At SEC Media Days, Mississippi State Football Coach Dan Mullen fielded numerous questions about Jeffrey Simmons. He’s a five-star defensive end who was seen in a video punching a woman. Simmons has received a one-game suspension and is in counseling. Mullen says it’s his hope he can mold Simmons into a respectful adult..:
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Reports also heard from Georgia Tuesday, Tennessee and Texas A&M. Taking the stage today will be Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky and Missouri. On deck Thursday will be LSU, Ole Miss and South Carolina.

In last night’s All Star Game, former LSU pitcher and Astros closer Will Harris ended up walking away from the game a hero in helping the American League defeat the National League 4-2. Harris escaped a major 8th inning bases-loaded jam to preserve the victory for the AL in the 87th Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night. It was the first All-Star game appearance for Harris. Former Ragin Cajun Jonathan Lucroy, catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, made his second appearance in an All Star game last night.

For the second straight season LSU linebacker Kendell Beckwith was named to the Butkus Award Watch List released Tuesday. The award is presented each season to the nation’s best linebacker.

LSU gymnastics signee Ruby Harrold was chosen Tuesday to the five-woman Great Britain team that will compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games next month. With her selection, at least 13 former, current or future LSU athletes will be in Rio for the Olympics August 5th-21st.

The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly waived guard Toney Douglas Tuesday.