Sense of wonder: LSU Coach Les Miles addressed the subtle, but looming, specter of potential coaching staff changes in his signing day address to the media Wednesday, The Times-Picayune reports. As expected, he didn’t say much and instead sang the praises of his staff for their efforts on the recruiting trail in signing a 27-member class. “I haven’t given much thought to changes in this staff at this point,” he says. Read the full story here.
Back in action: Gregg Williams, who was banned indefinitely for orchestrating the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal, has been reinstated by the NFL and hired as a defensive coach with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced today. Williams, who was hired by the St. Louis Rams before the 2012 NFL season but missed it because of the ban and was subsequently fired, will be introduced as the Titans senior assistant/defense at a news conference later today. The full story is here.
Dome, sweet dome: Since opening in 1975, the Superdome has been a home for sports teams and championship events, a concert hall and a shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The New York Times has compiled an interactive feature on its website detailing the history of the iconic stadium featuring a number of videos and links to previous articles about the Superdome. Check it out here.
