The LSU Tigers have given up 11-hundred yards of offense in two SEC games, but Coach Les Miles is optimistic the defense can turn things around. Miles says they need to fix some technical issues, which should produce better results….
cut 17 (12) “….important piece”
When you look at the SEC statistics…LSU has allowed 184 rushing yards per game, which is last in the league.

In the NFL…the Saints have released fourth round pick Khairi Fortt, who was on injured reserve—designated to return list. The linebacker was eligible to come off that list on Monday. He injured his hamstring in the second preseason game and his release is considered a bit of a surprise. The Bengals thought enough of him and signed him today.

In other NFL news…former LSU Trindon Holliday reportedly had a try out with the Chicago Bears today. Holliday was recently released by the Giants.

There are changes at the top in the latest high school football polls. In Class One-A, Mangham is now number one, as Haynesville falls to number two. In three A, University High in Baton rouge is ranked number one as John Curtis slipped to number two as a result its loss to St. Aug. U-High has a big game on Thursday night against crosstown rival Parkview Baptist in a game that can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball has been picked to win the Conference USA title in a poll of the league’s coaches. The Bulldogs return four starters, three of those players….Kenneth Smith, Alex Hamilton and Raheem Appleby…have received preseason all-conference honors.

Northwestern State unveiled its 2014-15 men’s basketball schedule today. The Demons tip-off the season against Texas A-and-M in College Station on November 14th. Northwestern will also visit Oklahoma, Arkansas and ULM in non-conference play, while host Louisiana Tech and U-L lafayette.