11:40 LRN sports

Pete Carmichael is out as Saints offensive coordinator. Host of the Locked on Saints podcast, Ross Jackson, says a change had to happen, after two consecutive inconsistent seasons on offense…
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Carmichael has been a member of the Saints staff since 2006 and offensive coordinator since 2009. There’s been more pressure on Carmichael since Coach Sean Payton left the franchise after the 2021 season.

Corey Raymond is reportedly returning to LSU. The New Iberia native was at Florida the last two seasons and had success at LSU in developing great defensive backs from 2012 to 2021, including four first round picks, Derek Stingley, Jamal Adams, Tre White and Eric Reid.

Louisiana Tech’s Athletic Director is heading to Ole Miss. After serving the university for three years marked by some major challenges, Dr. Eric Wood will become a Senior Deputy AD at Ole Miss. Tech President Dr. Jim Henderson says Wood will be missed
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After tornados destroyed athletic facilities, Wood raised funds and oversaw the rebuilding of a new baseball park, and significant repairs to the softball stadium and soccer complex.

LSU ranks fourth in D-1 Baseball’s preseason poll. Wake Forest is ranked number one followed by Florida, Arkansas, LSU and TCU.