title. Rummel takes on Edna Karr.  If the Raiders win, they’ll share a district title with the Cougars.