The Saints will hold a joint practice with the Rams this afternoon in Carson, California. Coach Kellen Moore says it will be a good test for his team…

Cut 28 (10) “…are ones”

After today, the Saints will return to New Orleans where they’ll host Jacksonville on Sunday in preseason game number two.

LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps enters his junior year with the Tigers as one of the most experienced returners. LSU has had trouble with safety play the past few years but Stamps the addition of veteran safeties in the portal are already helping the group’s play.  Stamps says it is important to build a bond off the field so that it translates to effective communication on Saturdays.

Cut 16 (20) “…things happen.”

ULM football is just two weeks away from its opener at home against Saint Francis. Head coach Bryant Vincent is known for being run-heavy. The Warhawks added South Alabama transfer running back Braylon McReynolds this offseason. McReynolds says even though there’s competition at running back, he brings specific strengths to the room that others may not have.

Cut 19 (21) “…everybody better.”

The Pelicans will host the Lakers and Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s in-season tournament. Those games will be in November. New Orleans will also play the Clippers and Mavericks on the road. The full regular-season schedule comes out today.

LSU defensive tackle Bernard Gooden has been one of the pleasant surprises of preseason camp as the South Florida transfer has constantly shown the ability to get in the opposing backfield. Gooden is an undersized defensive tackle, just like interior defensive line coach Kyle Williams. Gooden says that Williams’ past experience can help improve his game.

Cut 17 (15)  “…a blessing.”

Gooden totaled 10 tackles for loss and one sack with South Florida last season.

The Saints will have a joint practice with the Rams today in Carson, California. A chance for the starters to get quality reps. Second-year wide out Bub Means has been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury and he’s done for the season.

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ULM football is just two weeks away from its opener at home against Saint Francis. Head coach Bryant Vincent is known for being run-heavy. The Warhawks added South Alabama transfer running back Braylon McReynolds this offseason. McReynolds says even though there’s competition at running back, he brings specific strengths to the room that others may not have.

Cut 19 (21) “…everybody better.”

McReynolds had 20 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown for South Alabama last season.

The Pelicans will host the Lakers and Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s in-season tournament. Those games will be in November. New Orleans will also play the Clippers and Mavericks on the road. The full regular-season schedule comes out today.

Training camp continues for the Saints in Irvine, California. In yesterday’s first practice since the loss to the Chargers in the preseason opener. Rookie Tyler Shough led the first-team offense and went 10-of-14 in team drills. Spencer Rattler was 8 of 16 with an interception.

Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning reportedly has turf toe, which could force him to miss four to six weeks. Back-up O-lineman Will Clapp has been put on injured reserve with a foot injury. Cornerback Alontae Taylor is expected to miss some time with a groin injury.

New LSU wide receiver Barion Brown wants to be an explosive playmaker for the Tigers. Brown believes he’s improving under wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton…

Cut 18 (19) “….better at”

UL Lafayette Head football coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) spoke on his quarterback battle at yesterday’s media session. Daniel Beale, Walker Howard, and Lunch Winfield are in a battle to be the starting Q-B. Desormeaux says he likes what he sees out of each player.

Cut 19 (21) “…practice setting.”

In high school football…David Amos was set to be Captain Shreve’s starting quarterback. But the junior is reportedly transferring to Calvary Baptist. Amos will need to live in Calvary’s district in order to be eligible to play right away.

Kaplan has a new head football coach. Tank Lotief is out and Vermilion Catholic alum John Thompson takes over the Pirates program. Thompson was V-C’s strength and conditioning coach and also coached boys basketball. Kaplan went 8-3 last season.

The injuries are starting to pile up for the Saints. Back-up offensive lineman Will Clapp has been put on injured reserve with a foot injury. Coach Kellen Moore says cornerback Alontae Taylor has a groin injury and will be out awhile. Offensive guard Trevor Penning reportedly has a turf toe injury and is expected to miss four to six weeks and reserve wide receiver Bub Means is dealing with an ankle injury.

At LSU preseason camp, the Tigers have two tight ends they want to feature in the passing game, Trey’Dez Green and Bauer Sharp, who led Oklahoma in receiving last season. Green says Sharp has helped him with his confidence…

Cut 17 (15) “….amazing man”

ULM is about two weeks from the start of their football season and head coach Bryant Vincent is not only leading the football program, but he’s also leading the athletic department after the sudden resignation of John Hartwell. KNOE-TV sports director Aaron Dietrich says the fanbase is glad Vincent is in charge….

Cut 9 (14) “….period of time”

The Warhawks kick-off the season August 28^th against St. Francis.

Preseason camp continues for the Ragin Cajuns. Coach Michael Desormeaux says former Cecilia star Brent Gordon is having a strong camp after helping the Bulldogs win a state title last year…

Cut 20 (18) “…be done”

In Saints injury news, backup offensive lineman Will Clapp miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, cornerback Alontae Taylor will be out a little while with a groin injury and starting guard Trevor Penning will miss a few weeks with a foot injury.

Head Coach Kellen Moore says the battle for starting quarterback continues…

Cut 23 (11) “…for the Jackonsville game”

Barion Brown wants to be a big play receiver for LSU and the amount of talent the Tigers have at wide receiver is pushing him…

Cut 16 (17) “…make a play”

Brown had 11 receiving touchdowns in three seasons at Kentucky.

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ULM is set to spend just over 22-million dollars on athletics this year. That’s a little more than last year, but still one of the smallest budgets among FBS schools. Some say the Warhawks should drop down to the FCS level.

But KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says the school is getting three-point-seven million dollars to play Alabama and Northwestern, because they are an FBS school…

Cut 8 (06) “…drop down.”

Preseason camp continues for the Ragin Cajuns. Coach Michael Desormeaux says former Cecilia star Brent Gordon is having a strong camp after helping the Bulldogs win a state title last year…

Cut 20 (18) “…be done”

A reason why LSU’s defense has underperformed the last couple of seasons is that the safety position has been a weak spot. But it appears the Tigers have upgraded that position with a couple of portal additions, Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker…

Cut 18 (14) “….and communication”

Haucly was an All Big-12 selection last season at the University of Houston after recording 74 tackles and five interceptions.

Former Astro Alex Bregman hit a two run home run in the first inning in his return to Houston last night, but Bregman’s Red Sox fell short and lost to Houston seven to six.

Tonight, Paul Skenes will try to slow down the Milwaukee Brewers, who have won ten games in a row and the Brew Crew are 30 games over the five-hundred mark.

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Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin was brought in to jump-start a Louisiana Tech offense that was one of the worst in college football last season. Franklin has a good piece to work with in Eli Finley, who was named to the Mackey Award Watch list. The award goes to the best tight end in college football. He’s the team’s top returning pass catcher after catching 25 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns in 2024. Franklin says the Texas native can also block…

Cut 20 (17) “…the country”

Saints backup offensive lineman Will Clapp could reportedly miss the season after suffering a foot injury on the second play of the game on Sunday. Clapp was starting at center for Erik McCoy, who was held out of the preseason opener. Clapp was expected to be a key depth piece this season.

LSU Sophomore Ju’Juan Johnson is listed as a quarterback on the roster, but he worked at running back in both individual and team periods yesterday. Because of the suspension to JT Lindsey, there’s a need for Johnson to play running back with the Tigers down to three scholarship players at that position.

Harold Perkins is looking good during preseason camp at the Star Position. It’s the position he told Blake Baker that he wanted to play during the offseason. The star allows Perkins to rush the passer or drop back in coverage. Baker says Perkins is tailor made for that job…

Cut 16 (16) “…this season”

Perkins is coming off a torn ACL injury, but looks ready to go for the season opener against Clemson.

Tony Franklin returns as Louisiana Tech’s offensive coordinator after serving in the same role under Sonny Dykes from 2010 to 2012. Franklin brings over 15 years of college coaching experience to the Bulldogs, where he is recognized for his ability to develop the quarterback position. With a quarterback battle between Blake Baker, Evan Bullock, and Trey Cook ongoing, Franklin likes what he sees from each player.

Cut 19 (21) “…for us.”

Alabama has named Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback. This is Simson’s fourth season with the Crimson Tide.

Saints backup offensive guard Will Clapp will reportedly miss significant time because of a foot injury suffered in the preseason opener. Training camp resumes for the Black and Gold today in California.

The Saints dropped their preseason opener to the Chargers 27 to 13 in Los Angeles yesterday. Spencer Rattler started at quarterback and in his five offensive drives, failed to put up any points. Tyler Shough led the Saints to a field goal at the end of the half, but threw a pick six in the third quarter, only to bounce back and throw a touchdown pass on the next drive. Coach Kellen Moore on Shough’s performance…

Cut 15 (12) “…really, really good.”

Shough threw for 165 yards and a touchdown and an interception. Rattler was just seven for 11 for 53 yards with zero touchdowns, zero interceptions and he lost a fumble.

The highlight of the game for the Saints was Shough’s 54-yard touchdown pass to Mason Tipton.

The Saints are staying in California for a few days to continue training camp and will return to New Orleans later this week to host the Jaguars on Sunday.

The Associated Press preseason Top 25 ranking was released this morning and the LSU Tigers are ranked ninth. Texas is ranked number one, followed by Penn State, Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia. Notre Dame is ranked sixth, Oregon seven and Alabama eighth.

Joe Sloan enters his second year as the offensive coordinator for LSU. Sloan is known for his ability to develop the quarterback position, most notably with 2023 Heisman winner Jayden Daniels. As Garrett Nussmeier transitions into his second year starting, Sloan says his quarterback’s improvements are coming from SEC experience.

Cut 18 (19) “…his growth.”

Nussmeier looked good in the scrimmage on Saturday despite dealing with tendinitis in his knee.

Outside of one long touchdown pass, it wasn’t a great performance by the Saints offense as they fell to the Chargers 27-13 in the preseason opener. Tyler Shough threw a pick six, but also threw a touchdown as the rookie threw for 165 yards.

Second-year pro Spencer Rattler started the game, but failed to produce any points in five drives. Rattler was seven for 11 for 53 yards with zero touchdowns, zero interceptions and he lost a fumble. Rattler is not pleased with his performance…

Cut 16 (16) “…throughout the game.”

The Saints also only rushed for 61 yards and allowed the Chargers to rush for 148 yards. New Orleans also lost the turnover battle three to one.

New Orleans next preseason game is Sunday at home against the Jaguars.

LSU freshman running back JT Lindsey has been suspended from the team following his arrest on Friday for allegedly allowing two murder suspects stay at his LSU dorm. The two teenage suspect have been arrested and Lindsey has been charged with two felony counts of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier participated in a scrimmage on Saturday, despite dealing with patella tendinitis.

And offensive coordinator Joe Sloan says they are seeing good competition for playing time at the offensive guard positions…

Cut 20 (15) “…is nice”

Saints second round pick Tyler Shough received first-string snaps at quarterback during practice yesterday in Irvine, California. Shough completed eight of 15 passes against the Saints starters on defense. Spencer Rattler was 8-of-11 on the day. New Orleans receiver Chris Olave on the progress the quarterbacks are making during camp…

Cut 19 (19) “…back there”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has patella tendonitis. He says it’s not a big deal and the minor injury stems from  a previous surgery. Kelly Nussmeier threw the football at practice today and is expected to practice tomorrow.

Joe Burrow looked really comfortable last night in the Bengals preseason opener against the Eagles. Burrow completed nine of ten passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase caught one of the touchdowns.

Saints veteran running back Alvin Kamara will not play in Sunday’s preseason opener against the Chargers. This will allow Kamara’s backups to get more work. Luke Johnson, who covers the Saints for the Advocate, says there’s a battle for backup running back between Kendre Miller, Cam Akers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Velus Jones Junior…

Cut 17 (17) “…two back approach”

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes pitched six shutout innings as the Pirates blanked the Reds seven to nothing last night. Skenes struck out eight as he improved his record to seven and eight and lowered his ERA to 1.94, which is the lowest in the Major Leagues.