The Baton Rouge Advocate has released details of the contract for new LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade. He received a six-year deal worth 15-million dollars. That mean’s he’ll make two-and-a-half million dollars a year. And the contract does not include a buyout.
It doesn’t look like former LSU Tiger Jalen Collins has much of a future left with the Atlanta Falcons. The cornerback has received a second suspension for violating the NFL’s policy against performance enhancing drugs. Collins will have to miss the first ten games of this season. He served a four-game suspension last year. Falcons Coach Dan Quinn says Collins missteps could cost him a roster spot.
Broward County officials in Florida are investigating domestic abuse claims against Miami Dolphins receiver and ex-LSU standout Jarvis Landry. But Landry’s girlfriend says Landry would never, ever do anything to harm her or anyone else. She admits the couple had a vocal disagreement.
The Saints first preseason game is Thursday night at Cleveland and it’s unkown how much action Quarterback Drew Brees, running back Adrian Peterson and other veterans will play in that game. If they do see game action, don’t expect to see much action.
Ragin Cajuns Head Coach Mark Hudspeth says backup defensive back Jam Williams will miss the rest of the season because of a leg injury. Hudspeth also says potential starting linebacker Ferrod Gardner is expected to miss some time with a foot injury.
Ruston baseball star CJ willis has changed his verbal commitment from Ole Miss to LSU. Willis hit .388 with three home runs last season.