According to multiple reports, Senior Christian LaCouture (LACK-uh-chur), a
starter at defensive end, and sophomore Isaiah Washington, a backup to
Arden Key to hybrid outside linebacker, both sustained knee injuries Sunday
— meaning they could be out for the season. As far as replacing LaCouture,
a lot depends on 340-pound former Tiger Travonte Valentine, who told
247Sports Monday that’d he’d been cleared to begin practicing — a fact LSU
has yet to confirm.

The LSU basketball team says the start time and network for its January
28th game with Texas Tech has been revealed in the fourth annual SEC/Big
12 Challenge. ESPNU will televise the game in Lubbock with tip-off set for
1pm.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says of the Hall of Fame game being cancelled that
you’d think they would have used the correct paint for the field, and that
it was a disappointing development for fans and the people who put their
travel schedule around the game. The Saints released receiver Hakeem Nicks
from the squad. Left tackle Terron Armstead is back after being taken off
the physically unable to perform list. New Orleans begins joint practices
today with the New England Patriots ahead of Thursday’s preseason action.

Former New Orleans Saint and Falcons signee Lance Moore is retiring.
Atlanta posted the news on their website. Eight of Moore’s 10 pro seasons
were played in New Orleans where he won a Super Bowl with the Saints, and
had 4,281 yards and 38 touchdowns.