Several Saints coaches on the offensive side of the football and a nutritionist have tested positive for COVID. They are vaccinated so there’s a chance they could be back for Sunday’s game against Carolina. Injured wide receiver Michael Thomas also tested positive and he’s been placed on the COVID-19 list.

Meanwhile, the Saints return to the practice field today in north Texas to get ready for Sunday’s game against the Panthers. Christian McCaffrey is back for Carolina after missing 13 games last season because of injuries. Coach Sean Payton says McCaffrey is a threat running the ball and as a receiver…
cut 20 (19) “…for him”
McCaffrey had 98 yards rushing and 89 yards receiving in the season-opening win over the Jets.

LSU’s offense has struggled this season, but freshman Jack Bech has been a bright spot. The freshman from St. Thomas More in Lafayette has caught five passes in his first two games. Tigers star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte knew Bech would have an impact as a freshman…
cut 17 (18) “….catch it”
LSU hosts Central Michigan at 6:30 on Saturday night.

The Cajuns will host the Ohio Bobcats tomorrow night. Linebacker Ferrod Gardner and wide receiver Errol Rogers are listed as questionable. U-L Lafayette is a 22-point favorite tomorrow.

In college baseball news, West Monroe’s John Pearson has committed to LSU.

And the NBA is not requiring players to get the vaccine.