6:45 LRN Sportscast

After a day off yesterday, LSU football returns to practice today with their large depth of running backs to choose from. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says LSU has eight scholarship running backs, but the three guys who could see the most carries are Josh Williams, Logan Diggs and John Emery….
Cut 18 (16) “…of depth.”
Also don’t forget about Noah Cain, who had ten touchdowns last season and Armoni Goodwin averaged nearly six yards a carry last season and he reached the end zone five times.

Louisiana Tech has announced that its women’s basketball team will still be nicknamed the Lady Techsters, but the rest of the women’s sports teams will be the Bulldogs. Athletics director Eric Wood says making this brand change is the right decision for their present and future.

The Saints continue to get ready for Sunday’s preseason opener today with another practice that will take place indoors. It was scheduled to be open to the public, but because of the heat, Coach Dennis Allen says it’s better to practice in their indoor facility…
cut 16 (05) it is right now”
Next week the Saints will be in California holding joint practices with the Chargers. There’s a report the Saints may hold training camp at another venue next year.

ULM put the pads on for the first time yesterday as they get ready for the season opener at home against Army on September second. Head Coach Terry Bowden….
cut 28 (18) “….too much”