Out of the world stuff from Lafayette’s Mondo Duplantis at the Paris Olympics. The former LSU track star set an Olympic and world record with a pole vault of 20 feet and six inches. But former LSU beach volleyball stars Taryn Cloth and Kristen Nuss were eliminated from medal contention when they lost to a team from Canada.

LSU football comes in at number 12 in the preseason coaches poll. The Tigers will look a lot different this season with junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the helm. Star offensive tackle Will Campbell says he can’t wait to see “Nuss” light up the SEC this season…
Cut 16 (19) “… lot of points.”
Campbell is also expecting to see improved production from running backs, who will have the opportunity to run behind an experienced offensive line.

One of the big changes for Louisiana Tech in the offseason was the hirting of defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson from Northern Iowa. In 11 seasons at Northern Iowa, Johnson’s defense ranked in the FCS top 10 in turnovers six times. Senior defensive back Cedric Woods says he and the defense are looking to disrupt opposing offenses…
Cut 20 (19) “…bar none.”

Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener was not at practice yesterday, which gave Spencer Rattler an opportunity to show what he could do and according to media rep0orts, Rattler has shown significant improvement during camp. Also, the connection between Derek Carr and Chris Olave looks improved as those two head into their second year playing together.