Failure is not an option. Those are the words of new LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade. He says he will bring an enthusiastic approach to the job and he will ask his players to get after it every day…:
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Wade said he’s always felt that LSU was a sleeping giant and he’s ready to get after it hard.

Wade threw out the first pitch last night at Alex Box Stadium before LSU defeated Southeastern 8-2. Freshman third baseman Josh Smith and junior rightfielder Greg Deichmann combined to go 6-for-7 at the plate, accounting for a total of seven RBI for the Tigers. Freshman right-hander Zack Hess tossed 4 innings and allowed only one run on two hits. The Lions’ lone offense came on solo home runs by junior Taylor Schwaner and senior Carson Crites.

More around the diamond Wednesday, Nicholls State blew a six run lead in the ninth against Southern, but ended up barely defeating the Jaguars 10-9 on a walk-off wild pitch. It’s the 4th in a row for the Colonels and second victory on a walk-off wild pitch.

Tulane started strong and ended up defeating No. 15 host UL-Lafayette 6-4. It’s the third win in a row for the Green Wave. The loss marks the first time the Ragin’ Cajuns have fallen in consecutive games this season.

The Saints have announced the signing of linebacker Mati Te’o to a two-year deal. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says if Te’o stays healthy, it’s a good signing for the Black and Gold…:
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Te’o starred at Notre Dame and was a runner-up for the 2012 Heisman Trophy.