Sports Zone: Optimism surrounding football and facelift at the Superdome

WGNO Sports

English - August 12, 2023 16:49 - 20 minutes - 19 MB
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Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports.

In this episode, the New Orleans Saints kick off the preseason with a new quarterback and high hopes.

Is what we see Sunday a true indicator, or is it a mirage?

Tulane makes two trips to the dome this week. When would they like to make a third?

"The Sugar Bowl," responded Tulane head coach Willie Fritz.

We check in on the Green Wave and on an LSU coach who understands his job is far different from the one he used to have.

"Why are you here, if it's to chase NIL, to do these things that are on the peripheral, then you are going to be distracted for the ultimate goal," said LSU head coach Brian Kelly.

As the Tigers, Green Wave, and Saints approach their openers, we visit with Ken Trahan from Crescent City Sports.