16:45 LRN Sportscast Sept 29

LSU Coach Les Miles announced today true freshman Brandon Harris will start at quarterback when the 15th ranked Tigers visit fifth ranked Auburn. Harris led LSU to seven consecutive touchdown drives when he replaced a struggling Anthony Jennings on Saturday. Miles explained why he chose to make the announcement today….
cut 30 (17) “…difficult decision”
Harris spoke with reporters following Saturday night’s win over New Mexico State. The former Parkway star gave a diplomatic response when asked if he should be the starter…
cut 15 (14) “…over that”

A lot went wrong in the Saints 38-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last night. For the third straight game, the defense failed to produce a turnover. Meanwhile, the offense turned it over three times. Coach Sean Payton says you can’t win many games when the turnover ratio is negative three…
cut 18 (20) “….wanted to”
The 1-and-3 Saints host Tampa Bay this Sunday. The Bucs are also 1-and-3.

The Pelicans begin training camp tomorrow. New Orleans has aspirations to make the playoffs this season, but they can’t have injuries derail their season like they did last year. The team has already said forward Tyreke Evans could miss up to five weeks because of a hamstring injury. Evans sustained the injury during a pickup basketball game.