The Baton Rouge Advocate reports LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron is close to hiring USC running backs coach Tommie Robinson and Louisiana Tech running backs coach Mickey Joseph to fill two vacancies on his staff. Joseph is a New Orleans native. Orgeron is looking for a new wide receivers and running backs coach.

And LSU is also reportedly looking at a couple of transfers to join their team. Former Clemson offensive tackle Jake Fruhmorgen and a scholarship offer has been extended to former Texas Tech defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko.

It looks like Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban will need to find a new offensive coordinator. There are multiple reports that say Steve Sarkisian will leave the Crimson Tide to replace Kyle Shanahan as the Falcons new offensive coordinator.

LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine is a finalist to become the executive director of the Florida High School Athletic Association.

The Pelicans ended a four-game losing streak with a 111-to-106 win over the Phoenix Suns. Anthony Davis had 34 points and nine rebounds, while Jrue Holiday had 30 points and nine rebounds. There’s also trade specualtion out there as reports indicate the Pels have talked with the 76ers about acquiring Jahlil Okafor, who was the third overall pick out of Duke a couple of years ago.

Tonight in college basketball….LSU is at 15th ranked Kentucky. The Fighting Tigers are on an eight-game losing streak, while the Wildcats have lost three of four. Tip-off is at 6 PM on ESPN.

Last night….ULM fell to 1-10 in the Sun Belt with a 69-55 loss to Georgia State, the Ragin Cajuns led for much of the second half last night but ended up losing to Georgia Southern 74-70.