ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler says the idea of a college football season starting in the spring, instead of September is gaining momentum. Fowler used Instagram to inform fans of what he’s hearing. Fowler brought up the possibility of pushing the season back to November, but that might not work either…
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Fowler says if the season started in February, there’s a chance testing will have come a long by then and perhaps we are closer to a vaccine.

The country’s infectious disease expert said today that professional sports could return this summer if the games are played in empty stadiums and teams are strictly quarantined in large hotels in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Doctor Anthony Fauci says weekly testing will also have to occur.

Saints spokesperson Greg Bensel said in a statement that the NFL franchise in New Orleans is preparing to play this season and they are being very proactive in working with healthcare professionals so that when they do play, the health and safety of fans, staff, players and coaches is a top priority. Bensel released the statement after New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell recommended no large gatherings or festivals in the city in 2020.

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

24-7 sports has updated its list of the top football players in Louisiana for the Class of 2021. Terrebonne defensive tackle Mason Smith is ranked number one, followed by Lafayette Christian’s Sage Ryan.