It’s a big day on the LSU campus as Scott Woodward is introduced as the school’s new athletics director. LSU fans are excited about this new era and one of the biggest Tiger fans in state government, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, who is also a longtime friend of Woodward, says he doesn’t expect the Baton Rouge native to make many changes right away, especially with the high profile coaches on campus…
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Woodward’s press conference begins at noon.

Today, the Saints begin their voluntary offseason training program. Saints star receiver Michael Thomas is entering the final season of his rookie deal and there’s speculation he may stay away in order to force negotiations on a new contract. No NFL player in history has caught more balls in their first three seasons than Thomas.

The 15th ranked LSU baseball team looks to win a midweek game for the first time since April 3rd when they host Lamar tonight. The Cardinals are 12 games under the .500 mark and then after tonight’s home game, LSU visits Alabama, who is in last place in the SEC West. Coach Paul Mainieri wants his team to build on its current two game winning streak…
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Landon Marceaux is scheduled to start for the Tigers. In his last start against Southern, he gave up five earned and was pulled in the second inning.

Also today, the 18th ranked Louisiana Tech Diamond Dogs begin a five-game week by hosting Little Rock. The Ragin Cajuns play their final midweek game of the season as they visit Southern Miss. ULM is at Southern and Northwestern State visits 8th ranked Arkansas.