The Saints need help in the pass rushing department and found someone that can help fill that void by signing Paul Kruger, who was recently released by the Cleveland Browns. Coach Sean Payton says Kruger rushes with power and is a high-motor guy. But last season Kruger only had 2.5 sacks, the fewest for him personally since 2011. New Orleans completes its preseason schedule tomorrow by hosting Baltimore.

Multiple media reports say the Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed quarterback Zach Mettenberger on waivers. The former LSU standout was recently released by the San Diego Chargers.

John Curtis High School’s appeal will have to forfeit victories from the 2013, 14 and 15 seasons and return their 2013 state championship trophy The LHSAA is penalizing the football powerhouse, because former offensive lineman Will Allen, who now plays at LSU, lived with an assistant coach.

The weather looks really nice for the LSU-Wisconsin game in Green Bay, sunny skies in the upper 70s. The high temperature on Saturday in Lafayette for the Ragin Cajuns-Boise State contest will be 90-degrees. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth says it will be interesting to see how the Broncos can perform in the south Louisiana heat….
cut 20 (18) “….than anything”
Kick-off will be at 11 AM.

Several Pelican players including Anthony Davis and recently acquired Langston Galloway were in Baton Rouge today visiting with flood victims at a shelter.

The Louisiana Tech women’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season is out. The Lady Techsters host LSU on November 11th and Auburn on December 14th.