06:45 Sportscast, August 25th, 2016

The Saints offensive line has taken a lot of criticism for how its played in the preseason and it has the Who Dat nation worried. New Orleans only had 57 total yards in the first half last week against Houston, and quarterback Drew Brees said after the game he had consistent pressure in his face. But Brees says he still has faith in his o-line…:
CUT 30 (25) “it’s supposed to go”
Brees believes you’ll see better results in Friday’s preseason contest against Pittsburgh.

Two new high definition end zone score boards in the Mercedes Benz Superdome were unveiled on Wednesday — and they are massive. the new screens stretch 333 feet long and 38 feet high.

McNeese State has named New Orleans native James Tabary (Tab-er-e) as its starting quarterback. The transfer from Arkansas State beat out Grant Ashcraft. Cowboys Coach Lance Guidry likes Tabary’s ability to make all the throws, especially with pressure in his face.

Former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman of the Baltimore Orioles has started a fundraising effort for victims of the south Louisiana flood. Donations can be made online at GoFundMe.com/LAFlood39. Gausman says the money will go to the Baton Rouge Aera Foundation Flood Relief Fund.

UL-Lafayette basketball coach Bob Marlin announces two players with SEC ties are transferring to the Ragin Cajun program. They are 6-foot-8 forward JaKeenan Gant out of Missouri, and point guard Marcus Stroman who played two seasons at South Carolina.

The LSU baseball schedule is out and the Tigers will begin action on February 17 with three games against Air Force. SEC home series are against Georgia, Texas A-and-M, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Auburn. Cody Ducote is off the roster but will still get his degree at LSU.