LSU football coach Ed Orgeron announced today that star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is out for the season as a result of an ankle injury he suffered in the second half of Saturday’s loss to Kentucky. Boutte’s injury is a big blow as he leads the team with 38 catches for 509 yards and nine TDs.

After beating the Washington football team 33-22 yesterday , the Saints head into their bye week with a 3-and-2 record. Coach Sean Payton says they are heading in the right direction and the open week gives them a chance to recharge…
cut 18 (18) “…time away”
The Saints next game is in Seattle on Monday, October 25th.

Southeastern Louisiana has moved up to number eleven in both FCS polls after defeating Nicholls 58-48 on Saturday. The Lions are 4-and-1 and off to their best start since 1980. This Saturday, S-L-U will host Houston Baptist for its first game this season at Strawberry Stadium. Coach Frank Scelfo is looking forward to a big crowd….
cut 20 (14) “….well there”

Tomorrow night, the Ragin Cajuns host Appalachian State. Both teams are 4-and-1 heading into the matchup that will be televised by ESPN 2 at 6:30 PM. U-L Lafayette beat App State for the first time in program history last year on a cold night in North Carolina.

The Pelicans conclude their preseason schedule tonight when they visit Utah Jazz. The regular-season opener is a week from Wednesday at home against the 76ers.