Call it a reversal of fortune for two SEC rivals. LSU's agreement to hire Saints defensive line coach Ed Orgeron has fallen through with the former Ole Miss head coach opting to coach at the University of Tennessee instead.
Let's get ready for some desperation football! The New Orleans Saints (6-6) are already in playoff mode so to speak. Nothing less than a 10-6 will salvage the season and a playoff berth. The Atlanta Falcons (8-4) are in position to put the Saints away for 2008 and secure a playoff berth. It's an NFC South battle from the Superdome:
Call it an elimination game. The New Orleans Saints hosting the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. These two 5-5 teams face a real possibility of missing the playoffs if they don't win tonight. No Reggie Bush for New Orleans. But no excuses - the Saints need a home 'W.':