LSU running back Leonard Fournette spent his 22nd birthday today at St. Augustine where he starred as a prep football player. Fournette announced that’s he’s signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. He’s expected to be a top 15 pick in the NFL draft and he’s been getting ready for the draft at a training facility in Pensacola.

LSU Quarterback Danny Etling has been named to the SEC student-athlete leadership council. He’ll be one of 13 other student-athletes from around the league that will have a chance to engage with campus leaders and conference staff. They’ll hold their first meeting next month in Birmingham.

The Ragin Cajuns have named former West Georgia head coach Will Hall as the team’s new offensive coordinator. During his three seasons as the head coach of West Georgia, he led the division two school to a 31-9 record. Jorge Munoz, who was the offensive coordinator last season, will stay with the staff and moves back to receivers coach.

The LSU Tigers look to snap a three-game losing streak on the hardwood tonight when they visit Auburn. Junior forward Duop Reath believes the victories will come soon…
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Both teams are 1-4 in the SEC. Tip-off is at 7:30.

The Pelicans are home tonight to take on Orlando. Anthony Davis said at shoot around this morning that he will play despite injuries to his hip and thumb. The Magic conclude a six-game road trip tonight. They’ve lost four of their last five. Former Ragin Cajun Elfrid Payton is averaging 12 points a game for Orlando this season. Tip-off is at 7:00.

In LSU baseball news…Coach Paul Mainieri announces right-handed pitcher Alden Cartwright will not pitch this season as he’s had a set back as he tries to come back from reconstructive elbow surgery.