Freshman Ben Simmons had 22 points and 14 rebounds to help the LSU Tigers beat the Georgia Bulldogs 89-85 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center last night. Georgia nearly came back from a 14-point deficit to win the game in the final seconds, but missed on a couple of opportunities.

How the football playoffs will be structured is the big issue at this year’s Louisiana High School Athletic Association convention, which begins today. LHSAA president Vic Bonnaffee says discussion ramps up as principals and coaches try to reach a consensus before a vote on Friday…
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It was learned earlier this month that the association did not use proper procedures in enacting the public-private school split in 2013. It’s possible principals will vote to keep the split thats been in place the last three years or a new split that would separate schools between rural and metro areas.

LSU announces its spring game will be played on April 16th at 3 PM in Tiger Stadium. No word yet if it will be televised. The Tigers will begin spring practice on Monday March 7th. Also pro day, a chance for NFL scouts to watch draft eligible players work out will take place on March 14th.

Saints Coach Sean Payton and his staff is in Mobile, Alabama to observe senior bowl practices. Payton says you can learn a lot about player by watching them get ready for Saturday’s Senior Bowl…
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Payton also announced that newly hired tight ends coach Dan Campbell along with longtime linebackers coach Joe Vitt, will share the duties of assistant head coach.

Louisiana Tech baseball has been picked to finish 11th in the 12-team Conference USA this season. Rice is the preseason favorite.