Despite his bruised rotator cuff, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is confident that he can play this Sunday against Carolina. Brees’ banged up shoulder has been one of the biggest news items in the state this week. The veteran Q-B says he is a little surprised with all of the media attention its getting…

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Brees says he’ll put in extra time this week to rehab is bruised shoulder, so he can play against the Panthers.

The University of Akron has made a change at quarterback ahead of Saturday’s game against UL-Lafayette. Coach Terry Bowden announced that sophomore Tommy Woodson will make his third career start, and first this season, against the Ragin Cajuns. The Zips lost in Woodson’s two starts last season, with the quarterback turning the ball over six times. However, Woodson threw for 207 yards and a touchdown last week in Akron’s win against Savannah State.

Syracuse continues their preparations to face eighth ranked LSU Saturday at the Carrier Dome. So far SEC defenses have not been able to slow down Tiger running back Leonard Fournette this season. Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer understands the challenge his defense faces, but he’s not the only talented skill position player on LSU’s offense…

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Both teams come into this matchup undefeated. ESPN will televise the game beginning Saturday morning at 11.

Not only is the Syracuse football team preparing for LSU, the city of Syracuse is getting ready for the thousands of Tiger faithful expected to head their way for Saturday’s game. The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau reports that some bars will be opening as early as 8am to accommodate fans and plan to have enough alcohol on hand ahead of kickoff. It’s reported that about 7,500 LSU fans are planning to make the trip to the “Emerald City”.