At SEC Media days we learned LSU linebacker Harold Perkins has added weight so he can play inside linebacker for the Fighting Tigers. Coach Brian Kelly expects Perkins to make plays from all over the field…
cut 11 (14) “…developmental process”
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been developing for the last three years at LSU. Nussmeier is the son of a former NFL quarterback, Doug Nussmeier, who is now an assistant for the Chargers. Garrett Nussmeier says his relationship with his Dad is special…
cut 19 (17) “….it’s special”
Nussmeier and the Tigers open the season on September 1st versus USC.

Two pitchers from LSU were drafted by the New York Yankees today. Thatcher Hurd went in the third round to the Bronx Bombers and the Yankees selected Griffin Herring in the sixth round. Hurd was not expected to return to LSU next season, but there’s a chance Herring will come back. It all depends on the contract offer he gets from the Yankees.

Also in the fourth round, Haughton native and former Arkansas second baseman Peyton Stovall was selected by the Reds.

Former LSU star Paul Skenes will be the starter for the National League in tomorrow night’s All-Star game. Skenes is only expected to pitch one inning in the Mid-Summer Classic.

Right before the start of the Major League Baseball draft, Catholic High right-hander William Schmidt announced he’s heading to LSU, passing on a chance to pitch professionally. Schmidt could have been a first-round pick, but the avid LSU fan says he wants to win championships for the Purple and Gold.