Speculation continues to grow over whether Sean Payton will be the head coach of the Saints in 2016. Several teams are reportedly interested in talking with Payton, who is still under contract with the Saints. Quarterback Drew Brees wants Payton back…

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If Payton were to leave the Saints, the team would have to trade him to another organization. It’s been reported the Saints would seek a second-round pick in return. The Saints PR staff says that Payton will speak with reporters on Wednesday.

Former Ragin Cajuns star Charles Tillman will not be on the field for the Carolina Panthers when the playoffs start. The veteran cornerback has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the remainder of the season.

LSU will introduce new defensive coordinator Dave Aranda to the media this morning.

New ULM football coach Matt Viator names Mike Collins as the Warhawks defensive coordinator and Matt Kubik as the team’s offensive coordinator. Collins is the son of ULM Hall of Fame coach Pat Collins and this will be his second stint as the D-C in Monroe. Kubik is a former Louisiana Tech quarterback who spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Stephen F Austin.

In college basketball, Louisiana Tech guard Alex Hamilton has been named Conference USA Co-Player of the Week. Hamilton led the Bulldogs to wins over Prairie View A&M and Southern Miss averaging 18.5 points and 9.5 assists per game. Hamilton shared this week’s award with Adrian Diaz of Florida International.

A big game at the PMAC tonight as LSU hosts the ninth ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Both teams come into the matchup having won four of their five games. Kentucky has won four of their last five games in Baton Rouge. Tipoff is at 8PM and it will be televised on ESPN.