25th ranked LSU hosts Troy for homecoming tomorrow night. The Tigers are coming off an uninspiring victory over Syracuse. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says he’ll look for improved play from the offensive line, a ter they struggled to pass block last week…
cut 19 (15) “…pass rush”
Starting right tackle Toby Weathersby is questionable for tomorrow night’s game, according to head coach Ed Orgeron. Safety John Battle, nose tackle Ed Alexander, defensive end Rashard Lawrence and running back Derrius Guice are also questionable.

The Saints will face the Dolphins on Sunday and the Black and Gold’s injury report is out for that game. Terron Armstead, Zach Strief, Willie Snead and Sterling Moore are all listed as questionable. Strief practiced fully today in London, while Armstead was limited. Kick-off local time versus the Dolphins is 8:30.

After getting a big win last week to start Sun Belt play, ULM looks to make it two in a row as they host Coastal Carolina. Coastal started the year with a 10 point win over UMASS, but they’ve lost their last two. Warhawks Head Coach Matt Viator says the Chanticleers they’ve looked good on offense..
Cut 16 (19) “they have”

It will be a great night for high school football and more attention will be focused on the national anthem. Bossier Schools Superintendent Scott Smith has sent out a statement saying that teams and organiziations should stand in unity to honor our nation’s military and veterans. But Louisiana ACLU executive director Marjorie Esman says their organiziation condems threats to students over their first amendments rights….
cut 11 (07) “…would hope”
Parkway High School in Bossier says student athletes are required to stand for the national anthem and continued failure to comply will result in removal from the team.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says the entire team plans to kneel before the anthem is played, but they’ll stand during the anthem. That’s what the Dallas Cowboys did on Monday Night Football.

LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron says expect to see Myles Brennan get more snaps tomorrow night then he did last week as they continue to give the back-up experience in case an injury occurs to starter Danny Etling. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran….
cut 20 (16) “..Brennan again”
The 25th ranked Tigers host Troy at 6 PM. Several LSU players are questionable with injuries, tackle Toby Weathersby, safety John Battle, nose tackle Ed Alexander, defensive end Rashard Lawrence and running back Derrius Guice.

In other college football action tomorrow….Louisiana Tech hosts South Alabama. ULM takes on Coastal Carolina. In the Southland, Southeastern Louisiana is at Northwestern State.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says they’ll have a more organized plan for this Sunday’s national anthem after 10 players made the decision to sit during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner last week. Defensive End Cam Jordan is one of the players who chose to sit and he hopes this controversy eventually brings the country back together…
cut 17 (15) “…been happening”
When it comes to on the field matters, wide receiver Willie Snead returns after serving a three-game suspension for an offseason DWI. Quarterback Drew Brees is looking forward to one of his favorite targets returning…
Cut 19 (19) of that“

At practice this week, LSU is working with punt returner DJ Chark after Syracuse was able to pin the Tigers deep in their own territory because of some punts that were not caught. Head coach Ed Orgeron says the team lost 57 yards on punts that bounced. Chark says he’s still learning the art of punt returner…
cut 30 (19) “…into consideration”
And the Tigers will be wearing white helmets with LSU in purple and a Tiger logo. They’ll also be wearing purple jerseys with gold trim and white numbers and white pants with purple trim for the homecoming contest against Troy.

Sarita’s Grill & Cantina in Denham Springs was one of the first establishments to announce they would no longer air NFL games after about 200 players refused to stand for the national anthem. General Manager Tony Melara says he is an immigrant and his family takes great pride in the American flag…:
Cut 10 (10) “that we speak for”
Defensive end Cam Jordan was one of the ten Saints players who sat during last Sunday’s playing of the national anthem. Jordan says he respects the flag and our troops, but he felt they needed to do something after President Donald Trump said players should be fired for protesting during the anthem
Cut 16 (15) “single mind”

Former LSU Tiger Tre’ Davious White has been named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month. The Shreveport native is off to a strong start with the Buffalo Bills. Last week versus Denver, White recorded his first career interception and also had a pair of tackles for a loss.

LSU running back Derrius Guice and defensive end Rashard Lawrence were not at practice yesterday. Earlier in the day, head coach Ed Orgeron said they were questionable for Saturday night’s game against Troy because of injuries. The Troy contest marks the final nonconference game of the year for the Tigers.

The big game in the SEC this week is 24th ranked Mississippi State at 13th ranked Auburn. Auburn ranks first in the league in total defense, while the Bulldogs are averaging 37 points a game.

In the Southland Conference…Northwestern State hosts Southeastern Louisiana. The Demons are seeking their first 2-0 start in Southland Play since 2005. The Lions have a 1-1 record in league play.

Also in league play, McNeese is at Stephen F Austin and Nicholls looks for its third win of the season at Lamar.

Week 4 of the NFL season begins tonight with the Packers hosting the Bears, but you will not be able to watch the games this weekend at Wow Cafe in Chalmette and Sarita’s Grill and Cantina in Denham Springs. They’ve decided not to show NFL games at their restaurants, because of the national anthem protests. Tony Melara of Sarita’s Grill and Cantina is passionate about the issue….
cut 12 (08) “…personal level”
Saints Drew Brees says if your an American, you should stand with your hand over your heart during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Brees says before this Sunday’s Dolphins game in London, the team plans on being unifed during the national anthem…
cut 18 (15) “…respectful manner”

LsSU running back Derrius Guice and defensive end Rashard Lawrence were not at practice yesterday. Earlier in the day, head coach Ed Orgeron said they were questionable for Saturday night’s game against Troy because of injuries. The Troy contest marks the final nonconference game of the year for the Tigers.

The big game in the SEC this week is 24th ranked Mississippi State at 13th ranked Auburn. Auburn ranks first in the league in total defense, while the Bulldogs are averaging 37 points a game.

ULM is a 9.5 point favorite to beat Coastal Carolina this Saturday as the Warhawks look to go 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Warhawks will honor the 1987 national champion Northeast Louisiana University team during the game.

In high school football tonight…Byrd and Captain Shreve continue their rivalry tonight. In south Louisiana, Notre Dame hosts Kaplan, while Lafayette Christian is at Central Catholic. Also tonight, Marksville is at Abbeville.

LSU’s new punter is not the average student-athlete. Zach Von Rosenberg is 27-years-old. He joined the football team as a walk-on in 2016 after spending six years in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system. Von Rosenberg was a standout pitcher at Zachary High, but never made it to the majors. Now he’s trying to help LSU football win and be a good teammate…:
Cut 16 (12) “doing my job”
The Tigers take on Troy this weekend in Tiger Stadium.

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says he is skipping New Orleans Saints games and all other NFL events for the foreseeable future, according to multiple media outlets. Nungesser is in Europe on tourism business and had planned to attend the Saints game at Wembley Arena in London against the Miami Dolphins, but said not standing for the anthem is un-American and offensive to the military.

Another lawmaker has voiced her disapproval of multiple Saints players refusing to stand for the national anthem. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says it’s un-American to see players kneel, some with their fists in the air..:
Cut 14 (10) “these players”
She says she wants to examine the team’s agreement with Louisiana that contains state subsidies.

After a tough loss at South Carolina last Saturday, Louisiana Tech returns home to host South Alabama. The Jaguars are 1-3 and just fired their offensive coordinator, as they rank 109th in total offense. But don’t tell Bulldogs Head Coach Skip Holtz that the Jags are not a good football team..:
Cut 19 (14) year ago“
Louisiana Tech enters the game with a 2-2 record.

LSU’s young wide receivers showed another sign of maturing last week in the win over Syracuse. Drake Davis and Stephen Sullivan each caught touchdown passes. Quarterback Danny Etling says these two will continue to get better as the season goes along…
cut 19 (20) “…and learn”
And head coach Ed Orgeron says expect to see Etling continue to share snaps with freshman Myles Brennan. Brennan took 16 snaps last Saturday and should see more playing time this Saturday against Troy.

Louisiana Tech is back home this Saturday to host South Alabama. The Jaguars have announced the firing of their offfensive coordinator as they rank 109 in total offense. U-S-A is 1-3 on the year.

The fallout continues over the decision by ten Saints players not to stand for the national anthem prior to Sunday’s game against Carolina. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has told two media outlets that he’s boycotting the team. Nungesser says not standing for the anthem is un-American and offensive to the military.

Meanwhile, the Saints are in London getting ready for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. 2008 was the last time the Black and Gold played overseas and they beat San Diego. They’ll take on a Miami team that is coming off a bad performance and a loss to the New York Jets. Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase called his team’s performance on offense garbage.

Training camp started today for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pels are trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2014-15 season. The team is hoping a full year with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins will lead to them having one of the eight best records in the West.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says expect to see true freshman Myles Brennan continue to get snaps while the game is still on the line. Brennan played three series in the Syracuse game and guided the team on a touchdown and threw an interception in another. Starter Danny Etling says it’s important he stays in a rhythem and have the proper mindset…
cut 18 (09) “…supposed to do”
The Tigers had trouble protecting their quarterbacks last Saturday as Syracuse did a good job of pressuring Etling and Brennan. Orgeron says the offensive line can’t get beat in one-on-one battles…
cut 17 (12) “…one on ones”
LSU will host Troy on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech is gearing up to host South Alabama this Saturday. The Jaguars have fired offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent. South Alabama is 1-3 and they rank 109th in total offense, 105th in pass offense and 91st in scoring.

Grambling State will play in Chicago on Saturday as they take on Clark Atlanta. Senior quarterback DeVante Kincade is listed as day-to-day with a lower leg injury. Grambling has moved up one spot to 21 in the STATS FCS Top 25 poll.

McNeese State is ranked 25th in the FCS Coaches poll. The Cowboys visit Stephen F Austin on Saturday. The Lumberjacks are off to a 2-0 start in league play.

Also in the Southland this weekend….Southeastern Louisiana visits Northwestern State. Both teams are looking for their first win in league play and Nicholls is at Lamar. The Colonels looking to rebound after a blowout loss to Sam Houston State.

In the Class Five A football poll….Acadiana comes in at number five, Rummel fourth, Evangel third, John Curtis is second and West Monroe is number one.

Congressman Clay Higgins is another lawmaker voicing his disapproval of NFL players refusing to stand during the national anthem. He says these athletes have the right to protest, and he has the right to turn off the TV…:
Cut 9 (11) “to me”

Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says fellow House member Kenny Havard is wrong to suggest that the state should stop providing tax dollars to the Saints because some players refused to stand during the national anthem. He hopes this is just grandstanding, but suspects Havard is not alone with this sentiment:
Cut 12 (11) “the table”

Meanwhile the Saints have arrived in London to begin preparations for the game at Wembley Sunday morning against the Dolphins.

During Monday’s media day for the New Orleans Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins blasted the president for his comments that players who stand during the anthem should be fired. Cousins said that what’s going on in the NFL should be the least of Mr. Trump’s concerns. The Pels open preseason action October 3rd.

25th ranked LSU continues preparations today for its final non-conference game of the year as the Tigers will host Troy on Saturday night. Last week, LSU focused on not committing penalties and they only had three called in the Syracuse game. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they look to get more consistent on offense this week…:
Cut 16 (24) “this week”

A Louisiana lawmaker would like to cut state tax dollars for the New Orleans Saints after multiple players didn’t stand during the national anthem during yesterday’s game. St. Francisville Rep. Kenny Havard says they have looked at cutting funding to the Saints in the past. He says the state also rents office space in Benson Tower for an extremely expensive price…:
Cut 8 (08) “the state”

President Donald Trump said Friday that owners should fire players who don’t stand for the anthem. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says he disagrees with what the president said…:
Cut 4 (09) “disappointed a lot of people”
But Brees said he would never sit for the anthem. Some fans are posting pictures on social media of black and gold memorabilia on fire.

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron does not expect star running back Derius Guice will play in Saturday’s home game against Troy. But then again, he said last week that Guice wouldn’t play against Syracuse and Guice still got eight carries and scored a touchdown.

Coach “O” said senior safety Ed Paris will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury and he’s hopeful Paris will get a medical redshirt, so he can return to the Tigers next year. Also, defensive end Rashard Lawrence re-aggravated his injury and will likely miss Saturday’s Troy game.

ULM Head Football Coach Matt Viator says Caleb Evans will be his starting quarterback when the Warhawks hosts Coastal Carolina this Saturday. Evans won Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week honors for his performance in the double overtime victory over the Cajuns. Evans accounted for 472 total yards and six touchdowns.

In the FCS Coaches poll….Grambling State has moved up three spots to number 19. McNeese State is ranked 25th after defeating Houston Baptist.