When LSU reports for fall camp later this week, there will not be an intense competition for starting quarterback. Coach Ed Orgeron says fifth-year quarterback Myles Brennan suffered a left arm injury that will require surgery. A timeline on when he can return has not been established. That means Max Johnson will most likely be the Tigers starting Q-B when they open the season at U-C-L-A.

After reaching a one-year deal with the Saints, former Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had his first practice with the Black and Gold yesterday. The 29-year-old has rushed for over four thousand yards in his career and he has over two thousand receiving yards. Coach Sean Payton says Freeman gives them added depth and versatility at the running back position…
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The Pelicans have reportedly reached a sign and trade deal with the Bulls that will send 23-year-old Lonzo Ball to Chicago and in return, New Orleans received Tomas Satoransky, former LSU Tiger Garrett Temple, and a second-round pick. Ball gets a four-year, 85-million dollar contract with Chicago.

Satoransky is six-foot-seven, 210 pounds and he averaged eight points and five assists a game last season. Temp has been in the NBA a long time and averaged eight points a game last season.

To make up for the loss of Ball, New Orleans has reportedly reached a deal with Charlotte for Hornets guard Devonte Graham, who shot 38-percent from three-point territory last season.

St. Thomas More Quarterback Walker Howard is now listed by 24-7 sports as the number one quarterback in the nation for the Class of 2022. He’s an LSU commit. Also, the Tigers have received a commitment from North Caddo wide receiver Omarion Miller who is entering his junior season.

Former LSU baseball coach and athletic director Skip Bertman have joined the thousands that have tested positive for COVID as a fourth surge of new infections continues to impact the state. Bertman and his wife have both tested positive, but they are both experiencing mild symptoms at the age of 83. They are encouraging anyone who has yet to get the vaccine to do so.

Alabama’s board of trustees approved a contract extension for Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban. The 69-year-old will make 8-point-7 million dollars this year, an increase of 400-thousand dollars. The new contract also lasts through the 2028 season.

Some good and bad on the recruiting front for LSU, five-star safety Jacoby Matthews of Ponchatoula has decided to decommit from LSU. But the Tigers have received a commitment from Catholic High of Baton Rouge offensive lineman Emery Jones.

Lake Charles College Prep receiver Keshlon Jackson has committed to Louisiana Tech. The six-foot, 170-pounder is a three-star recruit.

Saints Quarterback Taysom Hill no longer looks as he did in the past as he slimmed down to be the starting Q-B. Hill has shown he can run the football, but he wants to demonstrate during training camp that he can get the ball down the field…
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Hill is locked up in a quarterback battle with Jameis Winston. Both Q-Bs will not have Michael Thomas at the beginning of the season, because of offseason ankle surgery. Winston believes Thomas will come back stronger than ever…
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After a day off on Sunday, the Saints return to the practice field today. With Michael Thomas set to miss the start of the season the Saints are now thin at receiver. This could lead to running back Alvin Kamara becoming a bigger part of the passing game. Quarterback Taysom Hill says while Kamara will definitely get his touches, they plan to utilize everyone in the passing game.
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The Saints have signed free agent running back Devonta Freeman. The former Florida State Seminole has played in the NFL for seven seasons, six of them for Atlanta and last year with the New York Giants. He only played in five games last season, rushing for 172 yards and one touchdown.

In football recruiting news…Ponchatoula Safety Jacoby Matthews has de-committed from LSU. He’s a five star prospect and 24-7 sports ranks him as the second best safety in the nation.

But one of the top offensive lineman in Louisiana has committed to LSU. Catholic HIgh of Baton Rouge’s Emery Jones has given a verbal pledge to LSU after also considering Florida State. He’s six-foot-five, 342 pounds and a four-star prospect. He’s rated as the 13th best prospect in Louisiana’s 2022 class.

Lake Charles College Prep receiver Keshlon Jackson has committed to Louisiana Tech. The six-foot, 170-pounder is a three-star recruit.

In Olympics news, former LSU tennis All-American Michael Venus has won bronze medal in men’s doubles. He’s the first person from LSU to win a medal in tennis and it’s the first for New Zealand.

Former LSU standout JuVaughn Harrison finished seventh in the high jump. He entered the event as the third best in the world in the high jump.

On a 14-to-nothing vote, the SEC invited Texas and Oklahoma to join the Southeastern Conference. The paperwork says the Longhorns and Sooners will join the SEC in 2025, but some believe it will happen for the 2022 season. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron is fine with the SEC becoming a super conference…
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LSU has received a tight end from tight end Mason Taylor from Fort Lauderale, Florida. He’s the son of Dolphins Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor.

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The Pelicans used the 17th pick in last night’s NBA draft to select Virginia’s Trey Murphy. He averaged 11 points a game for the Cavaliers last season and shot a team-high 43-percent from three-point territory. Before his lone season at Virginia, he played two years at Rice, where he averaged 14 points a game as a sophomore.

Former LSU Tiger Cam Thomas gets a chance to play with Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets took the Tigers leading scorer last season with the 27th overall pick.

With Saints quarterback Drew Brees gone, running back Alvin Kamara becomes the focal point of the offense. Kamara is not concerned about the defense keying on him…
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The Saints held their first training camp practice today and star wide receiver Michael Thomas was not on the field and will not practice with the team for several weeks after undergoing surgery on his injured ankle in June. General Manager Mickey Loomis says Thomas tried to rehab the injury, it just didn’t work
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And there’s an issue with another Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris. The punt returner was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol about two weeks ago in his hometown of Baltimore. His police report says he was traveling 77 miles per hour in a 55-mile per hour speed zone. He was also charged with negligent and reckless driving and faces a suspension from the NFL.

So what does Coach Ed Orgeron think about Texas and Oklahoma possibly moving to the SEC. Orgeron likes the idea….
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High School football is just around the corner and fall practice will begin shortly. The rise in Coronavirus cases has many across the state wondering if the start of the season will be delayed. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine does not expect a delay because we know more about the virus now.
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Bonine also says he has confidence that coaches can keep the players safe because they had to work through the same thing last season.