Bo Pelini is returning as LSU’s defensive coordinator. Pelini handled the Tigers defense for Les Miles from 2005 to 2007 and in 2007 LSU won a national title. In each of his three years with the Tigers, Pelini’s defenses ranked number three in the nation in yards allowed. After leaving LSU he’s been the head coach at Nebraska and Youngstown State.

The Ragin Cajuns will have a new defensive coordinator. Ron Roberts has left to be the D-C at Baylor. Safeties coach Patrick Toney is expected to be named the new defensive coordinator. Coach Billy Napier is appreciative of Roberts, but is confident the defense will continue to play at a high level…
cut 20 (20) “ stamp on it”

Several members of the Pelicans organization are taking the sudden death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant hard. Brandon Ingram is a former member of the Lakers and was given Bryant’s locker as the heir apparent to the scoring machine’s legacy and was visibly upset after last night’s game…
cut 4 (10) “…around”
The Pelicans beat the Celtics last night.

LSU baseball has experience on the mound this season. Coach Paul Mainieri says Cole Henry is the likely Friday night starter, while Landon Marceaux, Eric Walker and A-J Labas are battling for the other two weekend spots…
cut 17 (20) “…three weeks”
The season opener is February 14th.