LSU is still searching for a new defensive coordinator after Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen remains in New Orleans with a new contract. Nielsen has also been named assistant head coach after the Tigers tried to hire Nielsen to replace Bo Pelini as their defensive coordinator. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Saints Coach Sean Payton got Nielsen to stay by promoting him and giving him a new three-year contract…
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LSU was also reportedly close to hiring Marcus Freeman as defensive coordinator, but he took the D-C job at Notre Dame.

LSU and the Pelicans both got blown out last night on the hardwood. Alabama made 23 three-pointers in a 105-75 win over the Tigers, while Utah hit 21 threes in a 118 to 102 victory over New Orleans.

Lake Charles native and former Saints general manager of pro personnel has been introduced as the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons. The 40-year-old says he will be forever grateful to Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis for giving him a chance 18 years ago…
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Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will reportedly for Philadelphia’s head coaching job today. ESPN reports Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will have surgery on his injured ankle.

The Football Writers Association of America has named LSU wide receiver Kayson Boutte’s SEC record 309 receiving yard game against Ole Miss as the Freshman Performance of the Year. Boutte says he needed to have a big game because of the Rebels’ explosive offense…
cut 17 (11) “….I can be”