The LSU Tigers hold their first preseason practice this morning and because of a health scare involving one of their coaches, they’ve already had to shuffle the responsibilities within the staff. Coach Brian Kelly says defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey has stepped away from the program because on a personal health matter. With Lindsey away, John Jancek hired to coach special teams, will coach the defensive line, and senior defensive analyst Bob Diaco, will coach the special teams. No word how long Lindsey will be out.

At ULM, senior Jiya Wright begins fall camp as the starting quarterback and coach Terry Bowden likes the depth that he has at that position…
cut 18 (15) “….that position”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara was not a practice yesterday. He was meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York City. Coach Dennis Allen says Kamara wanted to give his side of the story to what happened when A-K and three other men were arrested for beating up another man in Las Vegas in February 2022. Kamara pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace.

On the field, it’s expected that second year player Trevor Penning will be the starter at left tackle. Quarterback Derek Carr has faith in the people that put him there…
cut 20 (10) “…they’ve proven it”
The Saints are off today. Their first preseason game is August 13th against Kansas City.

The Associated Press is reporting the Big 10 is looking to expand again and they are looking at Oregon and Washington. With the PAC-12 falling apart, Oregon and Washington could join their current conference rivals, USC and UCLA, in making the move to the Big 10.