LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke publicly today for the first time since the arrest of freshman running back JT Lindsey. Lindsey is accused of harboring two wanted second-degree murder suspects in his LSU dorm room for several days. There’s also a report of guns found inside the apartment, raising questions on how firearms got inside a university-owned building. Kelly says it appears Lindsey was hanging out with the wrong crowd…
LSU head coach Brian Kelly is being extra cautious with work management when it comes to linebacker Whit Weeks and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. After Weeks was held out of Friday’s practice, Kelly said the junior linebacker will not participate in five straight practices until the week of Clemson but will be back for Saturday’s scrimmage.
Kelly also said that Nussmeier reached an amount of throws that allows him to slow down for a day. Kelly said the veteran quarterback will practice fully in Saturday’s scrimmage.
The New Orleans Saints are already battling with injuries. Cornerback Alontae Taylor will miss some time at the beginning of the season, so head coach Kellen Moore is looking for someone to step up in the secondary. 4th Round draft pick and Defensive back Quincy Riley says he will do whatever is needed from him and is opening to playing anywhere on the field.
The Saints return to play on Sunday where it will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in New Orleans. Head coach Kellen Moore has yet to name a starting quarterback.
Former LSU and SEC basketball player of the year Marcus Thornton is joining the LSU Men’s Basketball Support Staff for the 2025 season. Thornton will serve in an off-court role in mentoring players and assisting in the player development aspect of the program under head coach Matt McMahon.
Thornton led the SEC in scoring as he averaged 21.1 points per game in the 2008 season, helping him earn All-American honors.