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Sean Payton Replaces Bill Belichick As America's Highest Paid Coach

Michael Scott — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:21 +0000

Move over Bill Belichick. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is now the highest paid coach in America, according to a Forbes article.

Nice Things Happen to Guys Who Finish Last (In the NFL Draft, That Is)

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:58:48 +0000

The NFL Draft takes place this time every year, and football fans from across America tune in to the broadcast find out who their favorite team will take in the first round. The early picks, especially the top 10, get the most attention. However, a 38-year-old tradition will continue this year when an organization from [...]

The College Football Playoff Will Be Called the College Football Playoff

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:45 +0000

In the most glaring example of a lack of marketing creativity and out of obvious desire for a paid name sponsor, the new four-team college football playoff system that is replacing the Bowl Championship Series will be called the College Football Playoff, ESPN reported on Tuesday. “College Football Playoff” new name for 4-team playoff, sources [...]

Scott Fujita Signs One Day Contract With New Orleans Saints [Video]

Michael Scott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:49:54 +0000

News just broke that former Saint Scott Fujita has just signed a one day contract with the New Orleans Saints. Why would he do this? So that he can retire a PROUD NEW ORLEANS SAINT THAT’S WHY! From the Saints Facebook page : “Scott Fujita has signed a one-day contract with the New Orleans Saints [...]

Ragin' Cajuns Football Spring Game — Today 4pm at Cajun Field

Jude Walker — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:02:51 +0000

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns football team will be holding its annual Spring Game this Saturday at 4pm at Cajun Field. Admission is free and there will be tons of great activities before and after the game. Before the game, Ragin’ Cajuns fans can practice their tailgating and enjoy great music by Lost and Found beginning at [...]

The Most Touching Touchdown You Will See Today [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:58:59 +0000

A 7 year old cancer patient experiences the moment of a lifetime thanks to a big time college football program. This is what winning in life is all about.

Saints Preseason Schedule Finalized

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:00:21 +0000

Exact dates and times haven't been released for three of the four games yet, but the New Orleans Saints will take on four AFC opponents during their 2013 preseason schedule, which was made official by the NFL on Thursday.

Sun Belt Expands to Twelve Football Schools

Jay Walker — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:21:39 +0000

Ga. Southern, Appalachian State, New Mexico State and Idaho to football lineup

2013 NFL Free Agency Report — Steven Jackson, Cliff Avril and Others Sign With New Teams

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:01:06 +0000

Running back Steven Jackson and defensive end Cliff Avril were among the NFL free agents who agreed to terms with new teams in the second 24 hours of the NFL’s 2013 free agency period. Former Detroit Lions’ DE Avril agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks late Wednesday, while Jackson left [...]

Could These Be The New Nike Saints Uniforms?

Michael Scott — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:26:00 +0000

Not sure about you, but I can’t WAIT for football to get here. Our beloved New Orleans Saints will be past the whole “Bounty Gate” thing, and we’ll actually have our head coach back. I hear it helps to win football games when you, you know, actually have a coach. Anyway, check out this pic [...]

2013 UL Ragin' Cajuns Football Schedule Released

Jude Walker — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:16:00 +0000

Coach Mark Hudspeth's UL Ragin' Cajuns football team has a tough slate ahead of them if they want to equal or improve upon back-to-back 9-4 seasons. The 2013 schedule has been released and it's doozy as the Cajuns open up with back-to-back road games against BCS schools in Arkansas and Kansas State.

Oakland Raiders Defensive Tackle Desmond Bryant Has One of the Best All-Time Mugshots

Jude Walker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:50:40 +0000

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant got arrested on Sunday for criminal mischief for allegedly entering a neighbor's home while inebriated. His mugshot may just be the greatest of all-time!

Manziel Claims Infringment on "Johnny Football" Name

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:31:05 +0000

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is making headlines again. This time, he's going to court to protect his name--his nickname, that is. According to our friends at ESPN, Manziel is suing a man who has been selling shirts that say "Keep Calm and Johnny Football." The worldwide leader reports that the Texas A&M is claiming trademark infringement despite not filing for the

Meet David Fangupo, the 350-Pound High School Running Back Who Runs Over Everyone [Video]

Michael Scott — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:52:27 +0000

Imagine if your refrigerator grew feet, put on a football jersey and ran really fast. Meet David Fangupo, a 350-pound fullback from Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona, Haw. Here he is in action: Those other players didn’t have a prayer of tackling Fangupo on those runs. Their best shot was to let him run by [...]

Rob Ryan Named Saints Defensive Coordinator

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:48:00 +0000

The New Orleans Saints announced Saturday morning that Rob Ryan will be the teams new defensive coordinator. Ryan, who has nine years of experience as a coordinator in the NFL with the Raiders, Browns, and Cowboys, replaces Steve Spagnuolo, who was fired on January 24. This move comes after Saints head coach Sean Payton announced h

Ragin' Cajuns Football Signing Day Set For This Wednesday, Feb. 6th at Moncla Indoor Facility

Jude Walker — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:10:31 +0000

So you just thought football season was totally over. Think again.

This Wednesday, February 6th is National Signing Day for college football and Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns are throwing a big party to celebrate their 2013 signing class.

Ladies, Here Is One More Reason You Should've Watched the Super Bowl

Terryn Wirtz — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:40:34 +0000

For the guys, it's all about keeping a good eye on where that football goes. Ladies, for us, sometimes it mean keeping a good eye on the good lookin' guys throwing that football around!

Benson Invites Goodell To Watch Super Bowl In His Suite

Michael Scott — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:54:42 +0000

Saints owner Tom Benson has invited NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to watch the Super Bowl from his suite in the Superdome. He also invited Goodell toThursday night’s the team party in City Park. Mr. Benson spoke Wednesday at an NFL event to promote the importance of children engaging in more physical activity. He will also [...]

Louisiana Principals Demean and DIminish High School Football – From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:30:03 +0000

Principals screw this one up...big time

LHSAA To Split HS Football Playoffs

Jay Walker — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:09:26 +0000

LHSAA member schools today voted in favor of Proposition 18, which will split the high school football playoffs into “select” and “non-select” divisions. The “non-select” or public schools will still have five classifications and crown five champions. . The “select” which includes private and parochial schools, will have two divisions, with classes 5A, 4A and [...]