LSU Police are investigating an alleged hazing incident involving Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity after a student was hospitalized with alcohol intoxication. LSU Greek life was in the national spotlight after the death of freshman pledge Max Gruver for alcohol poisoning in 2017. It sparked legislation enforcing harsher penalties and holding social organizations responsible. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore believes it’s making a difference.
The House and Senate agree on legislation allowing lawmakers to strike down specific public health restrictions without overturning the Governor’s entire public health order. The bill only won 54 votes, had 30 nays, and 21 lawmakers abstained. Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey called the legislation a mess that lawmakers were given no time to read before the vote was held…
The Saints will be allowed to play in front of fans after the team reached an agreement with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The phased plan will begin with 3,000 fans this Sunday, before increasing to 6,000 fans for the November games and as much as 15,000 fans for December. Coach Sean Payton says this is a great way to gradually allow fans back into the Dome.
It doesn’t sound like LSU quarterback Myles Brennan will play in Saturday night’s home game against South Carolina. Coach Ed Orgeron says If Brennan can’t play, LSU will start a true freshman at quarterback, either T-J Finley or Max Johnson. Orgeron has confidence in both players
Orgeron says a decision on who will start will be made later this week.