The New Orleans Saints finished up their weekend at the NFL Draft. Head coach Dennis Allen says he’s pleased with the players they’ve selected, but the search for talent continues.
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According to reports New Orleans native, LSU standout, and Super Bowl champion safety, Tyrann Mathieu will be signing a three-year, $33 million contract, with $18 million fully guaranteed with the Saints. Mathieu, entering his 10th season, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons, and was first-team All-Pro in 2019 and 2020. An official announcement is expected on Tuesday. No word yet on whether Mathieu, who has worn number 32 throughout his pro career, will try to get number seven from tight end Taysom Hill.
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The Saints added 17 undrafted free agents to the roster as well, including Nicholls State’s all-time leader in catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, Dai’Jean Dixon.
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LSU baseball’s series win over Georgia has lifted the Tigers to 16th in the RPI rankings. At 12-9, LSU is tied for second in the SEC West. The Tigers host Nicholls State on Tuesday before traveling to Tuscaloosa to take on Bama this weekend.
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Former LSU women’s basketball guard Khayla Pointer has been waived by the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. Pointer, the first pick of the second round in this year’s draft, was a long shot to make the Aces, who have a lot of depth at the guard position. In one preseason game, she scored four points, with one assist, one steal, and three turnovers in 11 minutes of action.
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McNeese State alumnus and Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars has been named the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. In his position, Dumars will oversee development of rules, conduct and discipline policies, as well as engage with stakeholders at every level. Dumars spent the last three seasons as Chief Strategy Officer for the Sacramento Kings following a 15-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons. The Shreveport native was also the Southland Conference Player of the Decade in the 1980s after a stellar on-court career for the Cowboys.
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