The improvement of the LSU defense is a must during preseason practice in order for the Tigers to get into the 12 team playoff. Young cornerbacks PJ Woodland and Ashton Stamps have been making plays, which is a good sign for a secondary that really struggled last season. Coach Brian Kelly says he’s still looking for more consistency…
Cut 19 (11) “…championship level play.”

The Ragin Cajuns have a new defensive coordinator in Jim Salgado. U-L Lafayette cornerback Cedric Anderson says Salgado is not the only new addition that will make their defense better this season…
cut 30 (14) “….very well”
U-L Lafayette opens the season by hosting Grambling on August 31.

All Pro Safety Justin Simmons visited the Saints today at their training camp facilities in southern California. Simmons spent eight years with the Broncos and was a second team All-Pro selection four different times, including each of the past three seasons. Simmons had 70 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defensed for Denver last season, but was released for salary cap reasons. Tyrann Mathieu is set to start at one of the safety positions for the Saints. Johnathan Abram, Jordan Howden and Will Harris are battling for the other starting spot.

ULM Quarterback General Booty says a lot of team bonding is taking place as the team gets ready for its season opener against Jackson State….
cut 29 (21) “…each other”