Louisiana Tech’s season opener on Saturday versus Baylor has been postponed and the hope is to make up the game later in the season. A reported 38 players on the Tech football team have tested positive for the coronavirus. Athletics Director Tommy McClelland says power outages from Hurricane Laura forced many of their student-athletes to find other places to stay and that has produced a COVID outbreak within the team. McClelland says the days leading up to this outbreak, the football team had a stretch of three weeks with only one positive case. The Bulldogs Conference USA opener on September 19th at Southern Miss is scheduled to be played.

ULM Football Coach Matt Viator says sophomore Colby Suits will start at quarterback versus Army on Saturday, while junior Jeremy Hunt will also see playing time.

The LHSAA executive committee meets today, where they are expected to announce the official start of the high school football season on October 8th.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says the Tigers spent the holiday weekend evaluating the first scrimmage of preseason camp. Orgeron says several first-time starters looked good including their freshman tight end…
Cut 16 (19) “…very well”
The Tigers are 17 days away from their season opener at home against Mississippi State and we still have no official word on how many fans will be allowed in Tiger Stadium.

Yesterday, Governor Edwards indicated Tiger Stadium will likely be limited to 25 percent capacity. Edwards says even if they did announce now, it could always change before, or during the season.
Cut 27 (09) “…and then”

The Saints have conducted a full go scrimmage today as they are eleven days away from the season opener against Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton says he likes what he’s seen so far from backup quarterback Jameis Winston…

Cut 17  (17) “…smart player” 

The Buccanneers are reportedly signing running back Leonard Fournette, who was cut by Jacksonville earlier this week.

The Associated Press the NCAA will furlough its entire staff, that’s about 600 employees, for three to eight weeks, starting on September 21st The furloughs will not affect senior executives.

The F-B-S college football season begins tonight with Southern Miss hosting South Alabama.

In a move that even surprised ULM head football coach Matt Viator, Warhawks defensive coordinator Mike Collins has decided to step down. Collins says he can’t provide his players with what they need in what has been an emotional and physically-draining year for him. Linebackers coach and former Northwestern State head coach Scott Stoker has been promoted to defensive coordinator.

The Daily Advertiser’s Tim Buckley reports that U-L Lafayette wide receiver Brian Smith broke his hip and he’s the fourth Cajuns receiver to suffer a major injury this offseason.

Baseball America ranks LSU’s recruiting class as the second-best in the country behind Miami. It’s the Tigers third top-five finish in the past five years.

The House Education Committee meets tomorrow and they’ll discuss high school football and the start of other fall prep seasons. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine is scheduled to be there.

The Saints will hold their second practice in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome today. Starting guard Andrus Peat looks thinner this season as the veteran says he’s lost 10 to 15 pounds. Peat says the weight loss should lead to better play on the field…
cut 18 (13) “….be good”
A week from Sunday is the regular-season opener as the Saints will host Tampa Bay. The Buccanneers are reportedly signing running back Leonard Fournette, who was cut by Jacksonville earlier this week.

The Associated Press the NCAA will furlough its entire staff, that’s about 600 employees, for three to eight weeks, starting on September 21st The furloughs will not affect senior executives.

The F-B-S college football season begins tonight with Southern Miss hosting South Alabama.

In a move that even surprised ULM head football coach Matt Viator, Warhawks defensive coordinator Mike Collins has decided to step down. Collins says he can’t provide his players with what they need in what has been an emotional and physically-draining year for him. Linebackers coach and former Northwestern State head coach Scott Stoker has been promoted to defensive coordinator.

The Daily Advertiser’s Tim Buckley reports that U-L Lafayette wide receiver Brian Smith broke his hip and he’s the fourth Cajuns receiver to suffer a major injury this offseason.

Baseball America ranks LSU’s recruiting class as the second-best in the country behind Miami. It’s the Tigers third top-five finish in the past five years.

The House Education Committee meets tomorrow and they’ll discuss high school football and the start of other fall prep seasons. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine is scheduled to be there.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice yesterday as contract talks between his agent and the team continue. Coach Sean Payton says he expects Kamara will be with the team for the season opener, despite reports New Orleans are willing to trade Kamara for a first-round pick.

The Saints will have a full go scrimmage today as they are eleven days away from the season opener against Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton says with no preseason games, they need to work on getting players on and off the field…
cut 16 (20) “…eliminated”
And the Saints will have to prepare for Leonard Fournette. The former LSU star is signing with Tampa Bay after he was released by Jacksonville.

ULM’s Mike Collins admits the timing is not great, but he’s decided to step down as the Warhawks defensive coordinator. ULM is set to play its first game on September 12th against Army. But Collins says it’s been an emotional and physically-draining year for him and he just can’t provide his players with what they need. Collins is a former head coach at ULM and he’s served as an assistant on head coach Matt Viator’s staff since 2016.

Viator quickly found Collins’ replacement as he promoted linebackers coach and former Northwestern State head coach Scott Stoker to defensive coordinator.

The Daily Advertiser’s Tim Buckley reports that U-L Lafayette wide receiver Brian Smith broke his hip and he’s the fourth Cajuns receiver to suffer a major injury this offseason.

The House Education Committee will meet at the State Capitol tomorrow to discuss the prospects of playing high school football and other prep sports this fall. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine will be there as well.

A Monroe Senator calls on high school football families to hold their local superintendent’s feet to the fire and support firm start dates for contact practices and the season. Matt Doyle has more…
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice today after missing several workouts because he’s reportedly seeking a new contract. Owner Gayle Benson was also at practice today. It was reported last week that she tested positive for the coronavirus.

Is LSU defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin taking a gamble by opting out and not playing this season? Shelvin could be a first-round pick next year if he has a solid season in 2020. But since the Lafayette native is not playing, NFL scouts will have a lot of questions about him. Coach Ed Orgeron says Shelvin could have been a dominant player for the Tigers this season…
cut 18 (25) “….us proud”
And Orgeron admits there are one or two more players who may also opt-out. LSU has lost 33 players from last year’s national championship team and only has about 70 scholarship players.

The Saints say they’ve received state approval to have fans at their second home game of the season, a Sunday night match-up against Green Bay on September 27th. Governor Edwards says he feels comfortable with the team’s plans on fans entering the stadium and remaining socially distant during the games…
cut 19 (17) “…do that”
City officials have yet to approve the Saints plan. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says her administration would make a decision at the proper time.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara will reportedly show up at practice today after missing several days as he’s seeking a new contract. There were some reports that the team is interested in trading Kamara for a first-round pick, but the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports cooler heads have prevailed.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says he respects the decision made by receiver Ja’Marr Chase and defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin to opt-out of the 2020 season. During a zoom press conference, Coach O said he doesn’t want anyone to opt-out, but everyone’s situation is different. Orgeron told the rest of the team, next man, up
Cut 16 (19) “…deal with it.”
Orgeron says there could be one or two more players who will opt-out.

Game times have been announced for the first few games of the season. LSU will kick-off the season at 2:30 on September 26th inside Tiger Stadium against Mississippi State. The season begins on September 12th for La Tech and U-L Lafayette and both teams have 11 AM kick-offs as Tech is at Baylor, while the Cajuns visit Iowa State.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says he respects the decision made by receiver Ja’Marr Chase and defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin to opt of the 2020 season. During a zoom press conference, Coach O said he doesn’t want anyone to opt-out, but everyone’s situation is different. Orgeron told the rest of the team next man up.

And Coach O provided an update on the offensive line. It was reported last week that all but four were quarantined because of COVID-19. Orgeron says the whole o-line was back at practice yesterday…
cut 20 (26) “….because of that”

The Saints have told season ticket holders they’ve received state approval to have fans at their second home game of the season, a Sunday night match-up against Green Bay on September 27th. The team says they are still not sure how many fans will be allowed inside the dome that night.

ULM has resumed football activities after shutting preseason camp down for a week and a half because nine individuals within the program tested positive for the coronavirus. Coach Matt Viator says it felt good to be back with his team again
Cut 16 (18) “…really good.”

It was announced today that LSU’s season opener against Mississippi State will kick off at 2:30 on September 26th. The Ragin Cajuns and La Tech start their seasons on September 12th. Both teams face an 11 AM kick-off, U=L Lafayette is at Iowa State, while the Bulldogs are at Baylor.

LSU’s season opener against Mississippi State on September 26th will kick off at 2:30 and CBS will televise it. The Tigers will appear on CBS three times during the ten-game Conference-only schedule. The other two, LSU’s trip to Auburn on October 31st. That will be a 2:30 Kick-off too and CBS will televise the Alabama game on November 14th. A 5 PM kick-off for that game.

Another starter from last year’s national championship team will not participate in the 2020 season. Defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin, a potential first-round pick, has decided to opt-out. That leaves LSU with just five starters back from 2019.

Louisiana Tech also has a kick-off time for its season opener against Baylor on September 12th. It will be at 11 AM on Fox and the Bulldogs game against Southern Miss next week will kick off at 6:30 on ESPN two. The Cajuns season opener versus Iowa State on September 12th will also kick off at 11 AM.

ULM has resumed football activities after taking an eleven-day break because of multiple coronavirus cases among the program. Not only has the team battled a COVID outbreak, Hurricane Laura also caused a lot of damage in the Monroe area, including to Malone Stadium. But Coach Matt Viator says the players are keeping a positive attitude…
cut 18 (20) “….to work”

Meanwhile, Cajuns Coach Billy Napier doesn’t feel good after his team’s march for racial justice and equality stopped at the Lafayette Police Department. Napier is frustrated over the number of police shootings but also recognizes…
cut 20 (12) “…our community”

LSU star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is reportedly opting out of the 2020 college football season so that he’ll be fully healthy for the 2021 draft, where he’s expected to be a top-five pick. Chase’s departure means Terrace Marshall Junior and Racey McMath will be LSU’s top two receivers. Football analyst Mike Detillier says there are young wideouts who will also be asked to step up
Cut 15 (13) “…Jontre Kirklin.”

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette has been released by the Jaguars. Fournette had some good and bad times at Jacksonville and ended up rushing for 2,631 yards and 17 touchdowns in 3 seasons. But management has also expressed concerns about his attitude and behavior.

Believe it or not, we are 13 days away from the Saints season opener in Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton says with the start of the regular season right around the country, it’s more important than ever to avoid any COVID-19 cases…
cut 17 (14) “…understand that”
The Saints have placed running back Dwayne Washington on the reserve COVID-19 list. Washington participated in practice on Saturday, but just because a player is put on this list, doesn’t mean a player has tested for the positive the virus. It could be that the player believes they were exposed or it could be the result of a false-positive test result.

ULM will resume football activities today. The team has had limited workout time over the last ten days because they had nine positive COVID cases within the program. ULM’s season opener is September 12th at Army.

It appears wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s brief but spectacular career at LSU is over. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Auburn returns to practice today without 16 players. Nine of them tested positive for the coronavirus and contact tracing has put seven others in a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

ULM resumes football activities today after holding limited workouts over the last ten days after nine positive coronavirus tests.

The Saints practiced in the Superdome on Saturday night and during the seven on seven-period, Quarterback Drew Brees connected with wide receiver Michael Thomas on a couple of long passes. Coach Sean Payton says it appears Brees’ arm strength is stronger this year…
cut 18 (16) “….of his”
The Saints have signed defensive ends T-J Carter and Anthony Lanier the Second along with linebacker Wynton McManis. McManis played the last three seasons in the Canadian Football League. Lanier was with the Chargers last season, while Carter is an undrafted free agent out of Kentucky.

Today is the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, and former LSU Tiger Austin Nola has been traded from Seattle to the San Diego Padres, who have the third-best record in the National League.