06:45 Sportscast, October 3rd, 2017

There are many problems with the LSU football team, but a recurring issue for the last several years has been the lack of consistent production from the offense. Head Coach Ed Orgeron asked offensive coordinator Matt Canada to simplify the offense before the upset loss to Troy, now Coach “O” says he’s backing away..:
Cut 16 (20) “clean up”
The 3-2 Tigers take on Florida in The Swamp this weekend.

There’s a report going around that Walk On’s Bistreaux & Bar will be the new title sponsor for the Independence Bowl. The I-Bowl Foundation invited the media to attend a special announcement tomorrow at the Walk-On’s in Shreveport. Former LSU running back, Jacob Hester, a partner in the restaurant tweeted that the establishment was the new sponsor, but has since deleted it.

After a bye week, the Ragin Cajuns get back to work as they’ll face Idaho for a four PM kick-off Saturday. UL-Lafayette started its season with a win over Southeastern Louisiana, but they’ve lost three straight, including a double-overtime defeat in their last game against ULM. Coach Mark Hudspeth says the bye week came at a good time…:
Cut 19 (20) “to Idaho“
Hudspeth said injured No. 1 quarterback Jordan Davis “continues to improve,” but that he won’t start this weekend unless he is “100 percent.” Otherwise he’s going to go with backup QB Andre Nunez

The Saturday, Oct. 14 matchup in Thibodaux featuring Nicholls State and Abilene Christian will be televised on Cox Sports Television.

Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry said Monday that Dante Cunningham likely will start at small forward today in New Orleans’ exhibition opener against Chicago.