The Saints will battle the Rams tonight in the preseason opener for both teams. Quarterback Drew Brees probably will NOT play, because of an oblique injury. That means a lot of playing time for Ryan Griffin and Luke McCown, who are vying to become Brees’ primary backup. McCown says tonight’s opportunity to get some game experience is important…
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In preseason action last night…San Diego beat Dallas 27-7 and in a wild game…Cincinnati defeated Kansas City 41 to 39. Former LSU Tiger Jeremy Hill had six rushes for 36 yards and James Wright caught a nine yard touchdown pass.

The LSU Tigers had their first practice in pads today. A question mark on defense this season is at defensive tackle as the Tigers must find two new starters. But Head Coach Les Miles says there is good depth at that position led by Christian LaCouture (Lock-uh-chur)….
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Sunday is Media Day and also Fan Day on campus.

McNeese State begins fall practice at 4:30 today. The Cowboys return 16 starters from a team that went 10-and-3 last season. Coach Matt Viator has yet to decide on a starting quarterback. Kansas State transfer Daniel Sams, Will Briscoe and Tyler Bolfing are the candidates.

The Ragin Cajuns have set the school’s record for season tickets sold. Just over 12-thousand season tickets have been bought for the upcoming season.

And the nonconference schedule is out for the LSU men’s basketball team. The Tigers will host Texas Tech, UMASS and Southern Miss.