First-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker was hired away from Missouri to turn around a defense that was one of the worst, if not the worst in LSU history in 2023. Baker has seen signs of improvement but there’s still a ways to go….
Cut 18 (20) “…good year.”
According to the Advocate, during yesterday’s team drills, LSU’s quarterbacks only completed three of eight passes during the 11-on-11 scrimmage period open to the media.

According to the Online Sportsbook…Bet-On-Line. The odds for Garrett Nussmeier to lead the SEC in passing is nine to one. Georgia’s Carson Beck, Texas’ Quinn Ewers, Ole Miss’s Jaxson Dart and Missouri’s Brady Cook have higher odds.

Louisiana Tech has put an emphasis on improving its defense after giving up a bunch of points and yards last season. Defensive back Blake Thompson transferred in from Iowa State and is expected to be a major contributor. The Missouri City, Texas native on what Tech fans can expect from the defense this season…
Cut 17 (07) “…would say.”
Louisiana Tech has received a commitment from Calvary Baptist wide receiver Kolbe Thomas. He was a second team All-State selection last season and runs a 4.44 in the 40.

The Houston Astros won their sixth straight last night as they topped the Tampa Bay Rays six to one. Alex Bregman blasted his 18th home run of the season and Houston leads Seattle by a half game for first place in the A-L West. The Rangers are now nine games under the .500 mark after losing five to four to Boston.

One of the top shooting guards in the country for the class of 2025, Mazi Mosley plans to visit LSU next month. He’s also scheduled visits to Michigan and Iowa.