We are 19 days away from LSU’s season opener and defensive coordinator Blake Baker is looking for more consistency from his guys. Sophomore cornerback Ashton Stamps might be the perfect example of that. Stamps has been getting reps with the first team, along with Sage Ryan as the other boundary corner. Stamps has made his fair share of plays during preseason camp, but Baker is looking for more.
Cut 19 (16) “…standpoint.”

LSU is ranked 13th in the AP Preseason poll and LSU received a commitment from a three-star defensive tackle out of Texas, Dilan Battle, from Arlington, Texas.

After a day off yesterday, the Saints are back on the practice field today getting ready for their next preseason game on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

Louisiana Tech was poor on defense last season, but one of the bright spots was Michael Richard. The former Edna Karr standout had an outstanding freshman campaign with 32 tackles and seven pass breakups to lead all freshmen in Conference USA. The safety is looking forward to a much improved defense…
Cut 16 (19) “… on Saturday.”
Louisiana Tech has received a commitment from Calvary Baptist wide receiver Kolbe Thomas. He was a second team All-State selection last season and runs a 4.44 in the 40.

Former Morgan City High standout Vernon Norwood is returning from the Paris Olympics with two medals. He won a gold medal as a member of the United States four by four-hundred meter relay team and earned a silver medal in the four by four-hundred mixed relay.