11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are looking for a bounce-back performance this Sunday against Tampa Bay after playing a poor game last Sunday in a loss to Atlanta…
cut 30 (14) “…mind set”
That’s Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, who will not have guard Andrus Peat protecting him for the next six weeks. Peat broke his arm in last week’s loss to Atlanta and reportedly underwent surgery yesterday.

The Pelicans are also dealing with their own injury issues. Lonzo Ball will miss his third straight game tonight with a right adductor strain. Josh Hart is also out with knee and ankle sprains. The Pels leading scorer Brandon Ingram is a game-time decision as New Orleans hosts the Clippers.

Last night in college hoops, LSU turned it over 26 times lost to V-C-U 84-82.

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is one of four finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, which goes to the most versatile player in college football. Edwards-Helaire accounted for four touchdowns against Alabama. Quarterback Joe Burrow says Edwards-Helaire is so important to their offense…
Cut 17 (21) run it in”
And Burrow is a semifinalist for the Davey O’ Brien Award, which goes to the nation’s top quarterback.

Grambling State quarterback Geremy Hickbottom has been suspended for the first half of Saturday’s game at Mississippi Valley State. Hickbottom was ejected in the third quarter in last weekend’s win over Alcorn State for throwing a punch after he threw an interception. Redshirt senior quarterback Charles Wright will get the start this Saturday for Grambling, who has won five in a row.