LSU nose tackle Greg Gilmore has been added to the roster for the Senior Bowl. Gilmore led the Tigers with 7.5 sacks last season. He joins receiver DJ Chark, running back Darrell Williams and defensive lineman Christian LaCourture who will play in the Senior Bowl on January 27th in Mobile.

There are two all-star games tomorrow. The N-F-L-P-A Collegiate Bowl on F-S-1 at 3 PM. Former Tigers Russell Gage and Frank Heron will play in that game. There’s also the East-West Shrine Game tomorrow. Lousiaina Tech safety Secdrick Cooper and U-L Lafayette’s Tracy Walker will play in that game.

In college basketball last night, the Ragin Cajuns rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat U-T Arlington 77-65. Frank Bartley had 26 ponts as U-L Lafayette is now 6-0 in the Sun Belt. ULM fell to 1-5 in the Sun Belt after losing to Texas State 55-52. And Louisiana Tech defeated North Texas 66-65.

Former LSU Tiger Leonard Fournette will look to lead Jacksonville to its first ever Super Bowl appearance as they face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Fournette scored three touchdowns last Sunday in the upset win over Pittsburgh and knows the Pats defense will focus on him….
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady did not practice yesterday, because of a hand injury. Kick-off is at 2 PM.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper has released his first mock draft and he does have not any LSU Tigers selected in the first round. But there are many who expect Arden Key and Derius Guice will be selected in the first round.

The Pelicans Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins have been selected as starters for next month’s NBA All Star game. It’s the first time the franchise will have two new starters. New Orleans is back home Monday night to host the Memphis Grizzlies.