The Saints return to practice today to get ready for Sunday night’s game against Dallas. Michael Farrar has the latest on injured quarterback Drew Brees…
voicer 2 (25) “…reporting”

Training camp is underway for the Pelicans. They are at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, the same place the Saints train prior to the season. New Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry is bringing an up tempo style of basketball to the Crescent City…
cut 30 “…what we are doing”
The Pelicans first preseason game is Saturday at Indiana.

So far this season much of LSU’s offensive production is coming from one man. Running back Leonard Fournette has 647 all-purpose yards, which accounts for 45-percent of the Tigers total yards. LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron says they are seeking to get more touches for the other skill position players…
cut 18 (15) “…even more”
LSU hosts Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Coming off a win over FIU at Joe Aillet Stadium, the Bulldogs are back at home this Saturday to host U-L Lafayette, a team they beat 48-20 last year. Tech quarterback Jeff Driskel says they look at the Cajuns as a rival and would like to beat them again…
cut 16 (15) “…other game”
The Bulldogs have won seven straight games over the Cajuns.

ESPN’s Ed Werder reports Drew Brees’ throwing session went well today and the Saints quarterback expects to take some practice reps tomorrow. Brees hasn’t thrown in practice since suffering a bruised rotator cuff in Week 2. Earlier this week, Brees and Coach Sean Payton sounded optimstic that number nine will play this Sunday against Dallas.

Payton talked about the game against the Cowboys. He sees it as a good time to get their first win of the year…
cut 20 (16) “…so it’s improtant”

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson has moved up 76 spots on Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in the United States. According to Forbes, the 88-year-old Benson has a net worth of two-point-two billion dollars and comes in at number 307 on their list.

Heading into game number four, LSU is last in the SEC in pass offense, averaging just 100 yards through the air a game. But quarterback Brandon Harris is completing 62-percent of his passes and has not turned the ball over. Coach Les Miles expects the passing game will become more explosive…
cut 18 (16) “….getting it done”

Louisiana Tech heads into its game with UL Lafayette, leading Conference USA in total offense, as they are averaging 523 yards a game. But Bulldogs quarterback Jeff Driskel says there’s room for improvement…
cut 17 (17) “…they are there”
Coach Skip Holtz says he would like to see Joe Aillet Stadium sold out for this Saturday’s game.

According to a report from ESPN, Saints quarterback Drew Brees will throw the football around today to test his injured shoulder. According to ESPN’s Ed Werder, Brees hasn’t thrown since Friday. He missed last Sunday’s loss to Carolina and this Sunday the Saints host the Dallas Cowboys.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson has moved up 76 spots on Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in the United States. According to Forbes, the 88-year-old Benson has a net worth of two-point-two billion dollars and comes in at number 307 on their list.

Southern University has launched a fund to help provide financial assistance for wide receiver Devon Gales, who suffered a neck injury in the loss to Georgia. Gales underwent surgery Sunday in Athens and there’s been no news on his condition or prognosis. Contributions to the Devon Gales Fund can be made by visiting the Devon Gales Fund webpage.

After three games, LSU ranks last in the SEC in penalties, as they are avaraging 86 penalty yards a game. Coach Les Miles says yellow flags cost his squad two touchdowns in the win over Syracuse…
cut 17 (10) “….to do”
LSU running back Loenard Fournette has been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association offensive player of the week. Fournette rushed for a career-high 244 yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse. Louisiana Tech senior linebacker Beau Fitte is the defensive player of the week as he was in on 14 tackles for the Bulldogs in a win over FIU. And Grambling’s Martez Carter is the Special Teams player of the week. He returned two kickoffs for a touchdown in a 70-54 win over Prairie View.

In the latest high school football polls…here are the teams ranked number one, Rummel, Neville, University, Sterlington and St. Mary’s.

LSU’s Leonard Fournette is on his way to a record breaking season as he already has 631 rushing yards through the first three games of the season. He’s getting a chance to carry the football over 20 times a game and opposing defenses are keying on him. Coach Les Miles was asked if he plans on changing Fournette’s running style to avoid some punishment from opposing tacklers…

cut 16 (15) “would want”

For a third straight week, Fournette was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. The Tigers are preparing to face Eastern Michigan Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

A fund has been set up by Southern University athletics and the Southern University System Foundation to help the family of injured Jaguars footbal player Devon Gales with medical expenses. Gales suffered a severe spinal injury in the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Georgia. You can donate online at netcommunity-dot-sus-dot-edu-slash-the-dash-devon-dash-gales-dash-fund.

After Sunday’s disappointing 27-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Saints are one of four teams in the NFL that are winless. Coach Sean Payton says there is no way to sugarcoat it, the Black & Gold are in hole and they have to find a way to get their first win of the season…

cut 19 (15) “good week”

The Saints host Dallas this Sunday night.

In the latest F-C-S coaches poll….McNeese State is ranked 15th, while Southeastern Louisiana is 19th. The Lions will welcome Lamar to Strawberry Stadium this Thursday, while the Cowboys are at Nicholls State on Saturday. The Colonels are winless after losing 48 to 0 to Colorado on Saturday.

Northwestern State is also looking for their first win on the season after losing to Central Arkansas 49-21. The Demons travel to El Paso to face Incarnate Word Saturday.

The LSU football team is 3-0, but Coach Les Miles knows there’s room for improvement. The Tigers are last in the Southeastern Conference in penalties, as they’ve been penalized 28 times for 258 yards, averaging 86 penalty yards a game, which is tied for seventh most in the country. Miles says they are trying to do something about all of the yellow flags…
cut 30 (06) “…get it fixed”
In the last game against Syracuse, LSU was flagged 14 times for 120 yards.

For a third straight week, LSU’s Leonard Fournette has been named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Fournette rushed for a career-high 244 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Syracuse.

And LSU has another 11 o’ clock game coming up on their schedule. The Tigers contest at South Carolina on October 10th will begin at noon eastern time.

Luke McCown played well on Sunday but it wasn’t good enough to beat the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans will now look for its first win of the season on Sunday night against Dallas. Drew Brees says he’s very optimistic that he can play against the Cowboys. The first injury report of the week comes out on Wednesday.

In the latest F-C-S coaches poll….McNeese State is ranked 15th, while Southeastern Louisiana is 19th. The Lions host Lamar this Thursday, while the Cowboys are at Nicholls State on Saturday. The Colonels are still looking for their first win after losing 48 to 0 to Colorado on Saturday.

Northwestern State is also winless on the year after losing to Central Arkansas 49-21. The Demons are Incarnate Word on Saturday.

Did you happen see the Grambling-Prairive View score. Grambling won 70 to 54. Grambling QB Johnathan Williams threw six touchdown passes and ran for another. Martez Carter returned two kicks for touchdowns. Carter had four touchdowns on the day.

The Saints are 0-3 and the playoffs this year looks like a pipe dream. New Orleans lost to Carolina 28-22 yesterday. Luke McCown played well for the injured Drew Brees as he threw for 310 yards. McCown says Brees was a big help on the sidelines…
cut 18 (15) “…as teammates”
The Saints host Dallas this Sunday. Brees says he’s very optimistic he’ll play against the Cowboys.

After rushing for 244 yards against Syracuse, Leonard Fournette is now averaging 210 rushing yards a game. Fournette says he was impressed with Syracuse’s effort…
cut 14 (11) “…this game”
LSU hosts Eastern Michigan this Saturday. The Eagles are allowing 373 rushing yards a game, which is last in the FBS.

Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon had another big game in the Bulldogs 27-17 win over FIU on Saturday. Dixon had three touchdowns and rushed for 169 yards. It was the 11th time he’s scored three touchdowns in a game which ties an NCAA record, but Dixon is not focused on individual accomplishments…
cut 16 (09) “….you know”
Tech hosts UL Lafayette this Saturday. The Cajuns are coming off a bad loss at home to Akron, 35 to 14. Coach Mark Hudspeth is still trying to settle on a quarterback. Brooks Haack started and threw for only 77 yards. Jalen Nixon came off the bench threw for 96 yards. Both men were intercepted once.

Did you happen see the Grambling-Prairive View score. Grambling won 70 to 54. Grambling QB Johnathan Williams threw six touchdown passes and ran for another. Martez Carter returned two kicks for touchdowns. Carter had four touchdowns on the day.

The Saints are still winless after losing to Carolina 28-22. The Saints defense could not contain Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns. Saints quarterback Luke McCown says the players will not give up, despite an 0-and-3 start…

cut 17 (11) “we face”

The Black & Gold look to break into the win column Sunday when they host Dallas.

LSU’s Leonard Fournette had another 200-yard plus performance Saturday to help the Tigers beat Syracuse 34-24. The Heisman Trophy candidate rushed for 244 yards and two touchdowns against the Orange, becoming the first player in LSU school history to have consecutive 200-yard efforts. Fournette’s longest run came on a 62-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He gives credit to his fullback…

cut 13 (07) “what I did”

The Tigers next face Eastern Michigan Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

Leonard Fournette was not the only college football running back from Louisiana who had a big game. Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon had three touchdowns to help the Bulldogs defeat Florida International 27-17. Dixon says it was good to get a win after two straight losses…

cut 15 (18) “and defense”

Tech hosts UL-Lafayette Saturday night.

Speaking of the Ragin Cajuns, they came up on the short end against Akron 35-14, Alabama shut out ULM 34-0, Colorado blanked Nicholls State 48-0, Central Arkansas defeated Northwestern State 49-21, and McNeese State trounced Mississippi College 37-0.

The LSU Tigers will face Syracuse this morning and it will be the first time they’ve ever played at the Carrier Dome. Senior offensive tackle Vadal Alexander says he’s excited for the match-up…
cut 30 (14) “…forward to it”
LSU is averaging seven yards per rush, while Syracuse’s defense is only allowing 1.5 yards a rush. We’ll see if that changes today.

ULM is at 12th ranked Alabama this afternoon. The Crimson Tide are a 38-point favorite. Warhawks Coach Todd Berry is not worried about the point spread…
cut 19 (08) “…every week”
It’s ULM’s first visit to Tuscaloosa since 2007 when they upset Alabama.

Louisiana Tech is looking to snap a two-game losing streak this afternoon as they host F-I-U. The Bulldogs are averaging aboug 540 yards in total offense, which leads Conference USA. The Panthers, who are 2-and-1, lead the league in total defense, allowing 314 yards a game.

U-L Lafayette is home to take on Akron tonight. Brooks Haack is expected to make his third consecutive start at quarterback.

Elsewhere…Nicholls State is at Colorado. Northwestern State looks for its first win of the year as they host Central Arkansas. McNeese State matches up with Mississippi College. Grambling takes on Prairie View at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Southern faces on Georgia.

The Saints have ruled Drew Brees out for tomorrow’s game at Carolina. Luke McCown will start under center for the Black and Gold who are looking for their first win of the year. McCown says he’s ready for the challenge of facing the Panthers…
cut 17 (11) “….give you fits”
Kick-off is at noon tomorrow.

Saints Coach Sean Payton announced today that quarterback Drew Brees will not play in Sunday’s game against the Panthers because of a bruised rotator cuff. That means former Louisiana Tech standout Luke McCown will get the start. McCown says if he follows the game plan, they’ll be able to put some points on the board….
cut 16 (11) “….work for you”
McCown has been taking the reps with the first-team offense as Brees has watched during practice this week.

LSU has arrived in Syracuse where they’ll play the Orange tomorrow in the Carrier Dome. How many yards will Leonard Fournette get after rushing for a career-high 228 yards and 3 touchdowns against Auburn. LSU’s only Heisman winner, Billy Cannon, is impressed…
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Kick-off is at 11 AM.

ULM will play Alabama tomorrow for the first time since 2007, when the Warhawks upset the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM will start a freshman at quarterback Garrett Smith, who has played well in his first two collegiate games and Coach Todd Berry is interested to see how he handles the Crimson Tide defense…
cut 18 (14) “…with Garrett”
Alabama is a 38-point favorite. Kick-off is at three o’ clock.

There are some big high school football games in north Louisiana tonight…Calvary Baptist hosts Zachary in a game that will be televised by ESPN-U. Franklington is at West Monroe, while Many visits Union Parish.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says if quarterback Drew Brees can’t throw a pass in practice this week, he won’t play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Brees has been limited in practice this week because of a bruised rotator cuff. Veteran backup Luke McCown will start if Brees can’t paly.

In the NFL last night…former LSU Tigers Odell Beckham Junior and Rueben Randle each had touchdown catches in the Giants 32-21 win over the Redskins.

Many fantasy football fans in Louisiana want to know why they can’t participate in cash games online. New Orleans gaming lawyer, Kelly Duncan, says state law prohibits these fantasy companies from letting people here play for money to win a cash prize, unlike other states where the companies are allowed to operate…
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Duncan says fantasy sites claim it isn’t gambling because skill is involved.

LSU will face Syracuse tomorrow in the first ever regular season meeting between the two teams. The Tigers have won 49 straight non-conference regular season games, while the Orange are 3-0 for the first time since 1991. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

Can ULM beat Alabama again? These two schools meet on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa in a rematch of the 2007 game that saw the Warhawks upset Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM Coach Todd Berry says that game won’t have an impact on what happens tomorrow..
cut 17 (16) “at all”
Alabama is a 38 point favorite. You can watch on the SEC Network beginning at 3PM.

At six PM, UL Lafayette will host Akron. All kids under the age of 11 will receive a free general admission ticket to the game, if accompanied by an adult.