The defense outplayed the offense at LSU’s first scrimmage of fall camp. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says several players stood out on Saturday…
Cut 16 (23) “the defense”
Orgeron says the offense made way too many mistakes, especially the offensive line. He says nothing has changed with the quarterback battle.

42-year-old Tiger Woods nearly won his first major championship since 2008, but finished two shots back of Brooks Koepka, who won his third major championship and his first PGA Tour championship. Woods fired a six-under 64, while Koepka held off the charging Woods with a 66.

It appears second-year Saints safety Marcus Williams is ready to bounce back from a disastrous end to his rookie season. Williams’ missed tackle allowed the Vikings to score a touchdown on the final play to end New Orleans’ season. Quarterback Drew Brees recently compared Williams to former All-Pro Safety Ed Reed. Williams says facing Brees in practice makes him a better player…
Cut 18 (15) “…make me better”
The Saints have signed another Marcus Williams. This Marcus Williams plays cornerback and he’s entering his fifth season in the NFL and played in 10 games with Houston last year, interception one pass. The Black and Gold also signed veteran safety Robert Nelson, who appeared in two games with the Jets last season. Cornerback De’Vante Harris was released and claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay.

The Saints are back at the grind of training camp this weekend as they resume practices at their training facility in Metairie following their preseason victory over Jacksonville. Coach Sean Payton says there’s a lot to work on after reviewing the film of Thursday’s preseason opener…
cut 30 (17) “…all of that up”
The Saints next preseason game is Friday at home against Arizona.

Former LSU star Derrius Guice’s season ends before it really ever starts. Guice has suffered a torn ACL and the Washington Redskins rookie is out for the season.

The LSU football team has its first scrimmage or what Coach Ed Orgeron likes to call a preseason game today. It will be a chance for one of the four quarterbacks to make a case that he should be the starter.

The Pelicans 2018-19 schedule is out and it all starts with a trip to Houston to face the Rockets on October 17th. In a game televised by ESPN. It will be one 13 nationally televised games on either ESPN or TNT. The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors will not visit New Orleans until the regular season finale on April 9th. LeBron James will bring the Lakers to the Smoothie King Center twice, February 23rd and March 31st.

The largest video board in college baseball is coming to LSU’s Alex Box Stadium. A 71-foot-wide, 38-foot tall videoboard will be installed beyond the left field wall before the season opener in mid-February. It will show replays and display stats. LSU Baseball Sports Information director Bill Franques says they’ll also have a new scoreboard in right field too….
cut 7 (11) “….other games”

The Saints rallied for a 24-20 win over Jacksonville in last night’s preseason opener. New Orleans defense played much better in the second half. Rookie defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence had a big night as he had five tackles and two sacks. Coach Sean Payton says it was good to see for a guy who has battled injuries…
cut 28 (20) “…getting him”
Defensive end Jayrone Elliot also had a big game, with four tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Brandon Tate and Boston Scott also looked returning kicks. The next preseason game is a week from tonight in the Superdome against the Arizona Cardinals.

An NCAA committee has denied LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton’s appeal of a two-year suspension for tampering with a drug test. That means he will not be able to play this season, unless his attorney is able to convince the NCAA to grant Fulton a waiver.

Fulton could have been a starter for the Tigers this season. LSU defensive back Terrence Alexander says the focus during camp is to get better with or without Fulton…
cut 29 (15) “…every day”

Former LSU star and Redskins running back Derius Guice went down with a knee injury in last night’s preseason game. An MRI has diagnosed it has an M-C-L sprain.

ULM will ahve a 100-play scrimmage tomorrow. The News-Star reports the Warhawks are already dealing with injuries, senior cornerback Rhoy Williams is out for the year with a torn ACL and sophomore tight end Josh Pederson has been out with an undisclosed illness.

For the first time since 2014, the Saints won their preseason opener, rallying to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 last night. But Coach Sean Payton didn’t like how the game started as the Jaguars scored on their first three possessions…
cut 28 (19) “…cleaned up”
The Saints backup quarterbacks played well as Taysom Hill was 8 of 9 for 72 yards and also rushed for 52 yards. Tom Savage directed two scoring drives and was 7 of 10 for 70 yards. A couple of players on the bubble played really well. Defensive end Jayrone Elliot forced a fumble and Devaroe Lawrence had two sacks. The next preseason game is a week from tonight in the Dome against the Cardinals.

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton remains suspended for the 2018 season as the NCAA has upheld his two-year ban from college athletics for tampering with a drug test. Fulton’s attorney says he’ll now seek a waiver from the NCAA. LSU athletics director Joe Alleva says the the school made a strong case for reinstatement, and they are disappointed with the decision.

The LSU coaching staff hoped Fulton could start at one of the cornerback spots, as they don’t have much depth at that position. Terrance Alexander was brought in as a graduate transfer from Stanford and the former John Curtis star says they can still have a great defense without Fulton…
cut 29 (11) “…we have”
Former Evangel standout and Tigers linebacker Micah Baskerville reportedly suffered a minor foot injury that will require surgery. He’s expected back at practice before the season opener against Miami.

Tonight is the Saints first preseason game. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says it’s a chance for former Louisiana Tech standout Boston Scott to make an impression….
cut 28 (11) “….the NFL”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

Meanwhile at LSU camp, Coach Ed Orgeron says a former Baton Rouge high school football star is excelling at the running back position…
cut 30 (18) “…tailback”
Orgeron says there’s been no change with the quarterbacks as far as a true depth chart and he expects it to stay that way for another week.

LSU and Florida State will play each other in football in the next few years, but the games will not be played in Baton Rouge or Tallahassee. The Tigers will host the Seminoles in the Superdome in 2022 and then next year, the two schools will face off in Orlando.

LSU has suspended sophomore linebacker Tyler Taylor after the school learns he was the alleged getaway driver in a January burglary of a pawn shop in Georgia. Taylor was not arrested until May and the school reportedly learned of the incident yesterday.

And freshman linebacker Micah Baskerville from Shreveport has reportedly suffered a foot injury that required minor surgery. He’s expected to return to practice before the season opener versus Miami.

The Pelicans have announced they signed free agent center Jahlil Okafor. Okafor was the third overall pick in the 2015 draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He performed well his rookie season, but last year he averaged just six points a game.

It might be just a preseason game, but it’s still football as the Saints visit the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight. The stars of the Black and Gold will probably not play, but Saints analyst Mike Detillier says you should see a lot of first round pick Marcus Davenport, who has had his struggles during training camp…
cut 9 (11) “…two weeks”
Second round pick DJ Chark will likely see a lot of playing time tonight for the Jaguars. Observers say the Alexandria native has been Jacksonville’s top rookie in training camp.

LSU and Florida State have reportedly agreed to a home-and-home series in football, but the games will not be played in Death Valley or Doak Campbell Stadium. Instead, the Tigers will host the Seminoles in the Superdome in 2022 and the two teams will play next season in Orlando.

LSU has suspended sophomore linebacker Tyler Taylor after the school learns he was the alleged getaway driver in a January burglary of a pawn shop in Georgia. Taylor was not arrested until May and the school reportedly learned of the incident yesterday.

Meanwhile, LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron says nose guard Breiden Fehoko has been impressive…
cut 30 (14) “…spring”
Orgeron says graduate transfer and defensive back Terrence Alexander has also looked good.

In the NBA, the Pelicans will open the 2018-19 season at Houston on October 17th in a game that will be televised by ESPN. The rest of the schedule will be released tomorrow, but Anthony Davis and company do not have to worry about playing on Christmas Day. The league has announced the five games for that day and it does not involve the Pelicans.

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.