11:40 LRN sportscast

The Saints defense didn’t have any answers for Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. The Dirty Birds racked up 568 total yards in a 37-34 overtime win over New Orleans. Saints Linebacker Curtis Lofton says it’s a disappointing loss….
cut 30 (13) “…thing fixed”
The loss spoiled a nice NFL debut performance from rookie wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who had seven catches, including one for a touchdown.

Elsewhere in the NFC South…Carolina held on to beat Tampa Bay 20 to 14. New Orleans is at Cleveland next Sunday. The Browns lost to Pittsburgh 30 to 27. Johnny Manziel did not play for Cleveland.

LSU Quarterback Anthony Jennings took another step forward in the Tigers 56 to nothing win over Sam Houston State on Saturday. Jennings threw for 188 yards and three touchdowns, all of them went to his favorite target Travin Dural. Here’s Jennings after the game…
cut 19 (11) “…balls off”

One of the bigger upsets this past weekend in college football happened in Lafayette as Louisiana Tech trounced the Ragin Cajuns 48-20. The Bulldogs had 533 total yards and they were led by quarterback Cody Sokol, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns. Sokul says it was a great performance in a rivalry game
Cut 16 (10) “our guys”
Tech is at North Texas on Thursday.