Saints kicker Will Lutz needs surgery and will likely miss the start of the regular season. ESPN reports there’s optimism he will not miss too many games. Coach Sean Payton usually doesn’t talk about injuries, but gave some insight on what’s ailing Lutz…
cut 29 (09) “…right away”
Multiple reports say Lutz could miss the next two to three months.

LSU Quarterback Max Johnson says he’s not changing his mindset just because he’s been named the starter due to an arm injury to Myles Brennan. Coach Ed Orgeron is disappointed Brennan is unable to compete and Johnson says he was looking forward to the competition too…
Cut 16 (14) “…throughout the season.”

COVID is still an issue as college football teams begin preseason camp. Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz says after dealing with several COVID outbreaks last season, he’s hoping for a more normal season this year
Cut 19 (19) “…Mississippi State”

LSU’s live mascot Mike the Tiger has been vaccinated and the barricades surrounding his habitat on campus will come down week. LSU Vet school spokesperson Ginger Guttner says the barricades helped Mike practice social distancing.
Cut 11 (11) “…his visitors”
Guttner says an animal health company called Zoetis donated the vaccine.