NFL Draft Analyst Mike Detillier believes LSU running back Leonard Fournette will be a top five pick in the 2017 NFL draft. Fournette announced he’s turning pro after the bowl game, even though he struggled to stay healthy this past season, because of an ankle injury. Detillier says Fournette is still one of the top NFL prospects in the upcoming draft class…:
Cut 16 (10) “Johnathan Allen”
In 2015, Fournette was the first LSU back to achieve the NCAA FBS rushing title.

LSU senior Ethan Pocic is one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy which is awarded to the nation’s top center. Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

In the NBA, the Pelicans fell last night in double overtime to the Memphis Grizzlies, 110-108. It was the third loss in a row for the Pels who next face the 76ers on Thursday.

Officials with the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl are expecting a big crowd for its bowl game on December 17th in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. On that night, the Ragin Cajuns will face Southern Miss. Jay Cicero, C-E-O of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says it’s a great match-up for their bowl…:
Cut 19 (19) “16 years”
The game is set to kickoff at 8pm.

College hoops, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs had no problem taking over Alcorn State in Ruston, 98-65. Redshirt senior Erik McCree was named the LSWA men’s basketball player of the week.

The jury in the murder trial of the man accused of shooting and killing former Saints player will Smith has been selected. Lawyers say the trial of Cardell Hayes, who is charged with second degree murder, could last 7-10 days.