LSU faces Florida State tomorrow night in the opening round of the College World Series. Both teams are red hot, as the Seminoles have won 12 of their last 13, while LSU has won 16 straight. Publisher of Collegiate Baseball News Lou Pavlovich (Pav-low-vich) says just like LSU, Florida State went through a rough patch during the regular season…:
Cut 16 (18) “first round matchup”
Cal-State Fullerton and top-seeded Oregon State are the other two teams in LSU’s bracket.

LSU was represented with hats on the field last night at the Congressional Baseball game to honor injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise who was shot during practice on Wednesday. The school sent gear to members in the game, but a private company didn’t get the purple and gold shirts there in time. Democrats defeated Republicans, 11-2.

The Saints have signed veteran free agent defensive tackle Tony McDaniel after concluding their three day mini camp in Metairie. It speaks to the precaution the team is taking in case Nick Fairley can’t play this season due to a heart condition. Coach Sean Payton said Thursday there is nothing new to report on the Fairley situation.

It’s going to be a busy red snapper season for Louisiana anglers thanks to an agreement with the federal government. Starting today through September 4th, Gulf States will get 39 days to fish for red snapper in federal waters on weekends. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves:
Cut 7 (10) “fishing”
He says after this season, the red snapper population will be reevaluated to see if a fall season can open.

Independence Bowl officials announce legendary Florida and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier will be the featured speaker at the I-Bowl Foundation Kickoff Luncheon.