The Saints and Rams face off tonight in the first preseason game of the year. Quarterback Drew Brees is not expected to play because of an oblique injury, but first round pick and wide receiver Brandin Cooks will see some action, which has Saints fans excited.

Not much game planning usually goes into the first preseason game, but Saints tight end Jimmy Graham says they worked on blitz pick up packages as the Rams defensive coordinator is former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams…
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Williams and Saints head coach Sean Payton received the harshest penalties as a result of the NFL’s investigation into the Saints bounty scandal. There’s still bad blood between them. Payton says their reunion tonight is not a big topic.

The LSU Tigers have reportedly lost their most experienced defensive tackle for the season. The Baton Rouge Advocate reports that Quentin Thomas from Breaux Bridge has torn his biceps muscle. Tiger Rag Editor Robert Stewart says redshirt freshman Frank Herron could be the player that sees increased playing time because of Thomas’ injury…
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Iowa transfer Cody Sokol (SO-cull) is battling for the starting quarterback position at Louisiana Tech. Sokul says it’s only been a few days of practice in fall camp, but he feels comfortable with the Bulldogs offense…
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Sokul is in competition with Ryan Higgins for the starting job.