One day after LSU president Wade Rousse said Verge Ausberry was the acting Athletics Director, an LSU spokesperson tells the Louisiana Radio Network that Ausberry is THE PERMANENT director of athletics at LSU. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says Ausberry is the right man for the job.
CUT 21 (20): “right now.”
Last night, the LSU men’s basketball team defeated Tarleton State in its season opener by a score of 96-60. The Tigers shot a program-best 71.7% from the field after hitting 33 of their 46 shots. Senior guard Max Mackinnon led scoring for LSU with 19 points.
Once Frank Wilson was named LSU’s interim head coach, he set out to keep the entire team together. LSU’s coaching staff brought a bass drum into the team room, beating it to mirror a heartbeat. Senior linebacker West Weeks says the drum helps set the tone for the day.
The Tigers kick off at Bryant Denny Stadium on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Southeastern football faces its first-ranked opponent on Saturday as the No. 14 Lions take on No. 18 Lamar in Beaumont. Head coach Frank Scelfo attributes the team’s success to its leadership.
CUT 22 (17): “leave here.”