LSU names Harris as starter

LSU has named Brandon Harris as the starting quarterback of Saturday's game against McNeese State. HarrisĀ and Anthony Jennings battled over QB duties during the Spring. Harris was named starting QB in the 2014 season, and struggled, ending the season going 25-45 for 452 yards, 6 TDs and 2 INTs. He also rushed for 3 TDs and 159 yards. Although the numbers weren't terrible, Harris looked out of his depth against stronger opposition, and had to be replaced by Anthony Jennings as the season wore on. Jennings struggled too. BOTTOM LINE: It's still difficult to be confident about LSU's prospects Read more [...]

Vols starter arrested

Star Tennessee Vols linebacker AJ Johnson and defensive linesman Danny O'Brien were arrested on alcohol-related charges in Knoxville on Saturday night, it was reported. The report says: "Johnson was charged with purchasing alcohol for a person underage and resisting arrest. O'Brien, a reserve nose tackle as a redshirt freshman last season, was charged with criminal impersonation, resisting arrest and underage consumption of alcohol." The report was at former UT player Dontavis Sapp - who was also arrested. "We have very high standards and expectations within our football program at the Read more [...]