LSU and suspended men’s basketball coach Will Wade fired off statements today and it doesn’t look like Wade’s status is changing anytime soon. Wade issued the first statement , asking LSU officials to reinstate him, but he also said that he will not discuss the FBI wire tap reports until the investigation into college basketball corruption is completed.

LSU’s legal counsel responded by saying Coach Wade will remain suspended until he talks with university administration about the FBI wire tap that has Wade allegedly discussing an offer to a recruit. Glen Guilbeau of the USA Today Network says LSU wants to look good in the eyes of the NCAA, in case violations occurred…
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LSU’s statement also points out that Wade has never denied any wrongdoing.

The NFL Network reports the Saints have restructured quarterback Drew Brees contract to free up nearly 11-million dollars in salary cap space this year. New Orleans could use the extra money to offer quarterback Teddy Bridgewater more money. The Dolphins are interested in Bridgewater and he visited with team officials yesterday.

In college basketball, Louisiana Tech beat Florida Atlantic in the Conference USA Tournament last night. Tonight the Bulldogs will face top seeded Od Dominion at 6 PM. The Monarchs beat Tech by one point earlier this season.

At the Southland Tournament in Katy, Texas, third seeded Southeastern Louisiana faces Central Arkansas at 6:30. Before that game it’s UNO versus Lamar.

College baseball….Zach Watson went four for four, including his first home run of the season as the Tigers defeated Texas Southern 16 to 5 last night. Coach Paul Mainieri was in the dugout, despite the death of his father, Demie Mainieri, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 90

Orynn Veillon blasted a home run in the 12th inning as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Southern Miss six to five at Russo Park last night.