LSU is scheduled to play BYU this Saturday, but athletic director Joe Alleva doubts it can be played in Houston due to widespread flooding in Texas. Alleva says a number of alternate locations are being considered and a decision should be made early this week. Two potential sites are Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

First year offensive coordinator Matt Canada will likely decide to give the ball to running back Derrius Guice. a lot this season. Guice has rushed for 18-hundred yards and 18 touchdowns during his career at LSU. Canada says the Baton Rouge product should have another terrific season…:
Cut 18 (20) “rare talent”

For the second straight preseason game, the Saints defense did not allow an offensive touchdown. The Saints held the Texans to 246 total yards and 13 first downs in a 13-0 victory over Houston on Saturday night. Defensive End Cam Jordan says they are cultivating the right mentality…:
Cut 16 (22) “this year”
Preseason action continues Thursday night in the Dome against the Ravens.

The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Soloman Hill has been diagnosed with a hamstring tear in his left leg. He is expected to make a full recovery, but this injury takes about 6-8 months to heal.