One of the early trending topics of the LSU football team is how fast the receiving room is. Seniors Chris Hilton Jr. and Barion Brown are two weapons head coach Brian Kelly can see taking the tops off of defenses. He says Hilton has come out of his shell this offseason.
LSU received a commitment from three-star defensive lineman Darryus McKinley. The Lafayette native is the younger brother of current Tiger Dominick McKinley and is the 16th-ranked prospect in Louisiana. The Tigers currently hold the nation’s 8th-ranked recruiting class with four three-star or higher D-line commits.
Louisiana Tech kicked off fall camp in head coach Sonny Cumbie’s 4th season in Ruston. The Bulldogs welcomed new defensive coordinator Luke Olsen following Jeremiah Johnson’s departure after just one season with the team. Linebacker Kolbe Fields says the Dogs have adjusted to the new scheme.
The Superdome is celebrating its 50th anniversary Sunday. From the Rolling Stones to Muhammad Ali, the venue has brought legends and fans from all over the world to the Crescent City. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton, says its impact on downtown New Orleans has been immeasurable.