But just in case the LSU coach needed any help, rapper Snoop Dogg added some star power to a Rotary club meeting.

The rapper, a new buddy of Miles, was in town for a performance this week and made a cameo appearance during Miles' Wednesday meeting with the business group.

Snoop Dogg -- a solid Southern California Trojans fan -- donned an LSU football jersey and said he just wanted to give his love and support to Miles. Miles just wanted to return it to Snoop Dogg.

Miles says he's become a fan of the artist through his son, Ben. Miles says he's a fan of both the music and the man.

BRIEFLY: West Virginia quarterback Pat White apologized Thursday for his comments that accused Mountaineers baseball coach Greg Van Zant of not pursuing black athletes.

* Alabama linebacker Prince Hall will serve a three-game suspension for team rules violations, coach Nick Saban said Thursday.

* Arkansas defensive tackle Ernest Mitchell was fined $150 to settle misdemeanor drug and weapon charges.

BASKETBALL

AUBURN FORWARD KICKED OFF TEAM: Auburn forward Josh Dollard has been dismissed from the team for violating university policy after sitting out last season for medical reasons.

Dollard led the Tigers in scoring and rebounding as a sophomore, averaging 12.5 points and 7.0 rebounds. He has the option to remain in school at Auburn.

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