Louisiana Sports Talk

[NCB]

Here's a live Bourbon Street camera for anyone curious...

http://www.earthcam.com/usa/louisiana/newo.../bourbonstreet/

As you can see, there are quite a bit of Buckeye fans in the Quarter right now, but expect it to be filled with purple and gold fans tonight and tommorow!

[UptownNewOrleans]

Sometimes I can't believe how throwed New Orleans is, and I came up here.

[ironchapman]

Thanks ironchapman I'm getting stoked about the game! It should be a WAR!!! Ohio State has a chip on it's shoulder from last year's beatdown from Florida. I expect a closer game for sure this year. LSU needs to bring their "A" game. They should be 100%?healthy(Dorsey, Doucet, Flynn, etc).

What did you think about my comment concerning USC playing Georgia instead of Illinios in the Rose; or better yet have USC travel down to NOLA to play in the Sugar?? That would have been a much better game!

There must be a way to have a playoff while keeping the bowls in-tact with some sort of rotation.

I think a USC vs. UGA game would have been quite possibly the best combination of teams the BCS could have put together this year--even if it wasn't for the National Championship. I'm not sure who would win (I hope it would be UGA), but it would certainly be a great game to watch--especially after all of the let downs we've had in the BCS this year.

It would have been nice to see USC come to NOLA for the Sugar Bowl, but as a UGA fan, I would have liked to see Georgia go to the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 1940's. Any BCS bowl would be nice, though.

Anyways, I'm pretty psyched about the National Title game. I'm rooting for you guys. My high school's colors were purple, white, and gold, so I'll be sure to wear some of it for you guys! With few exceptions, I almost always root for the SEC teams in any bowl games--it's a Southern thing.

[richyb83]

Thanks again ironchapman! I appreciate that! I go for the SEC Teams too; so far 6-2 in Bowl Games!

I'm getting hyped up as we speak! I'm going with LSU in a score of something like 24-20/27-23. I hope all of the Tigers are "Healthy" and ready to go!

Please to be offended in my reply today to lowerdeck's post in the NCAA Football thread! Bottom line is their needs to be a 8 team playoff!!!

[Southron]

Congratulations to the LSU Tigers for winning another national championship and upholding the honor of the SEC in such fine fashion!

[ironchapman]

^^Indeed.

Geaux Tigers!

Where are our Louisiana friends to help us celebrate?

[tombarnes]

Geaux Tigers! Here's the Washington Post's take on the big win...What's next for the Tigers?

The Washington Post

[ironchapman]

^^I think Glenn Dorsey will be drafted by the Miami Dolphins.

Personally, I think my Falcons should take a look at Jacob Hester as a draft pick.

As for the team itself, I think these past few years could be called the "Golden Age" of LSU football. Any thoughts from our Louisiana friends?

[NCB]

A great night to be a Tiger fan! :yahoo:

[richyb83]

Thank yall so, so much for that!!! WOW!!! What a night!!! LSU took the Buckeyes best shot down 10-0 in 1st qtr. But the Tigers were battle-tested in the rugged SEC Conference thru-out is season! The SEC also solidified it's status as TOP Conference with a 7-2 bowl record!!! I am so happy for the Seniors!! I am going to miss this special class Dorsey, Flynn, Hester, Doucet, Highsmith, Steltz(sorry he got hurt tonight), Chevis Jackson, etc. Class acts; not thugs.

It was Good to see the Tigers healthy, fresh and ready to go!

Yes it has ironchapman! This is the Golden Age of LSU Football! 11+ Wins 3 straight seasons is only duplicated in the SEC by Alabama way back! And a record of 34-6!

CRAZIEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON EVER!!!

Thank you again Georgia for knocking Hawaii back to reality with their 41-10 smackdown!

YES INDEED Nate!!! How sweet it is! Thanks for the pic! Matt Flynn waited 5 years for this; well worth it; so proud of him!!

[Mith242]

Yeah congrats to LSU and the SEC. Only two SEC losses in the bowls this year. One being my team which really flopped unfortunately. But otherwise it's hard to argue the SEC isn't the toughest conference in the country.

[UptownNewOrleans]

Championship Pop Bottles-This song is dedicated to LSU for winning the national championship. I bet this song is playing in Baton Rouge as we speak.

[ironchapman]

Well, guys, congratulations.

LSU is the #1 in the final AP poll of the season.

My UGA finished second. This means that the SEC has the top 2 teams in college football.

[jcasey]

First of all....WOOHOOOOO!!!! Geaux Tigers!!!!

Second, check out this garbage from Steve Greenberg, another Sporting News writer.....

Take it to the bank, Part Deux. I've been giving the BCS title game a lot of thought. And here's what I've been thinking: USC or Georgia would beat LSU or Ohio State.

Here's what else I've been thinking: Todd Boeckman is a better quarterback than Matt Flynn or Ryan Perrilloux. That's because he can stay with me here stand in the pocket and throw the darn football like a real quarterback.

Everybody's missing the boat on Boeckman. He's going to stand in the pocket and deliver. I don't know if he'll do enough to win the game for the Buckeyes, but he'll come out of the title game smelling like a winner. Oh, what the hell: Buckeyes 24, Tigers 20.

It was at the end of his column about Tony Romo....The week that will be: 'Boys being boys

[NCB]

A couple of shots from the Hornets game last night. The Hornets smashed the Heat 114-88 in front of a very energetic croud of 16,133 at the New Orleans Arena. These were taken with my cell phone, so excuse the crappy quality. Also, these were taken at halftime, so don't let the empty seats fool you.

[richyb83]

Nice photo Nate, thanks for sharing that! The Hornets are looking good this year! The Western Conference sure is tough! What's up with the hapless Heat?? The Arena looks like a great venue!

A few post above; Nate(NCB) posted a pic w/ Offensive MVP QB-Matt Flynn with the crystal-ball trophy. So happy for him waiting all those years behind Russell. He deserved it!

Here is a pic of the Defensive MVP D-Lineman Rickey Jean Francios! This dude is a beast, he throws the shot-put in Track & Field!!! He missed the entire regular season due to academic probation. He finally played in the SEC Championship Game vs. Tennessee and made a "Big" difference filing in for the injured Glen Dorsey.

So actually the Ohio State Championship Game was the 1st game "BOTH" played at the same time! You could see the difference the way they blew-up some of those short yardage plays! It makes me wonder if LSU might have gone undeafted with him & 100% healthy Dorsey in the line-up the entire season??

Still Buzzin' about the Championship Game #1 !!!!

[richyb83]

The AFC & NFC Championship Games will have some Louisiana flavor!!

PATRIOTS

*DE- Jarvis Green - LSU (Donaldsonville)

*RB- Kevin Faulk - LSU (Carencro)

*CB- Randall Gay - LSU (Brusly)

*LB- Eric Alexander - LSU

> DL- Marquise Hill - LSU (NOLA/DeLaSalle) Honorary Member now deceased in water accident

CHARGERS

*WR- Craig Davis - LSU (NOLA/O.P.Walker)

* P - Mike Seifres - Destrehan HS/Western Illinios

*CB- Cletus Gordon - Amite HS/Jackson State

N.Y. GAINTS

*RB- "Big" Brandon Jacobs - Assumption HS/So.Illinois/Auburn/Coffeyville CC

*QB- Eli Manning - Newman HS(NOLA)/Ole Miss

*CB- Corey Webster - LSU (Vacherie/St.James HS)

*LB- Reggie Torbor- Lee HS;BRLA/Auburn

PACKERS

*CB- Tramon Williams - Assumption HS/ Louisiana Tech

*QB- Craig Nall - Alexandria HS/LSU/NW La.

[richyb83]

The Senoir Bowl in Mobile AL is today at 3:00 on Nate's favorite; the NFLNetwork

LSU will be represented: RB-Jacob Hester; CB-Chevis Jackson; LB-Ali Highsmith will all play today.

However DB-Craig Steltz(injured shoulder during BCS Championship);and WR-Early Doucet(aggrevated hamstring during this weeks practice) will sit this one out to be ready for the NFL Combine on Feb.22nd!

RB-Matt Forte of Tulane, one of the nations leading rushers? will also participate today!

Edited January 26, 2008 by richyb83

[richyb83]

What a GREAT Super Bowl!!!! The NY Giants beat the Patriots 17-14!!! The nearly perfect season ruined! Wow, Eli Manning sure came thru big!!! A total of 9 playeres in the game with Louisiana ties.

[richyb83]

It's NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans!!! Right now the TNT crew is broadcasting their half-time show (Suns/Mavs) live from high-above Bourbon Street! The Westin is all light-up w/ Charles Barkley with his T-Mobil phone.

Hopefully the weather cooperates enough thru the weekend.

[NCB]

Right you are, Richy! Quoting the TBS and TNT commercials, "NBA All-Star weekend has invaded the Big Easy!"

Last night, man, I don't know if I've ever seen New Orleans look as good as they did in the aerials shown on TNT. They showed tons of crystal-clear CBD aerials and they were all spectacular. And the TNT crew was above Bourbon Street at Johnny White's at the corner of Orleans, less than half a block from my old house in the Quarter. BTW, the hotel with the massive Chuck/Dwayne Wade you're talking about is the W, which is at the corner of Poydras and S. Peter, across from Harrah's Casino. There's also a massive All-Star game ad draped over the side of the Dominion Tower, across from the Dome, which is really cool.

[NCB]

Here's the full rundown of NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans, courtesy of USA Today:

Thursday

4-10 p.m.: NBA Jam Session, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Friday

4-10 p.m.: NBA Jam Session

5-8 p.m.: All-Star Celebrity Game, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

8-10 p.m.: T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, New Orleans Arena (TNT)

Saturday

9 a.m.-10 p.m.: NBA Jam Session

11-11:45 a.m.: NBA East All-Star practice, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

12:30-1:15 p.m.: NBA West All-Star practice, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

2 p.m.: D-League All-Star Game, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NBA TV)

7-10 p.m.: All-Star Saturday Night, New Orleans Arena (TNT)

Haier Shooting Stars: Chicago: Chris Duhon, Candice Dupree, B.J. Armstrong. Detroit: Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, Bill Laimbeer. Phoenix: Amare Stoudemire, Cappie Poindexter, Eddie Johnson. San Antonio: Tim Duncan, Becky Hammon, David Robinson.

PlayStation Skills Challenge: Jason Kidd, New Jersey; Chris Paul, New Orleans; Dwyane Wade, Miami; Deron Williams, Utah.

Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers; Daniel Gibson, Cleveland; Richard Hamilton, Detroit; Jason Kapono, Toronto; Steve Nash, Phoenix; Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans.

Sprite Slam Dunk: Rudy Gay, Memphis; Gerald Green, Minnesota; Dwight Howard, Orlando; Jamario Moon, Toronto.

Sunday

9 a.m.-10 p.m.: NBA Jam Session

8 p.m.: 57th NBA All-Star Game, New Orleans Arena (TNT)

And apart from all of that, the number of celebrities in town, and parties that will be going on, is unbelievable. From parties hosted by Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Shaq, and P-Diddy, to parties hosted by the average guy down the block. And as for the celebrities, it took a local radio station a full minute to run down the list of celebrities that are in town this weekend. Star watching isn't exactly my thing, but if you're into that sort of stuff, NOLA is the place to be this weekend!

[NCB]

The TNT guys; Magic Johnson, Kenny "the Jet" Smith, Charles Barkley, and Ernie Johnson, are live right now from Johnny White's on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Bourbon is rocking and there will be plenty of New Orleans related segments on the show, which will be on till 6:00. At 8:00, the All-Star Saturday night from the New Orleans Arena will start.

[NCB]

NBA All-Star Game in the New Orleans Arena coming up in about half an hour!

[richyb83]

Looks like the NBA & New Orleans sure know how to throw a party! The halftime music was nice! The game was entertaining and as close a game as I can remember! There were some creative dunks in last night's Dunk Contest. The 3 pt. shooting was off the charts. Enjoyed watching some of the Rookie/Soph. game too.

This was a nice gesture from the NBA for NOLA to be hosting the All-Star Weekend! I hope the Hornets will stick around?? The crowds are not even reaching Shinn's modest goals; despite the Hornets being on top the Western Conference.