Big changes in the Big Easy as the Pelicans roster has been restructured during NBA free agency. Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo went to L-A, and All-Star Center Demarus Cousins is heading to Golden State. They’ve been replaced by former Ragin Cajun point guard Elfrid Payton and six-foot-nine forward Julius Randle. Pelicans beat writer Scott Kushner for the Advocate says it’s definitely a mixed bag for Pels fans, but could really pay off.
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Many NBA fans and analysts are already proclaiming Golden State as the champions of the 2018-19 season with the addition of Cousins, which gives the Super Team five All-stars.

When the Saints host the Eagles in November, Philadelphia will wear their home green jerseys. That’s because Eagles Coach Doug Pederson reportedly beat Saints Coach Sean Payton in a game of golf that needed a three-hole playoff to decide.

LSU’s Devin White and Greedy Williams have been named pre-season All-Americans by Sporting News. White led the SEC in tackles last season while Williams intercepted six passes a year ago and held opposing quarterbacks to a 22.9 passer rating when targeted.

Don’t expect many players on LSU’s offense to land pre-season teams, but Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger believes he has a lot of talented skill position players to work with…
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Ensminger says instead of relying on a couple of running backs in years past, they will have more a running back corp by committee. He also expect to see a lot of three wide receiver looks.

A new Sports Illustrated report says the wife of LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, Kelly Orgeron, had a near death experience in May 2017. Kelly Orgeron was born with scoliosis and had two major surgeries last year. But during the first surgery, a surgeon hit her colon, causing her stomach to swell, which required an additional surgery and another three weeks in the hospital. The story by Ross Dellenger also discusses her battle with depression.