College football continues to buzz over the sudden resignation by Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, who was forced out after university officials found a “pattern of personal misconduct.” The school reportedly looked at Freeze’s phone records and found several concerning calls to numbers connected with escort services. Co-offensive coordinator Matt Luke has been named the interim coach. He’s a former offensive lineman at the school. There’s speculation Ole Miss will talk with former LSU Coach Les Miles, but at this time that remains speculation.
Cajuns defensive lineman Joe Dillon has been named to the preseason All-Sun Belt Conference first team. The sophomore from Mississippi led the team in tackles for losses and sacks last season. UL Lafayette kicker Stevie Artigue also made the first team. The junior was 19-of-24 on field goals last year. Sun Belt Media Day is Monday.
Big news out of the NBA as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports Kyrie Irving has asked the Cavaliers to trade him after meeting with team officials last week. According to Windhorst’s sources Irving wants to be the focal point and no longer wants to play alongside LeBron James.
Also in the Association…San Antonio has reportedly re-signed veteran skilled big man Pau Gasol to a three-year deal.
Former Louisiana Tech baseball coach Greg Goff has found a new job as he’s been named an assistant at Purdue. Goff was unemployed when Alabama fired him after just one season as their head coach. Goff lead the Diamond Dogs to 42 wins and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016.
The wildlife and fisheries department announces the red snapper recreational season will continue off the coast of Louisiana this weekend. The state agency says anglers have caught about 655-thousand pounds and the plan is to end the season when over one million pounds is caught.