LSU’s first practice of preseason camp is this afternoon. Coach Ed Orgeron says for LSU to accomplish its goals, they have to play better on the offensive and defensive lines. Orgeron says a big battle at camp will be at nose tackle between Tyler Shelvin and Apu Ika
Cut 14 (11) “…going to be a battle.”
Orgeron says it’s wide open on who will be the starting left guard and it remains to be seen who will be the Tigers top tailback and field goal kicker. LSU opens the season August 31st against Georgia Southern.

Eagles Coach Chad Lunsford announced this morning that starting quarterback Shai (Shy) Werts has been suspended after he was charged with cocaine possession during a traffic stop on Wednesday. Werts was named to the All-Sun Belt Second team last season as he helped Georgia Southern compile a 10-3 record.

Eight individuals will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend and three of them have strong ties to Louisiana. Former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed went to Destrehan High School. His defensive coordinator at Destrehan and current Wildcats head coach Stephen Robicheaux says it’s a well-deserved honor…
cut 6 (9) “..another level”
Also going into the Hall, former LSU standouts Kevin Mawae and Johnny Robinson.

Saints receiver Michael Thomas is back with his teammates after a brief hold out that ended when he signed a five-year, 100-million dollar contract. Thomas says he sure got antsy being restricted to just studying film on his Ipad…
cut 16 (13) “….championship”