LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron said today that a meeting took place Monday involving himself, athletic director Joe Alleva and the two coordinators, Matt Canada and Dave Aranda. Oregeron says he and Alleva meet all the time, but he thought it was good to bring in the coordinators so they’re all on the same page. Orgeron said earlier this week that he will no longer interfere with how Canada is running the offense.

On the defensive side of the football, defensive end Rashard Lawrence says he’ll play in Saturday’s game against Florida. Lawrence is considered LSU’s best defensive linemen, but he’s missed three of the last four games because of ankle injuries. Lawrence is anxious to get back on the field, especially against Florida, who won in Tiger Stadium last year….
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Saints tackle Zach Streif is expected to miss the next eight weeks because of a knee injury suffered in the win over Miami. Strief has been put on injured reserve and can’t play in a game for the next two months. Rookie Ryan Ramczyk is expected to take Streif’s spot on the starting o-line. Meanwhile, left tackle Terron Armstead has shown signs of returning to action and could play in the Saints next game on October 15th against Detroit.

Shreveport’s Indpendence Bowl has a new title sponsor and it’s a Louisiana-owned business. Walk’s On Bistreaux and Bar, which is based out of Baton Rouge, will sponsor the December bowl game. Walk-on’s has 15 locations in Louisiana, but they are expanding to Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.

Tonight is the NL Wildcard Game between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies. Former LSU star DJ LeMahieu will bat second and play second for visiting Colorado.