LSU freshman running back Leonard Fournette has some lofty goals heading into the season. He told reporters at media day that he would like to rush for 1,000 yards, earn All-American Honors and be a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Fournette was available to speak with reporters yesterday for the first time since preseason camp began and he was the star of the show. Fournette says the media attention he’s receiving both locally and nationally is not bothering him…
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In another bit of news out of LSU, Friday it was reported that defensive tackle Quentin Thomas would miss the season with a biceps injury, but apparently the injury is not as bad as feared and Coach Les Miles indicated they hope Thomas will return soon, maybe by the first game.

Saints Coach Sean Payton was not pleased with today’s practice as training camp has resumed at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. Payton says there were too many balls on the ground and it was one of their most flat practices. Quarterback Drew Brees is still not participating in team drills, the same can be said about wide receiver Kenny Stills and cornerback Champ Bailey. But running back Pierre Thomas was back in full pads.

ULM Football Coach Todd Berry has released a three-team depth chart and six-foot-five senior Pete Thomas is lsited as the starting quarterback. Thomas is a transfer from North Carolina State. In 2013, he made six starts for the Wolfpack, completing 60-percent of his passes for 1,667 yards and four touchdowns.

Former players and coaches who knew Matt Derenbecker shocked over his death. The two-time Louisiana Gatorade Prep Player of the Year was found dead in a pool on sunday in Ponchatoula. He was only 22 years-old. He played one season at LSU and a half-season at UNO. He was one of the nation’s top recruits coming out of Country Day.