NFL analyst Mike Detillier believes Sean Payton will be the head coach of the Saints in 2017, despite a report that said the New Orleans franchise is interested in trading the Super Bowl winning head coach. Two teams already have vacancies and Detillier says the opening in Los Angeles might intrigue Payton, but not enough to force a trade..:
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Last March Payton said he wants to be the Saints Head Coach for as long as the organization wants him.

St. James High School quarterback Lowell Narcisse (Low-el Nar-cease) is officially committing to LSU, and ending his recruiting process. The 9th ranked dual-threat QB in the country made the announcement Monday on Twitter following a chat with new Tiger offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette made the first step to going pro Monday as he signs with Jay Z’s sports agency.

In college baseball news, LSU pitcher Alex Lange and senior shortstop Kramer Robertson were named to the 2017 Collegiate Baseball pre-season All-America teams. Lange was voted to the first team, and Robertson was named to the second team.

The LSU men’s basketball team was once again playing a close one last night as they secure a 75-65 win over the College of Charleston in the PMAC. It’s the 4th consecutive victory for the 8-2 Tigers. Also last night McNeese trounced Tulane 70-63. Northwestern State fell to Rice 100-93. Today ULM will face Coppin State on the road. Louisiana Tech hosts Florida Gulf Coast. Southeastern is at North Texas. UL Lafayette hosts Pepperdine.

In the NBA a struggling Pelicans team will look for a road win against the 76ers tonight. One of Philadelphia’s 7 wins on the season came against New Orleans earlier this month.