11:40 LRN Sportscast July 10

Are the dominoes starting to fall on whether we’ll have a college football season or not? The Big Ten has announced that if there is a season, they’ll only play conference games. Sports Illustrated college football writer Ross Dellenger says concern is growing on whether there will be a season…
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Dellenger says the athletic directors from the 14 SEC schools are scheduled to meet in Birmingham on Monday. Dellenger doesn’t expect the SEC to make a decision regarding the upcoming college football season anytime soon, but there are several options on the table, including waiting until 2021…
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SEC Football Media Days were scheduled for next week, but dates have not been set up on when they will be held virtually.

The Saints are giving their season ticket holders the ability to opt out of the 2020 season. For fans who have already paid for their tickets, they can either request a refund or just roll it over to the 2021 season. If season ticket holders do opt out, they can keep their season ticket holder status for 2021. No decision has been made on whether fans will be allowed in the Superdome to watch games, but if fans are allowed in the Dome it would be a small percentage of total capacity.

According to court papers, Zion Williamson’s stepfather accepted a 400-thousand dollar payment from a marketing agent prior to the start of his only season at Duke. Williamson is involved in a court battle with Gina Ford, who claims Zion breached their marketing agreement when he decided to sign with CAA. Williamson’s attorney has responded by saying the court papers are fradulent.

And a big happy birthday to the longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Dave Nitz turns 78-years-old today.