The Saints will host the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in the preseason finale. Still no announcement on who will start the regular season at quarterback and Coach Sean Payton says he’s not ready to discuss how much playing time Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill will get on Saturday…
cut 17 (07) “…I’m thinking”
Kick off Saturday in the Caesars Superdome is at 7 PM.

Former LSU Tiger Joe Burrow will make his preseason debut on Sunday when the Bengals host the Dolphins. Burrow has not played in a game in eight months since suffering a major knee injury…
cut 19 (19) “…excited”
The Bengals open the season by hosting the Minnesota Vikings.

LSU annnounced today it will open the 2024 season in Las Vegas agaisnt the U-S-C Trojans. The Tigers will also play UCLA that seasons in Tiger Stadium on September 21st.

The PAC-12 says it has decided not to purse expansion of of their membership at this time. There was talk that the Pac-12 may look to add Big 12 schools. This development could prevent Texas and Oklahoma from making the jump to the SEC in the next year or two, since the Big 12 is not being torn apart.

The 2021 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class will be inducted this weekend in Natchitoches as festivities get underway. It’s an outstanding class that’s highlighted by former Saints receiver Marques Colston, former LSU defensive tackle Glen Dorsey and LSU basketball legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

There are several High School football jamborees tonight. Unfortunately, some schools had to back out of their jamboree because of COVID issues. Baker High School in East Baton Rouge Parish is mourning the death of a freshman football player who died as a result of COVID.

At least one COVID vaccine shot or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to entry will be needed in order to attend an LSU football game this season. Monroe Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey calls the protocol an overreach with no historical precedent…..
cut 30 (09) “….sporting event”
LSU athletics director Scott Woodward says they are doing everything they can to ensure the experience in Tiger Stadium is safe and enjoyable. It remains to be seen if the vaccine policy will hurt or help attendance, but offensive guard Ed Ingram says it’s something they can not control…
cut 18 (14) “….UCLA right now
LSU versus UCLA will kick off on September 4th at Seven PM.

Nick Underhill at New Orleans-dot-football reports that tight end Adam Trautman will see a foot specialist tomorrow after he left Monday’s preseason game on a cart. But Underhill says the hope is that the second-year pro will only miss one to three weeks.

The other tight ends on the roster are Juwan Johnson, Ethan Wolf and Garrett Griffin. Griffin is hurt and didn’t play on Monday, but Underhill reports he should be ready for week one.

Former Saints Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was named the Broncos starting quarterback today. Bridgewater beat out incumbent starter Drew Lock.

Conference USA announces its championship football game will be played on Friday, December 3rd. CBS Sports Network will televise the game, which will get underway at 6 PM. The title game will feature champions from the East and West Divisions and the team with the highest league winning percentage will serve as the host site for the game.

We should learn more about the battle for starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech. Coach Skip Holtz is expected to discuss QBS tomorrow.

One team, one heartbeat has been the mantra LSU Coach Ed Orgeron uses to describe the football program since he took over as interim head coach in 2016. But the Tigers lacked that togetherness last season when they went five and five. Senior offensive tackle Austin Deculus says it’s a different feeling this season
cut 16 (26) “…talking about.”
Seven LSU players made the All-SEC preseason teams. Derek Stingley Junior, Cade York, Kayson Boutte, Ed Ingram, Ali Gaye, Eli Ricks and Austin Deculus.

Proof of vaccination or a recent COVID test will be required to enter Tiger Stadium to watch football games this season. Monroe Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey says the policy is premature and he believes by the time of the home opener on September 11th the COVID situation in Louisiana will be much better…
cut 15 (08) “….are now”
LSU season ticket holders have until Friday to request a refund.

Saints Tight end Adam Trautman left Monday’s game on a cart and he’s expected to miss some time with an injured left foot. Trautman caught 15 passes as a rookie last season. Trautman’s injury leaves New Orleans thin at the tight end position. They had just two at practice yesterday, Juwan Johnson and Ethan Wolf.

Former Jennings star Travis Etienne will miss his rookie season with the Jaguars after injuring his foot in Monday’s loss to the Saints.

LSU offensive guard Ed Ingram gave a blunt assessment of last year’s 5-and-5 team. Ingram says the Tigers had no leadership following the 2019 national championship season. He says this year is different…
cut 17 (16) “…says stuff”
LSU has announced proof of at least one COVID vaccine shot is needed to enter Tiger Stadium this season or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to kick-off. LSU is the only school in the SEC to have this COVID-19 protocol and third among F-B-S schools. Oregon and Oregon State also have a similar policy.

The Saints defense looked good in the team’s preseason win over Jacksonville on Monday. The Jaguars scored just three points in the first three quarters. Linebacker Kwon Alexander…
cut 20 (09) “…keep improving”
The Saints have placed three players on injured reserve, defensive tackle Jalen Dalton, offensive lineman Ethan Greenidge and cornerback Brian Poole. Dalton played well in the preseason game on Monday as he had four tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup. But there are reports he tore his triceps muscle.

Tight end Adam Trautman left Monday’s game on a cart and he’s expected to miss some time with an injured left foot. Trautman caught 15 passes as a rookie last season. Trautman’s injury leaves New Orleans thin at the tight end position. They had just two at practice yesterday, Juwan Johnson and Ethan Wolf.

LSU will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter Tiger Stadium for football games this season. LSU Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Catherine O’Neal says this added layer of protection means those who are fully vaccinated can feel safe going to the game.
Cut 3 (11) “…environment.”
Season ticket holders who want a refund must email, tickets@lsu.edu by Friday.

Saints fans had to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to get into last night’s preseason game where quarterback Jameis Winston showed great chemistry with second-year receiver Marquez Callaway who grabbed two TD passes. Callaway was modest about his big game…
Cut 8 (11) “…to be”
The Saints conclude the preseason Saturday against Arizona.

We are eleven days away from LSU’s season opener against UCLA. Senior Tigers defensive end Ali Gaye says they are ready to face another team…
cut 19 (20) “….all out”
ULM failed to win a game last season, so there’s a lot of work to do in Monroe in order for the Warhawks to become a winning football program. Sophomore safety Jabari Johnson says the new coaching staff is setting the right tone
cut 30 (16) “…came from.”
ULM opens its season at Kentucky on September fourth.

LSU announces that in order to attend games at Tiger Stadium this season, fans 12 and older will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours. LSU Infectious Disease Specialist Doctor Catherine O’ Neal says if you are not vaccinated you can go get one today and have some additional protection entering the stadium. For those who choose not to get vaccinated but are otherwise healthy…
Cut 4 (07) “…zero”
LSU’s first home game is September 11th against McNeese.

LSU is eleven days away from the season opener at UCLA. Sophomore Quarterback Max Johnson is excited to play in the Rose Bowl…
Cut 18 (18)”…of fun.”

Big night for Jameis Winston last night as he looks to lock down the starting quarterback job for the Saints. Winston was nine of ten for 123 yards and two touchdowns in his start since 2019….
cut 7 (06) “…fun stuff”
In two preseason games, Winston and Taysom Hill have each thrown for 219 yards and an interception. but Winston has thrown three touchdown passes. Two of those passes went to second-year wide receiver Marquez Callaway, who had a beautiful one-handed TD grab late in the first quarter.

The defense also played well, holding Jacksonville to just three points over the first three quarters. Newly signed kicker Aldrick Rosas booted a 52-yard field goal to finish out the first half.

New Orleans has one more preseason game and that’s this Saturday at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Lafayette Little League All-Star team was eliminated from the Little League World Series last night, falling to a team from Ohio by the score of eight to two. Lafayette could not overcome a five-run fourth inning.

Jameis Winston made a major statement last night that he should be the starting quarterback for the Saints. In three series against Jacksonville, Winston was 9 of 10 for 123 yards and two touchdown passes to Marquez Callaway…
cut 25 (16) “…love that”
Taysom Hill was 11 of 20 for 138 yards and a 14-yard touchdown pass to Lil’ Jordan Humprhey as New Orleans defeated Jacksonville 23 to 21. The Saints finish the preseason by hosting the Cardinals on Saturday night.

The Lafayette Little League Team was eliminated from the Little League World Series last night. Ohio defeated the team from the Bayou State eight to two. The Lafayette All-Stars went 1 and 2 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

There’s a concern about the LSU offensive line. It did not perform well in the first scrimmage but showed some improvement in the second scrimmage. Center Liam Shanahan
Cut 20 (20) “…before UCLA.”

The media has not been allowed to watch ULM practices and Sunday was the first time first-year coach Terry Bowden and players spoke to the media since preseason camp started. Sophomore safety Jabari Johnson says the team is improving …
Cut 17 (18) “… every day.”

Preseason game number two is tonight as the Saints host the Jaguars. Another opportunity for Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston to win the starting quarterback spot. Running back Alvin Kamara on what he sees from Hill
Cut 16 (15) “…offense.”
Jameis Winston will get the start tonight after Taysom Hill started the preseason opener. Saints coach Sean Payton told NBC’s Peter King that he hopes to name a starter before the final preseason game for the Saints on Saturday against Arizona.

And there are reports the starters are expected to see a lot of snaps tonight as most of the starters are not expected to play in the preseason finale against the Cardinals.

And tonight is the first NFL game where fans will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test to enter the Superdome. Kick-off is at 7 PM.

LSU’s number two quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers second scrimmage of preseason camp. Starter Max Johnson threw for 125 yards and one touchdown. LSU’s top two running backs Ty Davis-Price and John Emery Junior did not participate because of injuries. Sophomore Josh Williams led the ground attack as he rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.

The offensive line did not play well in the first scrimmage. But LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he saw improvement with the o-line on Saturday…
cut 19 (20) “….we’ll be fine”
And the Associated Press has named LSU cornerback Derek Stinley Junior and placekicker Cade York as 2021 Preseason First-Team All-Americans.

Preseason game number two is tonight as the Saints host the Jaguars. Another opportunity for Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston to win the starting quarterback spot. Running back Alvin Kamara on what he sees from Hill
Cut 16 (15) “…offense.”
Jameis Winston will get the start tonight after Taysom Hill started the preseason opener. Saints coach Sean Payton told NBC’s Peter King that he hopes to name a starter before the final preseason game for the Saints on Saturday against Arizona.

Trevor Lawrence is expected to start at QB for the Jaguars. Lawerence returns to the Superdome, a venue where he suffered the only two losses of his college career. One of those defeats was to LSU in the College Football National Championship and in last year’s semi-final contest loss to Ohio State. Kick-off tonight is at 7 PM.

With less than two weeks to go before the season opener against the UCLA Bruins, the LSU Tigers top two running backs are both hurt. Juniors Ty Davis-Price and John Emery Junior did not participate in Saturday’s scrimmage because of nagging injuries. So sophomore Josh Williams led all rushers with 66 yards on the ground and a touchdown. True freshman Armani Goodwin had six carries on 25 yards. Orgeron hopes Davis-Price and Emery return soon…
Cut 20 (10) “…some consistency”

At the Little League World Series, the Lafayette Little League faces an elimination game today at 4 PM as they will face Ohio’s West Side All-Stars. Louisiana is 1-and -1 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, they were no-hit in its first game by South Dakota but rebounded to beat Pennsylvania.

The Saints will host the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in preseason game number two for the Black and Gold. Jameis Winston will start at quarterback and Taysom Hill will come off the bench as the battle to replace Drew Brees continues. Coach Sean Payton on he’s evaluating the quarterback competition…
cut 17 (13) “….that position”
The Saints will debut a new kicker, Aldrick Rosas, who will fill in for the injured Will Lutz. Rosas is a former pro bowl kicker for the New York Giants. In 2018, he made 32 of his 33 field goals. But struggled in 2019 and appeared in just six games for the Jaguars last season.

At the Little League World Series, the Lafayette Little League faces an elimination game today at 4 PM as they will face Ohio’s West Side All-Stars. Louisiana is 1-and -1 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, they were no-hit in its first game by South Dakota but rebounded to beat Pennsylvania.

LSU backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns in the second scrimmage of preseason camp. Starter Max Johnson was 11 of 17 for 125 yards and one touchdown. Coach Ed Orgeron says Nussmeier made some nice plays…
Cut 18 (25)”…dynamite”
Josh Williams led all running backs with 66 yards and a touchdown. Orgeron says Ty Davis-Price and John Emery did not scrimmage because of nagging injuries. Devonta Lee had five catches for 85, including a beautiful grab along the sidelines with a defender draped all over him. Safety Jay Ward had eight tackles, Maason Smith three sacks and Zavier Carter two interceptions.