News sports 2008-08-06 Andanh.com

Tigers to lean on running backs
While the LSU quarterback position remains the big question mark this fall with three viable candidates, who they'll be handing the ball off to is a lot more comforting. The Tiger corps of tailbacks is as good as any unit in the country.

Lee back at QB for Southern
Coach Pete Richardson is looking for Darren Coates' replacement as Southern's featured running back, but he has no controversy when it comes to his starting QB. SWAC preseason Offensive Player of the Year Bryant Lee is back to run the Jaguar offense.

Kentucky QB Pulley kicked off team

Dewberry added to Georgia's suspension list

Florida begins drills with holes to fill

Rain forces afternoon drills indoors

WR Bell commits to Tigers

Between the lines

EA Spartans hope to compete in 5A
The East Ascension Spartans are in year two under Coach John Lambert, and the team is hoping to put its struggles in 5A ball behind them in 2008.

Saints resting at least 9 regulars vs. Cardinals Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:34:00 EST
Receiver Marques Colston, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, safety Josh Bullocks and defensive tackle Brian Young will sit out New Orleans' preseason opener in Arizona, Saints head coach Sean Payton said todayy.

McCollister earns af2 playoff honor Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:12:00 EST
Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings wide receiver/kick returner Chavis McCollister was named the JLS Ironman for the first round of the 2008 af2 Playoffs.

Football is in the air Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:06:00 EST
BATON ROUGE —- The first true, three-pronged quarterback derby at LSU in a decade started Monday as the Tigers opened preseason practices for the 2008 season.

Heat rules Tech practice Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:02:00 EST
The first day of workouts at Louisiana Tech was the same as at other practices across the South ... the heat ruled.

Sports lose a wild one Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:56:00 EST
The Cats hung onto a 10-6 win against the Sports at Fair Grounds Field. The Sports were attempting to win their second straight game for the second time during this six-game homestand.

NSU begins with split work Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:10:00 EST
Northwestern State University Demons head football coach Scott Stoker planned to split his team into a pair of workouts on Monday, the first day of the Demons' fall practice.

Saints finally get Glenn Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:14:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss.—- After ranking near the bottom of the league in pass defense last season, the New Orleans Saints looked to upgrade their secondary with three notable cornerback additions: Randall Gay, Tracy Porter and Aaron Glenn.

T.O. back after another break at Cowboys camp Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:12:00 EST
OXNARD, Calif. — A refreshed Terrell Owens was back in pads and catching passes from Tony Romo when the Dallas Cowboys held their second practice Monday.

Glenn Guilbeau: Stallings' joy turns to tears Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:55:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — The thought has no doubt crossed the minds of countless parents who produced a developmentally challenged baby. "If the baby dies, we will not have to deal with it."

MIKE LOPRESTI: But first, a few words from Confucius Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:12:00 EST
Before we had Dr. Phil and Dear Abby to guide us, there was ... Confucius.

And they're off: Cajuns take first step toward opener Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:56:00 EST
Antwyne Zanders appreciated the sights, sounds and smells from the UL football team's first practice in fall camp.

Cajun pitcher Brignac confident despite injury; see photo gallery Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:19:00 EST
UL softball star confirms injury to pitching shoulder

Tigers' derby at QB starts Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - The first true, three-pronged quarterback derby at LSU in a decade started Monday as the Tigers opened pre-season practices for the 2008 season.

Saints want more sacks Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:55:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - Bobby McCray knows little about what went wrong with the New Orleans Saints' defense last season.

Two-minute drill with Michael Desormeaux Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
After watching his senior football season at Catholic High in New Iberia fly by, Michael Desormeaux promised himself he would cherish his collegiate playing career.

Former Alabama coach's family loses an unexpected gift Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - The thought has no doubt crossed the minds of countless parents who produced an abnormal baby. "If the baby dies, we will not have to deal with it."

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