LSU’s preseason camp is underway and running back Tre Bradford is not on the roster. Coach Brian Kelly says Bradford is no longer enrolled at LSU. But LSU still has a lot of options at running back led by John Emery Junior, Penn State transfer Noah Cain and Josh Williams who scored two touchdowns in the spring game. Kelly says they will all get a chance to carry the rock…
Cut 17 (20) “..some fashion ”
But only one quarterback can play at a time and Kelly says they still have a long way to go in that competition. He says Myles Brennan, Garrett Nussmeier, Jayden Daniels and Walker Howard are all anxious to prove what they can do.

The Ragin Cajun begin this season once again the team to beat in the Sun Belt West. They’ve won the division four years in a row. First-year head coach Michael Desormeaux says in years past the Cajuns started clicking offensively in October, he would like to see the offense reach midseason form earlier…
Cut 20 (18) “ …the season”

Evangel defensive back Kody Jackson has committed to the Ragin Cajuns, while University High linebacker Jaiden Ausberry has committed to Notre Dame.

In baseball, V-C-U infielder Ben Nippolt plans to transfer to LSU. He’s a versatile infielder who hit . 308 with two home runs and 31 RBIs in 34 games for the Rams last season.

Preseason camp is underway for the LSU Tigers as the Bayou Bengals are 30 days away from the season opener against Florida State in the Superdome. That’s when the Brian Kelly era will officially kick off. The first-year coach is still getting to know his team including his star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who he watched practice for the first time yesterday
Cut 16 (14) “…so hard” .
Kelly says running back Tre Bradford is no longer at LSU. Bradford appeared in one game after transferring from Oklahoma.

In baseball, V-C-U infielder Ben Nippolt plans to transfer to LSU. He’s a versatile infielder who hit . 308 with two home runs and 31 RBIs in 34 games for the Rams last season.

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says he’s happy to be back after missing the first six training camp practices. Mathieu is not saying publicly while he was away, but appreciates the support he’s received from the organization.

Mathieu is expected to start at safety. Cornerback Bradley Roby is also expected to make a significant impact this season. He was acquired just four days before the season opener last year and Coach Dennis Allen says Roby looks more comfortable this year…
cut 19 (19) “…so far”

The Saints have also reported re-signed linebacker Kiki Alonso. The 32-year-old has not played in the NFL since tearing his A-C-L with the Saints late in the 2019 season.

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu said today he is thankful for the support he’s received from the organiziation during the time he was away from the team. Mathieu missed the first six training camp practices to deal with a personal matter. The Honey Badger has been limited in the first two practices he’s participated in, but the ten-year veteran knows the number of reps he’s involved in will only increase….
cut 30 (21) “…with that”
Meanwhile, defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is limiting his activity because he wants a new contract. Gardner-Johnson is entering the final season of his rookie contract. He’s become one of the NFL’s top slot cornerbacks.

The battle for starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech is officially underway as the Bulldogs have started preseason camp. First-year head coach Sonny Cumbie says Matthew Downing and Parker McNeil are the two with the most experience, but that doesn’t mean others can’t win the job. Cumbie says as he watches the Q-B battle it’s important that the Q-Bs just focus on their performance…
cut 19 (27) _“…do get”

In recruiting news….Evangel defensive back Kody Jackson has committed to the Ragin Cajuns. Jackson is also a good baseball player and turned down an offer from Louisiana Tech.

Saints fans can quit worrying about safety Tyrann Mathieu. He’s now at training camp after missing the first six days of camp. The Honey Badger was excused by the team to attend to a personal matter. Head coach Dennis Allen says his time away shouldn’t hurt his ability to pick up the defense…
Cut 16 (23) “….football conditioning” .
In other Saints news, Wide receiver Michael Thomas is now participating in seven on seven drills, while defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is limiting his activity as he seeks a new contract. Gardner-Johnson is entering the final season of his rookie contract. He’s become one of the NFL’s top slot cornerbacks.

LSU will practice this afternoon as indoors as training camp kicks-off for first year head coach Brian Kelly. Kelly is scheduled to discuss what he saw with the media at 6:15 tonight. And the media will get to watch two scrimmages during camp, August 17th and August 23rd.

The battle for starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech is officially underway as the Bulldogs held their first practice of preseason camp yesterday. First-year head coach Sonny Cumbie says Matthew Downing and Parker McNeil are the two with the most experience, but that doesn’t mean others can’t get into it…
cut 18 (12) “ they execute”
Cumbie says as he watches the quarterback battle unfold it’s important that the Q-Bs just focus on their performance.

The Pelicans have released their preason schedule. They will play just one game at the Smoothie King Center. That’s Friday October seventh against the Pistons.

At Saints training camp, Safety Tyrann Mathieu has made his debut after attending to a family matter. Offensive tackle Trevor Penning and defensive lineman Malcolm Roach hit the showers early yesterday after both got into a scuffle. Wide receiver Michael Thomas is now participating in seven on seven drills, while defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is limiting his activity as he seeks a new contract.

Meanwhile on the offensive line, Cesar Ruiz is receiving praise for how he’s developing. Here’s Andrus Peat’s take on the third year player….
cut 17 (23) “…..getting better”

LSU will hit the practice field this afternoon as training camp kicks-off for first year head coach Brian Kelly. Kelly is scheduled to discuss what he saw with the media at 6:15 tonight. And the media will get to watch two scrimmages during camp, August 17th and August 23rd.

First year Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie says he liked how his linebackers moved around during the Bulldogs first preseason practice…
cut 20 (12) “…dig route”
Grubbs has had over 90 tackles during his first two seasons in Ruston.

A vote on a proposal to change the transfer rules allowing players an unlimited number of times they can transfer to another school has been postponed. The NCAA Division One Board of Directors wants to see more research on the proposal before taking a vote. They plan to meet again on August 31st.

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu is finally back with the team after missing practices to attend to family matters. Mahtieu was at practice this morning. Not at practice for long today were rookie left tackle Trevor Penning and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach after they were involved in a scuffle. Penning has been involved in several shoving matches during the first week of training camp.

LSU players reported to fall camp today. The offensive line is the biggest question mark, but Coach Brian Kelly feels better about the position group than he did in the spring…
cut 18 (17) “ offensive line”
Kelly will speak with the media again tomorrow afternoon after the team’s first practice. LSU is allowing the media to watch the preseason scrimmages.

U-L Lafayette athletics director Doctor Bryan Maggard has received a one-year contract extension which means Maggard is now under contract through June 2027. Maggard was hired in 2017 and last season the Cajuns won a Sun Belt title in football, baseball, and softball, the only program in the country to win all three, and a bowl game….
cut 19 (20) _“…community service”
Maggard says the school also raised more than 30-million dollars, their most successful year in fundraising.

Nicholls running back Julien Gums is one of 35 players on the Walter Payton Award Watch List, which goes to the best FCS offensive player. Gums enters this season 103 rushing yards away from becoming the school’s all-time leading rusher. An injury ended his season early last year, but in 2019, Gums rushed for 12-hundred yards and 16 touchdowns.

Safety Tyrann Mathieu is back with the Saints after missing the first six days of training camp because of family reasons. Coach Dennis Allen says it’s great to have the Honey Badger back and because he’s a veteran player, he doesn’t think the time missed is problematic for the team.

LSU football reports for preseason camp today. Figuring out a starting quarterback is priority number one. Coach Brian Kelly explains how he’ll set up the competition between Myles Brennan, Jayden Daniels, Garrett Nussmeier, and freshman Walker Howard…
Cut 17 (17) “…starting quarterback”
There are also quarterback battles at U-L Lafayette and La Tech, while Southern Miss transfer Chandler Rogers is expected to be the starter at ULM.

Nicholls running back Julien Gums is one of 35 players on the Walter Payton Award Watch List, which goes to the best FCS offensive player. Gums enters this season 103 rushing yards away from becoming the school’s all-time leading rusher. An injury ended his season early last year, but in 2019, Gums rushed for 12-hundred yards and 16 touchdowns.

Fans who attend football games at the Superdome will be able to order food and beverages right from their phones by using the WAITR app which will soon be known as ASAP. Spokesperson Dean Turcol says the mobile ordering experience for Saints games also serves as an introduction of the new ASAP brand name…
cut 21 (10) “….ASAP”

The sports world is mourning the death of Vin Scully, who died at the age of 94. Scully was the voice of the Dodgers for 67 years and he was on the call for so many big moments in sports.

It’s report day for many college football teams today. Expectations are not high around the league as the LSU Tigers are picked to finish fifth in the SEC West, but Coach Brian Kelly says their offseason conditioning program has the team prepared to play in Atlanta for a championship
Cut 16 (20) “….in December.”
Figuring out a starting quarterback is priority number one.

There will also be quarterback battles at U-L Lafayette and Louisiana Tech, while Southern Miss transfer Chandler Rogers is expected to be the starter at ULM.

Preseason Southland favorite Southeastern Louisiana opens fall camp today as the Lions will get ready for their September third opener in Lafayette against the Cajuns.

The NFL has suspended Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him one-point-five million dollars for tampering with former Saints Coach Sean Payton and Tom Brady. Miami has also lost a first-round pick in 2023 and a third round pick in 2024. The Dolphins discussed having Sean Payton as their head coach with Payton’s agent, while Payton was still coaching for the Saints.

Ragin Cajuns athletics director Bryan Maggard has received a one-year contract extension that keeps Maggard under contract at UL Lafayette through June 2027. Maggard is leading the effort to renovate Cajun Field and he’s looking to upgrade several other facilities….
cut 20 (24) “….volleyball team”

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says there is no timeline on when Tyrann Mathieu will report to training camp. Allen says they are allowing Honey Badger his space and they’ll welcome him with open arms when he returns to the team. The former LSU Tiger and New Orleans native signed a three-year contract with the Black and Gold in May.

Some Who Dats are concerned about a drop off at head coach with former defensive coordinator Dennis Allren replacing Sean Payton. But Linebacker DeMario Davis calls Allen one of the smartest coaches he’s ever been around…
Cut 18 (20) “ about it”
Allen made a smart move today, he moved this morning’s practice indoors because of heavy rainfall.

Woodlawn of Baton Rouge Quarterback Rickie Collins decommitted from Purdue last night and there’s speculation Collins could join LSU’s 2023 recruting class. 24-7 sports ranks Collins as the 13th best quarterback in the nation and 12th best recruit in Louisiana. The Tigers do not have a quarterback in their 2023 recruiting class.

Former Vanderbilt shortstop Carter Young will not play at LSU next season, because he signed a one-point-three million dollar contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Young was selected in the 17th round by Baltimore, despite hitting .207 for the Commodores this past season.

U-L Lafayette athletics director Doctor Bryan Maggard has received a one-year contract extension which means Maggard is now under contract through June 2027. Maggard was hired in 2017 and last season the Cajuns won a Sun Belt title in football, baseball and softball, plus raised more than 30-million dollars, the school’s most successful year in fundraising.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who is facing a felony battery charge in Las Vegas, had his scheduled court date yesterday postponed 60 days. Kamara was practicing with the Saints yesterday and this postponement likely means that he will NOT be suspended at the start of the season, because the NFL usually doesn’t hand down punishment until legal proceedings are complete.

Also, Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is still not with the team. Coach Dennis Allen says they are allowing him the space to handle what he needs to handle.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis is entering his fifth season in the NFL and his 11th overall. He’s made the All-Pro team the last three years and the 33-year-old says the goal for this year’s Black and Gold defense is to be the best they can be….
cut 16 (16) “…to be”

A shortstop set to transfer from Vanderbilt to LSU is turning pro instead. Carter Young has signed a one-point-three million dollar contract with the Baltimore Orioles just ahead of a deadline for recently drafted players to sign. Young was selected in the 17th round by Baltimore, despite hitting .207 for the Commodores this past season.

Woodlawn of Baton Rouge Quarterback Rickie Collins has decommitted from Purdue and there’s speculation Collins could join LSU’s 2023 recruting class. 24-7 sports ranks Collins as the 13th best quarterback in the nation and 12th best recruit in Louisiana. He committed to Purdue in October.

Louisiana Tech announces it will hold a fall fan fest on August 13th at the Thomas Assembly Center. Players and coaches from football, soccer, and volleyball will be available from noon to 2 PM that day to sign autographs.

The Warhawk Roadshow Finale will take place Thursday night at the Bayou Pointe Event Center. Warhawks football coach Terry Bowden will speak.