LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow’s strong play through two weeks of the season has vaulted him into the Heisman Trophy consideration. Heisman voter Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says the last LSU Heisman contender was Leonard Fournette, until he and the Tigers had a poor game against Alabama in 2015. Guilbeau says a great performance against the Crimson Tide later this season would help ensure that Burrow is a finalist…
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Bama running back Derrick Henry would ultimately take home the trophy in 2015.

Patriots wide receiver Antonio Bryant’s former trainer has filed a lawsuit against the NFL star claiming he sexually assaulted her on three different occasions during a two year period. The accuser is Britney Taylor, who competed on the LSU gymnastics team 2012 and 2013. Brown denies the allegations.

The Saints get back to practice today as they will head out west to face the defending NFC champion L-A Rams on Sunday. Los Angeles defeated Carolina 30-27 on the road in the season opener, despite Rams quarterback Jared Goff not having a strong game. He only threw for 186 yards and a touchdown. Running back Todd Gurley rushed for 97 yards. Kick-off on Sunday is at 3:25.

The Ragin Cajuns are back home this Saturday to take on Texas Southern. UL-Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says they are spending this week trying to reduce the errors that have cost them so far this season…
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U-L Lafayette is one and one on the season, while the Tigers are 0-and-2.