LSU has beefed up its offensive and defensive lines by signing ten linemen on the first day of the early signing period. The Tigers inked five defensive tackles and four offensive linemen, including the number one o-line junior college prospect in Badara Traore and Cole Smith one of the country’s top centers. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Smith is from Pontotoc High School in Mississippi…
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LSU needed help on the O-line after five offensive linemen transferred during the last offseason.

Louisiana Tech heads into its offseason with a bunch of momentum after winning its third straight last night as they crushed SMU 51-10 in the Frisco Bowl last night.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton has apologized for the choke gesture he made towards Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. TV cameras caught the incident when the two teams met two weeks ago in Atlanta and the two teams are set to meet again this Sunday. In a conference call with Atlanta reporters, Payton said he let his emotions get the best of him. Freeman says he’s not bothered by Payton’s actions.

Former LSU Tiger Rob Sale is the new offensive coordinator at UL Lafayette. Sale was also an assistant coach at McNeese and ULM.

The Warhawks basketball team beat Centenary 74-51 last night. Travis Munnings recorded his first double-double of the season, 19 points and 13 rebounds.

Nicholls dribbled past Mobile 96-62 as Kimani Jackson had 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting. Northwestern State allowed 15 three-pointers and lost to Utah 84-62.

Today, Louisiana Tech faces Alabama State in New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana is at Notre Dame.