6:45 LRN Sportscast

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says starting Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy is headed to injured reserve because of a groin injury that requires surgery. It’s been reported McCoy will miss six to eight weeks. Allen is not providing a timetable, but in the meantime, the team needs to keep pushing forward…

Cut 16 (15)   “…with it”

It’s expected veteran Lucas Patrick will start at center and Landon Young could play guard. He’s been a tackle in his three seasons in the NFL.

New Orleans is at Atlanta on Sunday and they are still recovering from last Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. Running back Alvin Kamara, right guard Cesar Ruiz. Linebacker Demario Davis and cornerback Alontae Taylor all missed practice yesterday.

Tonight’s NFL game is the Cowboys at the Giants. Former LSU Tiger Malik Nabors is off to a fantastic start for New York. This is a big game for Dak Prescott and Dallas, who have lost their last two.

The injury to veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory has given freshman Ahmad Breaux a chance to start on LSU’s defensive line. Breaux was a defensive end for the Ruston Bearcats last season, a state champion football team. With LSU short on defensive tackles, Breaux was asked to beef up so they can move him to the interior…

Cut 18 (18)  “…for months.”

The Ragin Cajuns will be at Wake Forest on Saturday. U-L Lafayette is coming off a loss to Tulane, where they gave up 272 rushing yards. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux expects the Demon Deacons to run the football…

Cut 20 (18) “…help em too”