LSU FOOTBALL
2020 NFL Draft starts Thursday with a chance for yet another record-breaking performance for Ed Orgeron’s program. After re-writing the school, conference, and national record books in 2019, the Tigers have a chance to set a new mark for players selected from a single school in the draft, with as many as 16 ex-LSU standouts set for selection.
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New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton told players Wednesday that they will not have any type of offseason program this spring, virtual or otherwise.
“Take care of your families, your health, and be ready this summer,” Payton was quoted as saying, with general manager Mickey Loomis confirming the coach’s comment during his pre-draft news conference.
Payton shared the news in a video conference with more than 80 players on Wednesday morning. He said the Saints will not have a team-led offseason program even if the NFL rules change and allow players to return to their facilities.
GOLF
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning set to tee off for COVID-19 relief
Golf legends Woods and Mickelson will be joined by NFL greats Brady and Manning for the second edition of The Match — a two-on-two made-for-TV golf competition which will benefit coronavirus relief. Turner Sports confirmed the event will air live on TNT sometime in May, though no details of a specific date or location were given.
Muffett McGraw
Hall of Famer Muffet McGraw is retiring as women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame after 33 years, she announced Wednesday.
“It has been my great honor to represent the University of Notre Dame these past 33 years, but the time has come for me to step down as your head basketball coach,” McGraw said in a statement.
McGraw went 848-252 at Notre Dame and led the school to national championships in 2001 and 2018. The Fighting Irish won 67 NCAA tournament games and have made 24 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances under McGraw.
