06:45 LRN Sportscast

Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas will not play in tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers after he reportedly punched another teammate during an altercation at practice. Thomas has not played since week one because of a high ankle sprain and was listed as questionable. Sunday’s injury report said Thomas was out and his absence will be non-injury related.

On the other side of the ball, the Saints defense will attempt to make it a long night for Chargers rookie Q-B Jason Herbert (Her-bert). Saints Safety Malcolm Jenkins says the former Oregon star can throw the deep ball…
cut 16 (23) “….this league’

After getting upset by previously winless Missouri, LSU is no longer ranked in the Top 25 polls and there are serious questions about the defense after giving up 586 yards of offense. Fans are pointing the finger at defensive coordinator Bo Pelini, but Coach Ed Orgeron still supports Pelini…
cut 8 (06) “…get better”
It’s the first time LSU has not been ranked since 2017. The Cajuns are ranked 21st heading into Wednesday night’s game against Coastal Carolina.

Louisiana Tech is 2-0 in Conference USA after beating U-TEP 21-17. Coach Skip Holtz says they won despite not having their starting offensive tackles because of COVID…
cut 19 (16) “….second half”