New Iberia native Verge Ausberry is expected to be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator was named the interim A-D, but LSU’s new leadership wants Ausberry to have the job going forward.
Ausberry says he has not established a timeline for hiring a new coach. He said on Tiger Rag Radio that they will let the process work itself out, meaning it is not necessary to have a coach in place before the December early signing period for high school recruits or the January transfer portal window. He says until a new coach is in place, interim Frank Wilson has full control over the program.
Wilson told the media that junior linebacker Whit Weeks is doubtful ahead of LSU’s matchup with Alabama on Saturday as he continues to deal with a bone bruise. Wilson also said that freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne is practicing and has a chance to play on Saturday.
New LSU president Wade Rousse has been added to the head football coach search committee, which features five other members. Rousse was just named the university’s new leader, but says he will be involved very quickly and aggressively in the search for a new football coach.
Cut 17 (13) “…in that process.”
The Saints sent speedy wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 fourth and fifth-round pick. Mike Detillier, the host of “SportsTalk” on WWL Radio, says the move comes as a step for New Orleans to acquire draft capital so it can start rebuilding.
CUT 21 (11): “make it work.”
LSU men’s basketball opens their season tonight as the Tigers host Tarleton State at 7 p.m.