LRN Sportscast 11:40

When LSU and Alabama meet in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night, the Bayou Bengals are expected to run the football. But the Crimson Tide are allowing just 78 yards a game on the ground. LSU senior center Elliot Porter expects a hard fought battle in the trenches…
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LSU brings a three-game winning streak into Saturday night’s contest. Alabama has also won three in a row, since its 23-17 loss to Ole Miss.

In the latest College Football Rankings…Mississippi State, Florida State and Auburn are still the top three. Oregon is fourth, Alabama is fifth and LSU is 16th, up three spots from last week. Ole Miss dropped to 11th.

The Pelicans snapped a two-game losing streak last night with a 100-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Anthony Davis had 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the way. Jrue Holiday and Ryan Anderson each added 16 points and the Pels shot the ball better as they were 47-percent from the floor.

Saints linebacker Junior Galette has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He had two sacks and a forced fumble in New Orleans win over Carolina last week.

In other NFL news….Houston Coach Bill O’ Brien has announced former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett will start at quarterback for the Texans. Mallett replaces Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has led Houston to a four-and-five record. The Texans are off this weekend.

And former LSU Tiger DJ LeMahieu has been named a National League Gold Glove winner for his play at second base for the Rockies. LeMahaieu is the first former Tiger to win this award as led N-L second baseman in defensive runs saved and double plays.

11:30 Newscast November 5th, 2014

Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term primary elections, you should still expect the party, as well as GOP Political Action Committees, to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Republicans still want to win this seat…:
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Two-point-nine million people are registered to vote in Louisiana and half of them voted in the November fourth election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he anticipated a voter turnout around 50-percent…:
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He says he hopes turnout is good for the December 6th runoff.

The big question in the 6th Congressional District race has been answered and Garrett Graves will be the Republican that takes Democrat Edwin Edwards in the runoff. The former Governor says he is thrilled and amazed about the results of the primary…:
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Graves says leading up to the runoff he wants to focus on meaningful issues like Obamacare, balancing the budget and border security. He says they want to run the campaign with as much significance as possible…:
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And the 2015 Bayou Country Superfest line up as been announced. After Taylor Swift performs in Tiger Stadium on May 22nd, the BCS lineup includes headliners Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lamber on May 22nd and 23rd. Tickets go on sale November 13th.

10:30 Newscast November 5th, 2014

A run-off is needed in the US Senate race between Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Challenger Bill Cassidy. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Also in a runoff in the 6th Congressional District and it’s Former Four term Governor Democrat Edwin Edwards and Garrett Graves. Analysts say there is typically a low voter turnout in runoffs so in order for democrats to have a shot, they’ll really need to hit the ground running and get out their vote.

Yesterday Senator Mary Landrieu got 42 percent of the vote and Congressman Bill Cassidy got 41 percent. So what does this mean for the runoff? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says at just 42 percent, Landrieu is looking at an uphill battle…:
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He says the best course of action for Cassidy at this point is to just lay low leading up to December 6th.

There will be no more Kissing Congressman in Washington D.C. from Louisiana’s 5th District. Vance McAllister was handily beat last night coming in 4th. Pollster Darrell Glascock says he’s not surprised…:
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Duck Dynasty’s Zach Dasher didn’t make it though after he was beat by Ralph Abraham who got 23% of the vote and the family physical will be in a runoff with Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

09:30 Newscast November 5, 2014

As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…

cut 8 (11) “Obamacare”

But Landrieu says President Obama will not be on the December ballot and says this race should focus on who’s best for Louisiana’s future.

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says last night’s results show that Landrieu has a real uphill battle going into the runoff. He says Cassidy just needs to stay the course leading up to the runoff…

cut 6 (10) “he should win”

Landrieu grabbed 42-percent of the vote while Cassidy came in with 41-percent.

Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo will face off in the runoff for the 5th District Congressional seat. Mayo received 28-percent of the vote and Abraham 23-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock says Mayo is seen as a heavy underdog, but anything is possible as turnouts for runoffs are traditionally low…

cut 13 (13) “win this thing”

Incumbent Congressman Vance McAllister finished fourth in the primary.

In the 6th District, former governor Edwin Edwards grabbed 30-percent of the vote to make the December runoff. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says it’s not a surprise to see Edwards advance to the run-off…

cut 14 (10) “name recognition”

Edwards will face off with Republican Garret Graves in the runoff election December 6th.

08:30 Newscast November 5, 2014

Louisiana’s US Senate race is heading to a December 6th showdown between Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. Both like their chances in the runoff. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates before yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the runoff…

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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change.

Landrieu won the primary with 42-percent of the vote followed by Cassidy’s 41-percent. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the fact that Landrieu got less than 45-percent is not good news for her…

cut 4 (05) “her look vulnerable”

He says these results show that Landrieu has a real uphill battle going into the runoff.

The Kissing Congressman, Vance McAllister, will no longer serve the 5th District in Washington D.C. It’ll be between Republican family physician Dr. Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Michelle Southern reports…

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In the 6th District, former Governor Edwin Edwards will face Republican Garret Graves in the runoff. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Graves goes into this run-off as a slight favorite, because of the voter make-up of the sixth district…

cut 16 (08) “more republican”

07:30 Newscast November 5, 2014

There will be a runoff in Louisiana’s US Senate race. Democrat incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu garnered 42-percent of the vote in yesterday’s primary followed by Republican challenger Bill Cassidy with 41-percent. Cassidy says Landrieu is a Washington D-C senator, not a Louisiana Senator…

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But Landrieu says President Obama will not be on the December ballot. She says this race should focus on who’s best for Louisiana’s future…

cut 10 (14) “from the voters”

The runoff election is December sixth.

In the 6th Congressional District, former governor Edwin Edwards captured 30-percent of the vote and will face Republican Garret Graves in the runoff. Graves received 27-percent of the vote and LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Governor Jindal’s former coastal advisor has run a strong campaign…

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Hogan says Graves goes into this run-off as a slight favorite, because of the voter make-up of the sixth district.

The two candidates that made it to the December 6th runoff in the 5th Congressional District were Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Abraham barely beat out Duck Dynasty family member Zach Dasher for the runoff spot. Pollster Darrell Glascock says if the Dasher campaign had a couple more days, the results may have been different…

cut 12 (13) “holding Jamie down”

Jamie Mayo had 28% of the vote, Abraham had 23% and and Dasher had 22%.

06:45 Sportscast November 5, 2014

LSU is a six and a half point underdog heading into Saturday’s game Alabama. But junior cornerback Jalen Collins says the Tigers have all the confidence in the world they can get a win over the Crimson Tide…

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LSU is expected to run the football, but the Crimson Tide is allowing just 78 yards a game on the ground.

The Pelicans defeated the Charlotte Hornets 100-91 in front of nearly 15,000 fans last night in the Smoothie King Center. Anthony Davis lead all scorers with 24 points and 13 rebounds as the Pels improve to 2-2 on the season. The Pelicans have a few days off before traveling to meet the defending champion San Antonio Spurs Saturday night.

The Ragin Cajuns will take a four-game winning streak to New Mexico State where they’ll face the two and seven Aggies. U-L Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth says the play of the offensive line is one reason for its recent success…

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Hudspeth says even though New Mexico State has lost their last seven, they are still a quality football team.

The Black & Gold get back to work today as they get ready to host San Francisco Sunday. The Saints are feeling good about themselves, as they’ve won two in a row and moved into first place in the NFC South. The 49ers lost to St. Louis last Sunday and they are also 4-and-4. Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

06:30 Newscast November 5, 2014

As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off in Louisiana’s US Senate race and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election…

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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…

cut 8 (11) “Obamacare”

In yesterday’s primary election Landrieu garnered 42-percent of the vote followed by Cassidy with 41-percent.

Former governor Edwin Edwards won the sixth district congressional primary as he received 30-percent of the vote and will face Republican Garret Graves in the run-off. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says it’s not a surprise to see Edwards advance to the run-off…

cut 14 (10) “name recognition”

Graves received 27-percent of the vote in the primary, beating out several Republicans for that second run-off spot.

Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finished 4th in last night’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not return to Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…

cut 11 (11) “caught him”

The December 6th runoff in the 5th District will feature Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

AM LRN Newscall November 5th

Louisiana’s US Senate race is headed to a run-off, with political observers labeling Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu as the underdog. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A run-off is needed in the US Senate race between Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Challenger Bill Cassidy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Kissing Congressman, Vance McAllister, will no longer serve the 5th District in Washington D.C. It’ll be between family physician Dr. Ralph Abraham or Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Louisiana’s US Senate race is heading to a December runoff.  In yesterday’s primary election Democrat incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu garnered 42-percent of the vote followed by Republican challenger Bill Cassidy with 41-percent.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the fact that Landrieu got less than 45-percent of the vote is not good news for her…

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Pinsonat says these results show that Landrieu has a real uphill battle going into the runoff.  He says things are looking pretty grim for the incumbent…

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He says there’s no way to predict what will happen in the next month that could sway the election.  Pinsonat says Cassidy just needs to stay the course leading up to the runoff…

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As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election

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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…

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Cassidy also says Landrieu is a Washington D-C senator, not a Louisiana Senator…

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But Landrieu says President Obama will not be on the ballot December sixth, she says this race should focus on who’s best for Louisiana’s future…

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Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finished 4th in last night’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not return to Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…: (Jamie Mayo had 28% of the vote, Abraham had 23% and and Dasher had 22%.)

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The two candidates that made it to the December 6th runoff in the 5th District were family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Abraham barely beat out Duck Dynasty family member Zach Dasher for the runoff spot. Glascock says if the Dasher campaign had a couple more days, the results may have been different

cut 12 (13)  “holding Jamie down”

Glascock says the Democrats deserve a lot of credit, because they got out and voted for their candidate. He says come December, Mayo is seen as a heavy underdog, but anything is possible as turnouts for runoffs are traditionally low…:

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Former governor Edwin Edwards won the sixth district congressional primary as he received 30-percent of the vote  and he’ll face republican Garret Graves in the run-off. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says it’s not a surprise to see Edwards advance to the run-off…

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Graves received 27-percent of the vote in the primary, beating out several republicans for that second run-off spot. Hogan says Governor Jindal’s former coastal advisor has run a strong campaign

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Hogan says Graves goes into this run-off as a slight favorite, because of the voter make-up of the sixth distrct…

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LSU is a six and a half point underdog heading into Saturday’s game Alabama. But junior cornerback Jalen Collins says the Tigers have all the confidence in the world they can get a win over the Crimson Tide

Cut 17  (16)   “feeling great”

LSU is expected to run the football, but the Crimson Tide is allowing just 78 yards a game on the ground. Senior Center Elliot Porter expects a hard fought battle in the trenches….

Cut 18 (17) “come with it”

The Ragin Cajuns will take a four-game winning streak to New Mexico State where they’ll face the two and seven Aggies. U-L Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth says the play of the offensive line is one reason for its recent success…

Cut 19 (19)   “nice job”

Hudspeth says even though New Mexico State has lost their last seven, they are still a quality football team….

Cut 20 (20)  “a lot of breaks”

11:30 Newscast – Election Re-Cap

As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election…:
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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…:
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Analysts say it’ll now be up to which candidate can get more people to the polls in the runoff which traditionally has low voter turnout.

Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finishes 4th in tonight’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not serve a full term in Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…:
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Dasher couldn’t pull it out though and the two candidates that made it to the December 6th runoff in the 5th District were family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

And in the 6th Congressional District Race, it’ll be Former Governor Edwin Edwards taking on Garrett Graves on December 6th. Edwards picked up 30% of the vote with Graves getting 27%. Next in that race was Dietzel with 14%.