6:45 LRN Sportscast

Many doubted that LSU football could contend for the SEC Championship this year, but now they are 3-and-0 in the SEC after victories over Ole Miss and Arkansas. Coach Brian  Kelly says he wants the players to focus on their preparation, not what the press is saying…

Cut 18 (19)   “…usually happen” .

The Tigers are preparing to face 14th ranked Texas A-and-M, who has one of the best rushing attack in the country.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says if Derek Carr is not ready to play this Sunday against the Chargers, rookie Spencer Rattler will make his third consecutive start. Allen is hopeful Taysom Hill can return from fractured ribs and there’s a chance interior offensive linemen Lucas Patrick and Cesar Ruiz will return this weekend. The Chargers lost last night to the Cardinals 17 to 15.

Louisiana Tech hosts a football game tonight as the Bulldogs will battle UTEP at 7 PM at Joe Aillet Stadium. Tech enters the game with a 2-4 record, 1-and-2 in Conference USA. Senior defensive lineman Mykol Clark says they are hungry for a win after a bad loss last week at New Mexico State…

Cut 20 (20) “…to go, man.”

The Pelicans have signed shooting guard Trey Murphy to a four-year, 112-million dollar contract extension. Coach Willie Green says it was a goal to get Murphy signed before the start of the season…

Cut 21  (19) “…our team”

The Pelicans season opener is tomorrow night against Chicago.