According to a report by Christian Clark of the Advocate and Times-Picayune, there’s a major rift between Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin, and All-star Zion Williamson. There’s been tension since Zion’s rookie season as the team was cautious with Williamson after he injured his knee in the preseason.

The Saints are at New England on Sunday and instead of facing Tom Brady, New Orleans is preparing for rookie quarterback Mac Jones who has only thrown one touchdown pass, but he’s completing 74-percent of his passes and he’s not been intercepted. Coach Sean Payton says Jones processes information fast and the ball comes out quick…
cut 20 (22) “…smart player”

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron expects safety Jay Ward will play this Saturday for the SEC Opener at Mississippi State. Ward missed the last two games and he’ll be needed this Saturday as the Bulldogs are expected to throw the ball a lot. State Quarterback Will Rogers threw 67 passes last week and the Bulldogs threw for over 600 yards against LSU last year.

After going two and one in nonconference action, U-L Lafayette will kick-off Sun Belt play this Saturday when they visit Georgia Southern in Statesboro. The Cajuns won by just two points over the Eagles last season and Coach Billy Napier says his team understands the challenge in front of them…
cut 16 (15) “…at the moment”
Kick-off is at 5 PM central and the Cajuns are a two-touchdown favorite.