06:45 Sportscast August 12, 2014

One of the biggest spotlights at LSU’s preseason camp has been the intense battle for the starting quarterback position. Sophomore Anthony Jennings and Freshman Brandon Harris both have stated their intentions to be the man to lead Tigers next season. LSU Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron says regardless of who wins, everyone has to be ready to run the offense…:
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The position is still up for grabs, and could be up until the start of the season.

In high school football news Monday….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.

Nicholls State announced the hiring of Walter Jones as a baseball assistant coach. He’ll be the hitting coach as well as lead the outfielders and assist with the Colonels’ recruiting efforts.

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.

LSU fans will be able to add a little something extra to their tailgate or football parties for the upcoming season…An LSU Jell-O mold. Emilie Fitch is the brand manager for Jell-O. She says these college team Jiggler kits are just another way fans can show how passionate they are about their team…:
CUT 4 (12) “across the country”
She said the Jell-O Jiggler kits are available at local grocery stories. Fitch says they open to expand to more through out the country if this year’s sales go well.