4:45 LRN Sportscast August 17

The Saints have told a New Orleans TV station that if season ticket holders decide not to be vaccinated against COVID or get tested 72 hours prior to a home football game, they will not be able to get a refund for their tickets. The Saints are also not giving season ticket holders the opportunity to opt-out like they did last season.

Tulane University announced last week that fans will need to be vaccinated or test negative 72 hours before attending one of its football games this season. Athletic Director Troy Dannen tells Sports Illustrated only 27 of their season-ticket holders requested refunds and they’ve sold well over 27 new season tickets in the last five days.

The Pelicans are reportedly close to bringing back reserve shooting guard Josh Hart. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi says Hart is on the verge of signing a three-year, 38-million dollar contract with New Orleans. The 26-year-old averaged nine points and eight rebounds a game last season and is also known for his defense.

LSU’s offensive line lost the battle of the trenches in the first scrimmage of preseason camp based on what Coach Ed Orgeron said. So this week, the Tigers o-line is working on fixing those issues. Senior offensive tackle Austin Deculus…
cut 19 (19) “….would so”
The strength of LSU this season is its defensive line, based on the veteran presence, depth and up and coming players on the Tigers roster. Senior defensive lineman Neil Farrell expects big seasons from sophomore Jaquelin Roy and freshman Maason Smith….
cut 18 (11) “…this year”