LSU executive deputy athletics director Verge Ausberry says it will not be the NCAA who will determine if the Tigers will kick off their football season in September. Ausberry says that decision will be made by the SEC and university leaders. He says they are planning for numerous scenarios
Cut 12 (11) “…on that”

LSU is hoping the players can return to campus in June. Coach Ed Orgeron is looking forward to quarterback Myles Brennan leading the offense.
cut 19 (18) “…pressure on him”

The full Senate has approved a bill giving voters a chance to decide if they want sports betting legalized in their parish. Metairie Senator Cameron Henry says if his proposal gets full legislative approval, the proposition will appear on the November ballot
Cut 16 (13) “…moving forward.”
The proposal heads to the House for more consideration.

Even though Louisiana is moving into phase one of reopening, the LHSAA announces that offseason workouts will not begin until at least June 8th. Executive Director Eddie Bonine says the delay gives schools more time to make sure they have all the proper safety measures in place.

McNeese has ended its search for a new athletics director, because of a decline in revenues from no spring sports. The school plans for a full fall sports season and a new search during the 2020-21 academic year.