The Saints reported for training camp today as New Orleans will begin practices tomorrow in Irvine, California. The players are learning a new offense with first-year offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.

The Saints defense under Dennis Allen has rarely been a concern, but that unit has a few aging stars and question marks on the defensive line. Allen’s group performed to standard last season thanks to their ability to turn the ball over and get stops on third down- two stats without much year-to-year consistency. Luke Johnson who covers the Saints for the Advocate says he’s learned to trust Allen but he’s yet to be convinced…
Cut 18 (20) “…is better.”
The Saints first preseason game is August 10th at Arizona.

Nicholls is picked to win the Southland Conference, followed by U-I-W and then Southeastern Louisiana. Lions Coach Frank Scelfo says he has an experienced team…
cut 20 (14) “….culture standpoint”
McNeese is picked to finish sixth in the Southland. Northwestern State is picked to finish last. New Northwestern president Jimmy Genovese talked today about making Demon athletics more competitive…
cut 28 (12) “…16 years”

Today was media day for Conference USA. Third year head coach for Louisiana Tech Sonny Cumbie is looking for a winning season after back to back three and nine campaigns.