16:45 LRN Sportscast September 7th

The Saints and Quarterback Drew Brees have agreed to a contract extension…
cut 30 (12) “…bit longer”
The new deal keeps Brees with the Black and Gold through at least the 2017 season and it guarantees him 44-million dollars.

A lot of blame is going around, when it comes to why LSU struggled to score points against Wisconsin. The offensive line didn’t provide much time for Brandon Harris to throw or create running lanes for Leonard Fournette. But Coach Les Miles is optimistic that unit will get better. He says injuries during preseason camp, kept them from gelling…
cut 20 (20) “…good line”
LSU hosts Jacksonville State on Saturday night.

UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth was disappointed with the play of his defense in the 45-10 loss to Boise State and fired defensive coordinator Melvin Smith. But he was pleased with quarterback Anthony Jennings, who accounted for 204 of the Cajuns 267 yards on offense. Hudspeth liked how Jennings played with poise…
cut 17 (17) “….we’re doing”

LSU’s live tiger mascot will stay in his habitat during home football games this season. In light of his recent cancer diagnosis, officials will not attempt to load Mike into his trailer. Ginger Guttner with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine says Mike’s radiation treatment on his tumor has had a positive impact, but unfortunately the Tiger remains terminally ill and has up to two years to live.