Tough news after the first day of training camp. One of the Saints top defensive linemen is reportedly done for the season. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (Bruh-zee) reportedly tore his ACL during a non-contact drill. The former first round pick was healthy during his first three seasons in the NFL, and racked up 86 tackles and 14 and a half sacks.

The Saints swiss army knife on offense for the last nine years will not play for the Black and Gold this season. Taysom Hill said in an emotional post on social media it’s not in the cards. The 35-year-old said nothing about retiring.

Saints fans are hoping first round pick Jordyn Tyson will be the next big offensive star. Quarterback Tyler Shough says he’s looking forward to building chemistry with Tyson…

Cut 26 (12) “….never satisfied”

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin worries the SEC’s new nine-game conference schedule could cost the league spots in the College Football Playoff. Kiffin says the selection committee has signaled it will not put a lot of emphasis on strength of schedule when choosing and seeding the 12-team field. Speaking to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, he jokingly suggested a better way to determine the college football playoff bracket.

Cut 16 (12) “…team is better?”\

Preseason camp begins next week for the Tigers. Kiffin says quarterback Sam Leavitt is ready to go after recovering during spring football from a foot surgery.

Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reports the Protect College Sports Act is in dire position. The SEC and Big 10 continue to oppose the federal legislation, despite lengthy negotiations with legislators.