Even though the Tigers are off to an 0-and-2 start in SEC play, Coach Les Miles is not ready to say this is a rebuilding season. Miles says there’s still plenty of victories to be had this season, if his team can execute better…
cut 18 (15) “….go forward”
LSU is at Florida this Saturday. Miles plans to name a starting quarterback later in the week as he’ll allow Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris compete for the job this week.
It looks like the Gators will start Jeff Driskel at quarterback this Saturday. Thats’ because true freshman Treon Harris has been suspended, because he’s been accused of sexually assaulting female student at a residence hall early Sunday morning. Harris was at the helm when Florida rallied to beat Tennessee 10 to 9 this past Saturday in Knoxville.
The Saints are headed into the bye week with a much needed win under their belts as they defeated Tampa Bay 37 to 31 in overtime. But it was a painful victoryfor New Orleans, who saw tight end Jimmy Graham leave the game with a shoulder injury. Coach Sean Payton did not offer any specifics today, but it’s been reported that Graham is suffering from a shoulder sprain. The same report said that the team doesn’t think the injury is serious. New Orleans next game is October 19th at Detroit and it’s also possible running back Mark Ingram could return to that game from a broken hand.
The Ragin Cajuns have a couple of extra days to prepare for their next opponent. U-L Lafayette’s next game is Tuesday, October 14th against Texas State. The Cajuns won their Sun Belt opener last Saturday as wide receiver Jamal Robinson came back from an injury to score two touchdowns in a 34-31 win over Georgia State.
In the latest Sports Network FCS Top 25 poll….McNeese State holds steady at number five, while Southeastern Louisiana moved up two spots to number nine.