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The Saints have released their depth chart for the preseason opener against the Chargers and New Orleans does not give any indication on who will start at quarterback. The depth chart lists Spencer Rattler, or Tyler Shough or Jake Haener as the starter on Sunday.
How much will we see of LSU freshman running back Harlem Berry this season? Coming out of St. Martin’s High School in Metairie, Berry was ranked as the nation’s top rated running back. Coach Brian Kelly says Berry’s playing time will depend on his ability to adapt to the next level.
Berry saw a lot of second team reps yesterday.
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UL-Lafayette had the Sun Belt’s second-best total defense in coordinator Jim Salgado’s first year with the program. The Cajuns lost first-team all-conference linebacker K.C. Ossai (O-sigh), but senior lineman Kadarius Miller says the defense is as stout as ever.
ULM announced head football coach Bryant Vincent has been named the interim Athletic Director following the surprise resignation of John Hartwell. Vincent was Hartwell’s most notable hire.
LSU women’s basketball team will host the defending SEC champion South Carolina on Valentine’s Day.
The West Caroll Dixie Youth Major League All-Stars were eliminated at the Dixie Youth Major League World Series losing to South Carolina and then Virginia.