LSU Football Coach Les Miles still believes the unsportsmanlike penalty late in the fourth quarter against offensive lineman Vadal was a poor call. But Miles says after talking with the head of SEC officiating, Steve Shaw, for 20 minutes on the phone, he’s comfortable with how the refs are instructed…
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LSU athletic director Joe Alleva has sent out a written statement apologizing for fans using a “profane” chant that was directed towards Alabama Coach Nick Saban. Alleva called it crude behavior by a small minority of people. Miles was unaware it happened at the time and didn’t like hearing that LSU fans would do that…
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Alleva says if it occurs in the future, they will make every effort to identify those who choose to act in this maner and make sure they are no longer welcomed in Tiger Stadium.

The Pelicans had a five point lead at halftime last night, but were outscored by 11 points in the third quarter and lost to the Cavaliers 118 to 111. Lebron James had his first triple-double of the season for the Cavs, 32 points, 12 rebounds and ten assists. He had 17 points in the third quater. Ryan Anderson led the Pels with 32 points, 23 of them came in the first half.

In high school football…Rummel, Neville, University High, Many and Mangham are ranked number one in their respective classes by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Neville opens the playoffs by hosting Riverdale on Friday, while Many takes on Homer.

Last night in the NFL…former Saint Darren Sproles became the first player in league history to rush for a touchdown and return a punt for a score in the first quarter. That helped the Eagles beat the Panthers 45-31 and it keeps New Orleans in sole possession of first place in a less than mediocre NFC South.