The Tigers were still easing into action in their second day of practice today. Wide receiver Aaron Anderson was not seen during the open portion of practice, but he was replaced by Kentucky transfer Barion Brown. Head coach Brian Kelly says he has 8 high-caliber SEC receivers, but the offense won’t be able to take advantage of any of their firepower if the trenches don’t do their job first. Questions have swirled around an offensive line that lost four starters to the NFL Draft last season. Kelly is confident in his mix of returning talent and proven transfers but says nothing is set in stone.

Cut 18 (14) “…couple of weeks.”

Former Saint and veteran NFL running back Latavius Murray announced his retirement after 11 seasons. Murray totaled over eight thousand yards and 61 touchdowns in his career.

The Saints had a reportedly energetic practice today as head coach Kellen Moore led the offense against coordinator Brandon Staley’s defense in team drills.  The offensive line has been one of the strongest units of camp so far. Seven-year NFL vet Will Clapp returned to New Orleans this offseason and says he’s been wowed by young tackles Kelvin Banks and Taliese Fuaga.

Cut 20 (20) “…was younger.”

Louisiana Tech kicked off practice today. The Bulldogs were 12th in total defense a year ago but lost coordinator Jeremiah Johnson to Coastal Carolina. The unit is led by preseason Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year Kolbe Fields.

Cut 19 (12) “…take heads off.”