LRNsportscast 06:45 August 15

The Saints return to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome tonight to take on the Tennessee Titans in NFL preseason action. Saints color commentator Hokie Gajan says he’s keeping his eye on the running game and the defense. Gajan hopes the running game has another strong showing like they had last week against the Rams…
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Quarterback Drew Brees is not expected to play in tonight’s game, as he continues to nurse an oblique injury. That means plenty of snaps for Luke McCown and Ryan Griffin, who are battling to be Brees’ primary back-up.

Another position battle to watch tonight is at center. Jonathan Goodwin and Tim Lelito have been battling it out since the start of training camp. Kicker Shayne Graham also needs a good game today after missing a 33-yard extra point last week.

Ragin Cajuns quarterback Terrance Broadway is on the 2014 Manning Award Watch List. The list features 32 of the top quarterbacks heading into the college football season. Broadway threw for 24-hundred yards and 19 touchdowns last season.

The LSU Tigers are scheduled to have two practices today and then hold a scrimmage tomorrow at 10:45 AM. Louisiana Tech will have an open practice and meet-n-greet with the fans at Independence Stadium today. Practice is scheduled to start at 3:15.