Big LSU recruiting news as five-star running back John Emery announces he has committed to the Fighting Tigers. 24-7 sports rates Emery as the number two running back in the country. He was originally committed to Georrgia, but de-committed 12 days after watching LSU beat the Bulldogs in Tiger Stadium.

LSU’s current senior running back Nick Brossette has received some criticism from fans and gamblers for not trying to score a touchdown late in the game against Arkansas. He slid down to the ground twice, but once LSU got near the goal line, he tried to score. Brossette says that’s what Coach Ed Orgeron told him to do…
cut 15 (04) “…yea”
Even though LSU won by just point seven points over Arkansas, they remain ranked seventh in this week’s college football playoff rankings which were released last night.

The Saints are back at practice today as they will host the defending champs. The Eagles are going through a Super Bowl hangover as they are just 4-and-5. Injuries, especially in the secondary have been a problem.

Louisiana Tech is at Southern Miss on Saturday. Golden Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins has nine touchdown catches and quarterback Jack Abraham has thrown for over 2,000 yards. Coach Skip Holtz says Abraham is smart and knows where to go with the football…
Cut 18 (12) “spread quarterback”
Tech is coming off a 28-13 win over Rice. They are 7-3 with two more regular season games left.

In college hoops, LSU had five players in double figures as the Tigers defeated Memphis 85-76. Skylar Mays had 19 points including monstrous dunk over Memphis’ Mike Parks Junior. The Tigers are 3-0.