Husch Blackwell will release its report today on how LSU has handled previous cases of sexual assault and violence involving students, including football players. The university hired the law firm after a USA Today report provided examples of the school mishandling sexual assault cases. USA Today Network reporter Glen Guilbeau says many of the people involved in the alleged mishandlings still work at LSU…
cut 14 (12) “….book”

Yesterday LSU released information about a 2013 investigation into former football coach Les Miles who was accused of kissing a female student twice, unwanted touching and suggesting they go to a hotel or condo together. Miles denies kissing the student, but the coach was ordered to stop texting and being alone with female student-workers.

The Saints have released fan favorite and punter Thomas Morstead after a 12-year run in the Black and Gold. Morstead leads the franchise in punts, punting yards and yards per punt. He does not intend to retire, but the former fifth-round pick says New Orleans will remain his home…
cut 19 (20) “….exceptional”
Releasing Morstead saves the Saints 2.5 million dollars against the cap.

Zion Williamson did not play last night because of a right toe injury and the Pelicans shot just 40-percent from the field and lost to the Miami Heat 103-93.

Nicholls defeated McNeese 80-67 in Lake Charles last night to clinch a share of the Southland Conference regular-season title.