The Tigers kicked off preseason camp yesterday and Two players who suffered season-ending knee injuries last season were back on the field. Running back John Emery sustained a torn ACL against Florida on November 11th. Emery is among four scholarship running backs available to carry the football. Coach Brian Kelly says they’ll use camp to see what Emery can do…
Emery played most of his snaps with the second-team while graduate student josh Williams got the starting reps.
Cornerback Zy alexander also made his return from an ACL injury.
LSU beach volleyball alumni Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss won their final match of pool play at the Olympics against China two sets to one. After losing the first set and battling through the Paris rain and a weather delay, the world’s second-ranked duo improved to 3-and-0 at the games to secure first in their pool and a spot in the single-elimination round of 16 on Sunday.
The Saints signed wide receiver Marquez Callaway. Callaway started his NFL career in New Orleans as an undrafted free agent and had an opportunity as the Black and Gold’s No. 1 wideout in 2021 racking up almost 700 yards and 6 touchdowns. He left for Denver with his former coach Sean Payton and returns as the Saints struggle with wide receiver injuries during training camp. The team had the day off yesterday and will return to practice today. Preseason play kicks off against Arizona August 10.
The UL-Lafayette football team begins fall camp today in the third year under Head Coach Mike Desormeaux. After back-to-back 6-and-7 seasons, Desormeaux says he’s fielding the most complete team he’s had yet. He says the Cajuns need to compete each day and win close games…
Cut 18 (11) “…from everybody.”
The Cajuns kick off their 2024 campaign at home against Grambling august 31.