The LSU Tigers are optimistic that defensive tackle Quentin Thomas will soon be able to fully participate in practice soon. It was reported last week Thoms could miss the season, because of a biceps injury. But Head Coach Les Miles says Thomas is not as serious as once thought
Cut 18 (13) “he can be”
Running back Leonard Fournette did not partcipate during the live portion of a scrimmage yesterday. But Miles hopes Fournette can see more action on Saturday, when the Tigers hold another scrimmage.

Preseason season game number two is tomorrow night for the New Orleans Saints. They’ll host the Tennessee Titans. Coach Sean Payton has said he’s not sure if quarterback Drew Brees will play because of an oblique injury, but LSU fans will get a chance to see Titans rookie QB Zach Mettenberger.
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Ragin Cajuns Quarterback Terrance Broadway has been named to the 2014 Manning Award Watch List. The list includes 32 of the top quarterbacks in the nation heading into the 2014 season. The Baton Rouge native led U L Lafayette to a nine and four record last season. Former Haughton star and Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott has also been named to the Manning Award Watch List.

In Ruston, the battle for starting quarterback is down to two players, Iowa transfer Cody Sokol and sophomore Ryan Higgins. Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz is pleased with the work both quarterbacks have put into practice…
cut 17 (11) “….going along well”

And the SEC Network begins airing programming tonight. The cable channel dedicated to the Southeastern Conference will be available to 90-million homes nationwide. Every major cable and satellite provider in Louisiana is carrying the channel.