Based on observations from Saints training camp, defensive end Marcus Davenport is having an excellent camp. New Orleans offensive tackle Terron Armstead believes Davenport is headed for a breakout season…
cut 18 (18) “…him go”
Quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill both threw interceptions during team drills yesterday.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry believes the state should withhold state funding for the Saints because of their ticket policy. The NFL franchise is not offering refunds or opt-outs to season ticket holders who do not want to attend games this season. The Saints are requiring fans to be vaccinated in order to attend home games or they need a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to kickoff.

LSU sophomore wide receiver Kayshon Boutte had a strong finish to the 2020 season, including a record-setting performance in the regular-season finale against Ole Miss. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says Boutte has picked up where he left off last year and he’s leading a deep wide receiving corp that features several freshmen…
cut 29 (29) “…prove themselves”
Orgeron also expects Quarterback Myles Brennan will return from a broken arm this season, but it might not happen until the middle of the season. Coach O is also concerned about the number of injuries along the offensive line and he says Derek Stingley is doing fine, but the All-American cornerback will likely not return to practice until game week.

A strength for LSU this season should be along its defensive line. There are edge rushers, Ali Gaye, B-J Ojulari and Andre Anthony. Neil Farrell and Jospeh Evans are potential starters at defensive tackle. There are also younger players pushing for playing time as well, Jaquelin Roy and Maason Smith. Anthony believes the defensive line will set the tone for the entire defense…
cut 18 (19) “….a whole”

The Saints have signed former first-round pick Kevin White. The wide receiver out of West Virginia has caught just 25 passes since he was selected by the Bears with the seventh overall pick in 2015. A bad leg injury has derailed his NFL career.

Louisiana Tech has nine offensive linemen returning from a year ago, they’ve also added nine new faces. Abraham Delfin and Joshua Mote are the returning starters. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz on what’s seeing from his O-Line….
cut 30 (30) “…a lot of work”
Tech opens the season at Mississippi State.

The Southland Conference announced today that games canceled due to COVID-19 will not be rescheduled. A team that is unable to participate because of coronavirus issues will be subject to forfeit.

LSU is loaded on the defensive line. It’s a group that features several seniors like Ali Gaye, Neil Farrell, and Andre Anthony, plus talented sophomores and freshman like B-J Ojulari, Joseph Evans, Jaquelin Roy and Maason Smith. Anthony says only four guys will play at one time, but anyone is good enough to start…
Cut 17 (24) “…no weak links.”
Jamal Adams was a standout player at LSU and now he’s the highest-paid safety in the nation. The Seahawks have reportedly reached a 70-million dollar four-year extension with Adams.

The Saints have signed former first-round pick and wide receiver Kevin White. White suffered a leg injury his rookie season and he’s never been the same.

Louisiana Tech football returns three of its four starters on the defensive line, including sophomore Deshon Hall. Hall believes the D-Line will be a strength for them….
cut 29 (27) “…getting that down”
La Tech opens the season at Mississippi State on September fourth.

The Pelicans finished the Summer League undefeated as New Orleans defeated the Timberwolves 87 to 59. Six-foot-seven forward Naji Marshall had five points, ten rebounds, and ten assists.

Much of the attention during Saints training camp has been on the battle for starting quarterback between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston. There hasn’t been much talk about the defense. Safety Malcolm Jenkins is entering his 13th season and likes what he sees…
cut 30 (30) “…this year”
The Saints host Jacksonville for the second preseason game on Monday.

The Saints say if season ticket holders decide not to be vaccinated against COVID or get tested 72 hours prior to a home football game, they will not be able to get a refund for their tickets. The Saints are also not giving season ticket holders the opportunity to opt-out like they did last season.

LSU has been waiting for former five-star running back John Emery to emerge as a real threat on offense. Last season the former Destrehan star only rushed for 378 yards and three touchdowns. Emery says he’s motivated to have a big junior campaign…
cut 19 (16) “…very successful so”
LSU is 17 days away from its season opener at UCLA. And because of a local ordinance, fans will be required to wear masks while they watch the game in the Rose Bowl.

Former LSU star Jamal Adams is the highest-paid safety in the NFL after signing a four-year contract extension worth up to 70-million dollars.

The Pelicans finished the Summer League undefeated as New Orleans defeated the Timberwolves 87 to 59. Six-foot-seven forward Naji Marshall had five points, ten rebounds, and ten assists.

The Saints have told a New Orleans TV station that if season ticket holders decide not to be vaccinated against COVID or get tested 72 hours prior to a home football game, they will not be able to get a refund for their tickets. The Saints are also not giving season ticket holders the opportunity to opt-out like they did last season.

Tulane University announced last week that fans will need to be vaccinated or test negative 72 hours before attending one of its football games this season. Athletic Director Troy Dannen tells Sports Illustrated only 27 of their season-ticket holders requested refunds and they’ve sold well over 27 new season tickets in the last five days.

The Pelicans are reportedly close to bringing back reserve shooting guard Josh Hart. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi says Hart is on the verge of signing a three-year, 38-million dollar contract with New Orleans. The 26-year-old averaged nine points and eight rebounds a game last season and is also known for his defense.

LSU’s offensive line lost the battle of the trenches in the first scrimmage of preseason camp based on what Coach Ed Orgeron said. So this week, the Tigers o-line is working on fixing those issues. Senior offensive tackle Austin Deculus…
cut 19 (19) “….would so”
The strength of LSU this season is its defensive line, based on the veteran presence, depth and up and coming players on the Tigers roster. Senior defensive lineman Neil Farrell expects big seasons from sophomore Jaquelin Roy and freshman Maason Smith….
cut 18 (11) “…this year”

LSU Quarterback Max Johnson says after the defensive line had success in the team’s first scrimmage of preseason camp, the offense is working on communicating the protections better so they know where the pressure is coming from. During his Zoom interview with the media, Johnson was also asked about the advice he’s getting from his Dad, Brad Johnson who played in the NFL for 15 years and won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Bucs…
cut 17 (17) “…you can be”

The Saints have trimmed their roster down from 90 to 85 players. Cornerback Prince Amukamara, kicker Brett Maher, running back Stevie Scott the third, defensive end Noah Spence and tackle Kyle Murphy were all let go. Maher’s release means the Saints are searching for a kicker again.

For the first time in conference history, the Sun Belt has two teams ranked in the preseason A-P poll. Coastal Carolina, who is coming off an undefeated regular season, is ranked 22nd, while the Ragin Cajuns are ranked 23rd.

U-L Lafayette had its first scrimmage of preseason camp this past weekend and Coach Billy Napier says freshman running back Montrell Johnson had a good day, but it wasn’t all good when it came to the offense…
Cut 20 (19) “…next week”

Tulane University announced last week that fans will need to be vaccinated or test negative 72 hours before attending one of its football games this season. Athletic Director Troy Dannen tells Sports Illustrated only 27 of their season-ticket holders requested refunds and they’ve sold well over 27 new season tickets in the last five days.

LSU starting Quarterback Max Johnson says the Tigers offense needs to address some communication issues after the defensive line reportedly had its way in the team’s first scrimmage of preseason camp…
Cut 16 (15) “…work on that”
LSU is 18 days away from its season opener against UCLA.

After a day off yesterday, the Saints return to the practice field today as they get ready for preseason game number two versus Jacksonville on Monday. It was a good preseason opener for running back Tony Jones Junior who had 120 yards from scrimmage in the loss to the Ravens…
cut 28 (17) “…next week”
Jones played in one game last season after finishing his college career at Notre Dame in 2019.

The Ragin Cajuns are ranked 23rd in the AP preseason poll. It’s the first time U-L Lafayette enters a season ranked in the Associated Press’s top 25. Coach Billy Napier says his team will have 12 opportunities this season to prove they should remain ranked…
Cut 19 (14) “…its potential”
The Cajuns will open the season by visiting 21st ranked Texas.

The Pelicans are reportedly close to bringing back back-up shooting guard Josh Hart. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi says Hart is on the verge of signing a three-year, 38-million dollar contract with New Orleans. The 26-year-old averaged nine points and eight rebounds a game last season and is also known for his defense.

The Pels play their final Summer League game tonight when they take on the Timberwolves at 6:30 in Las Vegas.

Two Louisiana teams are in the preseason A-P Top 25 poll. LSU is ranked 16th, while the Ragin Cajuns are ranked 23rd. U-L Lafayette faces Texas in the season opener on September fourth. The Longhorns are ranked 21st.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the Tigers defensive line played well in the team’s first scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday. Strong play from the defensive line means the o-line didn’t have as good of a day. Orgeron has confidence new offensive line coach Brad Davis will have the group ready for the season opener…
Cut 17 (28) “…in camp”

After one Saints preseason game, Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston are still locked in a tight battle for starting quarterback. Both Q-Bs threw an interception in Saturday’s loss to the Ravens. Hill’s I-N-T came when Ty Montgomery stopped his route…
cut 19 (28) “…those things
Michael Thomas was at the game, a sign the relationship between the star wide receiver and the franchise is improving. Thomas was catching passes before the game from Winston, but Thomas had a walking boot on his surgically repaired left ankle. Coach Sean Payton says Thomas is ahead of schedule in his rehab.

Two Louisiana teams are in the preseason A-P Top 25 poll. LSU is ranked 16th, while the Ragin Cajuns are ranked 23rd. U-L Lafayette’s season-opening opponent, Texas is ranked 21st. Alabama is ranked number one, followed by Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia and Texas A-and-M.

LSU’s defensive line had a good showing when the Tigers held their first scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says the play of ends Andre Anthony and Ali Gaye highlighted the day…
Cut 16 (16) “…pass rush”
Orgeron says starting cornerbacks Derek Stingley Junior and Eli Ricks did not compete in the scrimmage, because of what Coach O calls camp injuries. Stingley may not participate in practice at all this week.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas is ahead of schedule as he rehabs from offseason ankle surgery. Thomas was at Saturday’s preseason game, a sign the relationship between him and the franchise is improving. Thomas was catching passes before the game from Jameis Winston, but Thomas had a walking boot on his surgically repaired left ankle. Winston says it was still great to see Thomas at the game…
Cut 20 (13) “…my night”
The Saints have until 3 PM tomorrow to reduce their roster from 90 to 85 players. There are reports running back Stevie Scott, defensive end Noah Spence and cornerback Prince Amukamara have been told of their release.

The Pelicans beat the Warriors 80 to 79 in overtime to go 4-and-0 in summer league action. First-round pick Trey Murphy had 22 points.

The Saints are off today following a light practice yesterday that came on the heels of Saturday’s preseason opener in which New Orleans turned it over six times in a 17-14 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens. Coach Sean Payton is not happy with the six turnovers…
Cut 18 (16)”..you know.”
Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston both put up similar numbers. Winston looked good running the two-minute offense late in the second quarter. It was highlighted by a 33-yard pass play to Juwan Johnson, who had two catches for 71 yards. Defensive end Marcus Davenport was active and rookie Zack Baun had five tackles in 31 snaps. Former Notre Dame standout Tony Jones Junior rushed had 82 yards rushing on seven carries. Jones had an 18-yard touchdown run.

LSU begins its second full week of preseason camp today and All-American cornerback Derek Singley could miss this week with what Coach Ed Orgeron calls a minor camp injury. Several players have missed time with minor injuries, including cornerback Elias Ricks and running back Tyrion Davis-Price. Coach Ed Orgeron admits all of the injuries are a bit concerning…
cut 29 (29) “…of injuries”
The preseason A-P Top 25 football poll comes out later today.

The Pelicans beat the Warriors 80 to 79 in overtime to go 4-and-0 in summer league action. First-round pick Troy Murphy had 22 points.