6:45 LRN Sportscast November 17

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees reportedly has multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung and is expected to miss some games. Brees didn’t play in the second half in Sunday’s win over San Francisco. Jameis Winston will compete with Taysom Hill for the starting job. Coach Sean Payton says he’s comfortable with both players.
Cut 16 (07) “…good room.”
The Saints host the Falcons this Sunday.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says victims of sexual abuse need support and protection. That’s in response to a USA Today report alleging the university mishandled complaints of sexual misconduct involving former members of the football team. Orgeron started his Monday press conference with this statement…
Cut 7 (07) “…this type.”
LSU has hired an out of state law firm to review their sexual misconduct policies.

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This Saturday’s game between ULM and Louisiana Tech has been called off as the Warhawk football team is still dealing COVID-19 issues. The Bulldogs say they were ready to play after having to postpone last Saturday’s game against Rice because of a lack of players at a position group.

After a two-week layoff, LSU is getting to play a much improved Arkansas team. The Razorbacks did not win an SEC game in 2018 and 2019, but this year they are 3-and-4 in a conference only schedule. Coach Ed Orgeron says first-year coach Sam Pittman has done a phenomenal job…
cut 20 (20) the fundamentals’

And the Pelicans have reportedly traded veteran guard Jrue (Drew) Holiday to the Bucks for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and three first round picks.