The Saints will not have their alpha dog on offense for this Sunday’s game at Atlanta. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak referred to Erick McCoy as the offense’s alpha dog when he met with the media yesterday. McCoy is out at least the next six weeks with a groin injury. Lucas Patrick or Shane Lemieux, who was elevated from the practice squad this week could replace McCoy at center. Quarterback Derek Carr was asked about the situation…

Cut 17 (15) “…things like that”

And the Saints could be without one of their starting guards for Sunday’s game at Atlanta. Cesar Ruiz missed a second straight practice with a knee injury, but running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice yesterday after missing Wednesday’s workout with injuries to his hip and ribs.

The LSU Tigers will face a South Alabama team on Saturday night that’s scored 135 points in its last two games. Coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Gio Lopez can run it and throw it and the Jaguars leading rusher Fluff Bothwell is averaging nearly ten yards a carry…

Cut 20 (18) “…extremely efficient” 

South Alabama is averaging 48 points a game and averaging 7.6 yards a play.

In other action on Saturday…Tulane hosts South Florida for an 11 AM kick-off. The Ragin Cajuns will be at Wake Forest. Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play with a road test at F-I-U. U-L-M kicks off Sun Belt play as the Warhawks visit Troy. Grambling and Prairie View A-and-M renew their rivalry in Dallas on Saturday night.