SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert

Ian Auzenne, Allen Waddell, and Coach Lou Valdin co-hosted WWL's weekly Allstate Sugar Bowl Prep Football Roundup live from Mandeville vs. West Monroe in the regional round of the 2024 LHSAA Playoffs. The guys heard from WWL reporters at the best games around the state, including Jesuit at Teurlings, Loranger at Shaw, Covington at Neville, and C. E. Byrd at St. Paul's among others. They spoke to winning coaches and reset the bracket, setting up the quarterfinal matchups.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints went into their bye week on a high, but how much confidence should you have coming out of it that they can make something of their 2024 season? Jeff and Steve close out today’s episode by breaking down the final six games, which games look like wins, which look like losses and what the Saints will have to do to give themselves a chance. Plus: Here’s who you should be rooting for in Week 12.

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Mike and Deuce recapped the Browns-Steelers snow game on Thursday Night Football. They questioned if Cleveland is fully "bought in" to QB Jameis Winston. The guys previewed the Pelicans' test in the NBA Cup vs. Golden State. Deuce highlighted the return of Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins, projecting upcoming reinforcements for the shorthanded Pels. Mike and Deuce also discussed Mike and Deuce discussed the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after their week 12 bye. Mike and Deuce spoke to a WWL listener about prized 2025 QB commit Bryce Underwood's flip from LSU to Michigan. Deuce slammed the unrestricted NIL landscape in modern college football. Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Mike and Deuce. Smith praised the Green Wave's defensive improvement under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. He previewed what's next for Tulane, who already booked a spot in the AAC Championship Game. Mike and Deuce evaluated Taysom Hill's aggressive play style.

Mike and Deuce spoke to a WWL listener about prized 2025 QB commit Bryce Underwood's flip from LSU to Michigan. Deuce slammed the unrestricted NIL landscape in modern college football. Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Mike and Deuce. Smith praised the Green Wave's defensive improvement under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. He previewed what's next for Tulane, who already booked a spot in the AAC Championship Game. Mike and Deuce evaluated Taysom Hill's aggressive play style.

Mike and Deuce evaluated Taysom Hill's aggressive play style. Deuce celebrated Hill's versatility on the football field. Mike gave a stat about his 75-yard and 33-yard touchdown runs vs. Cleveland.

Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Mike and Deuce. Smith praised the Green Wave's defensive improvement under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. He previewed what's next for Tulane, who already booked a spot in the AAC Championship Game. Smith explained the Green Wave's path to the 12-team College Football Playoff. He also questioned Coach Sumrall's future in New Orleans.

Mike and Deuce recapped the Browns-Steelers snow game on Thursday Night Football. They questioned if Cleveland is fully "bought in" to QB Jameis Winston. The guys previewed the Pelicans' test in the NBA Cup vs. Golden State. Deuce highlighted the return of Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins, projecting upcoming reinforcements for the shorthanded Pels. Mike and Deuce also discussed Mike and Deuce discussed the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after their week 12 bye.

Mike and Deuce discussed the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after their week 12 bye. Mike recapped Los Angeles' journey from a 1-4 start to their current 5-5 record. Deuce broke down the challenge the Rams' offense should provide the Saints' defense.

Mike and Deuce previewed the Pelicans' test in the NBA Cup vs. Golden State. Deuce highlighted the return of Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins, projecting upcoming reinforcements for the shorthanded Pels. Deuce also said he wants to see the Pelicans surge into the playoff picture with a healthy squad. The guys remembered a legendary list of Rams running backs.

Mike and Steve projected snowy conditions for Cleveland's AFC North matchup against Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football. ESPN senior college football writer Chris Low joined Mike and Steve. Low explained how many SEC teams could make the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Mike and Steve discussed the flip of prized 2025 QB commit Bryce Underwood from LSU to Michigan. They spoke to legendary former Saints LB Pat Swilling, who expressed disappointment in not being in the Saints Ring of Honor or Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment. Mike and Steve interviewed Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, and Felix Hanemann, a bass player & keyboardist from Zebra. Nagy emphasized the "magnitude" of losing prized QB commit Bryce Underwood from the 2025 class and the importance of keeping Garrett Nussmeier. Blair recapped LSU's three-game losing skid, criticizing their issues on offense. Hanemann told stories about venues he played at during Zebra's 49-year run.