According to a published report in the Advocate, LSU Coach Les Miles is on thin ice and he’ll be coaching for his job the next two weeks. The Tigers are on a two-game losing streak and could finish the regular season with a 7-4 record if they lose their final two games. On today’s SEC coaches teleconference, Miles says there is no added pressure to win…
cut 6 (10) “….than I have”
Miles also said the support he’s received from athletic director Joe Alleva remains the same and there are no issues there…
cut 7 (09) “…to me”
Miles current contract runs through the 2019 season. If LSU fired Miles at the end of the season, the Tigers would have to pay a buyout of at least 12.9 million dollars.
Louisiana Tech announces a five-year agreement with adidas that will result in the clothing designer outfiting Bulldog men’s and women’s sports teams in adidas uniforms, apparel, footwear and equipment. Tech football coach Skip Holtz says the deal is a game changer and an exciting opportunity to partner with a global leader like adidas.
ULM athletics director Brian Wickstorm is reportedly a candidate to become the next A-D at Tulane. Wickstorm has been leading the Warhawk athletic program since July 2013 and he’s one of five finalists to replace Rick Dickson. Wickstorm is currently working with ULM president Nick Bruno as they search for a new football coach.
The Pelicans Anthony Davis is listed as questionable for tonight’s game at Oklahoma City. Davis injured his left shoulder in yesterday’s 115-98 loss to the Nuggets. Jrue Holiday will likely not play as the team does not like playing him in back-to-back games. The Thunder’s Kevin Durant will miss this game, because of a hamstring strain. Tip-off is at 7 PM.