Graduate transfer Joe Burrow will take the first snap from center for the LSU Tigers on Sunday night in the season opener against Miami. Burrow arrived on the LSU campus this past summer and tight end Foster Moreau says he shocked the team day one with his explosive athleticism…
cut 14 (10) “….right way”
Coach Ed Orgeron says there are still some position battles that will have to be figured out before kick-off from Dallas. Orgeron says the the coaching staff has yet to decide on a starter at right tackle and left cornerback.

Mississippi State Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald has been suspended for the season opener against Stephen F Austin because of a violation of team policy. Former Landry-Walker star Keytoan Thompson will get the start.

Former Tuerlings Catholic star Coley Kelley starts at QB for Arkansas’ season opener at home against Eastern Illinois.

And Alabama Coach Nick Saban is still undeceded on a starting quarterback against Louisville on Saturday.

The Saints are back at practice today getting ready for the preseason finale on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The coaching staff still has a lot of questions to answer, especially at wide receiver. You know Michael Thomas is the number one wideout, but none of the other receivers on the roster have stood out during training camp, except rookie Tre-Quan Smith. Veteran Ted Ginn Junior is averaging just five yards a catch in preseason games and free-agent signee Cameron Meredith has been a non-factor.

There’s talk at this time every year on whether four preseason games is over kill. Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones said on a Dallas radio station that he remains in favor an 18-game regular season schedule and just two preseason games. Jones says a longer regular season and shortened training camp would probably be better physically for the players and they can make more money.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham Junior is the NFL’s highest paid receiver after agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth about 95-million dollars, 65-million dollars guaranteed.

After a summer long quarterback competition, the Tigers finally have a winner, and that man is Ohio State graduate transfer Joe Burrow. Burrow was favored by most analysts to win the job the moment he announced he was putting on the Purple and Gold. Tigers’ tight end Foster Moreau says Burrow locked down the gig by being all business from day one.
Cut 13 (11) “…hard worker.”
Coach Ed Orgeron says it will be a game time decision on who will start at right tackle. It will be either Adrian Magee or Badara Traore.

Mississippi State Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald has been suspended for the season opener against Stephen F Austin because of a violation of team policy. Former Landry-Walker star Keytoan Thompson will get the start.

Former Tuerlings Catholic star Coley Kelley starts at QB for Arkansas’ season opener at home against Eastern Illinois.

Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs is holding off on naming a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season opener against UL Lafayette. Fobbs says Geremy Hickbottom and Aldon Clark will share snaps in practice this week. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says his two quarterbacks, Andre Nunez and Levi Lewis, will both play.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham finally has his huge contract as the Giants wide receiver has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth 90-million dollars. 65-million dollars is guaranteed, which is a record for a wide receiver. This means Saints wide receiver Mike Thomas will see big pay day in a year or two.

Former LSU star Alex Bregman homered and drove in four runs as the Astros defeated the Oakland As 11-4. Houston, who has won six in a row, widened its lead in the A-L West to 2.5 games ahead of Oakland.

Another former LSU standout DJ LeMahieu hit a grand slam last night but the Rockies lost to the Angels 10-7.

Joe Burrow will start at quarterback on Sunday night against eighth ranked Miami. Coach Ed Orgeron held off on publicly announcing a starter when he met with the media earlier today, because he wanted to tell the team first. Burrow’s starter status became official when the depth chart was released this afternoon. Coach O says Burrow and Myles Brennan were told of the decision this morning
Cut 12 (11) “second team quarterback”
Orgeron and offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger reportedly picked Burrow over Myles Brennan, because of Burrow’s experience and decision-making.

Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs is holding off on naming a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season opener against UL Lafayette. Fobbs says Geremy Hickbottom and Aldon Clark will share snaps in practice this week. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says his two quarterbacks, Andre Nunez and Levi Lewis, will both play.

The Saints Taysom Hill showed off his versatility in Saturday’s preseason win over the Chargers. Hill recorded a tackle on special teams, helped execute a fake punt. At quarterback, he rushed for a score and threw a touchdown. Quarterback Drew Brees says it was an impressive night for Hill…
Cut 18 (19) “…with the guy”
Hill hopes to lock down a roster spot when the Saints close out the preseason on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham finally has his huge contract as the Giants wide receiver has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth 90-million dollars. 65-million dollars is guaranteed, which is a record for a wide receiver. This means Saints wide receiver Mike Thomas will see big pay day in a year or two.

It’s game week for the 25th ranked LSU Tigers as they’ll face the 8th ranked Miami Hurricanes on Sunday night in Dallas. The Bayou Bengals are listed as a three-point underdog. Louisiana Tech, who is at South Alabama, is a 10-point favorite.

The Saints still have one more preseason game before the regular season starts. New Orleans will host the Los Angeles Rams in the exhibition finale on Thursday night. On Saturday, the Saints beat the Chargers 36-7 as quarterback Drew Brees made his first and likely last appearance of the preseason as he shook off an early interception to complete seven of nine passes for 59 yards in three series. Brees says it was good to get a taste of in-game action…
cut 17 (14) “…having fun”

The college football season begins Thursday and there will be a handful of Louisiana teams involved. ULM hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M. Tulane faces Wake Forest at Yulman Stadium. The Monroe News-Star’s Adam Hunscucker reprorts defensive tackle John Washington from West Monroe has transferred from Tulane to ULM as a graduate transfer. Washington will has two of eligibility. And Tulane has officially added former LSU quarterback Justin McMillian.

The Advocate’s Rod Walker has reported the LHSAA has denied Hahnville High School’s request for an emergency appeal of the four-game suspension of head football coach Nick Saltaformaggio. But the LHSAA has set an appeal hearing date of September 13th. Also quarterback Andrew Robison has been ruled ineligible for the season, because of recruiting violations. Robison’s former school, Vandebilt Catholic, has told the LHSAA that keeping Robison from playing his senior season is too harsh of a punishment.

The Saints are back in Louisiana after a good week in California that concluded with a 36-7 preseason win over the Chargers. Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and Tre’Quan Smith scored touchdowns on offense. On defense, recently acquired defensive back Marcus Williams returned an interception 58 yards for a score. Rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport made his preseason debut and had a half-a-sack. Coach Sean Payton liked the energy…
Cut 16 (20) “…do it”
New Orleans concludes the preseason Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams.
In preseason action last night, Arizona roughed up the Cowboys 27-3. Former LSU Tiger Patrick Peterson returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown.

We should find out today, who will start at quarterback when LSU opens the season on Sunday night in Dallas against the Miami Hurricanes. Last week, Coach Ed Orgeron said the battle between Joe Burrow and Myles Brennan was close. The Tigers offense will go up against a Hurricanes defense that features three first-team All-ACC preseason picks.

Here’s the rest of the college football schedule for this week, ULM hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday night. Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M. Tulane faces Wake Forest at Yulman Stadium.

Louisiana Tech is at South Alabama. Grambling visits UL Lafayette. Southern is at 16th ranked TCU. McNeese travels to Northern Colorado, and Nicholls is at Kansas.

Former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman won his fourth straight start as the Braves blanked the Marlins four to nothing. Gausman tossed five shutout innings and his ERA since he was traded to Atlanta is now 1.69.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says the battle to be the Tigers starting quarterback remains neck-and-neck heading into Saturday’s final scrimmage before the regular season opener…
cut 11 (11) “…and play”
Orgeron says the coaching staff will make a decision on Sunday on who will be the starter against the Miami Hurricanes.

Meanwhile, former LSU quarterback Justin McMillan has announced he’ll continue his college career at Tulane. The Green Wave already have a starter in place, Jonathan Banks. He’s a senior and McMillan has two years of eligibility left.

Northwestern State head coach Brad Laird says two quarterbacks, Clay Holgorsen and Shelton Eppler, will play in the season opener against Texas A-and-M on Thursday.

The biggest dress rehersal of the preseason takes place Saturday night for the Saints as they face the Chargers in Carson, California. Coach Sean Payton says the starters will play most of the first half and he says there’s still plenty to evaluate with just over two weeks before the regular season opener….
cut 30 (30) “…they off”
First round pick Marcus Davenport will get his first work of the preseason. He returned to practice this week after suffering a pulled groin early in camp.

LSU football has received an unexpected surprise as cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated. The NCAA suspended Fulton last year for two seasons, because of drug test tampering. But Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued the rule Fulton violated called for just a one-year ban and the NCAA agreed after re-examining the case. Coach Ed Orgeron says during his time away from the football field, Fulton kept attending classes and practice and now has a chance to be a big part of the team…
Cut 10 (08) “…paid the price.”
The other big story at LSU camp is the battle for starting quarterback. A starter could be named Monday after Saturday’s final preseason scrimmage.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says he anticipates the starters playing into the second quarter in tomorrow night’s preseason game against the Chargers. Kick-off from Carson, California is at 7 PM.

Former LSU quarterback Justin McMillan has announced he’s transferring to Tulane. But Jonathan Banks is set to start for the Green Wave at QB this season, after starting 11 games a year ago. McMillan has two years of eligibility left.

Northwestern State is six days away from its season opener in football as the Demons visit Texas A-and-M to kickoff the 2018 season. First-year Demons head coach Brad Laird says two quarterbacks, Clay Holgorsen and Shelton Eppler, will play against the Aggies.

The LHSAA has ruled Hahnville quarterback Andrew Robison is ineligible for the 2018 season and his head coach, Nick Saltaformaggio, has been suspended for the first four games. Robison’s transfer from Vandebilt Catholic to Hahnville allegedly broke LHSAA rules. Hahnville has appealed.

It was announced today, the LSU men’s basketball team will tip off SEC play by hosting Alabama on January 8th. The Tigers will visit Kentucky February 12th.

What a great suprise for the LSU football team. Highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated by the NCAA effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news at his post-practice press conference…
cut 30 (10) “…proud of him”
The reason for the reinstatement, Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued Fulton actually violated a rule that carried a one-year suspension, instead of two and the NCAA agreed.

The LHSAA has suspended Hahnville head football coach Nick Saltaformaggio for the first four games of the season and Tigers Quarterback Andrew Robison has been ruled ineligible for the season. Apparently Robison’s transfer from Vandebilt Catholic to Hahnville broke LHSAA rules. Hahnville is appealing.

After mising nearly three weeks with a groin injury, Saints first round pick Marcus Davenport is back at practice. The rookie defensive end says he stayed sharp mentally during his time away from the field…
cut 29 (07) “…do it”
Head Coach Sean Payton says Davenport has some catching up to do. Davenport should see some snaps on Saturday night in the preseason game against the Chargers.

Former LSU star Aaron Nola could be the front-runner to win the NL Cy Young after outdueling Max Scherzer yesterday afternoon in Washington. Nola struck out nine and threw eight shutout innings in a 2-0 Phillies win. The Baton Rouge native is now 15-3 with a 2.13 ERA.

The NCAA tournament selection committee will no longer use the R-P-I when it comes deciding who gets into the Big Dance or seeding for March Madness. Instead a new formula called the NCAA Evaluation Tool will be used. NET looks at game results, strength of schedule, scoring margin and net offensive and defensive efficiency.

Five LSU players are on the coaches preseason All-SEC team. Third-team selections are defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence and safety Grant Delpit. Offensive lineman Garrett Brumfield is on the second team and first-team selections are cornerback Greedy Williams and linebacker Devin White.

White says the Tigers have the nation’s top defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, who has opened up the playbook. Plus, he says the unit is filled with great players…
Cut 18 (13) “…well together”
White has talked with the media about playing a little running back this season, but Coach Ed Orgeron says that will not happen. Coach O also says he doesn’t have a problem playing both scholarship quarterbacks in the season opener against Miami, Joe Burrow and Myles Brennan.

Saints first round pick Marcus Davenport is back practicing in full pads after missing a good portion of training camp because of a groin injury. The rookie defensive end says he’s knocking a lot of rust off and getting his mind right to play…
cut 30 (11) “…kind of stuff”
It remains to be seen if Davenport will play in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

The LHSAA has ruled Hahnville quarterback Andrew Robison is ineligible for the upcoming season and the Tigers Head Coach Nick Saltaformaggio has been suspended for the first four games, because of alleged recruiting violations. Robison is a senior, who transferred from Vandebilt Catholic. Several in-state colleges are looking at Robison, who threw for 25-hundred yards and 30 touchdowns last season. The St. Charles Parish School system says they plan to appeal the ruling.

The LSU Tigers enter the season ranked 25th in the AP preseason poll. LSU is usually ranked much higher at the beginning of the season. Defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko, who transferred in from Texas Tech, says the preseason ranking is extra motivation…
Cut 17 (17) “..get out there”
The battle for starting quarterback between Joe Burrow and Brennan Myles remains tight. Coach Ed Orgeron says he has no problem playing both Burrow and Myles in the season opener against Miami.

And LSU has announced they will have a location on the ground level of Tiger Stadium, where fans 21 and older can purchase and drink beer. It’s called “The Chute” and it has TV screens to keep an eye on the game.
The Saints and Chargers have their second and last joint training camp practice today in Costa Mesa, California. Of course Drew Brees started his NFL career in San Diego and Brees says there are no hard feelings with Chargers Quarterback Phillip Rivers…
cut 30 (22) “…we were”
New Orleans and now the Los Angeles Chargers meet in a preseason game on Thursday night.

There’s a great pitching matchup this afternoon in Major League Baseball. Former LSU star Aaron Nola and the Phillies visit the Nationals, who will send 16-game winner Max Scherzer to the mound. Both pitchers are front runners to win the N-L Cy Young Award.