With some success over the past couple of weekends, LSU baseball has slowly made its way back into the conversation for hosting a regional after a disappointing start in SEC play. In the middle of it all has been Tigers outfielder Jacob Berry. Berry ranks in the top five in the conference in batting average, total hits, home runs, and total bases. That type of production has Berry feeling really confident at the plate.

Cut 21 (16) “…moving forward.”

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Louisiana Tech picked up its fourth straight victory, edging Northwestern State, 4-3 in Natchitoches. The Bulldogs improve to 32-15 on the season. Steele Netterville went 2-for-4 and got the scoring started with a two-run blast in the first. Kyle Crigger gave up a run in the ninth but held on to collect his 10^th save of the season.

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In an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley, LSU football coach Brian Kelly says that he’s open to having both a starter and a change-of-pace QB as the 2022 season begins. Kelly agreed when it was suggested that it could be something similar to how the Saints used both Drew Brees and Taysom Hill for multiple seasons. The Tigers have four talented quarterbacks on the roster: Myles Brennan, the sixth-year veteran; Jayden Daniels, the electrifying transfer; Garrett Nussmeier, the talented upstart; and Walker Howard, the five-star freshman. All but Howard are still in consideration for the starting job heading into the summer. Kelly says that a starter likely won’t be named until August. For the entire story visit TigerRag-dot-com and be sure to tune in to Tiger Rag Radio each Tuesday night.

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Tyrann Mathieu met with the media after signing his new contract with the Saints. The Honey Badger says at age 30, he still has plenty in the tank.

Cut 16 (10) “…some more.”

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The “Honey Badger” has come home. Tyrann Mathieu is officially a New Orleans Saint and he couldn’t be happier. David Grubb has more…:
Cut 3 (34) “I’m David Grubb”

The Saints now know who they will be facing in London for their Week 4 game, and when. New Orleans will head across the pond on October 2nd and take on the Vikings in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for their appearance as part of the NFL’s International Series.

A bill to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports in Louisiana cleared another legislative hurdle. In support of the proposal, the panel heard from retired women’s soccer player Anne Metz, who said her career ended when she was blindsided during a game by a biological male competing as a woman…:
Cut 18 (11) “my head”
The bill now goes to the House floor for final passage. The same bill was passed last year, but vetoed by the Governor. A veto override attempt failed.

The 21st-ranked LSU men’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Stockton Regional as the No. 4 seed. The Tigers learned of their fate for regional placement on Wednesday.

The UNO men’s tennis team makes its first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament tomorrow, after claiming the program’s first-ever conference championship.

The New Orleans Saints released a pair of players to make room for the signing of Tyrann Mathieu, as “Honey Badger” took his physical and signed his reported three-year, $33-million contract today. It’s an exciting time for Mathieu’s high school alma mater, St. Augustine where he was a multi-sport star for the Purple Knights. School President and CEO Aulston Taylor says his journey and perseverance serve as an example to the young men who walk the school’s halls today.

Cut 18 (21) “…someone did that.”

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It’s not Breakfast at Wimbledon, but the Saints will face the Minnesota Vikings in London on Oct. 2 as part of the NFL’s International Series. The game will be played in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with kickoff at 8:30 am locally on the NFL Network.

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Plenty of college baseball across the state last night, starting with LSU’s 10-6 victory over Nicholls. The Tigers hit four home runs, two from freshman Josh Pearson, but committed three errors to help keep the game close…Lamar routed Southern 15-5 on The Bluff, while McNeese blasted Stephen F. Austin, 17-7. Eight different Cowboys had at least two hits, with seven driving in at least one run. Braden Duhon, Payton Harden, and Julian Gonzales combined to go 10-for-15, with nine RBI and five runs scored.  Louisiana Tech picked up its third straight win, beating UL-Monroe 11-5. Jorge Corona’s grand slam in the top of the eighth broke the game open for the Bulldogs. And Tulane took the Pelican Cup from UNO for the first time since 2018 with a 6-5 win over the Privateers.

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UNO’s men’s tennis team makes its first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament this Friday, after claiming the program’s first-ever conference championship. The downside…the Privateers open against the defending national champion and second-seeded Florida Gators.

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Tyrann Mathieu and the New Orleans Saints are expected to officially announce their agreement on a three-year, $33-million contract to sign the three-time All-Pro safety. You can expect that a portion of those dollars will be dedicated to giving back. Community service has been a major part of Mathieu’s career; he was nominated by the Kansas City Chiefs for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award last season, an honor that went to another former LSU Tiger, Andrew Whitworth. CEO of St. Augustine high school in New Orleans, Aulston Taylor says these were the values Mathieu was taught as a Purple Knight years ago.

Cut 19 (20) _“…young men.”

The NFL announced the Saints will play the Vikings in London during week 4 of the upcoming season.

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Number 16 LSU led 10-0 over Nicholls, but had to hold off the Colonels as they rallied for six runs in the last two innings. The Tigers hit four home runs, two from freshman Josh Pearson, but committed three errors to help keep the game close. Edgar Alvarez had two hits for Nicholls in the losing effort. LSU heads to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama. With three series left in the regular season, the Tigers are in a three-way tie for second in the SEC West, two games behind Arkansas.

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In other scores from last night…Lamar routed Southern 15-5 on The Bluff, while McNeese blasted Stephen F. Austin, 17-7. Eight different Cowboys had at least two hits, with seven driving in at least one run. Braden Duhon, Payton Harden, and Julian Gonzales combined to go 10-for-15, with nine RBI and five runs scored.  Louisiana Tech picked up its third straight win, beating UL-Monroe 11-5. Jorge Corona’s grand slam in the top of the eighth broke the game open for the Bulldogs. And Tulane took the Pelican Cup from UNO for the first time since 2018 with a 6-5 win over the Privateers.

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The homecoming of former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has electrified New Orleans Saints fans, but perhaps no place is more proud of the “Honey Badger” than St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, where Mathieu’s athletic career began. School CEO Aulston Taylor says it’s been a long time coming, but it’s great to see a Purple Knight back in the Black and Gold…:
Cut 17 (20) “ coming back”

New Orleans is expected to make it official today, and The Honey Badger reportedly set to land a three year 33-million-dollar deal and $18 million fully guaranteed.

The LSU Baseball team took care of business last night knocking off Nicholls in The Box 10-6. Tiger Freshman right fielder Josh Pearson blasted two homers and collected five RBI in the game. LSU improved to 30-14 on the year, while Nicholls dropped to 24-17. Jay Johnson’s Tigers will now turn their attention back to the SEC has they travel to Tuscaloosa this weekend for a 3-game set versus Alabama.

Louisiana Tech used a five-run bottom of the eighth inning including a grand slam for Jorge Coronoa to pull away from ULM 11-5 Tuesday night at JC Love Field. The Bulldogs now move to 31-15 overall. The Warhawks are now 15-27. Tech now heads to Natchitoches for a quick road trip to take on Northwestern State this evening at 6.

Elsewhere around the diamond in the state, Southern fell to Lamar 15-5. Tulane edged UNO 6-5. McNeese clobbered Stephen F Austin 17-7.

Following a series win over Georgia, LSU baseball seems to have found its bearings. The Tigers have won six of eight and are climbing the power rankings. Cade Doughty says there’s no time to look back with plenty of tough competition ahead.

Cut 16 (14) “…get the job done.”

The Tigers host Nicholls tonight at 6:30 before going for their third straight SEC series win on the road at Alabama this weekend.

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In other action around the state, Lamar visits the Southern Jaguars while McNeese hosts Stephen F. Austin. UL-Monroe heads west on I-20 to take on Louisiana Tech, as UNO travels across town to play Tulane for the Pelican Cup in New Orleans.

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Southern University offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter was one of four players selected from Historically Black Colleges in this past weekend’s NFL Draft. Carter was taken by the Bears in the seventh, becoming the first player from The Bluff drafted since Lenny Williams in 2004.

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The U-L Ragin Cajuns have won 10 of their last 12 in the Sun Belt Conference and sit three games behind Texas State in the standings. They’ll take on the Bobcats next weekend, but up first is UT-Arlington, and Coach Matt Deggs says his team won’t take the struggling Mavericks lightly.

Cut 18 (15) “…can we play.”

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In tonight’s NBA playoffs, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks look to take a 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Golden State tries to do the same against the Memphis Grizzlies in the West.

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The LSU women’s basketball team has added another transfer, 5-foot-8 guard Kateri Poole from Ohio State. Last season Poole averaged 4.8 points and 2.4 assists for the Buckeyes and played in OSU’s win over the Tigers in the second round of the NCAA tournament. With three transfers now, Kim Mulkey’s recruiting class for next season is up to seven players.

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The Saints and former LSU star safety Tyrann Mathieu have officially reached an agreement on a 3 year, $33 million dollar contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Exact language is still being finalized, but the Honey Badger is coming home. Kyle Mosley of the Saints News Network says the New Orleans D is now poised to be off the charts good…:
CUT 21 (12) “talented group”
Matheiu was a huge part of the Chiefs defense that won a Super Bowl in 2019.

There are plenty of mid week in state baseball matchups including Louisiana Tech and ULM who are set to play today in Ruston before the Bulldogs travel to face Northwestern State tomorrow. Stephen F Austin is at McNeese today and UNO is at Tulane.

The LSU Baseball team’s 2-1 series victory over Georgia has helped get the Tigers back into Collegiate Baseball’s Top 25 poll at No. 23. Cade Doughty, who sealed the series fate out with a walk-off home run Sunday says there’s still plenty of tough competition ahead…:
Cut 16 (14) “get the job done”
LSU hosts Nicholls this evening inside The Box.

The UL-Lafayette baseball team has won 10 of their last 12 in the Sun Belt and Coach Matt Deggs says the Ragin Cajuns remain focused on racking up the Ws..:
Cut 18 (15) “ can we play”
The Cajuns sit 3 games behind Texas State in the standings and take on the Bobcats next weekend.

The New Orleans Saints finished up their weekend at the NFL Draft. Head coach Dennis Allen says he’s pleased with the players they’ve selected, but the search for talent continues.

Cut 21 (10) “…improve your team.

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According to reports New Orleans native, LSU standout, and Super Bowl champion safety, Tyrann Mathieu will be signing a three-year, $33 million contract, with $18 million fully guaranteed with the Saints. Mathieu, entering his 10^th season, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons, and was first-team All-Pro in 2019 and 2020. An official announcement is expected on Tuesday. No word yet on whether Mathieu, who has worn number 32 throughout his pro career, will try to get number seven from tight end Taysom Hill.

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The Saints added 17 undrafted free agents to the roster as well, including Nicholls State’s all-time leader in catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, Dai’Jean Dixon.

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LSU baseball’s series win over Georgia has lifted the Tigers to 16^th in the RPI rankings. At 12-9, LSU is tied for second in the SEC West. The Tigers host Nicholls State on Tuesday before traveling to Tuscaloosa to take on Bama this weekend.

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Former LSU women’s basketball guard Khayla Pointer has been waived by the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. Pointer, the first pick of the second round in this year’s draft, was a long shot to make the Aces, who have a lot of depth at the guard position. In one preseason game, she scored four points, with one assist, one steal, and three turnovers in 11 minutes of action.

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McNeese State alumnus and Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars has been named the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. In his position, Dumars will oversee development of rules, conduct and discipline policies, as well as engage with stakeholders at every level. Dumars spent the last three seasons as Chief Strategy Officer for the Sacramento Kings following a 15-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons. The Shreveport native was also the Southland Conference Player of the Decade in the 1980s after a stellar on-court career for the Cowboys.

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LSU pulled off a big series win against Georgia and it ended in thrilling fashion as Cade Doughty drilled a two-run walk-off homer on Sunday as the Tigers earned a four to three victory. The Bayou Bengals are 12 and 9 in the SEC and in a three-way tie for second place in the West.

The Saints ended up taking five players in the NFL draft and they hope they found their left tackle in the future by selecting Northern Iowa’s Trevor Penning with the 19th overall pick. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says they’ve had success in drafting offensive linemen from small schools…
Cut 16 (25) “…our coaches”

Louisiana Tech baseball responded from a shutout loss to Old Dominion on Friday to win the next two games against the Monarchs. The Bulldogs are 14-and-7 in Conference USA and tied for second with UTSA. La Tech hosts ULM on Tuesday.

The Warhawks were swept in Little Rock, while the Cajuns took two of three from Appalachian State. In the Southland, Nicholls, McNeese and HBU are all tied for first place.

The Pelicans are beginning their offseason evaluations. One of the most memorable parts of the season was the Pelicans’ win over the Clippers to get in the playoffs and Coach Willie Green’s speech to his team where he told them to keep fighting as they overcame a double-digit deficit…
cut 18 (18) “….all season”

In the second round of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor. Taylor at 6-feet-even and 195 pounds has the size and ran the 40 in 4.36 seconds at the NFL combine. He had a good week of work leading up to the Reese’s Senior Bowl and then grabbed an interception in the game. Here’s head coach Dennis Allen on the pick…

Cut 16 (18) “…group today.”

Rounds 4-7 start today at 11 am.

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The Saints have also re-signed restricted free agent wide receiver, Deonte Harris. Harris had a breakout year last season, posting career-highs with 36 catches, 570 yards, and three touchdowns on 15.8 yards per reception.

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LSU topped 16^th-ranked Georgia 6-2 in the opener of their 3-game series. Ma’Khail Hilliard gave up just two runs over six innings, and struck out seven to improve to 5-0 for the Tigers. Old Dominion blanked LA Tech 5-0, McNeese scored a 7-2 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Nicholls routed UNO 12-2, Tulane lost to UCF, 2-1; and Southeastern edged Northwestern State, 6-4.

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The New Orleans Pelicans had their season come to a disappointing end, with a Game Six loss to top-seeded Phoenix Thursday night. However, it was a very successful campaign as the team reached the playoffs for the first time in four years, and did so without the services of former number one pick Zion Williamson. During Friday’s exit interviews Williamson, who is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, was asked about his future.

Cut 22 (08) “…it fast enough.”

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