LSU will reportedly not have one of its top defensive lineman for the season opener against Florida State on September 3rd. Sources say the NCAA is suspending defensive tackle Maason Smith for the season opener, because he received an improper benefit, before college athletes could take advantage of N-I-L. Mekhi Wingo, Jacobian Guillory and West Virginia transfer Jordan Jefferson will be your primary defensive tackles against the Seminoles.

Damian Ramos is expected to be LSU’s place kicker this season after he made 10 of 14 field goal tries last year. Ramos made all of his kicks in last Saturday’s scrimmage, including a 47-yarder….
Cut 20 (18) “…mid-season prime,”

The Saints will continue preparations today for Sunday’s final preseason game against the Houston Texans. In the offseason, Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach signed a one-year deal. The Baton Rouge native is entering his fourth season and believes he’s a versatile piece for the Saints defense.
Cut 18 (22) “…a little while.”
Roach is coming off his best season as he had 26 tackles and a sack. He says he’s down to 290 pounds this year and believes that will improve his effectiveness.

The LSU women’s basketball team released its non-conference schedule and they will go on the road to play Southeastern Louisiana on November 17th. And they will host Virginia Tech on November 30th in a rematch of last year’s national semifinal game.