One of the state’s top quarterbacks has committed to LSU. St. Thomas More’s Walker Howard announced his verbal pledge to the Tigers today. Even though he has yet to start a game on the varsity level, Howard is listed as the nation’s third-best pro-style quarterback in the class of 2020. His father is former LSU quarterback Jamie Howard, who played in the purple and gold from 1992 to 1995.

LSU and Southern University student-athletes will gather on the LSU campus tonight for an “Enough is Enough: Rally for Unity.” It will take place at free speech alley in front of the LSU student union.

Louisiana Tech has announced the addition of five transfers, quarterback Luke Anthony from Abilene Christian, wide receiver Jerrond Means from Tennesse, former LSU offensive lineman Donavaughn Campbell, former Texas defensive tackle Gerald Wilbon and defensive back Khalil Ladler from Virginia Tech.

Hard work paid off last night for LSU’s Cole Henry and Daniel Cabrera. They were selected in the second round in last night’s Major League Baseball Draft. Henry was selected by the World Series champion Washington Nationals, while the Detroit Tigers took Cabrera. Both are expected to sign professionally.

In the fifth round, Pittsburgh picked Northwestern State right-hander Logan Hoffman and Ragin Cajuns shortstop Hayden Cantrelle was selected by the Brewers. Cantrelle has told the Daily Advertiser that he plans to sign with Milwaukee.

Governor Edwards has signed the bill that authorizes Louisiana license plates that honor LSU’s national championship football season. Lafourche Parish Representative Reggie Bagala introduced the legislation but never had a chance to present the bill, because he died from complications of COVID-19 in April. The Office of Motor Vehicles has yet to say when the license plates will be available.