The NCAA Division One Council has voted to give all spring student-athletes an extra year of eligibility because most of their seasons were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. LSU athletic director Scott Woodward says he’s glad the NCAA council saw the wisdom of passing this through, but it will be expensive, however, it is worth it. The decision means spring sports teams can expand their rosters beyond the current scholarship limit and the NCAA will leave it up to each school to decide how much current seniors will receive in financial aid if they decide to come back for another year.

Former Saints kicker Tom Dempsey has tested positive for coronavirus. Dempsey’s daughter told the New Orleans Advocate that her father contracted the virus at the Lambeth House senior living center, which has reported a number of cases. The 73-year-old is also battling Alzheimer’s e and dementia, but his daughter says he is doing okay.

The F-B-I wiretap that reportedly has LSU basketball coach Will Wade discussing a strong offer made to a recruit is expected to air tonight on an H-B-O Documentary titled “The Scheme.” Wade missed the NCAA Tournament last year because of the FBI wiretap scandal but was reinstated in May. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau spoke to one of the writers of the documentary
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Christian Dawkins was the man at the center of the FBI’s investigation into college basketball corruption and he’ll be telling his story in the documentary.

Saints president Dennis Lauscha says the 450-million dollar renovation of the Superdome continues despite the coronavirus outbreak.