Former Saints backup quarterback Doug Nussmeier has reportedly been hired as an offensive analyst at LSU. Nussmeier has served as offensive coordinator at Alabama, Michigan and Florida, but his offenses struggled in Ann Arbor and Gainesville. But when at Alabama, the Tide won the BCS national title in 2012.
Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell reportedly interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job. Campbell is 41-years-old and served as an interim coach for the Dolphins for 12 games in 2015. Campbell has been with the Saints since 2016.
Dante Cunningham is no longer with the Pelicans. New Orleans traded the veteran forward to Brooklyn for shooting guard Rashad Vaughn. The deal was completed right before the NBA’s trading deadline. Vaughn is 21-years-old, but he’s only averaged three points a game during his three-year NBA career. New Orleans begins a three-game road trip tonight in Philadelphia.
The Ragin Cajuns are no longer unbeaten in the Sun Belt after losing to Georgia State 106-92. The Panthers shot 54% from the field. UL-Lafayette shot 43-percent and were led by Frank Bartley who had 21 points.
ULM won in overtime over Georgia Southern 66-64. Travis Munnings had a monster game as he had 26 points and 20 rebounds. Senior Sam McDaniel had 23 points and knocked down six 3-pointers.
Tulane lost in overtime as Tulsa knocked off the Green Wave 91-89, despite 20 points from Jordan Cornish.
Louisiana Tech started a four game homestand by beating Charlotte 83-65. Five players scored in double figures for the Bulldogs led by Sophomore Daquan Bracey who had 17 points.
And in the Southland, despite a furious comeback McNeese State lost to Stephen F Austin 99-95. The Cowboys trailed by 24 points at halftime and scored 63 points in the 2nd half to make it a game.