After a historically bad season for LSU’s defense, Bo Pelini is out as LSU’s defensive coordinator. Pelini still had two years left on his contract and based on his contract, he’ll get five-point-two million dollars to not coach at LSU. Other members of LSU’s coaching staff are also reportedly out, Bill Busch, Bill Johnson and Scott Linehan.

Cajuns Coach Billy Napier has reportedly received interest from Auburn, but the school says Napier is committed to being the coach at U-L Lafayette.

Tulane will face a 6-and-2 Nevada Wolfpack team today in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at 2:30 PM in Boise. The Wolfpack finished third in the Mountain West Conference after starting the season 5-0. They rank second in the Mountain West in passing and Green Wave Coach Willie Fritz says Nevada will challenge their defense…
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Tuesday is usually an off day for the Saints, but with New Orleans hosting Minnesota on Friday, the team will spend today getting ready for the Vikings. Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs was the second in a row for the Black and Gold. Quarterback Drew Brees says winning the final two games of the regular season is important as they look to build up momentum heading into the postseason…
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The NBA season tips off tonight. The Pelicans season opener is tomorrow versus the Raptors. Northwestern State lost to top-ranked Gonzaga 95-57 last night. LSU’s basketball game tonight versus V-C-U has been canceled, but the Tigers will host Texas Southern on Saturday, who is led by former LSU head coach and player Johnny Jones.