The Saints and running back Alvin Kamara have agreed to a restructured contract that will result in him playing for the Black and Gold for a tenth season. Kamara had career lows in rushing yards and receptions last season, but Matt Paras (Paris) who covers the Saints for the Advocate, believes he still can be a weapon…

Cut 12 (12) “….skill set”

Former LSU All-American quarterback Bert Jones will have his jersey retired during a ceremony during the Texas game In November. Jones joins Billy Cannon, Tommy Casanova, Jerry Stovall and Charles Alexander as former Tigers to have their jerseys retired. The Ruston Rifle says it’s an incredible honor…

Cut 26 (13) “…always special”

Grambling is picked to finish second in the SWAC West according to the conference’s preseason poll that was released yesterday. Southern is picked to finish fifth as the Jaguars are ushering in a new era as Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk is gearing up for his first season as a head coach. The 53-year-old wants to win and develop young men…

Cut 18 (20) “…happen in Louisiana”

In baseball news…former LSU pitcher Marcos Paz has announced he’s transferring to Georgia. Former LSU Tiger Tommy Tanks White has received the call to play in the big leagues and will make his major league debut for the As on Friday. In Triple-A Las Vegas, White was hitting .303 with nine home runs and 47 RBIs.