It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.
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Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter says an announcement on Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss will be made AFTER next Friday’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. On3.comis reporting that Ole Miss, LSU and Florida are all set to offer Kiffin 13-million a year. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports is reporting that LSU’s total contract package is worth nearly 90-million dollars. The deal reportedly includes 35 million plus in roster cash.
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Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more.
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Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates. Jeff Dorson, chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council…