Saints running back Travis Etienne returned to practice yesterday, and rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was taken off the injury report. New Orleans’ top pick in this year’s draft was limited last week as he returned from a hamstring injury and played on a snap count against the Browns. He finished his debut with four catches for 32 yards, and head coach Kellen Moore says he should see more action this week.
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Former Catholic High Football Coach Dale Weiner died late last night after a bout with Parkinson’s Disease. Weiner won 317 games and a state championship and was three-time LSWA state coach of the year. He coached legendary high school players, including Warrick Dunn and Clyde Edwards-Helaire and was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame last year. He also spent time at Trafton Academy, St. John-Plaquemine, and Catholic of Pointe Coupee.
The Battle on the Bayou is tonight as ULM hosts UL Lafayette at 8:00 on ESPN 2. The Warhawks have been led by a pair of quarterbacks this season, Aiden Armenta and Austin Carlisle. Armenta has been the veteran passing threat for the Warhawks, while Carlisle offers a new weapon in the run game. Coach Bryant Vincent says he will continue to play both under center.
Warhawks safety Taijh Overton has been ruled out for the matchup
The Ragin Cajuns’ basketball game at UNC Wilmington on Saturday has been postponed as the team does not have a sufficient number of available players. Their next scheduled game is Wednesday night at San Francisco.
LA Tech quarterback Blake Baker is probable to play against Southern Miss on Saturday after playing through a foot injury in last week’s win over Troy and exiting the game early. The Bulldogs can clinch a Sun Belt West title with a win.