After getting swept in three close contests to Tennessee earlier this season, is revenge on the mind of the Tigers as they face the Volunteers in the super regionals. Left fielder Gavin Dugas is just glad they are still playing.

Cut 17 (17) “at a time”

LSU will play game one against Tennessee on Saturday at 6 pm, followed by Sunday’s game two at either 11 am or 3 pm.  If necessary, game three will be on Monday.

Just one day after former Oregon State coach Pat Casey was considered a candidate for the LSU job, the Advocate The Advocate reports that it is unlikely LSU will hire Casey to replace Paul Mainieri. Casey won three championships during his 24 year career at Oregon State.

Legislation that sets up the framework for Louisiana adults to legally bet on sporting events is heading to the governor’s desk. Betting parlors would be allowed at the state’s casinos, racetracks and the Louisiana Lottery can set up kiosks at bars and restaurants. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says there will also be mobile sports betting…

Cut 9 (11) “participate”

Sports betting will be allowed in 55 of the state’s 64 parishes that approved it.

The College Football Playoff is looking at expanding from a four-team postseason to 12.  The top four seeds would receive a first-round bye in this format, then would begin playing during the round of eight teams.  If approved, the new format could go into effect by 2