More good news for LSU on the recruiting trail. Four-star running back TreVonte’ Citizen has announced his commitment to the Tigers. The Lake Charles product averaged more than 120 yards per game last season.
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Former LSU Heisman trophy winner Joe Burrow will lead the Bengals into a divisional matchup with the Titans on Sunday afternoon. In just his second season, Burrow is a legitimate candidate for the NFL’s MVP award, but he will be tested by top-seeded Tennessee. The key for Burrow is being prepared for whatever may come his way.
Cut 17 (12) “…confidence in.”
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It’s one moving in and one moving out for the Southern Jaguars. A day after defensive back Devin Bush made a commitment to the Jags, he changed his mind and is now headed to rival Grambling. Southern did add former LSU linebacker Donte Starks earlier in the week.
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The Pelicans ended their two-game losing streak with a road win over the Knicks, Thursday. Brandon Ingram left the game with a right ankle injury. No update as to his status as of now.
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Louisiana Tech starts a critical, three-game home stand tomorrow with a battle for first place in Conference USA’s Western Division. The Bulldogs enter their matchup with UAB, riding a seven-game win streak. The Blazers were the preseason pick to win the conference title, so coach Eric Koncol knows his team will have to be at its best to hold on to the top spot.
Cut 19 (10) “…this Saturday.”
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LSU may be without two major pieces when the 13th-ranked Tigers face number 24 Tennessee, Saturday. Will Wade says that guard Xavier Pinson remains doubtful and forward Darius Days will be a game-time decision. LSU has lost two in a row, but beat the Vols at home on January 8.
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In the SWAC, first-place Southern hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff tomorrow at 5pm. The Jags are coming off their first conference loss of the season, a six point loss at Grambling.
Meanwhile Grambling sits in second place in the SWAC. The Tigers welcome Mississippi Valley Saturday at 2:30.