LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club yesterday. He says for the first time in his career, he’s made it a focused goal to start 1-and-0. He says his players have the traits of excellence to get that done.
The Tigers kick off the season at Clemson August 30. After signing the nation’s top transfer class, Kelly says this is the best roster he’s put together in Baton Rouge, but Clemson returns 80% of production from last season, the most in FBS.
The Saints kicked off training camp yesterday. The Black and Gold won’t put the pads on until next week, but they’ll have a chance to get a first look at the new systems under head coach Kellen Moore and defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. Staley’s 3-4 scheme will be a new look in New Orleans, and defensive end Cameron Jordan is optimistic.
McNeese is renaming its football stadium to Navarre Stadium in the largest naming rights gift in school and Southland Conference history. McNeese will receive five-million dollars over the next ten years. Athletic Director Heath Schroyer says investment in McNeese is investment in Lake Charles.