11:40 LRN Sportscast

The family of LSU safety Greg Brooks released a statement this morning that says Brooks underwent surgery last week to remove a large brain tumor. The family says they are awaiting biopsy results. Coach Brian Kelly announced after the win at Mississippi State that Brooks was not available because of a medical emergency. During preseason camp, Brooks missed some practices and Kelly said at the time the veteran safety was battling vertigo.

This Saturday, 12th ranked LSU will battle Arkansas, who was upset last Saturday by BYU. Razorbacks Coach Sam Pittman is looking for better play from his offensive line. BYU sacked Hogs Quarterback KJ Jefferson four times and outside of a 55-yard touchdown run by AJ Green, Arkansas struggled to run the ball…
Cut 17 (15) “…bull us”
Kick off is at 6 PM.

The Saints are 2-0 and their defense has allowed just 36 points this year. Fifth year defensive end Carl Granderson is off to a strong start with 2.5 sacks in two games and he forced a fumble in Monday night’s win over Carolina. Coach Dennis Allen says Granderson is picking up where he left off last year…
Cut 20 (20) “..of the season
The Saints are at Green Bay on Sunday afternoon.

Tonight Louisiana Tech will unveil its Championship Plaza that will feature the statues of their greatest athletes, Terry Bradshaw, Fred Dean, Karl Malone, Kim Mulkey, Willie Roaf and Tereasa Weatherspoon. Senior Associate A-D Colton Primm says it will be a special night for Bulldog nation…
cut 15 (09) “…open arms’
The free event is open to the public and begins at 6 o’clock..