Ida gaining strength in open water
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of Mexico and Cuba as Ida rapidly gains strength over Caribbean waters. Hurricane specialist John Cangelosi with the National Hurricane Center says all residents of the northern Gulf Coast should monitor the progress of Ida over the next few days ...Read More
Is there any hope for the LSU offense to run the ball effectively against Alabama? HOKIE: Well I just think that's going to be tough. That Alabama defense is so good, and LSU has struggled against a lot lesser opponents to get the ground game going this year...
Jeff: Very physical Alabama defense could be too much for LSU
Before the season started, most LSU fans figured the Tigers would lose against Alabama this season. But the confidence is growing among Tiger Nation, after watching the Bayou Bengals show improvement on offense over the last two weeks ...Read More
Tigers and Tide: More at stake than just Saban facing his old team
When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there's more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title. Two Top 10 Southeastern Conference teams meet Saturday, witha pair formidable defenses and one Heisman Trophy candidate in a game that might be low on points if not drama ...Read More
3 big local festivals this weekend
There are three local festivals for folks to choose from this weekend. The Bridge City Gumbo Fest is back after being rained out earlier this year. "I think this time we're going to have beautiful weather ...Read More
Deke: Saints should win - may not cover the spread
Of all the Saints games this season, this is the game I just don't like. It has nothing to do with the fact that Carolina has won seven straight in the Dome against the Saints. It's about the way the Panthers have played ...Read More
