We’ll find out today who LSU plans to pitch in Game One of the Super Regional Series against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have already announced a starter. Sophomore left-hander Konner Pilkington will pitch on Saturday. Former LSU pitcher and now college baseball analyst Ben McDonald says Pilkington is the real deal…:
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The first two games of the best of three will start at 8pm tomorrow and Sunday.

The All-America honors have begun rolling in for LSU ahead of the Baton Rouge Super Regional. Outfielder Greg Deichmann was named a first team All-American by Baseball America. Pitcher Alex Lange was named to the publication’s second team.

Elsewhere, Ragin’ Cajun relief pitcher Wyatt Marks was named a first team All-American. Louisiana Tech pitcher Nate Harris rounded out the state’s representatives on the All-America teams.

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton confirmed Thursday that defensive tackle Nick Fairley is dealing with a heart issue that threatens his NFL career. The DT is awaiting a third medical opinion. Payton told NewOrleansSaints.com that’s what they are waiting on…:
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He says Fairley has to have full confidence that continuing to play won’t make matters worse.

Meanwhile The Black and Gold are expected to hold joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers before their August 20th preseason match up in L.A. New Orleans is also expected to hold joint practices in Metairie with the Houston Texans prior to the their preseason contest of the season on August 26th.

The Monroe News-Star is reporting that Greg Goff, formerly of Louisiana Tech and Alabama, has interviewed for the vacant baseball job at ULM. Goff was fired by The Crimson Tide amid allegations he violated NCAA rules.