Daniels Fills the Pelicans’ Boxes at No. 8

by | July 6, 2022 | NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, On The Record | 0 Comments

Dyson Daniels fits the mold of the Pelicans' recent draft successes and could be a major contributor early. The New Orleans Pelicans have plenty of options at their disposal with the eighth selection in the upcoming NBA Draft. New Orleans has the assets to move up and...
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Rob Parker Talks Pelicans Re-Signing Zion

by | July 3, 2022 | NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, On The Record | 0 Comments

Sportswriter and Co-host of "The Odd Couple" on FOX Sports Radio, Rob Parker, spoke with David Grubb and gave his thoughts on Zion Williamson re-signing with the Pelicans. Since the day the New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Draft Lottery in 2019, there has speculation...
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 ‘It’s Not His Team, He Hasn’t Been Around’ | Is Zion Williamson Still A Good Fit For Pelicans?

by | June 1, 2022 | NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, On The Record | 0 Comments

Written by JR Gamble for The Shadow League (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Revisionist history is a real thing in today’s sports coverage. If you base your overall hoop opinions on the last six months of NBA action, you’d actually think that Ja Morant was the...
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For Pelicans, No Place Like Home for Game 3

by | April 21, 2022 | NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, On The Record | 0 Comments

The New Orleans Pelicans have a great history of success at home in the third game of a playoff series. Will that continue? New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Pelicans made history with their Game 2 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Dating back to the 2002-03 season,...
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Pelicans Do It With Defense

by | April 16, 2022 | NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, On The Record | 0 Comments

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers with a strong defensive effort in the final quarter to advance to the NBA Playoffs. It’s a very simple formula, really. When the New Orleans Pelicans hold a team to 105 points or less, they are nearly...
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Pelicans Playoffs, NBA Play-In History

by | April 7, 2022 | NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, On The Record | 0 Comments

The New Orleans Pelicans and NBA Play-In Tournament history. It’s not quite the playoffs, but for a fan base that has stuck with the franchise through historic losing streaks, injuries to key players, coaching changes, and the indifference of the national media, it...
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Founders say HBCU Legacy Bowl debut successful: ‘This is a great day’

by | February 19, 2022 | College Football, HBCU Sports, NFL, On The Record | 0 Comments

Originally appeared on NOLA.com Team Gaither's Calil Wilkins (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the HBCU Legacy Bowl at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Saturday, February 19, 2022. (Photo by Brett Duke, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New...
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Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl low on points, full of opportunities for NFL hopefuls

by | February 19, 2022 | College Football, HBCU Sports, NFL, On The Record | 0 Comments

Originally published on NOLA.com Team Robinson's Ladarius Skelton (8) runs the ball as Team Gaither's Devon Hunt (34) defends during the HBCU Legacy Bowl at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Saturday, February 19, 2022. (Photo by Brett Duke, NOLA.com | The...
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Charles Oliveira: the UFC’s surprise lightweight king

by | May 22, 2021 | Miscellaneous, MMA, On The Record | 0 Comments

By: Trevor Ritchie ‘Surprise, surprise.’ Of course, Conor McGregor first used this line in the aftermath of his unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz at UFC 202, putting the entire roster on notice before inevitably taking the lightweight crown from Eddie Alvarez...
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Hard in the Paint NFL Draft First Round Projections: 2.0

by | April 28, 2021 | College Football, NFL, On The Record | 0 Comments

Trevor Ritchie/David Grubb On the eve of the NFL Draft, here are the final Hard in the Paint first round projections. The draft is always unpredictable, and trades are a given at some point. After quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, nothing is certain until...
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Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 5, Hour 1

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 5, Hour 1

Aug 9, 2019

On the first preseason game day of 2019, I reminisce over my experiences as a long-standing and long-suffering Saints fan. Also joining me for #FavoriteFridays is the host of "Inside the Trenches," Marlon Favorite. We break down the Saints and Vikings; two teams with...

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 4, Hour 2

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 4, Hour 2

Aug 8, 2019

Dino "The Dean" Hanson joins me in-studio for the entire second hour and we talk anything and everything Pelicans; recapping the wild journey it's been since January and where the franchise is headed now. We take a look at Zion's potential impact in his first season,...

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 4, Hour 1

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 4, Hour 1

Aug 8, 2019

We start the show with "The Opening Tip," a quick rundown of local sports news, including the East Bank All-Stars advancing to the Little League World Series, reaction to Kenny Stills' comments about Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, and more. From there, a...

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 3, Hour 2

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 3, Hour 2

Aug 7, 2019

Former NBA champion David West, the first draft pick of the New Orleans Hornets, and current COO of the Historical Basketball League joins the show and reflects on his time in New Orleans and how the HBL could change the power dynamics and educational outcomes of...

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 3, Hour 1

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 3, Hour 1

Aug 7, 2019

We start the show by laying the groundwork for some deep dives on the Saints, Pelicans, and LSU Tigers. After some slight technical difficulties, Andrew Scherer of WXXV Television joins us for the first in a series of weekly fantasy football segments. He lays down the...

The HITP Fantasy Football Report with Andrew Scherer

The HITP Fantasy Football Report with Andrew Scherer

Aug 7, 2019

Andrew Scherer is a native of Mandeville, La. and a reporter for WXXV-TV. Each Wednesday, he will provide fantasy football tips on the "Hard in the Paint" broadcast. Twitter: @AndrewWXXV Intro Fantasy Football is one of the most popular ways to stay engaged during the...

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 2, Hour 2

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 2, Hour 2

Aug 6, 2019

Joining me to talk some New Orleans high school football is head coach of the three-time defending state champion Edna Karr Cougars, Brice Brown. He talks about building and sustaining success at Karr and his team's outlook for the coming season. We move on to local...

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 2, Hour 1

Hard in the Paint: Season 1, Episode 2, Hour 1

Aug 6, 2019

Tuesday's show features my thoughts on the acceptance of political discourse in professional sports, the NBA's All-Decade Team, and recap the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame Banquet awards ceremony. I'm joined at the bottom of the hour by Karen Loftus of WGNO...