The LSU baseball team’s season could be on the line today versus Mississippi State in a single-elimination game at the SEC Tournament. The Tigers are on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament and a loss to the Bulldogs could burst their bubble. Coach Paul Mainieri says left-hander Nick Bush will make his fourth start…
Cut 20 (20) shutout innings”
According to Warren-Nolan-dot-com, LSU has an RPI of 43. Is that good enough to make the NCAA Touranament if the Tigers lose today? First pitch is at 4:30.

Billy Cannon’s visitation and funeral will take place tomorrow in the PMAC and it’s open to the public, beginning at noon. Cannon died Sunday at the age of 80.

Organized Trained Activities begin today for the Saints as it’s the first time the team will be on the field since the heart-breaking loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Alvin Kamara says they can’t dwell on last season’s division championship….
cut 30 (13) “….better things”
New Orleans could be awarded a Super Bowl this week. The city is the only one bidding to host the big game in 2024 and the NFL owners will either reject or accept their bid as part of the league’s new process in selecting Super Bowl sites.

Ragin Cajuns pitcher Colten Schmidt is the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year. He’s 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA.

Northwestern State’s David Fry is the Southland Player of the Year as the first baseman from Texas has 11 home runs and 51 RBIs this season. Right-handed pitcher Jerry Maddox is the Newcomer of the Year with a 7-3 record and a 2.11 ERA. And Northwestern State’s Bobby Barbier is the Coach of the Year.