The Pelicans new coach is former Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley. Mosley spent the last five seasons with the Magic and guided Orlando to three consecutive playoff appearances. They nearly upset the number one seed in the Eastern Conference this year before losing to the Pistons in Game 7 of the first round. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, says Mosley fits what the Pels are looking for.
Cut 16 (09) “…through a rebuild.”
LSU baseball will play Oklahoma tonight in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. The Tigers need to win five games in six days to win the tournament and that’s only way they can receive an invite to the NCAA Tournament.
The Ragin Cajuns are also in action this afternoon against Marshall in the opening round of the Sun Belt Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama.
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says a contract has been offered to veteran defensive end Cam Jordan, but a contract has not been extended to Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill. During the team’s annual hall of fame golf outing, Loomis was also asked if running back Alvin Kamara has a roster spot, but he continues to be evasive with that question.
Legislation that would shield the public from the amount of money a college athlete receives from the school they attend is moving closer to final legislative passage. Lafayette Representative Themi Chassion’s bill has passed the House, and it has received Senate Education approval. Chassion, who has a daughter that played college basketball, says the revenue share contracts with schools should remain private to protect players from harassment.
Cut 9 (12) “…die with football.”
Chassion’s bill is awaiting a vote on the Senate floor.