Based on released court records from a deposition, Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson says his daughter and grandchildren “tried to kill him” during a confrontation at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. The deposition took place at the end of March and Benson gave that answer when he was asked why he was looking to remove control of his sports franchises from Renee Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc.
An evidence hearing in the criminal case against the man suspected of killing retired Saints defensive end Will Smith has been pushed back to June 1st. Attorneys met in court today and said they are still waiting for the final work to be done on the autopsy report. Cardell Hayes is facing a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Smith.
It’s a big recruiting weekend for LSU as they host the Bayou Picnic. Quarterback Myles Brennan from Mississippi who has committed to LSU will be on campus. So will one of the state’s top wide receiver prospects, Amite’s Devonta Smith.
After bad weather halted the start of the big SEC series between LSU and Florida, the two teams will try again tonight at Alex Box Stadium. Last night’s game was suspended in the third inning. There was no score and it will resume tomorrow morning at 11 AM. Tonight’s game is the regularly scheduled game two and Jared Poche will be on the hill for the Tigers.
ULM and UL Lafayette will complete their game from last night that was cut short in the 5th inning because of strong thunderstorms. The Warhawks led 1-0 when the contest was halted. They’ll also play the regularly scheduled game two contest.
Elsewhere…Louisiana Tech will look to repeat its impressive performance from last night when they defeated 16th ranked Rice 12-2. Game two is at 6 PM in Ruston.
In the Southland…Southeastern Louisiana looks to remain in first place as they visit Central Arkansas. Northwestern and Nicholls can clinch series victories in their respective series.
In the SWAC Tournament…Southern outscored Alcorn 11-10 today and the Jaguars will play Alabama State at 6 PM.