11:40 LRN Sportscast August 24

LSU is ranked sixth in the AP preaseason poll that was released today. Clemson is ranked number one. Ohio State, who is not even playing this fall is ranked second, followed by Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma. Florida is ranked eight, Auburn is 11th and Texas A-and-M is ranked 13th.

A three-way battle for starting quarterback is ongoing during Louisiana Tech’s preseason camp. It’s between redshirt sophomore Aaron Allen, graduate transfer Luke Anthony and redshirt senior Westin Elliot. Elliot has been on campus since 2017 and says whoever wins the job will lead the Bulldogs to victories…
cut 17 (19) “…to win”

The Saints have made a surprise move. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Black and Gold have cut veteran linebacker Nigel Bradham. He signed with New Orleans in the summer after spending the past four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Bradham was competing for playing time as Alex Anzalone and Kiko Alonso are coming back from injuries.

Quarterback Drew Brees did not practice yesterday as he got the day off. The 41-year-old worked on throwing the deep ball during the offseason with his personal trainer, Todd Durkin. Coach Sean Payton says he’s seen a difference
cut 20 (25) “ throwing motion”