With the injury to Myles Brennan, LSU’s quarterback battle is decided as Max Johnson has been named the starter. But there are other key position battles as the Tigers report for preseason camp today.  The safety spot is a position with plenty of talent but not much experience.  Weathers says you could see some young guys step up in the secondary.

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LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan was squarely in the mix to compete for LSU’s starting quarterback job this season until he broke his non-throwing arm. Brennan underwent surgery on Tuesday and his dad Owen Brennan tells WWL Radio the plan is to start rehab as soon as possible.

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Owen Brennan says Myles has no plans of transferring.

The New Orleans Saints have waived recently acquired defensive end Kendall Donnerson in order to make room for linebacker Kwon Alexander. Donnerson struggled to stand out at camp in a crowded position room that features players like Marcus Davenport and first-round pick Payton Turner.

The Pelicans have hired former two-time coach of the year Mike D’Antoni as a consultant to help out first-year coach Willie Green. D’Antoni is known for his offensive mind and has been a head coach for multiple NBA franchises.

Former Nicholls head baseball coach Seth Thibodeaux has been named as the pitching coach at U-L Lafayette.

Also, The Hall of Fame game is tonight as the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers will battle it out in Canton, Ohio at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.  Quarterback Dak Prescott will not suit up for the Cowboys as he nurses a shoulder injury.