College football fans across the state were sent into a frenzy last week after a Louisiana Regent suggested that the UL System should consider moving ULL, ULM and Louisiana Tech down from the FBS to the FCS. UL System president Rick Gallot says that comment was not a directive, but the system will have to consider all cost-cutting measures as it looks to correct athletics deficits.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has designated LSU as a Distinguished Military College. U-S Air Force Colonel Joseph Musacchia, who is the commandant of the LSU Corps of Cadet, says Hegseth’s order gives LSU Corps of Cadets and ROTC graduates a better chance at starting their military career in the officer ranks.
The Saints host the Falcons tonight on Monday Night Football, and the game will be used to remember the rebirth of New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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And the honors for Gleason will get underway even before the start of tonight’s game. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has announced that she will be presenting Gleason a key to the city.