LSU battles Notre Dame this afternoon in the Music City Bowl on ESPN. Fighting Irish Coach Brian Kelly has decided to start sophomore Malik Zaire (Zie-Ear) at quarterback over senior Everett Golson. Kelly on his decision…
cut 13 (10) “….obviously”
In response to Kelly’s announcement, LSU coach Les Miles made it clear the starting quarterback switch wouldn’t change much in the way his defense heads into Tuesday’s game…
cut 15 (12) “…how it unfolds”
And Miles is expected to start Anthony Jennings at quarterback. It remains a mystery whether back-up Brandon Harris will play.

The LSU men’s basketball team won its 7th straight last night as they defeated Southern Miss 87-67. Jarrell Martin had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead the way.

Louisiana Tech had an easy win over Southern Arkansas last night. The Bulldogs won 74-52 for their 20th straight win in the Thomas Assembly Center. Alex Hamilton had 17 points and now has over 1,000 for his career.

Sun Belt play starts tonight for U-L-M and U-L Lafayette. The Ragin Cajuns are at Akransas Little Rock, while the Warhawks visit Georgia State. The Cajuns have won five of their last seven, while the Warhawks are 6-and-5, first time since the 2007-08 season they’ve had a winning record in non-conference play.

In the NBA…the Pelicans host the Phoenix Suns tonight. New Orleans is two games back of Phoenix for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.