No decision made yet on starting quarterback for LSU. Coach Brian Kelly says he still needs a few days because the competition between Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier is tight.

Meanwhile on the defensive side of the ball, sophomore defensive tackle Maason Smith is expected to have a big season. Kelly likes that Smith wants to get better…
Cut 20 (22) “ …stands out”

At Saints camp, wide receiver Michael Thomas and tight end Adam Trautman did not practice today. They have not practiced at all this week, while running back Dwayne Washington, offensive tackle James Hurst, cornerback Mashon Lattimore and linebackers Pete Werner and Chase Hansen returned to practice.

ULM Coach Terry Bowden has named sophomore Chandler Rogers as his starting quarterback for the Warhawks season opener at Texas. Rogers beat out junior Jiya Wright for the starting nod. Rogers started seven games last season and led ULM to wins over Liberty and South Alabama. Bowden says Chandler has earned the opportunity…
cut 29 (24) “….into this season”
The Warhawks are picked to finish last in the Sun Belt West Division.

Hall of Fame Quarterback Len Dawson died today at the age of 87. He led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 when K-C beat the Vikings 23-7 at old Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly is not ready to make a decision on a starting quarterback. Kelly says Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier are neck-and-neck…
Cut 18 (14)“…pretty close”
Kelly knows they’ll have to make a decision in the next few days with the season opener right around the corner on September fourth against Florida State. Kelly also says Garrett Dellinger will be the Tigers starting center and the coach says redshirt freshman walk-on Damian Ramos has taken the elad to be the team’s field goal kicker. Graduate transfer Jay Bramblett will handle punting duties.

ULM Coach Terry Bowden has named Chandler Rogers as the Warhawks starting quarterback for the team’s season opener at Texas. Rogers beat out junior Jiya Wright for the job. Rogers started seven games ast a freshman last season and threw for 13-hundred yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was still not at practice Tuesday, but quarterback Jameis Winston and defensive end Marcus Davenport took part in team drills. Davenport is coming back after offseason shoulder surgery and having a part of his left pinkie amputated. Coach Dennis Allen says he’s pleased with Davenport’s progress, but there’s still more work…
Cut 16 (18) “…drills today.”
Quarterback Jameis Winston is also now participating in full-team drills. Still no word if he’ll play in the preseason finale against the Chargers on Friday night.

Hall of Fame Quarterback Len Dawson died today at the age of 87. He led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 when K-C beat the Vikings 23-7 at old Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.

Still no announcement from LSU Coach Brian Kelly on who will be the Tigers starting quarterback against Florida State September fourth. Kelly said last night the compeitition between Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier remains tight, but he knows he’ll have to make a decision in the next few days…
cut 19 (16) “….the SEC”
Kelly was asked if both might play against the Seminoles and Kelly says he doesn’t have an answer to that question and he says he’s not trying to be evasive.

ULM Coach Terry Bowden has named Chandler Rogers as the Warhawks starting quarterback for the team’s season opener at Texas. Rogers beat out junior Jiya Wright for the job. Rogers started seven games ast a freshman last season and threw for 13-hundred yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

Michael Thomas was not at practice for a third consecutive day for the Saints as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. Several offensive lineman were also out, Ryam Ramczyk, Cesar Ruiz, James Hurst and Landon Young. Tight end Taysom Hill returned to practice. Coach Dennis Allen gave us his toughts on Hill’s training camp…
cut 17 (24) “….that position”
The Saints hold one more full practice today before Friday’s preseson finale against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Superdome.

And the Saints roster is down to 80 after putting wide receiver Kevin White on injured reserve and releasing tight end Chris Herndon.

Once again no Michael Thomas at Saints practice today as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. But Taysom Hill returned to the practice field and defensive end Marcus Davenport and quarterback Jameis Winston took part in all team drills today. The Saints final preseason game is Friday at home against the Chargers.

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson introduced his new assistants to the media on Monday. Wes Johnson is the new pitching coach and Josh Jordan is the new assistant coach-recruiting coordinator. Wes Johnson left the Minnesota Twins during the middle of the season to return to college baseball. He says there are many reasons why he left the Twins….
cut 30 (15) “….do it at”
Wes Johnson was previously a pitching coach at Mississippi State and Arkansas.

Former Rummel star Chandler Fields has beat out Ben Wooldridge for starting quarterback duties at U-L Lafayette. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Fields gives them the best chance to win….
Cut 16 (19) “…operating it.”
Matt Downing has been named the starting Q-B at Louisiana Tech. Downing played for head coach Sonny Cumbie in 2020, when Cumbie was the offensive coordinator for the Horned Frogs. Before that Downing was at Georgia….
Cut 19 (23) “…play this year”

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas missed his second consecutive practice yesterday with a hamstring injury. Before this latest injury, all signs were pointing towards Thomas playing in the regular season opener against the Falcons. Coach Dennis Allen is not elaborating on the injury…
cut 30 (03) “…..ready to go”
Meanwhile, Quarterback Jameis Winston continues to keep progressing well as he participated in nearly every drill yesterday as he recovers from a sprained foot.

LSU baseball has unveiled its 2022 fall roster and it includes 21 new members, including Air Force transfer Paul Skenes. Coach Jay Johnson is expecting big things from the two-way player…
cut 23 (18) “….high draft pick”
D-1 baseball ranks Skenes in their Top 25 top college prospects for the 2023 MLB draft.

Louisiana Tech plans to start TCU transfer Matthew Downing at Q-B when the Bulldogs open the season at Missouri a week from Thursday. Downing beat out Parker McNeil. Downing says there are no hard feelings between him and McNeil…
cut 18 (16) “…lot of fun
In Lafayette, Quarterback Chandler Fields is getting the nod over Fresno State transfer Ben Wooldridge. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Wooldridge took the news hard that he would not start the season opener against Southeastern Louisiana…
cut 17 (20) :,,,,keep competing

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.