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Sports Zone: Sean Payton's return is confirmed!

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In the WGNO Sports Zone, another dark cloud of disappointment sets over the New Orleans Saints after their 7-10 finish. "Our goal is to win championships here. So, this year in that regard was not good enough." Dennis Allen recaps the season. Plus, the rumors of Sean Payton's return are confirmed – what the Saints' front office plans to do next. "I know what he brings to the tab...

Sports Zone: Can the end come soon enough for the Saints?

Sports Zone: 2023 Bowl Special - Bonus (Tulane HC Willie Fritz)

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz joins WGNO Sports Director Ed Daniels on WGNO News with Curt Sprang and Susan Roesgen from the floor of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, following No. 17 Tulane' shocking 46-45 comeback win over Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Willaims and No. 10 Southern Cal in the Cotton Bowl. The Sports Zone Podcast is also available via Apple Podcasts on iTunes. ...

Sports Zone: 2023 Bowl Special

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. No. 17 LSU defeated Purdue 63-7, while No. 17 Tulane shocked Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Willaims and No. 10 Southern Cal with a 46-45 comeback win in the Cotton Bowl. WGNO's Richie Mills was in Orlando, while Aaron S. Lee was in Dallas as Sports Director Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis hosted from WGNO Studios. The Sports Zone Podcast is also available via Apple Podcasts on iTunes....

Sports Zone: Tulane, LSU Football go Bowling

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. No. 17 LSU preps to play Purdue in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, while No. 16 Tulane is set to make a New Year's Six appearance against No. 10 Southern Cal and Heisman Trophy Winner Caleb Williams in the Cotton Bowl. The Sports Zone Podcast is also available via Apple Podcasts on iTunes.

Sports Zone: Can the Saints make it two straight?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the weather in Cleveland is downright frightful. Can a so-called dome team win 'in it' and keep their scant playoff hopes alive. Two guys from South Louisiana talk about something they know nothing about, does the cold really make that much of a difference? The Pelicans' losing streak is over can they quickly get back to be the best team in the west? the climb isn'...

Sports Zone: Can the Saints go 4-0?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, a rebound performance by the New Orleans Pelicans falls short against the Utah Jazz in overtime. We break down their progress 28 games into the season. Plus, the New Orleans Saints enter the final stretch of their season with a renewed mentality. Can they pull it off? We discuss. And the 31st season of Friday Night Football is in the books. We hear from our awar...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football State Championships - 2nd Edition

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season concludes with the second of two episodes covering the 2022 State Championships of the LHSAA playoffs hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis and special co-host Keith Menard.

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football State Championships - 1st Edition

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with the first of two episodes covering the State Championships of the LHSAA playoffs hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Green Wave crests new heights as Saints continue tailspin

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, a Saints collapse that days later still has saints fans in a tizzy. With the saints about out of the post-season is it time to start over on airline drive? Our panel discusses. Tulane fans storm the field as the Green Wave storm in the Cotton Bowl. Or was there a moment bigger? We chat about the hottest team in Louisiana football, the Tulane Green Wave. The trans...

WGNO Sports: Talkin' Saints, Tigers, Green Wave & more with Lester Ricard

Welcome to WGNO Sports 'Morning Call' with former pro quarterback Lester Ricard and Sports Zone's Ed Daniels. In this episode, Lester Ricard talks No. 16 Tulane's American Athletic Conference championship win over Central Florida in Yulman Stadium to set up a New Year's 6 Cotton Bowl berth versus No. 8 Southern Cal on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. All this and a lot more.

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Playoff Semifinals

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with the semifinals of the LHSAA playoffs hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Green Wave on the edge of Greatness?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, it is a watershed moment for the Green Wave. They keep their coach, now can they win a conference championship and do something not done in 83 years? Central Florida stands in the way. Former Tulane quarterback Lester Ricard is here to discuss his favorite subject – the Green Wave. The mountain LSU tries to climb Saturday may be the tallest, even taller than Stone...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Playoff Quarterfinals

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with the quarterfinals of the LHSAA playoffs hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Exclusive interview with new Breakers HC John DeFilippo

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the second-longest home win streak in the nation is over! How Tulane turns Black Friday, Green! The Wave makes history and has a chance to make some more. Our panel discusses. Meantime , LSU goes to Aggieland. Brian Kelly sounds a warning shot about the Aggies. Southeastern with a late surge. Can the Lions continue to 'lion up' in the playoffs. And the Saints ...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Playoffs continue

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with the second round of LHSAA playoffs hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Can Saints right ship, or is it sunk for the season?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Saints in a place they are unaccustomed – cellar dwellers – but head coach Dennis Allen's assistants sing his praises. How many more will the Saints win with seven games to play? We ask our panel. Tulane drubs SMU. Does this show carry to the road in a huge game at Cincinnati? And, the Lions leap into the FCS playoffs. Can they do some damage, there? How in t...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Playoffs Begin

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with the start of LHSAA playoffs hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Saints season teeters on the brink

  Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, a rookie, performing well, but not getting the big-picture results he wants. And is the Saints' season on the brink? And if it is, why doesn't anyone seem too upset about it? The Tigers, one of the surprise teams in college football, winning with a formula Brian Kelly brought from his previous stop. The Tigers are this close to winning the West. We ask former ...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 9

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 9 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 10

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with the regular-season finale (Week 10) hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: How much will the Saints miss Michael Thomas?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Saints move on again without Michael Thomas. However, since Thomas had played in only three games – how big a loss is it? Our panel discusses. The Saints need to get on a win streak soon -- all they need to do is do what they did against the Raiders, again. It is Alabama against LSU – and there's one coach who has won more than 600 games who thinks the Tigers...

Sports Zone: Andy Dalton earns starting job, but can he turn Saints' season around?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, Andy Dalton is more than handy. He is the Saints' starting quarterback at least for the foreseeable future. But, do the Saints need some divine intervention to turn around a 2-5 season? Tulane is rolling. The Green Wave threats to win their first conference title in 24 years. And their head coach thinks a consistent winner is on the horizon. The tigers smack the ...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 8

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 8 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Too soon to panic after fifth Saints loss?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the 2022 Saints are again doing what they do best and that is giving the football to the other team. Andy Dalton throws three interceptions – the advice given by his head coach is a head-scratcher. The Saints now 2-5 are they headed for their fewest wins since the Katrina season? The Saints head coach sure doesn't think so. Tulane crashes the top 25. They are a t...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 7

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 7 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: 'Taysom Fever' sweeps the Superdome

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, Taysom Hill was somewhat lonesome early in the season, but last Sunday the Saints put their “Jack of all Trades,” again, on full display. Does that mean this quarterback gets more snaps at his favorite spot? Bengals vs Saints. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase return to the Superdome. Chase's high school coach on what drives his former protege. And a Cavalier-turned-C...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 6

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 6 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Saints, LSU, Tulane & more

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, he was a low-profile move by the Saints in the offseason, but why this well-traveled veteran is a major player in the Saints' immediate future. Alvin Kamara says he will play this week. What the Saints have done the last two seasons without him: Hint. It isn't pretty. In Tigertown, Brian Kelly tells the truth about the LSU passing. Kelly said heart and grit are gr...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 5

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 5 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: London Calling for a Saints turnaround

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Saints in London with a big question at quarterback – and at wide receiver. Is it a must-game already, in Week 4. Can the Saints win without Jameis Winston, and with a red-head under center? We ask our long-time quarterbacks coach. The Pelicans have postseason and more on their radar on media day Monday. And for the opening of training camp, it was all sunshi...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 4

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 4 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Battle for the Bell in the Big Easy

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Saints quarterback, how bad is he hurting? Can the Saints, as road favorites, get it done at Carolina? We chat Black and Gold. Big game uptown Saturday night. Two rivals get together. Both, know the other, very well. A Greenie and a Golden Eagle make their picks – and so does Richie and Ed Daniels. And, the Tigers – coming off a terrific second half against ...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football - Week 3

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 3 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Early season litmus tests for Saints, LSU, Tulane

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. The Sports Zone Podcast is also available via Apple Podcasts on iTunes. Watch Sports Zone at 10:30 p.m. on NOLA 38 'The CW' every Friday night!

WGNO Sports: Talkin' Saints, Tigers, Green Wave & more with Lester Ricard

Welcome to WGNO Sports 'Morning Call' with former NFL quarterback Lester Ricard and Friday Night Football's own Aaron S. Lee. Today's topics include the Saints' thrilling come-from-behind win over archrival Atlanta in the season-opener, as well as LSU and Tulane's victories over a pair of HBCU opponents.  Just how good are the Tigers and Green Wave? And are the paychecks worth the punishment for the HBCU schools, Southern and Alcorn State? Lester weighs in. Plus, both discuss Za...

Sports Zone: Can Saints avoid same season-opening fate as Tigers?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Saints start the season where it ended in January. Will they have a key addition on board? Our panel weighs in on how many games the Saints will win this season. Is it time to bet the over? In Baton Rouge, LSU regroups. They are huge favorites against Southern, but can they get a myriad of issues fixed before they play Mississippi State next Saturday? Brian Ke...

Friday Night Football: 2022 LHSAA Prep Football – Week 2

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season continues with Week 2 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

WGNO Sports: Talkin' Saints, Tigers, Green Wave & more with Lester Ricard

Welcome to WGNO Sports 'Morning Call' with former NFL quarterback Lester Ricard and Friday Night Football's own Ed Daniels.

Friday Night Football: Let the 2022 games begin - Week 1

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season officially kicks off with Week 1 hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: New era of LSU Football officially begins

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Superdome turf is painted, plans are ready and all Brian Kelly has to do now is reveal who is under center. A veteran Tiger watcher chimes in on the beginning of a new era in LSU football. And our panel looks into their crystal ball to pick a winner as the Seminoles take on the Tigers. Another season. Another play caller. Why Willie Fritz might have it right t...

WGNO Sports: Talkin' Saints, Tigers, Green Wave & more with Lester Ricard

Welcome to WGNO Sports 'Morning Call' with former NFL quarterback Lester Ricard and Friday Night Football's own Aaron S. Lee. In this episode, Lester and Aaron hit the latest headlines, including the return of Saints starting QB Jameis Winston in his first game action since his season-ending knee injury last year. But, just how will Winston fair with Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle sidelined "indefinitely" with a torn ligament in his big toe? Lester knows firsthand how ...

WGNO Sports: Talkin's Saints, Tigers, Green Wave & more with Lester Ricard

Welcome to WGNO Sports 'Morning Call' with former NFL quarterback Lester Ricard and Friday Night Football's own Aaron S. Lee. In this episode, Lester and Aaron hit the latest headlines, including the return of Saints starting QB Jameis Winston in his first game action since his season-ending knee injury last year. But, just how will Winston fair with Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle sidelined "indefinitely" with a torn ligament in his big toe? Lester knows firsthand how ...

WGNO Sports: Talkin's Saints, Tigers, Green Wave & more with Lester Ricard

Welcome to WGNO Sports 'Morning Call' with former NFL quarterback Lester Ricard and Friday Night Football's own Aaron S. Lee. In this episode, Lester and Aaron hit the latest headlines, including the return of Saints starting QB Jameis Winston in his first game action since his season-ending knee injury last year. But, just how will Winston fair with Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle sidelined "indefinitely" with a torn ligament in his big toe? Lester knows firsthand how ...

Friday Night Football: 2022 Jamboree Edition

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is back with all the prep football highlights and feature stories as the 31st season kicks off with a jam-packed 'Jamboree edition' hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.

Sports Zone: Can Saints return to double-digit wins in 2022-23?

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Saints wrap up the preseason, now it is on to the good stuff, the games that count. And, the Saints starting quarterback said he can't wait. Jameis Winston: "I am an optimistic guy. I love challenges, I just love winning way more." After a nine-win season, will New Orleans return to double-digit victories? Cam Jordan: "It is going to be a beautiful thing if e...

Sports Zone: LSU QB battle in Baton Rouge

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the LSU Tigers' opener against Florida State is around the corner, and new head coach Brian Kelly says he hasn't selected a starting quarterback – yet. "You have a very competitive situation going on," he said. Plus, what Kelly likes and who he says must step up. "He thinks he's a freshman and he's not anymore," said Kelly about one of the Tigers' top wide receiver...

Sports Zone: Training Camps heat up summer for Saints, Tigers, Greenies & more

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the Tigers kick off fall camp and first-year LSU head coach Brian Kelly is excited, even to see reporters. "Welcome back everybody. It is great to have you here," Kelly told media following the team's first day of practice. How Kelly and his staff have much to sort out. Our Richie Mills reports from Tigertown. And we ask the question to our esteemed panel, "Can the...

Sports Zone: Saints are open for business!

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, it seems like such a long time ago, when Michael Thomas was the best receiver in the game. Will his comeback be stellar or something less? We discuss. And have the latest from the first three days of Saints camp. Tulane picked seventh in its league. But, why a healthy Wave might lead to a rapid ascension in the league standings? Brian Kelly wants to bring someth...

Sports Zone: Football season is here!

Welcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, LSU head coach Brian Kelly wanted to be solid at SEC media days. He may have been a lot better. Reporters covering the SEC sing the praises of the new LSU football coach. We talk Tigers. Tulane has nowhere to go but up – Willie Fritz is ready to wash away 2021. The Green Wave head coach joins us in studio. In the Southland, the Southeastern Lions still picked to...