The LSU Tigers have advanced to the Super Regional after grabbing a 9-8 win over Oregon in a winner-take-all game.  The Tigers took the lead for the good with a three-run eighth. The go-ahead run scored when Oregon pitcher Kolby Somers balked to bring Cade Doughty home from third.  The Tigers hit three home runs on the night, one by Drew Bianco and two by Gavin Dugas.  LSU will now get ready to play Tennessee and coach Paul Mainieri has at least one more weekend in the dugout. But the hall of fame coach says this postseason run should be about the players…

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The Tigers will play a best of three series in Knoxville.  Game one will take place on Saturday at 6 p.m. followed by 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. on Sunday, then a game three on Monday at either 3 or 6pm if necessary.

College athletes in Louisiana would be able to profit from their name, image, and likeness under a bill that is very close to final legislative approval after the House approved the measure on an 88-7 vote.  Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says this bill is important because it ensures that Louisiana schools are not at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to recruiting student-athletes…

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18 other states have passed similar legislation.

Reports state that new LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis received a three-year contract that will pay him an average of $830,000 per year.  It also includes up to $75,000 in postseason incentives.  The Baton Rouge native made $650,000 in his one season at Arkansas.