LSU missed linebacker Whit Weeks in the loss to Vanderbilt, and it doesn’t look like he’ll play this Saturday against 3rd ranked Texas A&M. On the first availability report of the week, Weeks is listed as doubtful with a bone bruise that has him in a walking boot.
Cut 19 (14) “…in the week”
Coach Brian Kelly says defensive tackle Bernard Gooden is questionable to play Saturday against the Aggies. Gooden missed the Commodores game with a collarbone injury. Senior defensive end Jimari Butler is probable with an ankle injury after missing last week.
The Pelicans led by 11 points at half last night but were outscored by 19 in the third quarter and lost to Memphis 128 to 122 to begin a new regular season. Zion Williamson had 29 points for the Pels, but Ja Morant had 35 for Memphis.
The Saints return to New Orleans this Sunday and will host their divisional rival, the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield did not hide his dislike for the Black and Gold…
Cut 17 (09) “…don’t like them.”
Saints coach Kellen Moore responded to Mayfield’s comments by saying he understands how big the rivalry is, and expects Sunday to be a fun matchup.
Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and Browns safety Grant Delpit were named the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special teams Players of the Week after their week 7 performances. It’s the first time in NFL history that all three conference players of the week were college teammates. Chase, Chaisson and Delpit were all key contributors on LSU’s 2019 national championship team.
And Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has left Knoxville as he’s been hired as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants.