Saints Coach Sean Payton says there are some must positions that need to be solidify in order to make another run at the Super Bowl next year. Payton didn’t mention any specifically, but he was asked about finding another receiver to play opposite of Pro Bowler Michael Thomas…
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The Saints might also need to find another offense guard. Starting guard Andrus Peat is one of 25 players on the current roster that is set to become a free agent. Bree can also become a free agent in March. Payton believes Drew wants to keep playing.

After a couple of days off, LSU begins game week practices today for Monday night’s national championship matchup with Clemson. Tigers Center Lloyd Cushenberry says the time off gave them a chance to reflect a little bit on what they’ve done so far…
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Tonight is the SEC home opener for the LSU basketball team. The Tigers will welcome 12-and-1 Arkansas to the PMAC for an 8 PM tip off. The Razorbacks are led by first-year coach Eric Musselman, who is a former assistant coach at LSU under former head man Johnny Jones.

The Pelicans will host the Chicago Bulls. McNeese is at Abilene Christian, who is undefeated in Southland play. Nicholls is at Lamar. Colonels athletics director Matt Roan is leaving to be the A-D at Eastern Kentucky.