LSU quarterback Myles Brennan returned to practice yesterday as he attempted to come back from his abdominal injury, and unfortunately, it did not go well.  LSU Head coach Ed Orgeron says that Brennan was in a lot of pain while throwing and he is considered doubtful for the Alabama game next week.  The Tigers are using the bye week to work on themselves after suffering a 37-point loss to Auburn on the road last Saturday to their conference rival.  Coach Orgeron still believes he can bring another national championship to Baton Rouge, but says they need to fight through this difficult time.

Cut 18 (17)…”football team”

Yesterday afternoon Nicholls State men’s basketball coach Austin Claunch signed a four-year contract extension, which locks him in through the 2023-24 season.  After two seasons of leading the Colonels, Claunch has obtained a 35-27 overall record along with a 22-16 mark in Southland Conference play.

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for a big Sunday night matchup against their division rival, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Bucs have a roster full of NFL stars and possess one of the top defenses in the entire league.  Head Coach Sean Payton explains what makes that unit so good.

Cut 19 (10)…”protect”

Quarterback Drew Brees was limited in practice yesterday due to a right shoulder injury.  It appears that the team always limits Brees on Wednesday but it was the first time this season the veteran QB was listed on the post-practice injury report.  Brees has played 97% of the Saints’ offensive snaps this season, throwing for 13 touchdowns in his seven starts.  Receivers Marquez Callaway and Michael Thomas were also limited due to ankle injuries while running back Alvin Kamara is deal with an injured foot.

Receiver Emmanuel Sanders has returned to practice and was a full participant after missing the last two games due to being placed on the Covid-19 list.