The New Orleans Saints have fired Joe Vitt, the longtime assistant head coach, and a number of other coaches. Sideline reporter on the Saints Radio Network, Kristian Garic, says Vitt has been with coach Sean Payton in New Orleans since 2006…:
Cut 16 (11) “says a lot”
James Willis who also coached the linebackers was let go. Defensive line coach Bill Johnson won’t be back, and special teams assistant Stan Kwan and special teams coordinator Greg McMahon is also out. The Saints are coming off their third consecutive seven and nine season.

In the NBA, The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Hawks 99-94 last night. Atlanta has one of the highest rated defenses in the league and Pels star Anthony Davis was held in check. The Pelicans will now embark on the longest road trip of the season, a 10-day, five-game excursion.

In the Southland Conference college hoops, Southeastern fell to Houston Baptist 81-74. McNeese lost to Sam Houston State 74-67. UNO beat Lamar in overtime 66-62. Northwestern State didn’t get a conference win after losing to UIW, 84-80. In the third annual Red Out Game, Louisiana Tech slammed UTEP in Ruston, 64-44.

This morning at 10am, we’ll find out if LSU safety Jamal Adams will head to the NFL or return with the Tigers for his senior season.

It’s reported that former LSU head coach Les Miles with University of Minnesota officials about the Golden Gophers’ coaching vacancy. The Mad Hatter was fired mid-season at LSU in 2016 after a 2–2 start.

The former head of the State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the allegations of misconduct during his tenure with the agency are fabricated. Robert Barham made the statements during the public comment period of LDWF’s Thursday meeting.