LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the Tigers are in a wait-and-see mode when it comes to where Saturday’s game against South Carolina will be played. Massive flooding in the Columbia, South Carolina, area may result in the relocation of the game and Tiger Stadium is one option under consideration. Bonnette says the logistical issues are greater, if the game is played at a neutral site…

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Bonnette’s comments were made on W-W-L Radio in New Orleans. A decision on the game is expected today.

The Saints have reportedly signed punter Brandon Fields to the squad. Fields was the Dolphins punter for eight seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2013. He was cut earlier this year after losing to rookie Matt Darr in a training camp battle. Fields is needed on the Saints roster, because Thomas Morestead has an injured groin.

This morning, the ULM football team will attend the memorial service for quarterback Daniel Fitzwater who died on Saturday at the age of 20. Warhawks Football Coach Todd Berry says Fitzwater was a great young man and teammate. He says it was very emotional to tell the players about his unexpected death prior to their homecoming game…

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The memorial services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport. Berry says an autopsy later this week will determine the cause of Fitzwater’s death.

Dallas Keuchel threw six scoreless innings last night as the Houston Astros won the American League Wild Card game after shutting out the New York Yankees 3-0. Keuchel held the Bronx Bombers to just three hits and struck out seven. This was the Astros’ first post-season victory since the 2005 National League Championship Series. Houston will face Kansas City in the best-of-five American League Division Series beginning Thursday.

There’s talk of moving this Saturday’s L-S-U-South Carolina game because of the deadly flooding that’s occurred in the Palmetto State. If the game can’t be played in Columbia, South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner says a neutral site location is a possibility and so is playing the game in Tiger Stadium.
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Tanner says a decision on where to play the game will likely be announced tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Coach Les Miles says his focus is on getting the Tigers better as a team…
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Improving the passing game is a priority. The Tigers rank 124th in the nation in passing.

The Saints have reportedly signed punter Brandon Fields after he worked out for the Black and Gold today. Fields was the Dolphins punter for eight seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2013. He was cut earlier this year after losing to rookie Matt Darr in a training camp battle. Fields is needed on the Saints roster, because Thomas Morestead has an injured groin.

And to make room for Fields on the roster, it’s been reported that the Saints have released veteran safety Kenny Phillips. He started three games for New Orleans. This could be a sign that Jairus Byrd is ready to see more snaps, after returning last week from a knee injury.

A memorial service for ULM quarterback Daniel Fitzwater is set for 11am tomorrow morning at Calvary Baptist in Shreveport. The 20-year-old suddenly passed away Saturday and according to the family the cause of death had not yet been determined. ULM learned of Fitzwater’s death just hours before the homecoming game against George Southern.

LSU Coach Les Miles still has confidence in the Tigers passing game despite a rough outing against Eastern Michigan. Miles says the drops that occurred last Saturday were uncharacteristic and the wide receivers expect more of themselves…
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Miles says he’s not afraid to shuffle the line-up in order to get more production out of his receivers.

LSU is scheduled to play South Carolina this Saturday, but can they play in Columbia, because of the historic flooding that’s taking place in the Palmetto state. South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner says there have been discussions about moving the game to another city, possibly Baton Rouge. An official decision is expected in 24-36 hours.

The Saints are off today but the coaches are apparently trying out kickers and punters. Fox Sports reporter Alex Marvez says the Saints are planning kicker tryouts after Zach Hocker missed a 30-yard field goal against Dallas. Marvez says the Saints also has four punters in town, because Thomas Morstead is dealing with a groin injury.

The most anticipated LSU basketball season in a long time is underway. Coach Johnny Jones’ team is practicing, but prized recruit Ben Simmons missed the first practice with an ankle injury that is not considered serious. LSU will have 30 preseason workouts leading up to the regular season opener against McNeese State on November 13th.

Nicholls State has broken ground on a five-million dollar renovation on Ray E. Didier Field. Nicholls President Bruce Murphy says the renovation will turn the school’s baseball stadium into one of the best in the Southland Conference. The first phase of the renovation includes a modernized press box that will feature a new sound system and the lighting for the field will be enhanced.

LSU’s passing game took a step backwards in its progression during the Tigers 44-22 win over Eastern Michigan. The Tigers only completed four passes for 80 yards. Coach Les Miles says there were more plays to be had, if they didn’t have several dropped passes…

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The Tigers are ranked 124th in the nation in passing, one of just five teams in the country averaging less than 100 passing yards a game.

In a statement, the SEC says LSU’s game Saturday at South Carolina will be played as scheduled. The state of South Carolina is currently dealing with severe flooding issues. Kickoff is scheduled for 11AM at Williams-Brice Stadium. The conference says they will continue to monitor the situation.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette became the first SEC running back to rush for over 200 yards in three consecutive games Saturday night against Eastern Michigan, but he was NOT named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. That honor went to Alabama’s Derrick Henry, who rushed for a career-high 148 yards and a touchdown in the Crimson Tide’s 38-10 win over Georgia.

In the latest F-C-S Coaches poll….undefeated McNeese State is ranked 13th, and Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 17th. These two teams will play each other in a huge Southland Conference matchup Saturday night in Lake Charles.

Fox Sports reports that the Saints will bring in both kickers and punters for tryouts today. Punter Thomas Morstead strained his quad Sunday night during a kickoff against the Cowboys, forcing the Black & Gold to use kicker Zach Hocker as an emergency punter.

In Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros travel to the Big Apple to face the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card game tonight. The winner will move on to face the Kansas City Royals in an American League Division Series beginning Thursday.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette rushed for 233 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Eastern Michigan, but was NOT named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. That honor went to Alabama’s Derrick Henry, who rushed for a career-high 148 yards and a touchdown. But Fournette is the first SEC running back to rush for over 200 yards in three consecutive games….
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The Tigers are at South Carolina this Saturday. The Gamecocks are allowing 170 yards rushing a game.

One other LSU note, the Tigers home game on October 17th against Florida is a night game. Kick-off is scheduled for six PM.

In the latest F-C-S Coaches poll….undefeated McNeese State is ranked 13th, and Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 17th. These two teams will play each other in Lake Charles on Saturday night.

The Saints finally have a number other than zero in the win column after beating Dallas 26-20 in overtime last night. The winning score was an 80-yard pass play to CJ Spiller, after taking a perfectly thrown ball from Quarterback Drew Brees. Coach Sean Payton after the game…
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The Saints are at Philadelphia this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech fans have bragging rights over UL Lafayette fans for another year, after the Bulldogs easily defeated the Cajuns 43-13 at Joe Aillet Stadium. Tech head coach Skip Holtz says it’s nice to beat your in state rival by wide margins two years in a row…
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This Saturday, Tech is at Texas San Antonio, while the Cajuns are home to face Texas State.

The Saints have their first win of the year and the talk of quarterback Drew Brees being washed up should diminish this week. Brees threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns in New Orleans 26-20 overtime win over Dallas. Brees’ TD pass to CJ Spiller in overtime was the 400th of his career.

LSU will head to South Carolina this weekend to take on the Gamecocks. The Tigers rank 124th nationally in pass offense as they are averaging 95-yards per game through the air. In the win over Eastern Michigan, there were several dropped passes and some over throws by quarterback Brandon Harris. Coach Les Miles says they’ll continue to work on the passing game…
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Kick-off on Saturday is at 11 AM.

The Pelicans have announced that center Alexis Ajinca will miss the next four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain. Ajinca hurt his hammy in the preseason opener against Indiana on Saturday. The seven-foot-two center averaged a career-high 6.5 points last season. The Pels next presesaon game is Friday against Atlanta in Jacksonville.

According to the Daily Advertiser, UL Lafayette quarterback Jalen Nixon’s injured shoulder should not keep him from missing this Saturday’s game against Texas State. Nixon made his first career start against Louisiana Tech this past Saturday and threw for 161 yards, one touchdown and one interception before getting injured.

ULM is mourning the loss of quarterback 20-year-old Daniel Fitzwater of Shreveport. Fitzwater was found dead Saturday morning. Fitzwater was a 2012 graduate of Calvary Baptist who played two-years at Copiah Lincoln Community College in Mississippi before walking on at ULM this spring. The cause or circumstances of Fitzwater’s death are unknown at this time.

The Saints landed in the win column for the first time this season after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 26-20 in overtime last night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Saints quarterback Drew Brees connected with running back CJ Spiller for an 80-yard touchdown pass in extra time to bring home the “W”. Head Coach Sean Payton…

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The game winner was also Brees’ 400th career touchdown pass. The Black & Gold will travel to face Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.

ULM is mourning the loss of quarterback 20-year-old Daniel Fitzwater of Shreveport. Fitzwater was found dead Saturday morning. Fitzwater was a 2012 graduate of Calvary Baptist who played two-years at Copiah Lincoln Community College in Mississippi before walking on at ULM this spring. The cause or circumstances of Fitzwater’s death are unknown at this time.

It wasn’t the blowout people were expecting on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. LSU only led by six points halftime and eventually defeated Eastern Michigan 44-22. Star running back Leonard Fournette admits they underestimated the Eagles…

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Fournette did make history on Saturday, becoming the first SEC running back to rush for over 200 yards in three consecutive games.

Louisiana Tech easily defeated UL Lafayette 43-13. The Cajuns scored first, but the Bulldogs scored the next 36 points. Coach Skip Holtz liked how his team responded to that early score…

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Tech hits the road to face Texas-San Antonio Saturday night.

Saints Coach Sean Payton expects Quarterback Drew Brees will start on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Payton says each day Brees has made progress after missing last weekend’s game because of a bruised rotator cuff. Not only is Brees expected to start, but safety Jairus Byrd, linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, cornerback Keenan Lewis and defensive end Cam Jordan are all listed as probable. Guard Jahri Evans is out.

LSU has won 50 straight non-conference regular season games and they are expected to make it 51 in a row when they host Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The Tigers are big favorites to beat the Eagles, who are one of the worst teams in college football when it comes to stopping the run. Leonard Fournette is seeking his third straight 200-yard rushing performance.

UL Lafayette is at Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs have won six straight at home, while Cajuns running back Elijah McGuire needs 42 rushing yards to move past 25-hundred for his career. Kick-off at Joe Aillet stadium is at six PM.

In the Southland Conference….Nicholls State will host McNeese State. The Colonels are winless on the season, while the Cowboys are undefeated. Northwestern State looks for its first win of the season as the Demons are at Incarnate Word. Southeastern Louisiana won on Thursday as the Lions edged Lamar 30-27. S-L-U’s Kody Sutton scored the winning touchdown with 1:19 left to go.

ULM has its first Sun Belt game of the season Saturday night as the Warhawks host Georgia Southern for homecoming. The Warhawks are without their leading receiver Rashon Ceaser because of a leg injury.

Tulane has a Saturday morning kickoff in Yulman Stadium. The Green Wave will host winless Central Florida. A win for Tulane and they’ll even its record at 2-and-2 with some tough conference games coming up.

Grambling State is at Jackson State on Saturday night at 6 PM. The Tigers are 2-and-0 in the SWAC.

And the Pelicans begin their preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Pacers in Indiana.

The 0-3 New Orleans Saints seem optimistic that Quarterback Drew Brees will return to the field this Sunday for the home game against Dallas after missing last week’s loss to Carolina. Coach Sean Payton says Brees and the rest of the team are working hard and hopefully it results in a win against the Cowboys…
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He says the winless team is not going into this game with their head down.

LSU is a 45 point favorite to beat Eastern Michigan tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium. Running back Leonard Fournette will go for his third consecutive 200-yard game. Right guard Will Clapp says they enjoy blocking Fournette, because he’s a great teammate…:
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Kickoff is at 6pm.

The Saints are 0-3 heading into Sunday night’s game with Dallas in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. But Coach Sean Payton says no one has their head down or is feeling sorry for themselves…:
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The Saints seem optimistic that Quarterback Drew Brees will return to the field this Sunday after missing last week’s loss to Carolina due to an injury to his throwing shoulder. The game kicks off at 7:30 Sunday on NBC.

The LSU Tigers are big favorites to beat Eastern Michigan on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Coach Les Miles says he wants to see a penalty free game after his team was flagged 14 times last weekend. Right guard Will Clapp says it’s been a point of emphasis in practice…:
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Running back Leonard Fournette will go for his third consecutive 200-yard game. Kickoff tomorrow is 6pm.

Congressman Ralph Abraham of Alto and Congressman Charles Boustany of Lafayette are placing a friendly wager on the Louisiana Tech/UL-Lafayette game to be played in Ruston on Saturday. Abraham is backing Tech with a box of Ruston peaches, and Boustany is putting up an assortment of Tabasco products on the Cajuns. Also tomorrow McNeese State is at Nicholls and ULM hosts Georgia Southern.

Southeastern Louisiana got a late score last night to pull ahead of Lamar 30-27.

In high school scores Thursday night, Livonia beat Amite 38-26, Marksville shutout Peabody 34-0, it was Jennings over Lark Arthur 68-56 and Natchitoches Central put away Franklin Parish 27-6.

Family and friends are reporting that Southern University Football player Devon Gales is in good spirits and expects to make a full recovery from a neck injury he sustained during the Jaguars game against Georgia last weekend. Doctors said Thursday that Gales will likely need at least a year of physical therapy.