16:45 Sportscast, August 16th, 2017

It’s move in day at LSU, and the students and the football players weren’t the only ones settling in to a new spot. The school announced today that a new tiger has arrived onto campus, and he could possibly become Mike VII. “Harvey,” arrived on campus August 15 and is currently being housed in the night house of the tiger habitat. Before he can become the school’s mascot, he has to be observed by LSU vets for one week to ensure he’s a good fit for LSU, but until he’s introduced he is not Mike VII.

Saints Coach Sean Payton has confirmed that cornerback Delvin Breaux will have surgery to repair a broken leg. News broke earlier Wednesday that two doctors with the team had been fired for initially diagnosing Breaux’s injury as a bone contusion. Saints Sideline Reporter Kristian Garic…:
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He feels this changes the talk of shopping Breaux for a trade.

Louisiana Tech wrapped up one of the more grueling days of fall camp on Wednesday as the team spent two hours in full pads on the campus practice fields. Tech head coach Skip Holtz says these August afternoons are where it gets hard. He says they are working to keep injury levels down and getting a lot of work in against each other, and it was another physical day.

LSU running back Derrius Guice and linebacker Arden Key have both been named to the 2017 CBS Sports Preseason All-America First Team, and Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Preseason ALl-America First Team. The Tigers will play BYU in the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2.

LSU has announced it is turning the south end zone upper seating area in Tiger Stadium into a premium seating space they are calling the Skyline Club, where fans will be able to purchase beer and wine. The tickets are $45-$120 depending on the game, and the area will feature an all-you-can eat special menu that is included in the price of the ticket.