The Saints fell behind 17-3 in preseason action yesterday but rallied for a 19-17 win over the Chargers. Teddy Bridgewater was ineffective, but Coach Sean Payton says the back-up Q-B is battling an illness. Taysom Hill led the comeback as he threw two touchdown passes. New Orleans is at the New York Jets on Saturday.

LSU comes in at number six in the AP preseason poll which was released today. A big question mark for the Tigers is on the offensive line, where true freshman guard Kardell Thomas could be done for the season as he needs surgery on his injured ankle. Coach Ed Orgeron is still looking for someone to step up at left guard. Senior Adrian Magee started two games at that position last year and they are also trying to get Chasen Hines healthy after offseason knee surgery…
cut 17 (19) “….we’ll see”

Louisiana Tech held a scrimmage on Saturday. Here’s what Coach Skip Holtz saw….
cut 30 (22) “…defensive football team”
The Bulldogs open the season against Texas on August 31st.

Despite criticism, U-L Lafayette Football Coach Billy Napier says he still wants his scholarship players to give 50-dollars annually to the Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation, which raises funds for the athletic department. Napier says his goal is to create a culture where players are grateful for the opportunity
Cut 13 (12) “…college education.”
Napier says if a player can’t afford the 50 dollars or has a problem with giving money to the R-C-A-F, he’ll cover the cost.