About eight-thousand fans attended last night’s Saints practice at Yulman Stadium. The highlight was Irishman Charlie Smyth making a 65-yard field goal. Coach Dennis Allen says it was nice to see, but it doesn’t mean he has a leg up on Blake Grupe, who is trying to keep his place kicking duties…
cut 27 (17) “…are going to come”
The Saints also appear to be getting healthier as running back Alvin Kamara, tight end Juwan Johnson, left tackle Taliese Fuaga and linebacker Pete Werner practiced on a limited basis. They’ve been out due to various injuries.

The Pelicans have signed small forward Javonte Green. Green played in nine games for the Chicago Bulls last season and averaged 12 points and seven rebounds. Green is known for his ability to dunk the basketball.

The longtime voice of Tiger Stadium, Dan Borne, is taking a leave of absence because of medical issues. Borne is hopeful he will return to his public address announcing duties at Tiger Stadium this season, but for now, the voice of Alex Box Stadium, Bill Franques, will fill in for Borne.

USC football coach Lincoln Riley has named Miller Moss as the Trojans starting quarterback. LSU and USC will meet in Las Vegas on September 1st. Moss is replacing Heisman Winning Trophy quarterback Caleb Williams. Moss performed well in the Holiday Bowl last year .

Chandler Fields and Ben Woolridge have been battling to be the Cajuns starting quarterback. Coach MIchael Desormeaux says the training camp battle is over, but the public will have to wait to see who will start against Grambling…
cut 17 (17) “…pretty soon”