LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says quarterback Danny Etling is almost completely recovered after undergoing back surgery but isn’t ready to name him the starter for the season opener against BYU. Orgeron also says the team lost a lot of talent last year but says the younger players have to step up, like Devin White, who could start at middle linebacker.
Cut 15 (09) “to do”
And Junior center Will Clapp has been named to the Rimington Award Watch List. Clapp is expected to take over at center for the Tigers after starting eleven games at left guard last season.

Louisiana Tech announces plans to retire jersey number 70 which was worn by College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Fred Dean. The ceremony will take place at halftime of the September 2nd season-opener against Northwestern State. Terry Bradshaw and Willie Roaf are the only other Bulldog football players to have their number retired by the University.