Since playing as bad as they could possibly play against Ole Miss, LSU’s defense has made strides during this three-game winning streak. This past Saturday, the Tigers held an undermanned Army team to 193 yards of offense. Defensive tackle Maason Smith says the addition of 82-year-old Pete Jenkins to the coaching staff has helped
Cut 18 (13) “…long way.”
LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly speaks with the media today. We’ll get an update on cornerback Zy Alexander who left the Army game with a lower body injury.
No surprise here, but LSU’s Angel Reese was named to the preseason AP All-American team. Transfers Aneesah Morrow and Hailey Van Lith earned honorable mention accolades. The Lady Tigers first exhibition game is Thursday night.
After a 13-day layoff, Louisiana Tech returns to the football field tonight to face New Mexico State. The Aggies are 5-and-3, 3-and-1 in Conference USA and produce big plays with their passing game. One of Louisiana Tech’s best defensive players is defensive back Willie Roberts, who ranks second in the country with ten pass breakups this season. Coach Sonny Cumbie says Roberts has been that locked-down corner they’ve needed
Cut 17 (17) “…this year.”
Kick-off at Joe Aillet Stadium is at 6 p.m.
Saints receiver Chris Olave must have been in a hurry last night. He was pulled over in Kenner for driving 40-miles per hour above the speed limit on a city street. He was ticketed for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The team is off today and they’ll visit Indianapolis Colts, ironically the home of the Indy 500.