LSU’s all-time leading rusher and three time Super Bowl Champion Kevin Faulk has been named as the Director of Player Development for the LSU football program. Faulk says he will help the players not only on the field, but away from the game as well…
Cut 3 (09) “long time.”
Head Coach Ed Orgeron says their mission is to develop every aspect of a young man’s life and Faulk will be instrumental in this process.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is confident they’ll be able to sign Quarterback Drew Brees to a new contract. The 39-year-old’s contract is set to expire in March, but Loomis doesn’t have a time line on when a new deal may get done…
cut 11 (11) “…Drew Brees”
Louisiana fans heading to the Cajundome tonight to watch the men’s basketball team host South Alabama are encouraged to wear black. The Cajuns are 17-3 overall, 7-0 in the Sun Belt. Coach Bob Marlin says they are playing winning basketball and he hopes that leads to large crowds at the Cajundome…
cut 18 (16) “…fun to watch”
Tip off is at 7:15.

Also tonight, ULM hosts Troy. The Warhawks will need to figure out how to defend Troy’s Wesley Person, who is averaging 19 points a game. Tulane is also home tonight as the Green Wave hosts South Florida, who is winless in American Conference this season.

Nicholls State is in sole possession of first place in the Southland after beating Lamar 79-74 last night.