LSU Football Coach Les Miles said today on the SEC teleconference that he can’t imagine Danny Etling not taking the first snap against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday night. Etling replaced a struggling Brandon Harris in the second quarter in last Saturday’s 34-13 win over Jacksonsville State. Etling led the Tigers on three consecutive touchdown drives. Miles says they spoke to Harris about being ready to play if they need him….
cut 10 (10) “….understand that”
All-American running back Leonard Fournette did not play against Jacksonsville State, because of an injured ankle. But Miles expects Fournette will play against the Bulldogs…
cut 11 (10) “…right now”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 6 PM.

Saints Coach Sean Payton said today that they had to cut running back CJ Spiller, because they needed to open a roster spot so they could sign a cornerback to replace the injured Delvin Breaux. Breaux is out six weeks with a broken fibula. B-W Webb who has some NFL experience was signed to add cornerback depth. The release of Spiller means the Saints lead the NFL in the amount of dead money, meaning the amount of money the franchise is paying to players who are not on their team.

Breaux was one of three Saints players who did not practice today. The other two are linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, with a quad injury and tight end Josh Hill with an ankle injury. Tackle Terron Armstead was limited with a quad.

The Pelicans announced the signing of free agent guard Lance Stephenson. Stephenson split time last season with the Clippers and Grizzlies and averaged eight points and three rebounds a game. During the 2013-14 season, he led the NBA in triple-doubles with the Pacers, but hasn’t been the same player since.