The Saints take on the Jaguars tonight in Jacksonville for the first preseason game of the year. You won’t see much of Drew Brees, or the other stars, but Saints Analyst Mike Detillier says it’s a chance for some unheralded players to make a name for themselves. Guys like QB Taysom Hill, who Detillier says could be the guy to back up Drew if he works on one thing…
Cut 7 (11) “his feet.”
It’s a big game for running backs Shane Vereen, Terrance West, Boston Scott and Trey Edmunds. The Black and Gold is looking for one of them to step up and fill the void of Mark Ingram, who is suspended for the first four games of the regular season.

LSU has suspended linebacker Tyler Taylor after they learned he was arrested in May for allegedly participating in a pawn shop burglary. Taylor had 32 tackles as a freshman last season.

At LSU’s practice yesterday, junior Justin McMillan and sophomore Myles Brennan took turns taking snaps with the first unit during drills that were open to the media. After practice, Coach Ed Orgeron gave an update on the quarterback situation…
cut 30 (17) “…next week or so”

Bad news for the ULM Warhawks, senior cornerback Rhoy Williams has suffered a torn ACL and he’ll miss the upcoming season. Williams played in 12 games last season and had 38 tackles.

NBA…the Pelicans will open the 2018-19 season by visiting Houston on October 17th in a game that will be televised by ESPN. The Pelicans have also signed six-foot-11 center Jahlil Okafor. Philadelphia used the 3rd overall pick in the 2015 draft on the former Duke standout, but he only averaged six points a game last season.

The New Orleans Pelicans will open the 2018-19 season by visiting the Houston Rockets on Wednesday October 17th in a game televised by ESPN. New Orleans will not play on Christmas Day, but they will be a part of the NBA’s lineup on Martin Luther King Junior Day as the Pels will travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies in a game that will be televised at 4:30 on TNT. The rest of the schedule will be released at a later date.

The Pels have reportedly signed center Jahlil Okafor. The former Duke standout was the number three pick overall in the 2015 draft, but after a good rookie season, he hasn’t lived up to the expectations. In 22-games with the Nets last season, Okafor averaged just six points a game.

Former LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry was the star of last night’s Hard Knocks episode on HBO. Landry went on a 98-second rant letting his fellow wide receivers on the Browns know that if they are not hurt, they should be practicing.

LSU’s first opponent, the Miami Hurricanes, will be without tight end Michael Irvin the Second, as he’s suffered a torn M-C-L. Irvin is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. Irvin the Second is expected to miss four months, after catching nine passes for 78 yards last season.

Bad news for the ULM Warhaks, senior cornerback Rhoy Williams has suffered a torn ACL and he’ll miss the upcoming season. Williams played in 12 games last season and had 38 tackles.

Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says sophomore Levi Lewis and senior Andre Nunez continue to get an equal amount of snaps at quarterback. Napier says a decision on who will start at Q-B could come this week, before they open the season Grambling State on September 1st.

The Saints begin the preseason tomorrow as they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s a big game for running backs Shane Vereen, Terrance West, Boston Scott and Trey Edmunds. The Black and Gold is looking for one of them to step up and fill the void of Mark Ingram, who is suspended for the first four games of the regular season.

The Saints leave for Jacksonville today where they’ll play the Jaguars tomorrow night in the preseason opener. The starters are not expected to play much, so it’s a chance for young players to make an impression and solidify their spot on the 53-man roster. Coach Sean Payton on what he wants to see…
cut 30 (28) “…blocked well”
Kick off tomorrow is at 7:00.

The Pelicans have reportedly signed free agent center Jahlil Okafor to a two-year contract. The 76ers used the third pick in the 2015 draft on the former Duke star, but his pro career has never taken off.

Former LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry was the star of last night’s Hard Knocks episode which is following the Cleveland Browns through training camp. Landry went on a 98-second, profanity riddled rant letting his fellow wide receivers know if they are not hurt, they should be practicing.

At LSU fall camp, freshman wide out Ja’Marr Chase was in a gold non-contact jersey yesterday, but he continues to look impressive during the periods open for the media to view. A big position battle is at cornerback opposite of Greedy Williams. Based on how reps are distributed, Kary Vincent is running with the first group along with Williams.

Louisiana Tech has off from practice today. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says it’s too early to tell if they have another freshman stud on this team. Last year, cornerback Amik Robertson emerged as an one of their top players on defense, leading the team with five-interceptions.

The Saints will have a walk-thru today and then it’s on to Jacksonville for tomorrow night’s preseason game against the Jaguars. Drew Brees will likely not play that means a lot of snaps for the back-up quarterbacks Tom Savage and Taysom Hill. Coach Sean Payton…
cut 30 (31) “…to score”
Kick-off tomorrow is at 7:00.

Former SEC all-freshman defensive tackle Ed Alexander was not seen at practice during the portion that was viewed by the media. Head Coach Ed Orgerons said Alexander had suffered a minor setback after missing spring practice.

LSU’s baseball schedule for 2019 has been released and the Tigers will open the season versus ULM February 15th at Alex Box Stadium. The Bayou Bengals first road game will be February 20th against Northwestern State. The Tigers will also visit Texas and play the Longhorns during the first weekend of March. SEC play begins March 15th at home against Kentucky.

Veteran infielder Chris Reid is no longer with the team. Coach Paul Mainieri told Tiger Rag magazine that it’s a numbers issue as they didn’t have room for Reid on their 35-man roster. Reid hit .267 last season.

ULM softball coach Corey Lyon has resigned to become an assistant coach at Marshall. Lyon was 111 and 115 in four seasons in Monroe.

The Saints first preseason game is Thursday night against Jacksonsville and the team has released a depth chart for the game. It lists former first round pick Sheldon Rankins and former fourth round pick David Onyemata as co-starters. It’s a sign Onyemata could be out playing Rankins during the first couple weeks of training camp.

Former Destrehan standout Glen Logan has a chance to start at left end for LSU this season. Logan, who almost transferred a year ago, says he’s become a much smarter player because of fellow defensive end Rashard Lawrence…
Cut 18 (22) “…football player.”
Logan says he also quit eating pizza every day and he’s now in much better shape.

LSU’s baseball schedule for 2019 has been released and the Tigers will open the season versus ULM February 15th at Alex Box Stadium. The Bayou Bengals first road game will be February 20th against Northwestern State. The Tigers will also travel to Texas and play the Longhorns during the first weekend of March. SEC play begins March 15th at home against Kentucky.

Veteran infielder Chris Reid is no longer with the team. Coach Paul Mainieri told Tiger Rag magazine that it’s a numbers issue as they didn’t have room for Reid on their 35-man roster, because of a large recruiting class and the unexpected returns from draft-eligible players. Reid started 17 games last season and hit .267.

The LSU men’s basketball program has finalized its roster for the upcoming season with the signing of small forward Aundre Hyatt of White Plains, New York. Hyatt averaged 18 points a game for a prep school in Virginia last season.

LSU’s Devin White and Greedy Williams are on ESPN’s list of Top 50 college football players. White is coming off a 133 tackle performance last season, while Williams led the SEC with six interceptions and was second in the league with 17 passes defensed. Williams on how he plans on remaining one of the top cornerbacks in college football…
Cut 16 (14) “the day”
And LSU should learn by the end of the week regarding the status of junior cornerback Kristian Fulton. His appeal to the NCAA to end a two-year suspension for allegedly tampering with a drug test will be heard on Thursday in a conference call. Fulton’s attorney expects a decision from the NCAA on Thursday or Friday.

In the FCS Top 25 preseason poll, McNeese is ranked 17th, Nicholls is 18th.

Last year at this time, Saints running back Alvin Kamara was just hoping to make the roster. Now he’s one of the more popular players in the league. He’s also in a new Drake Video and is in this month’s edition of G-Q magazine…
cut 30 (15) “…going on”
The Saints first preseason game is Thursday in Jacksonville versus the Jaguars.

Louisiana Tech will practice this morning in full pads for the first time during fall camp. Coach Skip Holtz says they will focus more on the running game, now that the pads are on.

The Pelicans have released their preseason schedule. Just one home game on October 11th against Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors.

The LSU Tigers have added three-star small forward Aundre Hyatt to the incoming recruiting class that’s ranked fourth in the nation.

The Saints have released wide receiver Brandon Coleman, with a failed physical designation. Coleman started training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he continue to recover from a neck injury suffered in last season’s playoff loss to Minnesota. Coleman had 23 catches last year, but there’s a lot of depth at wide receiver this season.

Former Louisiana Tech standout and Zachary native Boston Scott is trying to make the team as either a back-up running back or on special teams. Scott says as a way to get ready for his NFL career, he spent a week with Drew Brees and his trainer in San Diego….
cut 18 (13) “…ball around”
Former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson has been added to the Saints 90-man roster. Jefferson was with the team during the rookie mini-camp.

Senior tight end Foster Moreau will wear jersey number 18 this season. Kevin Barnhart has more on his reaction of joining the one-eight club…
Voicer 3 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade has added another player to his roster for the upcoming season. Six-foot-seven Aundre Hyatt is expected to sign with the Tigers after visiting the Baton Rouge campus this past weekend. He’s from White Plains, New York and is a three-star prospect. Hyatt averaged 18 points a game at a prep school in Virginia last season.

For LSU’s offense to become a consistent scoring machine, they’ll need good play from their young group of wide receivers. Texas Tech transfer Johnathan Giles says during the first few days of August camp, there’s been a lot of work on technique with passing game coordinator Jerry Sullivan..
Cut 14 (17) “footwork”
Giles is wearing number seven for the Tigers. The jersey number goes to LSU’s best playmaker. He had 69 catches for 1,158 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2016, his last season with the Red Raiders.

Ohio State announces its investigation will be completed in the next 14 days into what Urban Meyer knew about the domestic abuse allegations against former Buckeye assistant football coach Zach Smith.

Saints rookie running back Boston Scott says he’s looking to make the team anyway possible through offense or special teams, possibly as a returner. The former Louisiana Tech standout has been compared to Darren Sproles and Scott says that’s a humbling comparison….
Cut 17 (13) “Boston Scott”
Former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson has been added to the Saints 90-man roster. Jefferson signed a reserve-futures contract with the Saints after the draft, but he was released after the rookie minicamp in May.

The Saints have also released receiver Brandon Coleman after he failed a physical. Coleman suffered a neck injury in the playoff loss to Minnesota. During camp, Coleman has been on the sidelines working with trainers, but still needs more time to get healthy.

The LSU football team hits the practice field for the first time on Saturday, but a projected starter on the offensive line will not be out there. Coach Ed Orgeron has announced right guard Ed Ingram has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of a team policy. Coach O doesn’t know how long the suspension will last. The coach says junior college transfer Damien Lewis will move to right guard at the start of camp.

There are plenty of new faces on offense. Ohio State graduate transfer Joe Burrow takes his first snaps in Purple and Gold and there’s new running backs on campus, Tae Provens and Chris Curry. Orgeron is excited to see them in action…
Cut 12 (10) “yet.”
Orgeron says each Q-B will have an equal opportunity to win the job.

The Saints continue to get ready for the upcoming season with a couple more training camp practices. First round pick Marcus Davenport has a chance to up against offensive tackle Terron Armstead and Coach Sean Payton says Davenport is learning a lot from an established vet…
cut 30 (17) “….outstanding”
The Saints will get a change of scenery on Sunday when they hold a practice at Tulane’s Yulman Stadium. There will be a fan festival on campus, that will include, music, food and cold beverages.

Former Texas A-and-M running back Kendall Bussey has transferred to Nicholls State. The New Orleans native is eligible to play this season and has two years of eligibility left. He rushed for 237 yards last season after a standout high school career at Newman in New Orleans.

LSU football reports for camp today and expectations are lower than normal. The Tigers are picked finish 5th in the SEC West and ranked 24th in the preseason coaches poll. Not everyone is sold on new offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, but Coach Ed Orgeron says LSU’s offense set several records when Ensminger called plays in 2016
Cut 13 (10) “110-percent”
It’s unknown publicly who will wear number 18 this season for LSU, but that is expected to be announced after the players report.

The Saints have been practicing in the south Louisiana heat for over a weak now, but this year the team has a refrigerated shipping container from Opelousas that’s 25 degrees inside…
cut 30 (11) of it”
The Saints are back on the practice field this morning for a workout closed to the public.

The Billy Napier era begins in Lafayette today as the Cajuns hold their first training camp practice. Napier on what he wants to accomplish before the season opener against Grambling on September 1st…
cut 29 (23) “…situation experts”
35-percent of the roster is new players, so Napier and his coaching staff have their work cut out for them.

Former LSU Tiger Eric Reid is expected to work out for the Tennessee Titans today. The 26-year-old is looking for a job after the 49ers decided against re-signing him. Reid claims NFL teams are staying away from him, because of his national anthem protests. Former Saint Kenny Vaccaro will also visit the Titans.