The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has learned that the public-private split in football should have never happened in 2013, because of the way the vote was conducted. Eric Gill reports…:
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LSU running backs coach/recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson was named Friday as the new head coach for UTSA football. Wilson is the second LSU coach to leave this offseason. Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele left for Auburn last month. LSU head coach Les Miles said in a statement they are going to miss Wilson who’s been a big part of what they’ve been able to accomplish.
LSU baseball assistant coach Will Davis will become Lamar University’s head coach following the conclusion of the 2016 season. Davis will take over for head coach Jim Gilligan, who is retiring at the conclusion of this season.
LSU’s draft eligible junior cornerback, Tre’Davious White, says he’s not going to reveal his decision about whether or not he’s staying with The Tigers or entering the NFL Draft until Monday, according to reports.
The Sun Belt Conference announced Friday all of the opponents that teams will play during the upcoming 2016 football season. ULM’s home slate will include Idaho, South Alabama, Texas State and UL Lafayette. The Warhawks will hit the road for games at Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Georgia Southern and Georgia State. The Ragin Cajuns will host Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Idaho and South Alabama and travel to Georgia Southern, ULM, New Mexico State and Texas State.
UL-Lafayette coach Mark Hudspeth announced senior Jalen Nixon will officially be moved to running back this season. This means sophomore Jordan Davis and redshirt freshman Chris Weaver will compete for the starting QB job.