In a poll of media members, the LSU football team was picked to finish third in the highly competitive SEC West. For the Tigers to win the toughest division in football, they need better play out of the quarterback position. Coach Les Miles thinks they’ll get that…
cut 11 (09) “…more evident”
Last year’s starter, Anthony Jennings, is one of three players who is suspended from the team. But Miles is optimistic they’ll be able to return. The mad hatter is also counting on a big season from running back Leonard Fournette…
cut 9 (13) “…in the weight room”
And Miles says freshman running back Derrius Guice is OK, after passing out while preparing for the upcoming season. Miles expects some tests will be done on Guice.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association announces it has finalized a four-year agreement with the officials association, which will prevent a work stoppage by referees. The LHSAA says the agreement results in raises for officials in seven sports, including football.

Camping World is the new title sponsor of the Independence Bowl. The Hammond based company is the nation’s number one retailer of RV’s, RV accessories, and RV-related services. Independence Bowl Chairman Kyle McInnis says they are excited that the game is being sponsored by a large national company…
cut 15 (09) “….great partnership”
McInnis says the sponsorship will last through the 2019 game. This year’s game will be played on December 26th in Shreveport.

And the Pelicans have announced the signing of former Alabama star Alonzo Gee. The free agent guard played for Denver and Portland last season, averaging 4.5 points a game.