LSU starting safety and captain Greg Brooks continues his recovery from surgery to remove what his family has described as a large brain tumor. Since the start of preseason camp, Brooks complained about dizzy spells and bouts of vertigo. The family says its awaiting biopsy results.

12th ranked LSU prepared well for last week’s test against Mississippi State and passed with flying colors, a 41-14 victory over the Bulldogs. Center Charles Turner says the Tigers learned a good week of practice can lead to good results, so they are having physical practices again ahead of Saturday’s Arkansas game…
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Kick off is at 6 PM.

The Saints first injury report of the week lists tight end Foster Moreau and running back Jamaal Williams as non-participants in a walk-through practice that was held late yesterday afternoon. But rookie running back Kendre Miller, who missed the first two games with a hamstring injury was estimated to be a full participant. Tight end Taysom Hill is also battling a knee injury, which made him a limited participant yesterday.

A banged up Louisiana Tech football team will visit Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. Starting Quarterback Hank Bachmeier injured his shoulder in last week’s loss to North Texas and did not return and Coach Sonny Cumbie says the team’s leading rusher on the season, Keith Willis, is out with a high ankle sprain. Also Charvis Thornton is questionable…
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