6:45 LRN Sportscast

ESPN Broadcaster Chris Fowler believes it will be impossible to have a college football season in the fall. Fowler says university leaders will have to make a decision by the end of next month whether schools will wecome students back in August. He says some schools might feel comfortable, while others will not…
cut 30 (35) “…not a strategy”
Fowler says holding the college football season in the spring is an idea gaining momentum.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is recommending that the city does not host any large events or festivals until 2021. When asked what this means for the Saints, Cantrell says she doesn’t think anyone has a clue right now. Saints senior vice president of communications Greg Bensel released a statement following the mayor’s press conference that said the franchise is preparing to play. Bensel says when they return this season, their highest priority will be the health and safety of fans, staff, players, and coaches. Bensel says they are proactive in working with healthcare professionals and in constant contact with local and state governments.

The Conference USA, the Sun Belt, and American Atheltic Conference are among five major football conference commissioners who are asking the NCAA to relax requirements to compete in Division One for four years. The NCAA requires Division One schools to sponsor at least 16 varsity sports and there are some schools because of finances who have made the decision to drop certain sports programs.