At Saints training camp, Safety Tyrann Mathieu has made his debut after attending to a family matter. Offensive tackle Trevor Penning and defensive lineman Malcolm Roach hit the showers early yesterday after both got into a scuffle. Wide receiver Michael Thomas is now participating in seven on seven drills, while defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is limiting his activity as he seeks a new contract.

Meanwhile on the offensive line, Cesar Ruiz is receiving praise for how he’s developing. Here’s Andrus Peat’s take on the third year player….
cut 17 (23) “…..getting better”

LSU will hit the practice field this afternoon as training camp kicks-off for first year head coach Brian Kelly. Kelly is scheduled to discuss what he saw with the media at 6:15 tonight. And the media will get to watch two scrimmages during camp, August 17th and August 23rd.

First year Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie says he liked how his linebackers moved around during the Bulldogs first preseason practice…
cut 20 (12) “…dig route”
Grubbs has had over 90 tackles during his first two seasons in Ruston.

A vote on a proposal to change the transfer rules allowing players an unlimited number of times they can transfer to another school has been postponed. The NCAA Division One Board of Directors wants to see more research on the proposal before taking a vote. They plan to meet again on August 31st.