The next time LSU Safety Jamal Adams plays football, it will be with an NFL team. Adams has made the decision to skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft, where it’s expected he’ll be selected in the middle of the first round. Adams gave a heart felt speech during a Friday morning press conference as he thanked everyone, including the fans….
cut 16 (12) “…geaux tigers”
A surprise guest to Adams’ announcement was former LSU Head Coach Les Miles, who recruited the future first round pick out of Lewisville, Texas. The 63-year-old says he wants to be a head coach again and he’s looking for a school where an athletic director and president want him. Miles says he’s had some interviews including one in the last 48 hours, but he’s not disappointed that he’s yet to find a gig.

The Saints made it official Friday afternoon with the announcement they’ve let five assistant coaches go, including longtime assistant Joe Vitt, who also served as assistant head coach. Special teams assistant Stan Kwan and special teams coordinator Greg McMahon were also let go. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says you saw the hand writing on the wall with McMahon…
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None of the assistants fired were on the offensive side of the ball.

In basketball…after losing to the Hawks on Thursday night, the Pelicans begin a five-game road trip in Boston on Saturday.

Also Saturday, The LSU Tigers are home to host Mississippi State. The Bayou Bengals are looking to improve to 2-1 in league play. The Ragin Cajuns will host ULM. Louisiana Tech will take on Texas San Antonio in Ruston and Southern will be at Grambling.