Former Saints kicker Morten Anderson is one of 15 finalist up for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s the third time the NFL’s leading scorer has been a finalist.

New Louisiana Tech quarterback Jeff Driskel spoke with the media today about transferring in from Florida. Driskel says he talked with former Bulldogs Quarterback Cody Sokul, who transferred in from Iowa and had a big year for Tech in 2014…
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In recruiting news….Cornerback Ugo Amadi of Nashville has de-committed from LSU and will now go to Oregon, while 2016 recruit, Ponchatoula offensive lineman Donavaughn Campbell commits to LSU.

Disappointing loss for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as they dropped their SEC opener to Missouri, 74-67 in overtime. LSU shot 36-percent from the field and 57-percent from the free throw line.

Louisiana Tech played great defense to earn a win on the road over UTEP last night, 58-45. The Miners made just five field goals in the seond half, while Raheem Appleby was 9-of-12 from the field and had a game-high 22 points.

The Ragin Cajuns are 4-and-0 in the Sun Belt after rallying from a 17-point first half defict to beat Georgia State 84-80. All five Cajun starters were in double figures, led by senior Brian Williams’ who had 20 points.

And ULM beat Texas-Arlington 76-73 in overtime. Senior Marvin Williams tied career highs with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

And U-L-M football…Warhawks Coach Todd Berry announced that inside wide receivers coach Mario Price will take over coaching running backs and he’ll assume the role of recruiting coordinator.