LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady is reportedly leaving to be the offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. Brady was named the top assistant in college football this past season, so he leaves big shoes to fill. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says if LSU wants to remain at the top of the college football world, Ed Orgeron will have to find a good replacement…
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Higgins says an analyst already on staff, Jorge Munoz, is a candidate to replace Brady.

The exodus of underclassmen who are eligible for the NFL draft has begun at LSU. Safety Grant Delpit, linebacker Patrick Queen and wide receiver Justin Jefferson all said today they are going pro.

Joe Burrow told Barstool sports that Odell Beckham was handing out cash to players after the national championship game. LSU originally said it was fake cash, but they are investigating.

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says the plan is for Zion Williamson to make his NBA debut January 22nd when the team hosts San Antonio. Williamson had surgery on October 21st on his right knee and did not participate in full-court, five-on-five practices until January 7th. Griffin says they’ve been encouraged by what they’ve seen at practice
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Griffin says Williamson will not be on a minutes restriction, instead playing time will be determined by how Zion looks when on the court.

Saints guard Larry Warford has been added to the N-F-C Pro Bowl squad, giving the Black and Gold a franchise record 10 players at the pro bowl. And Saints fullback Zach Line has announced his retirement, ending a seven-year career. Line played in 12 games this past season but missed the last four and the playoff game because of a knee injury.