AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the AP has the Tigers ranked out of the Top 10 because of concerns over the defense that ranked at the bottom last year…
Cut 9 (11) “…last year.”
LSU’s offense is expected to be good this season. Based on what the media has seen at practice, Chris Hilton seems poised to have a breakout season. Hilton caught 13 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns last season. The former Zachary star says he’s been working on his pass-catching….
Cut 16 (19) “… so yeah.”

The Saints were winners in their first preseason game of the year on Saturday night edging out the Arizona Cardinals 16-14 in Glendale, Arizona. Quarterback Derek Carr led the Saints for two series to start the game, but the drives didn’t result in any points as he went 2 of 6 for 12 yards. But Carr was glad to see some game action…
Cut 19 (20) “…what it is.”
The Saints were scheduled to have joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday and Friday in Irvine, California, but the 49ers backed out, because they have too many injuries. The two teams are still set to play a preseason game against each other on Sunday in San Francisco.