One of the best rivalries in college baseball writes an exciting new chapter this weekend as LSU meets Mississippi State in the Super Regionals. There’s added intrigue, because former Tigers hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Andy Cannizaro is the head coach of the Bulldogs. But LSU skipper Paul Mainieri says all eyes are on Omaha:
Cut 16 (15) “to win”
Members of the team showed reporters Tuesday the wallpaper on their phones which feature pictures of the Coastal Carolina team dog piling at The Box during of sweep of the Tigers in the Super Regionals last year. Shortstop Kramer Robertson says those losses are big motivator in getting to Omaha this year…:
Cut 19 (12) “happen again”

After a disappointing showing from its offense last season, New Orleans Pelicans announced Tuesday that a new assistant to Alvin Gentry has joined the staff. Chris Finch helped the Nuggets garner the league’s best offensive rating after the All-Star break.

The LSU football team has picked up a a huge commitment from 2019 receiver Kenyon Jackson of Georgia, who tweeted the news himself. Though not yet ranked by major recruiting sites, Jackson already had offers from major schools like Florida, Florida State and Georgia.

Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says Arden Key’s health is now the obstacle that the All-American is back with the team. Coach O said Key had shoulder surgery last week, and his status for the summer and preseason camp isn’t clear.

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals rookie Joe Mixon plans to work out with Saints running back Adrian Peterson in Houston this summer. The two both played their college ball at Oklahoma, and became acquainted while Mixon was in school.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, a Sulpher native, told the Talk of Fame Sports Network that he plans to pursue a PhD in psychology. He already has a master’s in workforce leadership from Mississippi State.