LSU held a practice that was fully open to the media on Thursday. Arizona State Transfer Jayden Daniels took the majority of the first team reps at quarterback while 6th-year senior Myles Brennan ran with the two’s. The third quarterback competing for the starting job is redshirt freshman Garrett Nussmeier, who did not participate due to an injury. Coach Brian Kelly says Nussmeier was held out due to an ankle injury but expects him to return soon.
Cut 18 (13)“…for him.”
Kelly says the battle for starting quarterback remains a competitive situation. And the coach says one of the biggest surprises of fall camp is the emergence of freshman Mason Taylor at the tight end position. Kelly says he feels so much better about that position because of his emergence. Taylor is the son of pro football hall of Famer Jason Taylor.

The Saints will play their first pre-season game tomorrow night at NRG Stadium against the Houston Texans. It will be the black and gold’s first live-action under new head coach Dennis Allen, who was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach after Sean Payton announced his retirement. Allen says he’s ready to see how his players perform in a game-day setting.
Cut 16 (11) “…make a play.”
Allen would not provide any details on how much the starters will play. Former LSU Tiger Derek Stingley junior will not play for the Texans as Houston is being cautious with the third overall pick after missing much of last season with a foot injury.

NBA legend and West Monroe native Bill Russell will have his number 6 jersey retired across the entire NBA beginning next season, however, all current players that wear six can keep their number until they retire.