06:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints lost their preseason opener on Saturday night 17-13 to Houston, but the first team offense and defense looked good. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton led New Orleans on a ten-play touchdown drive, where he completed all five of his passes including a nine-yard touchdown pass to Dwayne Washington. Coach Dennis Allen says it was good to see…
Cut 16 (15) “…second phase.”
It was also a good night for linebacker Chase Hansen who re-signed with the team less than a week ago after spending a couple of seasons on the team’s practice squad. Hanson played 24 snaps on defense, seven on special teams, and had six tackles, two tackles for a loss, and an interception…
Cut 17 (16) “…back playing”
The Saints next preseason game is Friday night at Green Bay.

After a week and a half of preseason camp, LSU Coach Brian Kelly says the quarterback battle remains a competitive situation. It seems Garrett Nussmeier and Jayden Daniels are the first two on the depth charge, but Kelly says sixth-year senior Myles Brennan remains in the battle…
cut 27 (22) “…this point”
LSU received another major commitment over the weekend as Zachary’s Kylin Jackson announced his verbal pledge. The four-star safety chose LSU over Texas A-and-M. He’s six-foot-two, 195 pounds and is considered one of the ten best safeties in the nation.

There are reports out of Monroe that ULM will announce the resignation of athletics director Scott McDonald. He’s led the Warhawk athletics program for the last three seasons. ULM president Doctor Ron Berry reportedly received McDonald’s resignation letter on Friday.