Seven LSU players from Houston are spending a great deal of time thinking about the epic flooding occuring in their hometown. Offensive tackle Toby Weathersby says his parents are okay, but his grandparents are set in their ways and do want to evacuate their home as flood waters continue to rise. Weathersby says if he was in Houston, he would carry his grandparents out of harms way…
cut 17 (16) “…get out”
Weathersby says he’s trying to not let the troubles at home, affect his preparation for the game.

LSU says fans who bought tickets for the season opener against BYU in Houston will have their money refunded automatically. Athletic Director Joe Alleva says those who had tickets, will get first priority to purchase tickets for the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, then LSU season ticket holders, students followed by the general public.

The Saints roster must go 90 to 53 by Saturday and some cuts are already starting to occur. The team has reportedly waived defensive end Jason Jones. The nine-year veteran signed with the team two and a half weeks ago.

ULM will start Caleb Evans at quarterback against the Memphis Tigers on Thursday night. Last season, Evans threw for 834 yards and and rushed for 163 yards in four starts.

West Monroe Head Football Jerry Arledge will be suspended for the first four games of the season, because of player tampering. The player in question, Isaiah George, has been ruled ineligible by the LHSAA, but the school plans to appeal that part of the ruling.

The Louisiana Sports Writers Association has released its first high school football polls of the season. In Five-A, John Curtis is ranked number one, in Four-A, the defending champs in Division Two, St. Thomas More is ranked number one. Over in 3A, De La Salle is number one. In Two-A, it’s Riverside the defending champs in Division Three.

The LSU season opener against BYU will be played in New Orleans in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, this Saturday night at 8:30pm. The game was set to be held in Houston, but has been moved due to the effects of Tropical Storm Harvey. LSU’s ticket office is working with AdvoCare Texas Kickoff officials to set up a structure for purchasing tickets to the game. They said tickets and parking passes originally purchased for NRG Stadium will be automatically refunded beginning today.

There are seven players on the LSU football team from the Houston area and it’s difficult time for them. Starting offensive tackle Toby Weathersby says his parents are okay living in a second floor apartment, but flood waters are threatening his grandparents home..:
Cut 16 (16) “worse and worse”

LSU coach Ed Orgeron announced Monday a true freshman will start along LSU’s offensive line. Either Ed Ingram or Saahdiq Charles will be the Tigers right guard — a competition that has been a central storyline of camp since presumed starter Maea Teuhema left the program weeks ago.

And it’s official, All-American edge rusher Arden Key won’t play this weekend. Coach O said the junior is not yet fully recovered from having shoulder surgery in May. He also said running back Derrius Guice will be eased into pracitce this week, but didn’t say whether or not he’d start in the season opener.

The Saints have made a trade with the Eagles for long snapper Jon Dorenbos, according the Philadelphia team Twitter account. The Saints are sending the Eagles a 2019 7th round pick in exchange for Dorenbos.

The LHSAA has issued a penalty ruling violation for West Monroe High School. Coach Jerry Arledge is suspended for four games and the school fined $5000 and placed on administrative probation for one year for player tampering.

Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says the months-long recovery of Solomon Hill will leave a big hole in their roster. Hill had surgery to repair a hamstring tear in his left leg. He said Monday that they are going to decide whether or not to bring back another player.

LSU says it’s unlikely they will be able to play its regular season opener against BYU in Houston because of the catastrophic flooding and several other alternative sites are under consideration, including the Mercedes Benz Superdome. But the Advocate reports game organizers are concerned about potential flooding in New Orleans from Harvey. Orlando and Nashville are reportedly other venues under consideration.

Meanwhile, wide receiver is a question mark on LSU’s offense. DJ Chark is the only proven wideout on the team and Offensive coordinator Matt Canada is anxious to see who else will step up….
cut 19 (17) “….receivers”
BYU won its season opener on Saturday, but it was not an impressive victory as the Cougars defeated Portland State 20-6.

The last three seasons the Saints have ranked near the bottom of the NFL, but they’ve looked much better so far in this preseason. On Saturday night, the defense had four sacks in a shutout of the Texans. Coach Sean Payton says it was good to see…
cut 17 (20) “….more time”
The Saints conclude the preseason on Thurdsday night at home against Baltimore.

College football news…ULM is set to begin the regular season on Thursday against Memphis. Caleb Evans is listed as the starting quarterback on the depth chart over Garrett Smith.

Because of Harvey, McNeese will use UL Lafayette’s practice facilities for Thursday night’s opener against Nicholls.

LHSAA has suspended West Monroe football coach Jerry Arledge for four games for what has been called player tampering.

LSU is scheduled to play BYU this Saturday, but athletic director Joe Alleva doubts it can be played in Houston due to widespread flooding in Texas. Alleva says a number of alternate locations are being considered and a decision should be made early this week. Two potential sites are Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

First year offensive coordinator Matt Canada will likely decide to give the ball to running back Derrius Guice. a lot this season. Guice has rushed for 18-hundred yards and 18 touchdowns during his career at LSU. Canada says the Baton Rouge product should have another terrific season…:
Cut 18 (20) “rare talent”

For the second straight preseason game, the Saints defense did not allow an offensive touchdown. The Saints held the Texans to 246 total yards and 13 first downs in a 13-0 victory over Houston on Saturday night. Defensive End Cam Jordan says they are cultivating the right mentality…:
Cut 16 (22) “this year”
Preseason action continues Thursday night in the Dome against the Ravens.

The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Soloman Hill has been diagnosed with a hamstring tear in his left leg. He is expected to make a full recovery, but this injury takes about 6-8 months to heal.

The Saints host the Texans tonight at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in preseason game number three. Drew Brees, Mark Ingram and Cam Jordan are expected to see their first action of the preseason and we might possibly see Adrian Peterson. Peterson says the coaches will make that decision, but he’s ready to show what he’s got…
cut 28 (11) “….play out”
Peterson hasn’t played in a preseason game since 2011.

The Saints defense had eight sacks last week in a win over the Chargers, but that was agaisnt backup quarterbacks. Tonight, New Orleans will face first round pick and former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson. Brees said earlier this week that Watson is as talented as they come.

The two teams have practiced against each other during the week and tonight they’ll play an exhibition game, starting at 7 PM.

LSU says its monitorning the weather situation in Houston as Hurricane Harvey dumps torrential rains over southeast Texas. The National Hurricane Center says catastrophic flooding is expected over the next few days. The Tigers are scheduled to play BYU in the season opener next Saturday in NRG Stadium. The Advocate reports ESPN is in charge of rescheduling the game if massive flooding prevents a Saturday night kickoff.

BYU will kickoff its regular season today at 2 PM. The Cougars will play Portland State. BYU starts the year earlier, because they are playing 13 regular season games as a result of a road contest to Hawaii.

There’s a big day of football at Malone Stadium in Monroe today as four games will be played as part of the Bayou Jamb. The first game is at one o’ clock as the defending champs in Class Two-A, Sterlington faces St. Frederick. The action concludes at 7 PM with two powerhouse programs, West Monroe versus Neville.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees, running back Mark Ingram, defensive end Cameron Jordan and offensive tacle Zach Streif are all expected to play in Saturday night’s preseason game against Houston. Veteran running back Adrian Peterson is expected to make his preseason debut as well. Brees says he’s been impressed with the future Hall of Famer during camp…
Cut 17 (15) “right after”
Peterson was asked if he thinks he’ll get a carry or two against the Texans….
cut 25 (08) “…to play”
Peterson hasn’t played in a preseason game since 2011.

Here we ago again, could it be, another LSU game impacted by weather. The Tigers are scheduled to play BYU next Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston. But Hurricane Harvey might have other ideas. The National Hurricane Center says it’s possible Harvey can dump 40 inches of rain in Texas. LSU says they are monitoring the situation and the game is still on for now.

LSU lost a game last year, because of Hurricane Matthew. The Tigers were scheduled to play Florida that weekend, but the game was moved to a later in the year and the Tigers were forced to drop a non-conference game so they could play Florida.

In 2015, LSU’s season opener in McNeese State ended in the first quarter after a lengthy lighting delay.

BYU will play its opener tomorrow afternoon. The Cougars are able to play 13 games this year, because visit Hawaii later in the year, so BYU kicks-off against Portland State tomorrow afternoon at 2 PM.

LSU will get to see BYU in action tomorrow as the Cougars open their season with a game against Portland State on ESPN at 2 PM. The Cougars get a tune-up before they play the Tigers in Houston next week, because the NCAA allows schools to play 13 games, if you play a non-conference contest at Hawaii. BYU was 9-4 last season and their four losses were by a combined eight points.

LSU will hold its final scrimmage of preseason camp tomorrow. The coaching staff and players have been impressed with the freshman. Defensive Coordinator Dave Aranda on K’Lavon Chaisson’s pass rushing abilities….
cut 19 (23) “….do that”

Tomorrow night, the Saints will host the Houston Texans in a preseason matchup. We’ll see if first round picks Marshon Lattimore and Ryan Ramczyk will play. Both players had to leave practice yesterday because of ailments. They both have missed several days of camp, but Coach Sean Payton sounds optimistic they’ll be ready for the regular season opener…
cut 30 (23) “…the season”

High school football jamborees are tonight.. Tomorrow its the Bayou Jamb in Monroe….the defending champs in Class 2A, Sterlington will take on St. Frederick at 1 PM. The action concludes at 7 PM as Neville faces West Monroe.

The Saints are set to the play the Texans in exhibition game number three. Quarterback Drew Brees is expected to get his first action of the preseason and he’s excited to finally play in a game…:
Cut 16 (19) “that I’m proud of”
Veteran running back Adrian Peterson is expected to make his preseason debut as well. The Texans practiced with the Saints Thursday ahead of the preseason game, just as they did last summer in Houston. Kickoff tomorrow night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 7pm.

After the practice, Texans coach Bill O’Brien was asked about the now-Category 2 Hurricane Harvey as the massive storm threatens his team’s city. He said football is the focus right now, but that could change quickly depending on what happens because it’s never football before family.

The LSU Tigers will count on a lot of young players during 2017 season. Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda says his young linebackers Tyler Taylor, Patrick Queen and Jacob Phillips strive to be great..:
Cut 18 (19) “love to see”
SEC Network analysts Gene Chizik and Jordan Rodgers predicted the Tigers’ win-loss record Thursday night, and they both think LSU will have a 10 win season. Chizik predicts the Tigers will lose to Alabama and Arkansas, while Rodgers felt the losses would be against The Crimson Tide and Auburn.

The SEC announced on Thursday afternoon that Will Wade’s first SEC game as LSU’s men’s basketball head coach will come against Kentucky. The Wildcats will make their way to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on January 3rd.

The Saints first round picks left practice early today. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore left during individual drills, while left tackle Ryan Ramczyk exited early in team drills with the Houston Texans. Coach Sean Payton said after practice that he thought they would bounce back and be ready to play Saturday versus the Texans.

In preseason action tonight…Carolina is at Jacksonville. Jaguars first-round pick Leonard Fournette will not play because of a foot injury, but Cam Newton will make his first appearance of the preseason for the Panthers.

LSU basketball will begin conference play in 2018 by hosting Kentucky. The tigers will travel to Texas A&M and Arkansas and then come back to host Alabama on January 13th.

Louisiana Tech’s schedule was also finalized today. The Bulldogs will play 18 games against Conference USA opponents and it will start December 28th at Western Kentucky. The big nonconference games for the Dunkin Dogs are against Alabama and Texas and they’ll also host UL Lafayette at the Thomas Assembly Center.

Could Donnie Alexander become the next LSU linebacker that goes from unknown player to a high draft pick. Alexander has added about 15 pounds so he can play inside linebacker in the SEC. Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda says he’s been impressed with Alexander during training camp…
cut 30 (38) “…a lot to them”
Alexander and the Tigers will take on BYU on September 2nd.

LSU quarterback Danny Etling has taken the news in stride that he’s been named the starting QB for the season opener against BYU. Etling says when Coach Ed Orgeron broke the news, he initially joked that he needed to discuss an academic issue…
cut 17 (15) “….right after”
Etling was the presumed starter throughout the spring despite a back injury that required off-season surgery. He says the only thing on his mind during camp was that he’s got to get better…
cut 18 (13) “…focus on”
The Saints had a joint practice with the Texans in Metairie today as the two teams are getting ready for their preseason matchup on Saturday night in the Dome. Both of New Orleans first-round picks, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and tackle Ryan Ramczyk, had to leave practice. Lattimore has been dealing with a knee injury and it’s unclear why Ramczyk couldn’t finish the practice.

Louisiana Tech released its men’s basketball schedule today. The Bulldogs tip-off the 2017-18 campaign with a home game against UT Tyler on November 10th. Tech will play in a tournament in Cancun. One game will be against George Mason. Tech will also travel to Alabama on November 29th and Texas on December 16th, while hosting the Cajuns on December 22nd.

Not only does Shreveport mayor Ollie Tyler want to build a 30-million dollar sports complex for an NBA minor league team for the New Orleans Pelicans, she’s also proposing a training camp practice facility for the Saints.