4;45 LRN Sportscast January 16

Reports indicate four year LSU Defensive Coordinator Dave Aranda will take the head coaching job at Baylor. Aranda takes over for Matt Rhule, who moved onto the pros and poached former LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady this week.

The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for former LSU star and current Cleveland Browns wide receiver, Odell Beckham Junior, for allegedly slapping a police officer on the rear end. There’s a video of the slap which happened during the postgame celebration in LSU’s locker room. Beckham has also been in the news for his money handshakes with a few players after the game. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says O-B-J has been a huge supporter of the LSU football team, but the relationship might need a time out…

Cut 10 (10) “…cool down”

Beckham’s current team, the Cleveland Browns say their wide receiver is cooperating with the authorities about the incident with the officer and LSU says they are working with the NCAA about the money handshakes.

Pelicans fans will have to wait another week before they can see rookie Zion Williamson in a game. The franchise has targeted next Wednesday as the day Williamson will make his NBA debut. He has missed the whole season after undergoing knee surgery in October. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin says Zion will not be on a minutes restriction when he returns, instead, his playing time will be determined by how he looks on the court…
cut 18 (18) “…looks like”
The Pelicans host the Utah Jazz tonight. Utah is looking for its 11th straight win. The Pels Derrick Favors has been day to day with a hamstring injury but is expected to play tonight.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Rice, ULM takes on Texas State, while the Cajuns faces U-T Arlington.