Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is back practicing with the teamafter missing the last two weeks with a sprained foot. New Orleans has just one preseason game left and that’s Friday against the Chargers. But Coach Dennis Allen says it’s possible Winston will not see his first game action until the regular season opener against Atlanta…
cut 29 (05) “…few days”

LSU running back John Emery will reportedly miss the first couple of games because of an academic suspension that’s carrying over from last season.

Preseason camp for the Tigers has resulted in the emergency of freshman tight end Mason Taylor, who coach Brian Kelly expects will play a lot this season…
cut 18 (17) “…quite easily”

Quarterback battles have been settled in Ruston and Lafayette. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux is going with Chandler Fields in the season opener against Southeastern Louisiana…
cut 28 (08) “….with Chandler”
Also, U-L Lafayette’s home game against Eastern Michigan on September 10th will be televised by the NFL Network.

Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie announced Matthew Downing as his starting Q-B. Downing beat out Parker McNeil. Coach Cumbie says it was a good battle…
cut 30 (12) “…competed”

And Northwestern State has made a change at offensive coordinator already. Cody Crill has resigned for personal reasons and offensive line coach Beau Blair will take over as the O-C. Blair handled the same duties at New Mexico Highlands last season.

LSU running back John Emery is looking at a two-game suspension to start the season. That’s according to a report by the Athletic. Emery was suspended for the entire 2021 campaign because of academic issues and this suspension is reportedly a carry-over from last season. Emery has been running with the second team in practice. Penn State transfer Noah Cain and sophomore Armoni Goodwin have been getting first-team reps. Coach Brian Kelly says the running backs room lacks a player like Leonard Fournette, but it’s still a solid group
Cut 17 (18) “…at that position”
The restaurant chain, Hooters, announces it has signed LSU offensive linemen to NIL deals. They will join other O-Line units from other schools to promote the Hooters brand through various marketing activities.

The Ragin Cajuns and Louisiana Tech have both made decisions on their starting quarterbacks. The Ragin Cajuns are reportedly going with Chandler Fields, who beat out Fresno State transfer Ben Wooldridge. Fields is from Metairie and the former Rummel standout has been at U-L since 2019.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Louisiana Tech plans to start TCU transfer Matthew Downing at Q-B when the Bulldogs open the season at Missouri. Downing played for head coach Sonny Cumbie in 2020, when Cumbie was the offensive coordinator for the Horned Frogs.

The Saints have one more preseason game to go and it’s this Friday at home against the Chargers. Mostly back-ups played in last Friday’s 20-10 loss to Green Bay. Rookie left tackle Trevor Penning looked more comfortable against the Packers compared to how he played in the preseason opener…
Cut 19 (19) “…was good”

LSU running back Emery Jones missed the entire 2021 season because he was suspended due to academics and it looks like that same issue will keep him out the first two games of this season as well, according to Brody Miller of the Athletic. When Coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Saturday, he could not go into details…
cut 16 (12) “…in football”
Jones is reportedly appealing in an effort to play in the season opener against Florida State and the home opener against Southern. The Atheltic has also reported cornerback Raydarious Jones will be suspended the entire season because of academics.

The battle for staring quarterback during Ragin Cajuns camp is over, but the public has yet to be told who won the competition between Chandler Fields and Ben Wooldridge. Coach Michael Desormeaux says he wanted to inform the players themselves before he publicly announces a starter.

During an open practice at the Superdome last night, Saints quarterback Jameis Winston participated in seven on seven drills as he continues to work his way back from a sprained foot. Third-string Q-B Ian Book played the entire game in Friday night’s loss to Green Bay. Book threw a touchdown pass to Chris Olave but also turned it over two times…
cut 20 (20) “….got to fix”
The Saints conclude the preseason on Friday against the Chargers.

Northwestern State offense coordinator Cody Crill has resigned two weeks before the season opener at Montana. Offensive line coach Beau Blair will assume offensive coordinator duties. He was the O-C at New Mexico Highlands last season.

The Saints dropped to 0-2 in preseason action last night as the Black and Gold fell to the Green Bay Packers 20-10 in Lambeau Field. Most of the starters didn’t play, in fact back-up quarterback Andy Dalton didn’t see the field. That meant Ian Book went the whole way and he only threw for 113 yards and was the team’s leading rusher with seven carries for 49 yards. Book also turned it over twice and the Saints committed nine penalties. Coach Dennis Allen says he’s disappointed in the loss…
cut 19 (19) “…over again”
The big highlight from the game was Book’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave right before halftime. The final Saints preseason game is Friday at home against the Chargers.

At LSU camp there are some freshmen who are standing out, one of the players is Harold Perkins, the five-star linebacker out of Cypress Texas. Tigers defensive coordinator Matt House says Perkins speed and athleticism flash on the practice field…
cut 20 (20) “…for Harold”
This morning LSU will practice in Tiger Stadium.

The Ragin Cajuns hold their final scrimmage of preseason camp today and Coach Michael Desormeaux is expected to name a starting quarterback shortly after that scrimmage concludes. Chandler Fields and Ben Woolridge have been competing against each other.

And the game time is set for Louisiana Tech’s game at South Alabama on September 24th. It will kick off at 6 PM.

The Saints are set to face the Packers tonight in preseason game number two. Jameis Winston will sit this one out because of a sprained foot and wide receiver Michael Thomas is also not expected to play as he continues to get himself ready for the regular season opener. Thomas says he still has a lot of work to do after missing all of last season….
cut 19 (16) “….practices”
Several other veterans could also sit this one out, including Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan. Andy Dalton is slated to start again. Kick-off is at 7 PM from Lambeau Field.

In other preseason action tonight, Carolina hosts the Patriots. The Panthers are expected to name Baker Mayfield as its starting quarterback for week one. And then at nine o’ clock tonight. Houston visits the Rams. It’s a possibility former LSU star Derek Stingley Junior could get his first NFL action.
At LSU camp, Major Burns looks like he’ll be one of the starting safeties along with Jay Ward. Coach Brian Kelly says Burns is a high I-Q player…
cut 17 (14) “….we do”
LSU defensive coordinator Matt House spoke with the media today and gave an update on what he’s seeing…
cut 28 (18) “…at again’
LSU’s next scrimmage is Tuesday.

The Ragin Cajuns hold their final scrimmage tomorrow and Coach Michael Desormeaux is expected to name a starting quarterback shortly after that scrimmage concludes. Chandler Fields and Ben Woolridge have been competing against each other.

The Saints will face Green Bay in preseason game number two tonight. Wide receiver Michael Thomas will not play as he gets ready to make his much anticipated return for week one of the regular season. Thomas says he’s not all the way back from suffering that ankle injury in week one of the 2020 season…
cut 18 (16) “….things show up”
Andy Dalton will get the start at quarterback tonight and third-stringer Ian Book is also expected to see plenty of playing time. Book was sacked five times last week and turned it over twice. The Saints fumbled three times last Saturday against Houston and Coach Dennis Allen wants to see better ball security tonight. Kick-off from Lambeau Field is at 7 PM tonight.

One of the bigger position battles at LSU is for place kicker. LSU has been spoiled at this position with Cole Tracy and then All-American Cade York. Coach Brian Kelly says freshman Damian Ramos has been impressive, but there’s also sophomore Ezekeal Mata, Northwestern State grad transfer Trey Finison and freshman Nathan Dilbert….
cut 16 (20) :,,,field goals”
Notre Dame transfer Jay Bramblett is expected to handle punting. He averaged 42 yards a punt in three seasons for the Fighting Irish.

The daughter of NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre has transferred LSU. Breleigh Favre is a beach volleyball player and competed for Southern Miss, where she won 36 matches, the fourth most in school history.

During Wednesday’s practice at LSU that was open to the media. Jayden Daniels took a majority of the first team snaps at quarterback during the scrimmage portion as he battles Garrett Nussmeier for the job. Coach Brian Kelly says both guys are competing well…
Cut 17 (19) “…one of them.”
Kelly also says the starting offensive line is not set. During camp the tackles have been freshman Will Campbell and junior Anthony Bradford. At guard it’s been transfer portal signees Tre’Mond Shorts and Miles Frazier. Garrett Dellinger has been the starting center, but he had trouble on a few snaps yesterday. Cam Wire, Charles Turner, Marcus Dumerville, and Emery Jones are also battling for spots.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says it’s unlikely quarterback Jameis Winston will play in Friday’s preseason game in Green Bay. Winston is with the team in Wisconsin as they practice against the Packers, but he remains on the sidelines with a sprained foot. Coach Dennis Allen says Winston was able to do some warm-up drills…
cut .19 (13) “;…we’ll see”

The Pelicans 2022-23 schedule is out as New Orleans will tip off the season at Brooklyn on October 19th and then host the Utah Jazz on the 23rd for the home opener. The Pels have 18 games on national television. If you do not have Bally Sports to watch Pelican games, you can stream the channel, but it will cost you 20-bucks a month or 190-dollars a year.

A break out star at LSU preseason camp is McNeese State transfer cornerback Colby Richardson, who added 25 pounds of weight during the offseason. Coach Brian Kelly expects Richardson to play a lot this fall and he likes the depth they’ve built at that position…
cut 18 (20) “….few months ago”
Kelly also says the starting offensive line is not set. During camp the tackles have been freshman Will Campbell and junior Anthony Bradford. At guard it’s been transfer portal signees Tre’Mond Shorts and Miles Frazier. Garrett Dellinger has been the starting center, but he had trouble on a few snaps yesterday.

The Saints will have a walk thru today and they’ll take on the Packers on Friday in preseason game number two. Coach Dennis Allen wants to see his team compete…
Cut 20 (17) “ …like that.” (2x)
Quarterback Jameis Winston is not expected to play in tomorrow night’s game. He’s been recovering from a sprained foot sufffered during a practice on August eighth. Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas continues to look good in practices and he’s on track to play in the regular season opener. Thomas is trying to regain his All-Pro form after missing all of last season with an ankle injury.

There are reports the NFL and its players association have agreed to an eleven-game suspension for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson will also be fined five million dollars. The Saints are set to play the Browns on Week 16 on Christmas eve. His first game back will be against his old team on Weeek 13.

LSU’s offense looked good in Wednesday’s practice that was completely open to the media. But snapping the football was an issue as first-team center Garrett Dellinger continues to get used to a position he’s never played. Coach Brian Kelly says Dellinger can snap the football well, but at center he has other responsibilities too
Cut 16 (20) “…stay on him.”
Jayden Daniels took a majority of the first team snaps at quarterback during the scrimmage portion of the practice as he battles Garrett Nussmeier for the job.

According to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state has collected 13-million dollars in tax revenue from sports betting during the first six months of 2022.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says it’s unlikely quarterback Jameis Winston will play in Friday’s preseason game in Green Bay. Winston is with the team in Wisconsin as they practice against the Packers, but he remains on the sidelines with a sprained foot. Coach Dennis Allen says Winston was able to do some warm-up drills…
cut .19 (13) “;…we’ll see”
The Saints will have a walk thru today.

The Pelicans 2022-23 schedule is out as New Orleans will tip off the season at Brooklyn on October 19th and then host the Utah Jazz on the 23rd for the home opener. The Pels have 18 games on national television. If you do not have Bally Sports to watch Pelican games, you can stream the channel, but it will cost you 20-bucks a month or 190-dollars a year.

LSU held a preseason practice that was open from start to finish to the media. Jayden Daniels took a majority of the first-team reps at quarterback and Coach Brian Kelly says the offense won the day….
cut 28 (28) “….we’ve arrived”

Snaps from center Garrett Dellinger were an issue during the practice. Dellinger has never played center before, but Kelly says he’s not concerned and they’ll clean that area up. On the defensive side of the football, Kelly is impressed with McNeese transfer Colby Richardson who has a chance to start at cornerback.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen said today it’s unlikely quarterback Jameis Winston will play in Friday’s preseason game against the Packers. Winston is with the team in Wisconsin as they practice against Green Bay. He participated in warm-up drills, but that was about it. Winston remains day-to-day.

LSU football picked up another commitment last night as they received a verbal pledge from Khai Prean, who is a four-star athlete and is expected to play wide receiver and defensive back for St. James High School.

LSU basketball picked up its first commitment for the 2023 class as six-foot-eight forward Corey Chest says he plans on playing for the Tigers and Matt McMahon. Chest attended McMain High School in New Orleans last season and he’s ranked as the 15th best power forward in the 2023 class.

The Pelicans regular season schedule came out today as they will open the season on October 19th in Brooklyn and host the Jazz for days later for the home opener.