11:40 LRN Sportscast

SEC Media Days are underway in Atlanta, Georgia. LSU Coach Brian Kelly speaks today and will get a few questions about his quarterback battle. Kelly downplayed the idea of playing two quarterbacks in a game when asked during spring football, but Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley says it’s an idea the coach could be warming up to
Cut 14 (12) “…change of pace guy”
Before Kelly and the rest of the SEC coaches speech, Commissioner Greg Sankey will give his state of the league address. Buckley says Sankey will discuss the NIL and transfer portal issues and possible expansion now that USC and UCLA are heading to the Big 10…
Cut 15 (10) “…it grow”
As of now, Oklahoma and Texas are set to join the SEC in 2025.

He was one of the best hitters in college baseball this past season, which is why the Miami Marlins used the sixth overall pick to take LSU’s Jacob Berry. The second-team All-American hit .370 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs. Miami General Manager Kim Ng (Ang) says they hope Berry can move up quickly through the minor league system and join the big league club…
cut 17 (15) “….help us”
LSU second baseman Cade Doughty was selected in the second round. A couple of LSU’s commitments were drafted in the first round and will likely head to the pros…outfielder Justin Crawford to the Phillies and shortstop Mikey Romero was selected by the Red Sox with the 24th pick.

The Pelicans wrapped up the summer league with a 107-71 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. John Butler Junior was six of six from three-point territory and finished with 25 points. New Orleans went three and two in the summer league.