Chrissy Smith
Podcaster, Writer
Chrissy Smith is from Slidell, La., and schedules her life around sports. She played basketball in college, and covered sports for over 10 years at the high school, college, and pro level. She's a mom to three active kids and married to a Registered Nurse.
Team Stats (Jazz @ Pelicans) Final Score: 123-136 Rebounds: 40-56 Assists: 30-34 Blocks: 8-8 Steals: 7-9 Turnovers: 15-13 Stat Leaders (Jazz/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Keyonte George, 26; CJ McCollum, 26 Rebound Leaders: Isaiah Collier, Drew Eubanks, 7; Zion Williamson, 14 Assist Leaders: Isaiah Collier, 11; Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Dejounte Murray, 6 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Chrissy's Takeaways: * The New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five games and their only loss came against the Boston Celtics by one point. * If you were hoping for the Pelicans to tank to get a high draft pick, then you are are going to be disappointed. * Zion has to be at his lowest weight in years. He looks great and was explosive the whole night. * Yves Missi did not play because he was sick with the flu, according to Joel Myers. * This team can keep going on a run with so many guys healthy, and Brandon Ingram is close to returning too. That will leave Herb Jones as the only main player who is still hurt. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Timberwolves @ Pelicans) Final Score: 104-97 Rebounds: 53-46 Assists: 26-23 Blocks: 8-5 Steals: 9-12 Turnovers: 16-14 Stat Leaders (Timberwolves/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Anthony Edwards, 32; Dejounte Murray, 29 Rebound Leaders: Rudy Gobert, 14; Yves Missi, 9 Assist Leaders: Donte Divencenzo, 7; Dejounte Murray, 6 My Player of the Game: Dejounte Murray Chrissy's Takeaways: * Zion was back on the court and looked great and full of energy and a spring in his step. * Dejounte Murray played exceptionally well, leading the team in points and assists. * Jose Alvarado brought a spark after the Pelicans started the game down 7-0. * If the Pelicans would have Trey Murphy able to play then I think they could have won this game. * Herb Jones hit two big corner three's so it's nice to see him get back in a rhythm. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pelicans @ Wizards) Final Score: 110-98 Rebounds: 49-46 Assists: 26-25 Blocks: 8-4 Steals: 7-6 Turnovers: 11-15 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Wizards) Scoring Leaders: CJ McCollum, 24; Kyle Kuzma, 28 Rebound Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 10; Alex Sarr, 11 Assist Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 12; Malcolm Brogdon, Jared Butler, 5 My Player of the Game: Dejounte Murray Chrissy's Takeaways: * CJ McCollum was still hot following his previous game where he hit 50 points. * Dejounte Murray has had two games in a row where he has had 12 assists and only three turnovers so it' s nice to see him become the PG that the team needs. * The Pelicans have won two games in a row. * Trey Murphy sprained his ankle in the game and his status is to be determined. * Yves Missi had two blocks against the Wizards and continues to be a bright spot on this Pelicans squad. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Wizards @ Pelicans) Final Score: 120-132 Rebounds: 48-37 Assists: 28-36 Blocks: 0-6 Steals: 6-10 Turnovers: 21-7 Stat Leaders (Wizards/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Jordan Poole, 29; Christian James McCollum, 50 Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas, 10; Yves Missi, 11 Assist Leaders: Jordan Poole, 7; Dejounte Murray, 12 My Player of the Game: CJ McCollum Chrissy's Takeaways: CJ McCollum dropped 50 points on the Wizards in a spectacular performance where he made 10 three-pointers in the game. He was cooking from the first quarter and you could tell something special was going to happen that night. The Pelicans snapped their 11-game losing streak by beating Washington, who had six wins coming into the game. One of the biggest keys to the victory for New Orleans was that the team only had seven turnovers the entire game. Rookie Yves Missi was spectacular again, finishing the game with 11 rebounds and one block. Jose Alvarado was back on the court after being sidelined for six weeks from a hamstring injury, and he immediately brought energy and a defensive presence to the team. Dejounte Murray had 12 assists, which was great, because he struggled offensively. The Pelicans look to get another win against the Wizards on Sunday on the road. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pelicans @ Heat) Final Score: 108-119 Rebounds: 31-38 Assists: 25-34 Blocks: 7-1 Steals: 4-6 Turnovers: 10-10 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Heat) Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 34; Tyler Herro, 32 Rebound Leaders: Yves Missi, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Boston Jr., CJ McCollum, 4; Bam Adebayo, 9 Assist Leaders: Dejounte Murray, 7; Bam Adebayo, 10 My Player of the Game: Trey Murphy III Chrissy's Takeaways: The New Orleans Pelicans have lost 20 of their last 21 games. The Pels have also lost 11 games in a row. In this game against the Heat, the rebounding was divided up evenly among six players, which was a strange thing to see in the stat sheet. Trey Murphy III is turning into a full-blown starter for this team and it's great to see. He's not just a three-point shooter anymore. Yves Missi is SPECIAL!! This guy has a legitimate shot to win Rookie of the Year. It's rough to think about how good the Pelicans might have been this year if everyone would have been healthy plus the team has a ROY center. What could have been....time to focus on the special spots of the season. Follow The Kneaux on X, and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
Team Stats (Pelicans @ Pacers) Final Score: 110-114 Rebounds: 44-41 Assists: 44-41 Blocks: 3-2 Steals: 9-10 Turnovers: 15-13 Stat Leaders (Pelicans/Pacers) Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 24; Tyrese Haliburton, 34 Rebound Leaders: Yves Missi, 13; Bennedict Mathurin/Myles Turner, 9 Assist Leaders: Elfrid Payton, 21; Tyrese Haliburton, 13 My Player of the Game: Elfrid Payton Takeaways Elfrid Payton has been so CLUTCH for the Pelicans while dealing with so many injuries. With his 21 assists against the Pacers, he has had the most assists in a single NBA game this season. Even though the Pelicans lost this game by four and Friday's game against the Warriors by four points, the team is showing so much fight considering they're still without Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Jose' Alvarado and Zion Williamson. Rookie Yves Missi is a HIGHLIGHT for this Pelicans team right now. He is quick, plays smooth defense, and continually is getting better on offense. Trey Murphy III lit it up on the offensive end for the Pelicans, which is a great sign. Brandon Ingram is dealing with a minor calf injury so although he's playing, he's not 100%. Follow The Kneaux on X , and follow me there too @SportsChrissy.
When: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 6:30 PM Where: The Real Death Valley, Baton Rouge, LA Channel: ABC Spread: LSU -7.5 O/U: 46.5 This will be the 72nd time these schools meet up in this storied rivalry. This game always has a story, a moment to remember, so be ready, football fans! Florida Gators The Gators enter this contest with a record of 1-1. Florida opened up the season with a 55-0 win over Long Island University, but the Gators dropped a game last week to a talented South Florida team. This Gator offense is led by quarterback DJ Lagway. LSU fans remember Lagway all too well from last season. On the season, Lagway is 38/51, with 342 passing yards and 4 TDs. Jadan Baugh is the leader in the backfield. The leading pass catchers on this team are Vernell Brown III, Eugene Wilson III, and Hayden Hansen. The Gator defense is a solid unit. Jaden Robinson and Myles Graham are the leading linebackers. Tyreak Sapp is the leader on the defensive line. LSU Tigers The Tigers are coming off of a "disappointing" victory against Louisiana Tech. The Tigers have a chance to bury the Gators' dreams for the season in this game. This game being in Death Valley helps out the Tigers tremendously. The Tigers better be ready to get on the Gators early and often because this is an upset Gator team with a big upset on the mind. KEYS TO THE GAME - Can the Tigers establish a running game? The leaders on this team need to get up. - Will the Tigers' defense keep up the red-hot start to the season? - Will Braelin Moore be back on the field? This is a mad Florida team who would love to upset the Tigers in this rivalry. Can the Tigers contain DJ Lagway? Fun Fact: Florida running back coach Jabar Juluke was born in New Orleans. He was the running back coach at LSU in 2016. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
It wasn't the prettiest game, but a win is a win. The Tigers are 2-0. On the 4th play of LSU's opening drive, Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception. The Bulldogs go 3 and out. LSU puts together an 8 play 25 yard drive, but Damian Ramos misses a 51 yard field goal. The Bulldogs punt, but they pin the Tigers inside the 5 yard line. The Tigers go on a strong 11 play 98 yard drive that was capped off by a Nic Anderson 7 yard TD reception. LSU 7-0. The Bulldogs are forced the punt. LSU puts together a 13 play 85 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 23 yard field goal. LSU 10-0. The teams trade punts. The Bulldogs kneel out the 1st half. The teams trade punts to open up the 2nd half. LSU goes on a 6 play 33 yard drive that was capped off by a Caden Durham 3 yard rushing TD. LSU 17-0. The Bulldogs punt. LSU goes on an 11 play 38 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 46 yard field goal. LSU 20-0. The teams trade punts. The Bulldogs go on a strong 13 play 74 yard drive that was capped off by a Devin Gandy 33 yard TD reception. LSU 20-7. LSU answers back with a 6 play 48 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 19 yard field goal. LSU 23-7. The Bulldogs punt. LSU kneels out the clock. Tigers win! Takeaways - This LSU defense is for real! This unit will keep the Tigers in games this season. - LSU has to get the running game going. I think it will come around, but the Tigers have to make opponents respect the run. - West Weeks is quietly having a strong start to the season. AWARDS - Offensive MVP - Barion Brown - This guy plays with the spirit you want to see. Get familiar with the name, Tiger fans! - Defensive MVP - West Weeks - West flocks to the ball! LSU welcomes Florida to Baton Rouge on Saturday. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the article formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
When: Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 6:30 PM Where: The Real Death Valley, Baton Rouge, LA Channel: SECN+/ESPN+ Spread: LSU -36.5 O/U: 49.5 LSU will welcome the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to Baton Rouge for the 15th time. The Tigers look to keep the momentum going. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Louisiana Tech is coming off of a week 1 shutout of Southeastern Louisiana. The offense is led by junior quarterback Trey Kukuk. Kukuk is a JUCO transfer. He had a solid career. The dual threat quarterback will look to keep the Tiger defense on its heels. The backfield is led by JUCO transfer Clay Thevenin. Thevenin had nearly 1000 all purpose yards at Navarro College last season. The leading pass catchers are Eli Finley and Marques Singleton, Jr., Finley is on multiple preseason award watchlists. Singleton, Jr. put together an impressive JUCO career, scoring 20 TDs. This Bulldog defense is led by Kolbe Fields, Amari Butler, and Emmanuel Oguns. Fields is an LSU transfer. Butler and Oguns are JUCO transfers. LSU Tigers LSU is coming off of a huge week 1 victory. The Tigers will have to get pumped up for this one and try to avoid the hangover. Garrett Nussmeier needs to get this team up. Caden Durham and this offensive line need to keep the positive momentum going. Chris Hilton, Jr., needs to get his confidence up. Look for Chris to get some big touches in this one. The defense needs to continue playing smash mouth Tiger football. The leaders need to get this unit up. KEYS TO THE GAME - Can the Tigers keep the foot on the pedal? - Can the Tigers shut down this dual threat quarterback? - Can the Tigers get the studs out early to get other guys valuable playing time? This Bulldog team has nothing to lose. The Tigers need a dominant performance. Fun Fact: LSU placekicker Sean Perret and Louisiana Tech offensive lineman Ervin Smith were teammates at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
For the 1st time since 2019, LSU fans can cheer after week 1. The two teams trade punts on their opening possessions of the game. On the 2nd play of LSU's next drive, tight end Bauer Sharp fumbles the ball, and Clemson recovers. Clemson takes advantage of the turnover and kicks a 42 yard field goal. Clemson 3-0. The two teams trade punts on their following possessions. LSU puts together an 8 play 49 yard drive, and Damian Ramos kicks a 52 yard field goal. Tied 3-3. Clemson marches down with a 13 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a 1 yard TD run by Adam Randall. Clemson 10-3. LSU puts together a promising 12 play 62 yard drive, but Chris Hilton Jr. fumbles, and Clemson recovers. Clemson kneels to finish out the half. Clemson opens the 2nd half with an 8 play 45 yard drive, but they miss a 48 yard field goal. LSU had a strong 8 play 69 yard drive that was capped off by a 2 yard TD run by Caden Durham. Tied 10-10. On the 2nd play of Clemson's next drive, Mansoor Delane picks off Cade Klubnik. LSU puts together an 8 play 25 yard drive, but they miss a 46 yard field goal. Clemson goes 3 and out. LSU goes on a huge 11 play 73 yard drive that was capped off by an 8 yard TD reception by Trey'Dez Green. LSU 17-10. Clemson turns it over on downs. The teams trade punts on their following possessions. Clemson turns it over on downs. LSU kneels out the clock. LSU wins 17-10! Takeaways - The transfer portal has paid off big time for LSU. Mansoor Delane and Braelin Moore showed up big! - Caden Durham and this offensive line were just what LSU ordered in this one. They were able to keep the Clemson defense off balance. - ALL ABOARD THE NUSS BUS! AWARDS Offensive MVP - Garrett Nussmeier - What more can you ask from your leader? Big time players step up in big moments! Defensive MVP - PJ Woodland - 5 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, and 1 pass defended. This guy has a bright future! Fun Fact: For all you Varsity Blues fans out there, go check out the formation LSU was in on the Trey'Dez Green TD reception play. Did Lance Harbor call this play? The Tigers gear up for Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
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The Zurich Classic swings into New Orleans on April 21 through April 27, 2025. Established in 1958, the Zurich Classic is a professional golf tournament that is held in Louisiana on the PGA Tour, at TPC Louisiana in Avondale. The Fore!Kids Foundation hosts the Zurich Classic to help raise money to fund various children’s service organizations. Since it was established in 1958, Fore!Kids has raised over $45 million through golf events – like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Golf Ball Gala, a kids’ summer junior tour, and several charitable golf tournaments to help provide healthcare, education and hope for over 200,000 children each year. Individual day tickets are $45 and all-inclusive tickets "Best of the Zurich Classic" are $185. All tickets to the Zurich Classic are via mobile entry only. Children 15 and under are admitted free at the front gate with a ticketed adult. Public p arking is $20 per day. For more details, please visit https://zurichgolfclassic.com/