LSU will resume its rivalry with Florida on October 7th. The Gators have yet to decide on a starting quarterback, but have several options including former LSU commitment Felipe Franks and Notre Dame transfer Malik Zaire. Florida Coach Jim McElwain had this to say about the QB at SEC Media Days…:
Cut 16 (18) “fall camp”
McElwain added he’s tired of answering questions about Florida choosing LSU for it’s homecoming game. He directed this comment to a Baton Rouge reporter…:
CUT 25 (10) “does that help you I guess?”
Alabama coach Nick Saban highlights day 3 of SEC Media Days.
The ESPY’s take place tonight and will be hosted by five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning of New Orleans. Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson of Reserve, who has undergone two liver transplants, has been selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. Robertson says he’s never met Manning, but plans to thank him for the interception the then Colts Q-B threw in the Superbowl game when the Saints won their first NFL title the 2009 season.
Louisiana Tech announces plans to retire jersey number 70 which was worn by College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Fred Dean. The ceremony will take place at halftime of the September 2nd season-opener against Northwestern State.
Evangel defensive back Jarrick Bernard has given a verbal commitment to Oklahoma State.
The Pelicans have officially welcomed their only draft pick, guard Frank Jackson of Duke. It’s reportedly a deal that includes two-fully guaranteed seasons and a partial one.
In last night’s MLB All-Star game, the American League got a 2-1 victory over the National League in extra innings.