Pelicans Play Basketball Today

Ethen Meyers • October 19, 2022

Well, Zion

This one is mostly a no brainer. It has been a very long time since we have see who was supposed to be the “face of the franchise” actually play. We saw him in preseason and he looked athletic and explosive as ever but just not quite in full basketball form. I anticipate him to look much better with the other starters around him and CJ and BI around him to not allow teams to backup and prepare to swipe 10 hands at him when he drives to the rack. I feel we will see a small minutes “restriction” set on Zion for the first few weeks of the regular season, but that does not subtract from the fact that Zanos is BACK.

 

The Brandon Ingram MVP Tour
 I am not sure if you know, but Brandon Ingram is very good at basketball. Since he put on a Pelicans uniform he has found a way to improve his game every season. Brandon Ingram wants to win first, but it is that exact mentality that will bring out the best. Most guys who win MVP carry their team, and before CJ’s debut as a Pelican and now Zions return, BI was doing just that. Now, we have both of those guys to ADD to the equation, if the Pels win and win often, the league as a whole will get to see just how Brandon Ingram has improved his game to an elite level.

 

How The Team Works

We saw a lot of good and bad, but we learned last year. During the preseason we were still seeing Coach Garrett Temple minutes before young guys, and Graham at the 1 over Jose. I hope this is a trend that ends starting with Game 1 of the regular season. I truly believe Graham is the second best true shooting guard on this team behind CJ, but he might be the worst true Point Guard on the team. Graham will succeed next to Jose or really anyone else who controls the rock even if it is Point Zion, but we need to put him in a place to succeed. The GT situation I am telling myself we just wanted to show some decent 14th man potential for filler scenarios in a trade, but I am not sure since we saw him a lot last year when Trey Murphy III was just waiting for his chance. I am excited to see the young talent meshed in nicely with the leaders in the starting 5 we have.

 

The Trey Murphy III Show

When we drafted TM3 I really thought he was going to be one of those raw shooters who would just stand in the corner and shoot, because that is what I was told he was. I want to believe that they were all right and that if 25 or so other teams would have drafted him it is what he would have remained. I want to believe that Trey saw Jose, Naji, and Herb Jones get minutes because of their desire to PLAY and play hard. I want to believe that whatever is happening with Trey Murphy III is because he WANTS it. He wants to prove that he has that dawg in him and he is ready to be a legit 6th man if not a stretch 5 started in a few years next to Zion. The Trey Murphy III show through the end of last year and the start of this year has been a blast to watch and I cannot wait to see more.


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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