LSU’s Leonard Fournette was a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy before the Alabama game, but it turns out he’s not even a finalist. Fournette did not receive an invitation to be in New York City, when the Heisman will be handed out Saturday. LSU Coach Les Miles says not winning the Heisman, or finishing as a Heisman finalist, will likely motivate Fournette to have an even better year next season…
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Even though Fournette played one less game than scheduled, he still broke the LSU single season rushing record by compiling 1,741 yards.

ULM’s committee in charge of finding a new football coach says they’ve narrowed the pool of candidates down to a handful of indviduals. No names were released. Student athlete committee member Gerrand Johnson says the next coach has to have a proven winning record, provide dynamic leadership and open to innovation. Another committee member said the next coach has to have a desire to recruit local talent.

The Pelicans are off today after a poor performance last night at home against Boston. The Celtics outworked New Orleans in 111 to 93 victory. The loss drops the Pels record to five and 16. Quiet game for Anthony Davis as he scored 16 points and had just six rebounds.

In college hoops tonight…the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs look for their 34th straight victory at the TAC when they host LSU-Shreveport. The Southern Jaguars are looking to make it six in a row when they take on Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. And the 1-6 Northwestern State Demons are on the road to face the 6-1 and 25th ranked Baylor Bears.

LSU’s Ben Simmons has been named the SEC Player of the Week. He averaged 29 points and 16 rebounds in two games last week.

Saints Coach Sean Payton is still not happy with the referees who officiated Sunday’s 41-38 loss to Carolina. Payton says there were three times the Panthers had 12 men in the huddle, but yet they were not penalized.