6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU running back Emery Jones missed the entire 2021 season because he was suspended due to academics and it looks like that same issue will keep him out the first two games of this season as well, according to Brody Miller of the Athletic. When Coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Saturday, he could not go into details…
cut 16 (12) “…in football”
Jones is reportedly appealing in an effort to play in the season opener against Florida State and the home opener against Southern. The Atheltic has also reported cornerback Raydarious Jones will be suspended the entire season because of academics.

The battle for staring quarterback during Ragin Cajuns camp is over, but the public has yet to be told who won the competition between Chandler Fields and Ben Wooldridge. Coach Michael Desormeaux says he wanted to inform the players themselves before he publicly announces a starter.

During an open practice at the Superdome last night, Saints quarterback Jameis Winston participated in seven on seven drills as he continues to work his way back from a sprained foot. Third-string Q-B Ian Book played the entire game in Friday night’s loss to Green Bay. Book threw a touchdown pass to Chris Olave but also turned it over two times…
cut 20 (20) “….got to fix”
The Saints conclude the preseason on Friday against the Chargers.

Northwestern State offense coordinator Cody Crill has resigned two weeks before the season opener at Montana. Offensive line coach Beau Blair will assume offensive coordinator duties. He was the O-C at New Mexico Highlands last season.