Georgia Southern rolls into Tiger Stadium this Saturday on the heels of a 10-win season that shows they are not a Sun Belt pushover. Eagles Coach Chad Lunsford says even though they are underdogs in this season-opening matchup, they are not scared to bring their triple-option attack into Death Valley.
cut 19 (18) “LSU”
LSU is almost a four-touchdown favorite to beat Georgia Southern.

In college football action tonight, Tulane hosts F-I-U. Green Wave Head Coach Willie Fritz is entering his fourth season and has a new offensive coordinator in Will Hall who has brought to a new scheme to the uptown school. Also tonight, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Jacksonville State, while Northwestern State is at U-T Martin.

Louisiana Tech senior quarterback J’Mar Smith is set to make his 28th collegiate start when he leads the Bulldogs into Austin to take on the 10th ranked Texas Longhorns. Smith says he prepared well in the offseason and believes he’s ready to take a big step in his development
Cut 16 (16) “…than ever”
Kickoff Saturday is at 7 PM. It’s the first-ever meeting between Tech and Texas in football.

The Saints conclude preseason action tonight with a game against the Dolphins that will be filled with backups and guys trying to make the roster. New Orleans top three receivers are Michael Thomas, Ted Ginn Junior and Tre’Quan Smith, but who are the guys after that trio. This is a big game for Emmanuel Butler, Simmie Cobbs Junior, Travin Dural and Cyril Grayson.

Georgia Southern rolls into Tiger Stadium this Saturday on the heels of a 10-win season that shows they are not a Sun Belt pushover. Eagles Coach Chad Lunsford says even though they are underdogs in this season-opening matchup, they are not scared to bring their triple-option attack into Death Valley.
cut 19 (18) “LSU”
LSU is almost a four-touchdown favorite to beat Georgia Southern.

There is college football action in the state tonight. Tulane hosts F-I-U. The Green Wave have not won an opener against an F-B-S school since 1998. In F-C-S action, Southeastern Louisana hosts 6th ranked Jacksonville State, while Northwestern State is at U-T Martin, who was 2-and-9 last year.

Louisiana Tech’s J’Mar Smith begins his third season as the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs when they face Texas on Saturday night. Smith says he feels good after losing about 10 pounds during the offseason…
cut 17 (20) “…my highest level”
Smith threw for 31-hundred yards last season.

For the first time in three decades, participation in high school sports has dropped at the national level. The data comes from a study by the National Federation of State High School Associations. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says the national trend is not reflected in Louisiana.
Cut 4 (08) “increase for us.”
The sports that saw the biggest declines nationwide were football and basketball.

The LSU football team is excited to unveil its new offense in the season opener on Saturday against Georgia Southern. Quarterback Joe Burrow says he’s tired of hearing about previous LSU offenses that were not very good…
cut 18 (09) (chuckles”

Saturday will also mark the first time LSU will sell beer and wine to fans who have tickets in the general seating areas. Domestic beer will cost eight dollars, while imported beer will cost nine dollars. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says they will not have beer vendors roaming Tiger Stadium, but there will be plenty of places where fans can purchase an adult beverage…
Cut 7 (11)“…little bit”
There’s a two purchase limit for each transaction.

Big news out of Tuscaloosa today, star Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses will miss the season after tearing his A-C-L in Tuesday’s practice. The former University High product was a Butkus Award finalist last season. Coach Nick Saban says Moses’ injury will be a character check for their team. He’s the second linebacker Alabama has lost for the season. Joshua McMillon also suffered a season-ending knee injury.

After receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Rutgers University, Ruston High School has produced a new logo to replace the block “R” which is identical to Rutgers’ logo. Ruston High Principal Dan Gressett says it will take a while to phase out the old logo, but you’ll see the new one when the football team opens the season against Neville next week…
cut 12 (09) “…it’ll be seen”

The college football season starts tomorrow in Louisiana. Tulane hosts F-I-U, while Southeastern Louisiana will kick-off the season against Jacksonville State in Hammond.

Sixth-ranked LSU is nearly a four-touchdown favorite to beat Georgia Southern in Saturday’s season opener. A top ten matchup against Texas looms the following week, but defensive end Breiden Fehoko says the Eagles won 10 games last year and they can’t look past them
Cut 16 (19) “…the game”
Former LSU defensive back Kelvin Joseph has transferred to Kentucky. Defensive back Mannie Netherly announced on a twitter that he’s entered the NCAA transfer portal leaving LSU thin at the cornerback position when it comes to experience.

LSU Athletic director Scott Wodward said at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s Quarterback Club luncheon that the football team’s attention to detail has been unmatched.

The Ragin Cajuns will open the season on Saturday in the Superdome against Mississippi State. U-L Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says they have several guys who will see their first collegiate action and the great unknown is how will they perform
cut 19 (30) “practice rep”
Mississippi State is expected to identify the players that were involved in the violation of academic policies, which means the Bulldogs could be short some players for Saturday’s game. The NCAA has found that tutors took exams and completed online assignments for Mississippi State football and basketball players during the fall 2018 semester.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron has released a depth chart ahead of Saturday’s game against Georgia Southern and it shows junior Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the Tigers starting tailback. Orgeron is also expecting big things from his freshmen ball carriers, Tyrion Davis-Price and John Emery…
cut 17 (23) “…very explosive runs” (2x)
The depth chart does not list a starter at left guard, it will be either Senior Adrian Magee or sophomore Chasen Hines. The battle at middle linebacker also continues as the depth chart lists either Jacob Phillips or Patrick Queen as the starter. Kick-off on Saturday is at 6:30.

The Saints will conclude the preseason on Thursday with a home game against the Miami Dolphins. After the game, New Orleans and the rest of the NFL teams will have until 3:00 on Saturday to get their roster down to 53 players. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is back on the active roster as he’s been removed from the physically unable to perform list. It appears Rankins is recovering well from a torn Achilles Tendon suffered in January. Hard to say if he’ll play in the regular-season opener against Houston.

Saints cornerback P-J Williams has pleaded guilty to reckless operation of a motor vehicle in New Orleans. If you remember, Williams was charged with a D-W-I when he was pulled over three days after the loss to the Rams in the NFC Championship game. By pleading to a lesser charge, the case against Williams is completed and the 26-year-old was ordered to pay a 340-dollar fine.

The Astros, who have won four in a row, begin a series tonight in Houston against Tampa. Texas starts a series in Los Angeles against the Angels.

We’re just four days away from seeing LSU’s new spread offense. It will make its debut in Saturday night’s season opener against Georgia Southern. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron continues to promise big things for the Tigers offense, especially with the passing game
Cut 16 (13) “…very well”
LSU released a depth chart ahead of Saturday’s game. It lists Ja’Marr Chase, Terrace Marshall Junior and Justin Jefferson as the starters at receiver. Second-string wideouts are Racey McMath, Derrick Dillon and freshman Trey Palmer.

First-year McNeese Coach Sterling Gilbert names Cody Orgeron as his starting quarterback. The Cowboys open the season on Saturday against the Southern Jaguars, who return 17 starters, including junior quarterback LaDarius Skelton and all-conference running back Devon Benn.

Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has returned to practice after suffering an Achilles injury in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs. Rankins spent training camp on the physically unable to perform list, but the 25-year-old says he feels good enough to be back on the field with his teammates…
cut 30 (20) “…as soon as possible”
The Saints open the regular season in about two weeks against Houston. It’s hard to say if Rankins will be ready to play in a game at that time.

ESPN reports that NFL owners are still looking to expand the regular season, hoping to add another game or two, but players are not in support of that idea. The discussion is part of CBA negotiations which have not seen much progress according to sources.

In January, Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins tore his Achilles Tendon, but yesterday he was back on the practice field as the team has removed him from the physically unable to perform list. Rankins admits it was surreal to be back on the practice field…
cut 30 (20) “…this team”
The Saints are less than two weeks away from the regular-season opener and it’s still up in the air on whether Rankins will be ready to play in a game by then.

The Eastbank Little League team from River Ridge received a hero’s welcome as they returned to Louisiana yesterday after winning the Little League World Series. A parade in their honor is scheduled for Saturday.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron has talked all offseason about a defensive line that will look to attack more, but in the season opener against Georgia Southern on Saturday, Coach O says his guys will also have to be disciplined against the Eagles triple-option offense…
cut 18 (13) “…big play”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 6:30.

Orgeron’s son, Cody Orgeron, will get the start at quarterback on Saturday for the McNeese Cowboys, who host the Southern Jaguars. Cody Orgeron started three games last year and threw for 406 yards and two touchdowns, but he also tossed three interceptions.

Louisiana Tech will be at 10th ranked Texas. The Bulldogs return six starters on offense. That includes 22-year-old quarterback J’Mar Smith. Texas is about a three-touchdown favorite on Saturday.

It’s game week for college football teams. Sixth-ranked LSU is getting ready for Georiga Southern and its triple-option offense. Coach Ed Orgeron says his defense will need to be sharp on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium…
cut 30 (21) “…much”
Georgia Southern led the NCAA in turnover margin with a plus 22 last season.

Louisiana Tech will be at 10th ranked Texas. The Bulldogs return six starters on offense that includes 22-year-old quarterback J’Mar Smith and Adrian Hardy, who had one-thousand yards receiving last season. Texas is about a three-touchdown favorite on Saturday.

The Eastbank Little League World Champions returned to New Orleans this afternoon on the heels of their 8-0 win over Curcao and they received a welcome home celebration at the Shrine on Airline in Metairie. Assistant coach Kevin Johnson says the championship hasn’t really sunk in…
Cut 4 (10) “…to get home.”
But the team will be back on the road again soon as President Trump has extended an invitation for them to visit the White House. They will also be honored when the Saints open the regular season two weeks from tonight against the Texans.

Speaking of Houston, they will be without running back Lamar Miller for the season after he tore his A-C-L in preseason action on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Saints are reportedly ready to remove defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins from physically unable to perform list. Rankins is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.

Eastbank from suburban New Orleans is Little League World Series champs. The team from Louisiana easily handled Curacao 8 to 0 to win the 2019 title. It’s the first time a team from Louisiana won the Little League World Series and they did it by coming out of the loser’s bracket, after losing their first game after they arrived in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Head Coach Scott Frazier says his guys would not be denied…
Cut 18 (14) “…anyway”
A welcome home celebration will take place at 4 PM today outside of the Shrine on Airline in Metairie. President Donald Trump congratulated Eastbank on Twitter and extended an invitation for them to visit the White House.

Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson has reportedly entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Thompson battled Penn State grad transfer Tommy Stevens for starting Q-B, but lost out to Stevens. Thompson started two games in Starkville after leading Landry-Walker to a Class 5A championship in 2015.

The Saints have one more preseason game on Thursday at home against the Miami Dolphins. The starters are not expected to play, which means Quarterback Drew Brees will have only played in one series in the preseason. It ended with a touchdown against the Jets last weekend. Coach Sean Payton is not concerned that Brees only has eight snaps in game action during the exhibiton schedule…
cut 17 (18) “….sharp tonight”

Eastbank from River Ridge in suburban New Orleans is Little League World Series champs after blanking Curaco eight to nothing in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Marshall Louque started the scoring with an RBI double. His seven doubles is a tournament record. Reece Roussel had 17 hits in seven games, also a tournament record. Head Coach Scott Frazier says it’s unbelievable to say his team is the best in the world…
cut 19 (24) “…my life”
The team returns to Louisiana later today. There’s a celebration planned at Louis Armstrong Airport after their flight lands at 4 PM.

The Saints have one more preseason game to play before they start the regular season. They ran their preseason record to 2-and-1 on Saturday with a 28-13 win over the New York Jets. Drew Brees threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Michael Thomas and Deonte Harris returned a punt 78-yards for a touchdown. The defense held the Jets to 300 total yards. Coach Sean Payton liked what he saw…
Cut 16 (17) “…touchdown”
The final preseason game is Thursday when New Orleans hosts the Dolphins.

It’s game week for Louisiana college football teams. The LSU Tigers will host Georgia Southern for the first time on the gridiron. Louisiana Tech opens the season in Austin, where they’ll take on the Texas Longhorns. Also, the Ragin Cajuns face Mississippi State in the Superdome and ULM will take on Grambling State at Malone Stadium.