There are reports that Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin could be named the next head coach of Houston as early as today. Kiffin is reportedly LSU’s top choice to be the Tigers offensive coordinator. According to a report in USA Today, former LSU coach Les Miles was eliminated from consideration from the Houston job on Wednesday.

A couple of Ragin Cajun players have been named to the All Sun Belt first team, wide receiver Al Riles and linebacker Otha Peters. UL Lafayette’s Elijan McGuire was a second-team selection, along with defensive lineman Joe Dillon and ULM’s Jeff Savage was a second-team pick along the offensive line.

Nicholls State quarterback Chase Fourcade and defensive lineman Sully Laiche finished in the top ten in voting for the Jerry Rice Award, which goes to Football Championship Subdivision’s top freshman.

In the NBA, the Pelicans are will try to get back on track as they face the 76ers tonight in the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans has lost 5 of their last 6. Philadelphia is 4 and 18.

In college hoops, UL-Lafayette shut down Loyola New Orleans 94-60. Southern fell to Tulane 84-75. Tonight, Nicholls State travels to face Florida State.

During testimony at today’s Will Smith trial, Kevin O’Neal took the witness stand. He was a passenger in Cardell Hayes’ hummer when the accident occurred and shots were fired by Hayes towards Smith. O’ Neal said Hayes and himself felt under attack during the heated argument that ensued following the traffic accident.

Quarterback Drew Brees was one of several current and former Saints players who were on hand for the opening day of testimony in the Smith murder trial. He says him and wife Brittany wanted to be there for Smith’s widow, Racquel,,,,
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This Sunday, New Orleans visits Tampa Bay. A team that has won four in a row.