Nearing final legislative passage is a bill that would prevent the public from getting details on the revenue share contracts that universities have with their athletes. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly opposes the idea of creating a new public records exemption…
Cut 10 (09) “…be on education.”
Supporters of the legislation say the contracts between the athletes and schools should be concealed to the public, because it would create a competitive disadvantage for a school like LSU and it prevents an athlete from being harassed over how much money they are receiving. The measure heads back to the House for final legislative approval.
At the SEC Spring Meetings, LSU Coach Lane Kiffin was asked about the highly anticipated return to Oxford when the Tigers play the Ole Miss on September 19th. …
The ability for two-term governors to make another run for the state’s top job after sitting out four years is now in the hands of the voters. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham’s constitutional amendment limiting governors to two lifetime terms has passed both houses by the requisite two-thirds majority and will be on the November 3rd ballot. Bayham says prior history has shown that nothing good results when governors keep coming back time and time again.
Cut 3 (09) “…to federal prison.”
Again this amendment will show up on the November third ballot.
New Pelicans Coach Jamahl Mosley has his work cut out for him as he takes over a franchise that missed the playoffs the last two seasons. Getting Zion Williamson to play a superstar level is a priority. Mosley says Zion has not scratched the surface of what he can do…
Cut 15 (07) “….being healthy”
Williamson played in 62 games last season, second highest number of his career.