This LSU football season is not turning out the way anyone had hoped, and Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says fans have every right to be upset. He says the 24-21 non-conference loss to Troy on The Bayou Bengals turf Homecoming night is historic for the program…:
Cut 9 (08) “against UAB”
Here’s what Head Coach Ed Orgeron had to say today…
cut 30 (05) “….to fix em”
Orgeron says the plan is to play Quarterback Danny Etling all four quarters this Saturday, so no more rotation with freshman Myles Brennan. Orgeron also says he has not paid attention to the talk among the fan base that he should be fired.

LSU is at 21st ranked Florida this Saturday. Gators Head Coach Jim McElwain says leading receiver Tyrie Cleveland will not play because of a high ankle sprain.

ULM is 2-0 in the Sun Belt for the first time since the 2014 season after beating Coastal Carolina 51-43. Coach Matt Viator likes how his team is playing…
cut 19 (10) “…playing with”
1992 was the last time the Warhawks scored 50 or more points in back-to-back games. ULM is at Texas State this Saturday.

Louisiana Tech senior safety Secdrick Cooper has been named Conference USA defensive player of the week. Cooper has two interceptions in the Bulldogs 34-16 win over South Alabama. Tech is at UAB this Saturday.

The Saints are 2-and-2 as they head into the bye week thanks to yesterday’s 20-0 win over the Dolphins in London. New Orleans next game is against the 3-and-1 Detroit Lions on October 15.

LSU’s homecoming was ruined by Troy, who upset the once mighty Tigers 24-21. The Trojans took control with a turnover on the first offensive play and then a quick touchdown. At one point, Troy led by 17. Linebacker Devin White sounds like most LSU fans..
Cut 30 (12) “smaller school”
LSU is now 3-2, heading into Saturday’s road SEC contest against Florida.

ULM is 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference after beating Coastal Carolina 51-43 on Saturday. Warhawks coach Matt Viator is glad to see his team play well after beating in-state rival UL Lafayette last week…
Cut 18 (14) “same everything”
It’s the first time the Warhawks have scored over 50 points in back-to-back games since 1982.

The Saints recorded the team’s first shutout since 2012 with a 20-0 win over Miami. Also, the Black and Gold offense did not commit a turnover for a fourth consecutive game. Head Coach Sean Payton on ball security…
cut 17 (18) “…I was pleased”
New Orleans heads into the bye week with a 2-and-2 record.

Elsewhere in the NFC South…the Falcons lost their first game as the Bills upset the Dirty Birds 23-17 in Atlanta. Tampa Bay got past the Giants 25-23 and Carolina improved to 3-and-1 with a win over the New England Patriots, 33-30. New Orleans next game is October 15th at home against the Lions. Detroit doubled up Minnesota 14-7.

After starting the season with back-to-back losses, the Saints have put together two consecutive victories. New Orleans dominated the Dolphins 20-0 at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday and head into the bye week with a two-and-two record. Coach Sean Payton on getting back to the five-hundred mark…:
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The Saints next face the Lions on October 15th.

LSU’s homecoming celebration was ruined by Troy University, who came into Baton Rouge and upset the once mighty Tigers 24-21. Quarterback Danny Etling says he’s not ready to give up…:
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LSU is now out of the Top 25 in both major polls.

ULM is 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference after beating Coastal Carolina 51-43 on Saturday. Warhawks coach Matt Viator is glad to see his team play well after beating in-state rival UL Lafayette last week…:
Cut 18 (14) “same everything”
Ben Luckett ran for two touchdowns, Derrick Gore added two.

Louisiana Tech claimed a 34-16 win over South Alabama in Ruston. Nicholls State claimed their first road win with a 41-14 victory Saturday night over Lamar. Southeastern shutdown Northwestern State 49-20. McNeese shut out Stephen F Austin, 35-0. Grambling got a victory over Clark Atlanta 31-20.

The Saints say they will kneel before the national anthem starts on Sunday, but stand when it’s sung. Owner Tom Benson issued a statement that says we must find solutions that unite and do not divide us. Benson added that his organization is ready to offer meaningful support and resources to move from a protest of social injustice to a solution.

The Saints face the Dolphins in London on Sunday. Wide receiver Willie Snead is questionable with a hamstring injury. Snead was suspended for the first three games, because of an offseason DWI.

LSU faces Troy for homecoming tomorrow night. After losing the season opener to Boise State, the Trojans have won three in a row. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Troy is not a team you can over look…
Cut 18 (11) “play well”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

ULM looks to go 2-0 in the Sun Belt when they host Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Warhawks Quarterback Caleb Evans is coming off a great game in which he threw for 348 yards and rushed for 129 yards and five touchdowns against the Ragin Cajuns. Coach Matt Viator says he’s anxious to see what Evans can do this week…
cut 17 (20) “…our offense”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

Also at six PM, Louisiana Tech hosts South Alabama. The Bulldogs are 2-2 and coming off a heart breaking one-point loss to South Carolina. The Jaguars are 1-3. South Al’s lone win was over Alabama A-and-M, their losses were against Ole Miss, Oklahoma State and Idaho.

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..
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…:
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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..:
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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..:
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Louisiana Tech enters the game with a 2-2 record.