16:45 LRN Sportscast September 16

LSU’s defensive line produced three sacks in the season opening win over Mississippi State. New D-line coach Ed Orgeron says he’s not surprised by the success of his unit…
cut 19 (14) “….hungry to play”
This Saturday, LSU hosts Auburn, who is coming off a very shaky win over Jacksonsville State.

Grambling State is mourning the loss of Doris Robinson. The wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson passed away this morning from an illness. Grambling football coach Broderick Fobbs says Ms. Doris always looked at the Grambling football players as her own kids…
cut 14 (06) “…great angel”
Doris Robinson was 96-years-old.

Wide receiver Joe Morgan is back on the Saints 53-man roster. He was one of the final cuts the team made prior to the start of the regular season. Quarterback Drew Brees said today it’s good to have Morgan back and also talked about running back CJ Spiller, which is a sign he might play this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up nearly 600 yards of offense in a loss to Western Kentucky last Thursday. Linebacker Beau Fitte (Feet) says they are motivated to make sure that doesn’t happen again this Saturday against Kansas State…
cut 17 (17) “…do better
Kansas State is a nine-point favorite to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday.

In the NBA, the Pelicans have reportedly signed guard Norris Cole to a one-year qualifying offer, after averaging 8 points and shooting 31-percent from three-point territory last season.