There were plenty of things to like in the Saints 26-24 win over the St. Louis Rams in the preseason opener. Running back Mark Ingram rushed for 83 yards on eight carries and had an impressive 22-yard touchdown run. Rookie Brandin Cooks also got in the end zone as he caught a 25 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Griffin.

Griffin had a good game as he was 16 of 23 for 179 yards and one touchdown. Luke McCown was seven of ten for 49 yards and an interception.

It wasn’t a perfect performance. St Louis scored its first touchdown on a busted coverage by the Saints defense. Also, there were a couple of miscues on defense. Shayne Graham missed an extra point and the Rams executed a fake punt against the Saints.

New Orleans next preseason game is Friday against the Tennessee Titans in the Superdome.

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The LSU Tigers do not have much experience at defensive tackle and they’ve reportedly lost their most experienced defensive tackle for the season. Quentin Thomas of Breaux Bridge has reportedly torn his biceps, which will keep him from playing in 2014. He was expected to start this season.

In Ruston, 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 fall camp, but he feels comfortable with the Bulldogs offense…
cut 29 (17) “…easier on me”
Sokul is in competition for starting quarterback with several players including Ryan Higgins and freshman Price Wilson, who head coach Skip Holtz said throws it like Zeus.