NewOrleans.Com Your Guide for New Orleans hotels, New Orleans Travel,New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans Attractions, A Great Source For New Orleans Locals. In Dept guide to whats going on In New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:07 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.neworleans.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.neworleans.com/ NewOrleans.Com Your Guide for New Orleans hotels, New Orleans Travel,New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans Attractions, A Great Source For New Orleans Locals. In Dept guide to whats going on In New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/259885-renes-friday-roundup-last-minute-details.html The 2009 college football season is winding down, and there have been a few surprise players and teams. The best have separated themselves from the rest. Here's a look... Rene Nadeau Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:11 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/258810-college-coaching-means-big-money-for-many-fbs-head-men.html USA Today posted the football coach's salaries from across the country among FBS schools. A total of 56 coaches made at least $1 million per season. Rene Nadeau Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:53:06 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/257605-saltaformaggio-has-east-jefferson-in-rare-playoff-territory.html The East Jefferson Warrior football team must feel like a sapling amongst a collection of redwoods. The program is trying to re-establish itself following a rocky journey. Rene Nadeau Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:52:49 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/257352-bott-brings-revived-riverdale-to-playoffs-new-frontier.html Stuart Bott took over a football program at Riverdale High School in 2008 that barely had a pulse. Rene Nadeau Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:56:05 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/256377-port-allens-parker-commits-to-tulane.html Tulane added another pledge for the 2010 class when cornerback L.J. Parker of Port Allen committed to the Green Wave. Rene Nadeau Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:04:48 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/255582-john-curtis-lineman-luke-charpentier-commits-to-arkansas.html NewOrleans.Com/Sports has learned that John Curtis offensive tackle Luke Charpentier will commit to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday. Rene Nadeau Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:40 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/253486-renes-roundup-last-minute-details.html Before we get started on some Friday tidbits, I thought that I'd test your recall a little. There are ELEVEN schools that do not have an 'S' ending their team's nickname. How many can you name? Answer to come later... Rene Nadeau Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:49:04 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/252291-lsu-notebook-sheppard-guides-tigers-defense.html The LSU defense has been doing some trash talking, but the coaches probably don't mind. It seems like the jawing involves the linebackers and the secondary. Kelvin Sheppard was amused by the questions about whether there was any competition among the defensive players. "Chad Jones is one who is... Rene Nadeau Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:50 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/251155-what-ever-happened-tolouis-lipps.html He departed the banks of the Mississippi River in Reserve, Louisiana as, arguably, the most talented athlete the area has ever produced. Considering Timmy Byrd (quarterback at LSU and Southern Miss) Thomas Pittman (defensive lineman at Florida and major leaguer with the Montreal Expos... Rene Nadeau Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:52:41 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/247236-renes-roundup-football-notes-galore.html I've got a ton of interesting football tidbits on college football games, recruiting and even the NFL Draft. Rene Nadeau Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:22:58 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/243564-recruiting-lsu-tracks-several-backs.html LSU bagged a gem for the 2010 recruiting class when 4 star defensive tackle Cassius Marsh pulled the trigger and decided to be a Tiger. It was really decided on Oct. 10 during the weekend of the LSU-Florida game. Rene Nadeau Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:57:33 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/240934-renes-roundup-last-minute-details.html LSU hosts the Auburn Tigers this Saturday. The Bayou Bengals have suffered the most sacks in the SEC with 18, and 11 of those have come in the last two games against Georgia and Florida. Auburn hasn't won in Baton Rouge since 1999. The home team in this series has won 8 of the last 9 meetings. Rene Nadeau Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:06:28 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/238939-heisman-trophy-winners-and-darkhorse-candidates.html About this time of the football season, Heisman hopefuls begin to separate themselves from the pack. A few early season favorites also begin to fall back, while one or two new candidates are able to assert themselves. Of course, playing on a winning team helps. One player that is starting to draw... Rene Nadeau Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:47:57 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/237464-renes-roundup-monday-notebook.html Saints QB Drew Brees is currently the top rated passer in the NFL with a 118.4 rating. Peyton Manning right behind with a 114.1 rating , followed by Brett Favre with a 109.5. Rene Nadeau Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:12:33 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/235954-renes-roundup-last-minute-details.html There are a few key matchups with BCS implications on tap for this weekend. Rene Nadeau Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:27:11 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/235213-recruiting-report-card-from-last-weeks-lsu-florida-tilt.html As we mentioned last Friday, LSU hosted a "Who's who" recruiting group last week in Tigertown for the LSU-Florida game. Some came away very impressed with Tiger Stadium, the frenzied crowd and the LSU football program overall. Rene Nadeau Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:52:25 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/234560-test-your-knowledge-of-new-york-giants-trivia.html The New York Giants invade the Louisiana Superdome this Sunday for the early season "game of the year" against the New Orleans Saints. The Giants have a storied franchise, one that has been around for 84 seasons and won countless titles.  I thought that I might take you on a trip through history... Rene Nadeau Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:01:43 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/233440-renes-roundup-college-prep-and-pros.html Florida is ahead of the pace they set back in 2006, when they captured a national title. The Gators are allowing 6.4 points per outing to opponents and 32 points total, 15 points less than their "D" had given up at the same point for the 2006 season. Rene Nadeau Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:28:16 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/231127-big-time-recruits-to-litter-sidelines-for-lsu-florida.html The LSU Tigers will be hosting the #1 team in the country Saturday night, and about 50 of the best recruits in the recruiting classes of 2010 and 2011 will be on hand in Baton Rouge. Rene Nadeau Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:32:58 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/231042-renes-roundup-last-minute-details.html If Florida is going to use the Gator Wildcat formation against LSU, look for one or two players to man the spot for a cameo. Rene Nadeau Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:15:36 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/230364-lsu-basketball-recruiting-snapshot.html LSU basketball is currently rated with the 15th best recruiting class for the 2010 signing period. Rene Nadeau Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:23:01 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/230365-unclaimed-louisiana-gems-for-class-of-2010.html There are still a few andldquo;unclaimed gems" in regard to Louisiana recruits for the 2010 signing period. A larger majority of blue chip players have already cast their lot with the school of their choice, but a handful of players are receiving national attention as we approach National Signing... Rene Nadeau Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:07:39 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/227768-renes-roundup-college-footballs-monday-notes.html LSU plays their "game of the year" this weekend in Baton Rouge and will receive even more attention with the arrival of the ESPN Gameday crew - Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso and Desmond Howard. Rene Nadeau Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:26:11 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/225532-renes-roundup-last-minute-details.html A lot of stories with a big college football weekend looming. Here are some inside details that you may not be know about yet. Rene Nadeau Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:08:11 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/sports-blogs/rene-nadeau/225533-lsu-georgia-lafell-continues-strong-play.html In the LSU-Georgia matchup "Between the Hedges," keep an eye on the gentleman wearing jersey #1 for the LSU Tigers - Brandon LaFell. First off, he's a playmaker at the wideout spot. Secondly, the senior may be leaving an impressive legacy in Tigertown.LaFell has 138 career catches and 19 career... Rene Nadeau Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:48:31 +0000