Louisiana-Lafayette coordinator fired after loss in opener
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Louisiana-Lafayette fired defensive coordinator Melvin Smith on Sunday, a day after a season-opening 45-10 loss to Boise State. Ragin’ Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth said linebackers coach Mike Lucas will be the defensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. Hudspeth said in a statement that “we appreciate everything that Melvin has done for us since coming…