The LSU ticket office says sales for today’s game against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium have surpassed the 40,000 mark. That’s still well below where they were hoping to be at this time. It’s technically a home game for the Gamecocks since the game was moved to Baton Rouge. Tigers Coach Les Miles told reporters earlier this week that he’s hoping for a big crowd…
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Kick-off is at 2:30 PM.

In other games today, Grambling hosts Alabama A-and M, Nicholls is at Stephen F Austin, ULM visits Tulsa, the Cajuns host Texas State for their Sun Belt opener, McNeese State and Southeastern battle in Lake Charles, while Louisiana Tech faces Texas San Antonio.

The Saints look to make it two in a row tomorrow when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles. New Orleans Coach Sean Payton says Philly’s up temp offense makes it difficult to substitute, so that’s a concern going into the game…
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First round pick Andrus Peat will likely start at left tackle for the Saints. Offensive lineman Terron Armstead is out for Sunday’s game and so is punter Thomas Morstead.

In high school football action last night; in the big game, Neville topped Bastrop 45-22. Ascension Episcopal edged Vermilion Catholic 40-39. Jennings beat Iota 69-46 and Sumner just got by Amite, 21-20.

In NBA preseason action, The Pelicans fall to the Atlanta Hawks 103-93.