Saints Coach Sean Payton was not happy with today’s training camp practice at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. Payton says the ball was on the ground too much and the team seemed flat as they worked out in rainy conditions. But the head coach says they are going to play games in weather like this….
cut 30 (11) “…just function”
Quarterback Drew Brees, cornerback Champ Bailey and wide receiver Kenny Stills did not participate in team activities and running back Pierre Thomas was involved in walk throughs.

In high school football news today….John Curtis and Evangel Christian Academy have reportedly decided to play up in the state playoffs this season. That means they’ll be in the Division One bracket, which will feature schools from the New Orleans Catholic League.

For the LSU football team to have another ten plus win season, the freshmen will have to come through. One of those players is wide receiver Malachi Dupre, who is a five-star recruit from John Curtis. Dupre says offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has them believing they can have a good season, despite the youth at the skill positions….
cut 19 (14) “….of his past”
Dupre could be in the starting line-up when the Tigers play Wisconsin in Houston on August 30th.

Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson says former Jesuit standout Tanner Lee will likely be his starting quarterback when the Green Wave begin the season at Tulsa on August 28th.

ULM Coach Todd Berry has released a depth chart and it has former North Carolina State quarterback Pete Thomas as the starter. Thomas is listed ahead of Brayle Brown and Earnest Carrington.