Saints tight end Juwan Johnson says first-year coach Kellen Moore helped convince him to stay in New Orleans. The 28-year-old re-signed with New Orleans last week agreeing to a three-year, 30.75 million dollar contract. Johnson says he also considered signing with Denver or Seattle, before deciding he wanted to stay in New Orleans…
Cut 20 (19) “….this team”
The Pelicans lost by 46 points last night as the Detroit Pistons pounded New Orleans 127 to 81. The 46-point defeat ties a franchise record for largest defeat ever and the 81 points are the fewest points scored in a game.
The second ranked LSU baseball team hosts UNO tonight. The Tigers are 20-and-1, while the Privateers are 11-and-7 after sweeping Incarnate Word. First pitch is at 6:30.
Former LSU Tiger and Dunham Tigers star Derek Stingley has signed a contract to make him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. The three-year, 90-million dollar extension includes 89-million dollars in guaranteed money.
Another former LSU Tiger, Jamarr Chase, who played at Rummel, has agreed to a four-year extension that makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL as his deal is worth 115 million dollars.
Current LSU receiver Chris Hilton missed the first seven games last season because of an ankle injury. When he returned, it took a few games to shake off the rust. Hilton finally found his groove in the regular season finale with two touchdown catches against Oklahoma and had four catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in the bowl game against Baylor. Hilton says he learned to trust God’s timing…