LSU legend Skip Bertman passed away at the age of 88. The celebrated baseball coach and Athletic Director led the Tigers to five College World Series titles and hired four national-championship-winning head coaches as A-D. He produced 41 players who reached Major League Baseball. One of them was Todd Walker, who ended up in the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Walker remembers he was a little intimidated by Bertman when he showed up on campus as a freshman after LSU won the 1991 national championship. He says he never knew his relationship with Skip would grow immensely…
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Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson’s hamstring injury is not related to any previous injuries, but it could impact his week one availability. The eighth-overall pick missed portions of the pre-draft process and was limited this summer as he recovered from a hamstring strain.
LSU left tackle Jordan Seaton was a five-star addition out of the transfer portal this offseason. The Tigers ranked bottom in the SEC in both rushing yards and touchdowns last season. Seaton says changing that is a top priority.
Quarterback Spencer Rattler will get the start in the Saints’ preseason opener versus the Jaguars. He says he’s been able to play more freely this offseason without the pressure of a quarterback competition.
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Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been suspended eight games by the NFL following his arrest on domestic violence charges in February. Atlanta will also be without linebacker Jalon Walker when they visit the Saints in week four.