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LSU is ranked ninth in the coaches’ poll. Texas is number one, followed by Ohio State.
Clemson, who LSU will face in the season opener, is ranked sixth.
During practice yesterday, Harold Perkins intercepted a pass and showed his ability to get in the backfield. Coach Brian Kelly likes what he’s seeing from Perkins…
Cut 16 (15) “…not distracted”
Kelly says South Florida transfer defensive lineman Bernard Gooden has also flashed.
The Saints return to practice today after taking yesterday off. Following today’s practice, New Orleans will fly out to California to continue camp before Sunday’s first preseason game against the Chargers.
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Big shakeup at ULM as Athletic Director John Hartwell resigns after 18 months on the job. Hartwell is responsible for several major hires, in particular head football coach Bryant Vincent, who led the Warhawks to a 5 and 1 start last season. Sean Fox, the sports director at Sports Talk West Monroe, says Hartwell gained a lot of credibility from the Vincent hire.
Louisiana Tech’s strength last season was its defense, but much of the defensive front has moved on. Veteran defensive lineman Judd Rouyea (ROO-ya) says he welcomed eight new guys to the D-line room…
Cut 20 (18) “….to be better” (2x)