Sports Illustrated is reporting LSU is imposing penalties on its own program after a two-year investigation revealed a booster paid the father of a former football player for a job he never showed up for. If you remember last October, John Paul Fumes, the former CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Foundation was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for stealing 555-thousand dollars from the foundation. Prosecutors say 180-thousand dollars went to the father of former LSU lineman Vadal Alexander.

Also, former LSU star Odell Beckham Junior has been banned from the program for two years after handing out cash to players following the national championship.

Meanwhile, the Tigers continue to get ready for Saturday’s game against South Carolina and Coach Ed Orgeron does not think starting quarterback Myles Brennan will play. Either TJ Finley or Max Johnson will start if Brennan can’t go.

After a bye week, ULM is back in action this Saturday as the Warhawks travel to South Alabama in search of their first win. Coach Matt Viator says they used the extra time off to work on special teams after the punt team gave up three touchdowns in a 40-7 loss to Liberty….
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The Saints will be allowed to play in front of fans after the team reached an agreement with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Beginning this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, 3,000 fans will be allowed inside the Superdome.

And the Pelicans have a new coach as there are reports the team has agreed to a four-year deal with Stan Van Gundy. Van Gundy has previous head coaching experience with the Heat, Magic and Pistons.