The Saints are 0-and-2 and now their leading rusher will reportedly miss the next four weeks, because of a broken hand. ESPN reports running back Mark Ingram suffered the injury in Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to Cleveland. Saints radio color analyst Hokie Gajan says it’s a tough blow for the team, who has waited for Ingram to become a major player…:
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The Black and Gold hopes to bounce back Sunday as they take on Minnesota.

No. 8 LSU expects Saturday will be their biggest challenge of the season as they face unbeaten Mississippi State in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers have allowed opposing QBs just a 40 percent completion rate for 94 yards a game but The Bulldogs have scored at least 35 points in three season-opening victories. The game kicks off at 6pm.

The Louisiana Sports Writers Association has named Northwestern State Quarterback Zach Adkins the offisive player of the week. He had 19 straight completions in a win over Southern last weekend. Nico Marley of Tulane got defensive honors and Special teams player of the week went to Daniel Cadona of Louisiana-Lafayette.

The Minnesota Vikings have reistated running back Adrian Peterson despite child abuse charges. The indictment has opened up a nationwide discussion on disciplining children with corporal punishment. Eric Gill has more…:
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