11:40 LRN Sportscast October 3rd

Tiger Nation is frustrated over LSU’s 3-2 start and some already are calling for the firing of Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Coach “O” says he’s unaware the fan base has put him on the hot seat….
cut 17 (20) “….my control”
Orgeron says he will start Danny Etling at quarterback and the anticipation is that he’ll play all four quarters.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says current gun laws are flawed and frustrating as he spoke about gun control in light of the massacre that occurred in Las Vegas during a country music concert. In a conference call with beat reporters, Payton says the current system is not working and we as a society owe to our children to do better. Payton says if people don’t like his position for tougher gun control, he says tough.

UL Lafayette is coming off its bye week with a one and three record. They had the same record in 2014 and the Cajuns still finished with nine victories, including a bowl win versus Nevada. Coach Mark Hudspeth is hoping for the same kind of turn around….
cut 20 (18) “…can happen”
The Cajuns are at Idaho this Saturday.

ULM is at Texas State. The Warhawks are the best rushing team in the Sun Belt as they have rushed for over 200 yards in three consecutive games. Texas State is struggling offensively, they are averaging just 12 points a game.

The Pelicans preseason opener is tonight as New Orleans hosts the Chicago Bulls. Dante Cunningham will get the first chance to start at small forward.