The Saints offense is expected to look different under new Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is expected to run a motion and play action-heavy scheme like the one he did under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco. Offensive tackle Trevor Penning says the new scheme won’t help just Derek Carr and the skill positions…
Cut 18 (19) “…fit really good.”
Saints receiver Chris Olave left practice early today after landing on his hip. Coach Dennis Allen did not have any further details following practice.
Former LSU beach volleyball stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth are 2-and-0 at the Olympics after victories over Canada and Australia. They will play a duo from China on Thursday afternoon.
LSU linebacker Harold Perkins has been named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes to the nation’s top defender. Perkins had 26 tackles for a loss and 13 sacks over the last two seasons at LSU. The Tigers report for preseason camp tomorrow.
And Ragin Cajuns left guard AJ Gillie is one of 75 players named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list. That award goes to the top returning interior lineman.
Grambling quarterback Myles Crawley has been named to the Walter Payton Award, which goes to the best offensive player in F-C-S football. Nicholls running back Jaylon Spears, who was the Southland Conference player of the year last season is also on the list.
Louisiana Tech will resume playing Southern Miss in football, but not until 2029. The two schools have agreed to a four-game series starting in 2029. The programs have met 53 times since 1935 and the last meeting was in 2021, when they faced each other as Conference USA rivals.