6:45 LRN Sportscast January 12

An emotional Kevin Faulk met with reporters to talk about his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. It’s been a difficult few months for LSU’s all-time leading rusher as the Carencro native continues to grieve the death of his 19-year-old daughter, who died unexpectedly in September. In December, Faulk learned he will not be part of LSU’s new coaching staff. Faulk expressed the desire to coach again one day and he’ll continue to train players on the side, but spending time with family is also important…
cut 18 (15) “…for them”

LSU has added two defensive backs through the transfer portal. Arkansas safety Joe Foucha, a New Orleans native who played at McDonough 35, and Ragin Cajuns cornerback Mekhi Garner, who was an All-Sun Belt Conference honorable mention this past season.

Brandon Ingram shot a 27-foot three-pointer last night with less than a second left as New Orleans defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-to-125. Ingram had 33 points and dished out nine assists and Josh Hart added 21 points and nine rebounds. Coach Willie Green says Ingram was amazing last night…
cut 30 (29) “…for us”
New Orleans has reached the midpoint of the season with a 15-26 record. After starting the season 3-and-16, they’ve gone 12 and 10 since.

Tonight, the 12th ranked LSU Tigers are at Florida.