Preseason camp is underway for the LSU Tigers as the Bayou Bengals are 30 days away from the season opener against Florida State in the Superdome. That’s when the Brian Kelly era will officially kick off. The first-year coach is still getting to know his team including his star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who he watched practice for the first time yesterday
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Kelly says running back Tre Bradford is no longer at LSU. Bradford appeared in one game after transferring from Oklahoma.

In baseball, V-C-U infielder Ben Nippolt plans to transfer to LSU. He’s a versatile infielder who hit . 308 with two home runs and 31 RBIs in 34 games for the Rams last season.

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says he’s happy to be back after missing the first six training camp practices. Mathieu is not saying publicly while he was away, but appreciates the support he’s received from the organization.

Mathieu is expected to start at safety. Cornerback Bradley Roby is also expected to make a significant impact this season. He was acquired just four days before the season opener last year and Coach Dennis Allen says Roby looks more comfortable this year…
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The Saints have also reported re-signed linebacker Kiki Alonso. The 32-year-old has not played in the NFL since tearing his A-C-L with the Saints late in the 2019 season.