LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron is expected to meet with the media tonight after practice and he could name a starting quarterback. Senior Danny Etling is expected to get the nod over talented freshman Myles Brennan. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada says Etling looks like a better quarterback after undergoing back surgery….
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Canada says the core of the offense has been installed.

Through two preseason games, the Saints look like they’ve improved their play at linebacker. A-J Klein had five total tackles and a half sack versus the Chargers, Manti Te’o had eight tackles, a sack and fumble recovery in L-A and rookie Alex Anzalone has also shown good range and athleticism.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette will not practice or play against Carolina this week, because of a foot injury. The first round pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars says his foot is getting better and he expects to be ready for the regular season opener.

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham left last night’s preseason game against the Browns with a lower leg injury. He only suffered a brain, but the former LSU star was upset he was undercut on the play.

Former LSU baseball outfielder Leon Landry has been added to Paul Mainieri’s coaching staff. Landry is listed as an undergraduate assistant coach. He was known for stellar catches in the outfield and was a member of the 2009 national championship team.

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler says she wants to move forward with plans to build a 100-million dollar sports events center that could be the future home of the Pelicans minor league team. The complex is also expected to feature retail stores and professional offices, while seating three-thousand individuals for a sporting event.