4:45 LRN Sportscast

We don’t know if Saints Quarterback Derek Carr will play this Sunday against Tampa Bay, because of a shoulder injury, but running back Alvin Kamara will be on the field for the Black and Gold as he’s done with his three-game suspension. Kamara will provide a boost to an offense that’s scored just 53 points through three games, the third lowest point total in the N-F-C….
cut 20 (15) “…execute better”
Kamara spent his time away from the team working out with his personal trainers in Miami.

The 13th ranked LSU football team will leave tomorrow for the Magnolia State where they’ll meet up with Ole Miss. The Tigers are allowing their opponents to convert 44-percent of the time on third down, but Ole Miss offensively is also struggling on third down conversions.

The Ragin Cajuns head up north to battle Minnesota on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. It’s an 11 a.m. kick-off. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says he wants to get off to a fast start…
Cut 16 (15) “…great running back.”
That running back’s name is Darius Taylor, a true freshman from Detroit. Taylor has rushed for 532 yards and four touchdowns. He’s averaging six yards a carry.

A LHSAA member meeting will take place Tuesday to give high school principals an opportunity to decide if they want to keep the current definition of a select school. A ruling by a judge earlier this year prohibits the LHSAA from using the current definition unless there’s a majority vote from member schools approving it. Leaders from 203 schools must attend Tuesday’s meeting in order for a vote to take place.