4:45 LRN Sportscast

No decision made yet on starting quarterback for LSU. Coach Brian Kelly says he still needs a few days because the competition between Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier is tight.

Meanwhile on the defensive side of the ball, sophomore defensive tackle Maason Smith is expected to have a big season. Kelly likes that Smith wants to get better…
Cut 20 (22) “ …stands out”

At Saints camp, wide receiver Michael Thomas and tight end Adam Trautman did not practice today. They have not practiced at all this week, while running back Dwayne Washington, offensive tackle James Hurst, cornerback Mashon Lattimore and linebackers Pete Werner and Chase Hansen returned to practice.

ULM Coach Terry Bowden has named sophomore Chandler Rogers as his starting quarterback for the Warhawks season opener at Texas. Rogers beat out junior Jiya Wright for the starting nod. Rogers started seven games last season and led ULM to wins over Liberty and South Alabama. Bowden says Chandler has earned the opportunity…
cut 29 (24) “….into this season”
The Warhawks are picked to finish last in the Sun Belt West Division.

Hall of Fame Quarterback Len Dawson died today at the age of 87. He led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 when K-C beat the Vikings 23-7 at old Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.