06:45 LRN Sportscast, July 21st

Southeastern Louisiana is picked to win the Southland Conference in football this season. The Lions are coming off their second postseason appearance in the last three seasons, but they have to replace All-American quarterback Cole Kelley. Lions Coach Frank Scelfo says Cephus Johnson and Coby Suits are battling to be the starter this year..:
Cut 16 (13) “…looking forward to it”
McNeese is picked to finish fourth. First-year head coach Gary Goff is working on establishing a winning culture at McNeese..:
Cut 18 (20) “ …hoping to win”
The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team is set to play in Peurto Rico during a summer event in preparation for the 2022-23 season. The Bulldogs will get 10 days of practice leading up to the trip in August where they will play in three games. The NCAA allows basketball programs to take a summer tour every four years.

Out at SEC Media Days, Florida Coach Billy Napier said Wednesday he plans to repeat the success he saw at UL-Lafayette with the Gators program. Napier won 40 games in four seasons in Lafayette and transformed the Ragin Cajuns into a nationally ranked program. He told reporters yesterday that he cherished his time in Lafayette.

The Saints have signed their second-round draft pick. Cornerback Alontae Taylor who had four career interceptions at Tennessee. Rookies have already reported for training camp.