LRN Sportscast 16:45 August 12

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees was in full pads today as training camp rolls on for the black and Gold at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. Brees has been limited because of an oblique injury and Coach Sean Payton says it appears Brees is progressing well…
cut 30 (13) “….sets him back”
Brees did not participate in any team drills today, so there’s still a strong chance that he will not play in Friday’s preseason game against the Titans.

In other NFL news…Arizona Coach Bruce Arians said today it’s possible former LSU star and Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu could be removed from the physically unable to perform list next week. Mathieu is rehabbing back from a torn ACL.

LSU’s battle for starting quarterback remains the main story line during preseason camp for the Tigers. Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron says he’s been impressed with the quick development he’s seen from Brandon Harris and Anthony Jennings…
cut 18 (16) “….under here everyday’
The first scrimmage of fall camp takes place tomorrow.

A time has been set for LSU’s game against West Virgina in men’s basketball. The contest is part of the SEC-Big 12 Challenge and it will tip-off at six o’ clock on ESPN 2 on December fourth.

The full McNeese State men’s basketball schedule was released today. The Cowboys will have 16 home games, including one against the Ragin Cajuns on December sixth.

Tomorrow the NBA schedule is released at 5 PM.