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Khalen Saunders on defending the Saints' new offense: 'I hate it'
When asked how he felt about trying to stop the run against the new offensive system, Khalen Saunders bluntly replied that, “I hate it.”. When the New Orleans Saints hired Klint Kubiak this offseason, it was viewed as major addition because it brings a modern offense to New Orleans. Kubiak’s system is derived from the same roots as Kyle Shanahan’s wildly successful San Francisco 49ers system, which relies more heavily on pre-snap movement and misdirection during the play than Sean Payton’s playbook.
Three risers and one standout faller from the Pelicans Summer League
Despite just one double-digit loss, the Pelicans Summer League team finished as one of three winless teams (Atlanta and Milwaukee). Now that Summer League has concluded, it's time to focus on the regular season. New Orleans star-studded starting lineup will look to maintain health in hopes of chasing playoff success. Despite the talented top-end of their roster, the Pelicans have struggled to maintain winning when injuries pile up, especially to stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.
Gonzales students receive free school supplies and uniforms ahead of upcoming school year
GONZALES - Students enjoyed music, splash pads, snow-balls and free school supplies Saturday at the Ascension 4 Youth Fest Back to School Bash. Oxy Petroleum sponsored the event and provided kids with backpacks, supplies and uniforms — all for free. Council member Chase Melancon, who also works with Oxy,...
Manhunt called off after woods search Sunday morning
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is clearing search perimeters in Central. They were looking for a man who reportedly ran off while being questioned about a domestic dispute. Central Police were assisting the sheriff’s office in the investigation that reportedly started around...
Church gives away 100 backpacks full of school supplies at back-to-school bash
BATON ROUGE - More than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies were given out during the Crusade Christian Center's back-to-school bash Saturday afternoon. Pastor Jed Brumfield and his wife Sha'Myra said they hosted the event at BREC's Narin Drive Park to give kids what they need to start school and bring the community together.
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee missed practice with a foot injury
IRVINE, Calif. — Second year defensive tackle Bryan Bresee was not in attendance for New Orleans Saints training camp practice Saturday, and coach Dennis Allen said he sat the session out with a foot injury. Allen did not expand upon the nature or severity of the injury, or how...
United States Beach volleyball favorites Olympic competition times
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans native is competing for gold in the Beach Volleyball competition. Kristen Nuss and her teammate, Taryn Kloth, will compete in multiple rounds of competition in hopes of making it to the final round for gold. They secured their first win in a preliminary...
Injuries Strike Saints, Chargers Stars
Training camp is underway for all 32 teams, signaling that football is approaching. However, the return of football also means the return of injuries, and the Saints and Chargers already had two major scares with some of their best players. For New Orleans, star cornerback Marshon Lattimore left practice with a hip flexor injury, while Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater left practice early with an undisclosed injury.