Friday’s verbal commitment to LSU by five-star defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence of Neville High School just strengthens what is already a strong recruiting class for the Tigers. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the Tigers are now in excellent position to have the number one recruiting class in the nation once signing day arrives on February second…
cut 8 (10) “….lose anybody”
Coach Les Miles is not allowed to comment about Lawrence’s verbal pledge, but he did speak about the large group of juniors who have decided to return for their senior seasons…
cut 30 (14) “…this decision”
LSU will have 19 seniors on scholarship for the 2016 season.

LSU will face Alabama today at one o’ clock in an SEC match-up. The Tigers are looking to improve to 5-2 in the league, while Alabama has just one win in conference play. Tigers Coach Johnny Jones says rebounding will be a key in this one…
cut 18 (18) “….great opportunity”
Alabama starts four players who are six-foot-six and taller.

In other action….UL Lafayette goes for its fourth straight win as it hosts Troy. ULM looks to stay unbeaten at home as it takes on South Alabama. Louisiana Tech will try to snap a two-game losing streak as it visits Southern Miss. Also today, Grambling is at Jackson State.

The Pelicans host the Milwaukee Bucks tonight at 6 PM. The Bucks played last night in Houston and lost by four.