Discussions have started on possibly creating a new high school athletic association. It’s in response to the recent expansion of the split playoffs within the LHSAA. Paul Rainwater has already organizied one meeting for interested private and public school leaders and plans several more. He hopes to have a constitution and structure ready to present in May…
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One possible hurdle is that the National Federation of State High School Associations only recognizes one high school association in each state and that’s currently the LHSAA.

It appears the Saints are set to release cornerback Brandon Browner. The veteran had a rough year in New Orleans after signing as a free agent in the offseason. Browner went on twitter today to say goodbye to the city and its fans and also said he tried really, but it didn’t work out.

Will Super Bowl 50 be it for New Orleans native and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Isidore Newman Head Football Coach Nelson Stewart was high school teammates with Manning and knows that Peyton’s only focus at this point is on the Super Bowl…
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Manning has a 1-2 record in Super Bowls.

The LSU men’s basketball team begins the second half of its SEC schedule on Saturday afternoon by hosting Mississippi State. The Tigers are tied with Texas A-and-M for first place in the league standings. Both teams are 7-2.

In other college hoops action….Grambling hosts Southern, McNeese State is at Nicholls State, Louisiana Tech visits North Texas and ULM takes on Appalachian State. The Warhawks are looking for their first win on the road in Sun Belt play.

The Pelicans are also on the road on Saturday night as they visit Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.