Penalties plagued the Saints as they dropped their preseason opener last night to the Baltimore Ravens 30-27. The Black & Gold were flagged 16 times last night for a total 143 yards. Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says the teams 16 penalties did not help their cause…

cut 24 (17) “get cleaned up”

The Saints look to bounce back next Saturday when they take on New England at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Former Louisiana Tech star IK Enemkpali met with reporters after his first practice with the Buffalo Bills and apologized to the Jets organization. Enemkpali was released from the Jets after breaking the jaw of quarterback Geno Smith in a locker room fight. He said it was never his intention to hurt anybody. Enemkpali added he’s grateful the Bills gave him a chance.

LSU Coach Les Miles says quarterback Brandon Harris continues to take snaps with the first team as the Tigers get ready for the 2015 season. Miles continues to say both Harris and Anthony Jennings are getting better. But don’t expect him to make a big announcement on who will be the starter against McNeese State…

cut 16 (20) “always secondary”

There is a concern going into the season about depth along the defensive line.

Former Southland Conference defensive player of the year, Bryan Smith, will be one of five former Cowboy athletes to be inducted into the McNeese State athletics Hall of Fame this year. Smith holds the school record for career sacks with 31.