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…

Cut 18 (14) “for them” x2

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…

Cut 12 (12) “other states”

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.

The LSU Tigers are headed to the Super Regionals after winning a wild nine to eight win over the Oregon Ducks in the Pacific Northwest. 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. LSU’s Landon Marceaux was the winning pitcher as the Friday night starter came out of the bullpen on two days rest to get the final seven outs.

The Tigers hit three home runs, one by Drew Bianco and two by Gavin Dugas (Doo-gahs) who had three home runs for the regional. Coach Paul Mainieri says the Tigers left fielder has been their rock all season…
cut 17 (12) “…this weekend”
LSU will now get ready to play Tennessee in the super regionals in Knoxville.

Legislation to allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness received approval in the Louisiana House on Monday. The Senate still needs to approve House changes. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says his measure would allow student-athletes to receive compensation for sponsorships, endorsements and even social presence. Connick says another way athletes can make money is through a licensing agreement…
cut 11 (16) “….school”
Over a dozen states have passed similar legislation, while Congress can’t agree on an N-I-L bill to bring uniformity to college sports.

If you were hoping NIck Saban would retire soon, you’ll be disappointed to learn the Alabama coach has signed a three-year contract extension that will run through the 2029 season. Saban’s base salary will be eight-point-four million dollars.

The LSU Tigers are still alive in the Eugene Regional after winning two games yesterday, The tigers took down Gonzaga nine to four before defeating Oregon four to one. If LSU can beat Oregon tonight, they will advance to the super regionals to play Tennessee in Knoxville. Mainieri says he’s not ready to retire yet…
Cut 18 (18) “do it though”
First pitch for tonight’s winner-take-all game is set for 9 p.m.
Another SEC has already advanced in the tournament as Mississippi State took care of business in the Starkville regional and will now host Notre Dame in the Super Regional. The Bulldogs will have a tough challenge ahead of them, as Notre Dame has scored 50 runs in the last three games.
Louisiana Tech’s historic baseball season ended last night with a 14-7 loss to North Carolina State in the championship round of the Ruston Regional. The Bulldogs jumped out to a four to nothing lead but they couldn’t keep the Wolfpack down who beat Tech twice over the weekend. La Tech Coach Lane Burroughs says he’s proud of this team
Cut 19 (17) “man”
Alabama football coach Nick Saban has received a contract extension that will take him through the Crimson Tide’s 2028 season. Saban is set to make over 8.4 million this season.
Also, The Alabama football program has received a commitment from four-star running back Le’Veon Moss of Istrouma High School.

The LSU Tigers are still alive in the Eugene Regional after winning two games yesterday, nine to four over Gonzaga and four to one over Oregon to set up a winner take all game tonight against the Ducks.  Devin Fontenot pitched two shutout innings for his fifth save. Gavin Dugas led the Tigers offensively with a home run and a triple that could have been ruled as an inside the park home run. Mainieri was glad to see Dugas have a big game after a quiet start to the regional.

Cut 17 (13) “without a doubt”

LSU Eunice won a 14 inning classic over Western Oklahoma State for a 5-4 to claim the junior college national championship.  Eunice jumped out to a three to one lead but had to score two runs in the ninth inning to send the game into extra innings of this classic championship game.  The was a winner-take-all matchup in a best of three series.  This is the programs seventh JUCO championship.

Louisiana Tech’s historic baseball season ended last night with a 14-7 loss to North Carolina State in the championship round of the Ruston Regional. The Bulldogs jumped out to a four to nothing lead but they couldn’t keep the Wolfpack down who beat Tech twice over the weekend. La Tech Coach Lane Burroughs says he’s proud of this team.

Cut 19 (17) “man”

The Southern Jaguars baseball season has come to an end.  Fairfield defeated Southern 6-2 in the losers bracket of the regional.  The Jags finished this season 20-30 with a SWAC tournament title.

McNeese is heading home from the Fort Worth regional after a 10-5 loss to Oregon State.  McNeese finishes with a 32-29 record

The LSU Tigers are still alive in the Eugene Regional after winning two games yesterday, nine to four over Gonzaga and four to one over Oregon to set up a winner take all game tonight against the Ducks. After a terrific pitching performance against the Zags by A-J Labas, freshman Javen Coleman followed that up with six sensational innings against Oregon. Head Coach Paul Mainieri…
cut 16 (19) “….tremendous job”
Devin Fontenot pitched two shutout innings for his fifth save. Gavin Dugas led the Tigers offensively with a home run and a triple that could have been ruled as an inside the park home run. Dylan Crews also blasted a home run as the freshman stays red hot. The regional championship game is tonight at 9 PM.

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A dream season for Louisiana Tech fans ended last night with a 14-7 loss to North Carolina State in the championship round of the Ruston Regional. The Bulldog baseball team beat Alabama ten to eight and had a four to nothing lead over N-C State, but Tech’s pitching couldn’t hold the Wolfpack down. N-C State also beat La Tech on Saturday night.

The Bulldogs finished with a record of 42-20, won the Conference USA West, and hosted the first Regional in school history. Coach Lane Burroughs says they are just getting started
Cut 20 (19) “…good team.”
North Carolina State will play the winner of tonight’s winner take all game between Nebraska and Arkansas at 6 PM in Fayetteville.

Tonight at 9 PM, it will be LSU and Gonzaga facing off in the Eugene Regional. The Bulldogs will send seven-game winner Alek Jacob to the hill. He has 103 strikeouts on the season. Jacob doesn’t throw hard, but he has a lot of swing and miss. First baseman Tre Morgan on their approach…
Cut 18 (08)”..to this guy.”
Landon Marceaux will start on the mound for LSU.

Louisiana Tech junior left-hander Jonathan Fincher will start on the mound tonight for the Bulldogs who will host Rider at 6 PM in the first-ever regional game in the city of Ruston. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs on why he went with the seven-game winner…
cut 17 (17) “…overthinking things”
The former Byrd High standout is 7-and-3 with a 3.12 ERA.

McNeese will send Texas native Jonathan Ellison to the mound when they face TCU tonight at 6 PM. The Horned Frogs will counter with Austin Krob, who is seven and one with a 3.74 ERA. The Cowboys have a line-up that has a lot of left-handed hitters. Coach Justin Hill says they’ve struggled with southpaws this year…
cut 30 (25) “…of ours”
In the other match-up in the Fort Worth Regional, Dallas Baptist beat Oregon State.

In Austin, Texas had little trouble defeating today Southern today. The Jaguars will play an elimination game tomorrow against the loser of tonight’s game between Fairfield and Arizona State.

LSU fans will be staying up late tonight to watch the Tigers in the Eugene Regional. The Bayou Bengals will play Gonzaga at 9 PM and Landon Marceaux will start on the mound for LSU. Coach Paul Mainieri wants Marceaux to pitch to contact…
cut 19 (11) “…the end”
Gonzaga will start Alex Jacob. The seven game-winner has 103 strikeouts on the season First pitch is at 9 PM.

McNeese will send Texas native Jonathan Ellison to the mound when they face TCU tonight at 6 PM. The Horned Frogs will counter with Austin Krob, who is seven and one with a 3.74 ERA. The Cowboys have a line-up that has a lot of hitters who swing from the left side. They also have a veteran group with several players who were on the 2019 team that played in the Nashville Regional

Louisiana Tech announces the Ruston Regional has sold out of its entire inventory of all-session tickets available to the general public. It’s the first time the Bulldogs are hosting a regional in baseball. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs says he’s seen teams hosting their first regional tighten up
Cut 16 (24) “…let it rip.”
The Bulldogs will host Rider tonight at 6 PM. Burroughs says staff ace Jonathan Fincher will get the start.

LSU hitting coach Eddie Smith has a new job. He’s been named the new head coach at Utah Valley.

One day after firing offensive line coach James Cregg, LSU has apparently found his replacement. Baton Rouge native and former Arkansas offensive line coach Brad Davis has reportedly been hired as the team’s new offensive line coach.

The NCAA Baseball Tournament begins today and there are great storylines involving the four teams from Louisiana in the tournament. LSU players are looking to send coach Paul Mainieri out in style as the 63-year-old has announced this is his last season. Tigers’ first baseman Tre Morgan…
cut 20 (14) “…high note”
LSU faces Gonzaga at 9 PM tonight.

McNeese is representing the city of Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana which has been through so much since Hurricane Laura nearly flattened the region. The Cowboys will take on TCU at 6 PM tonight.

Southern is in the NCAA Tournament after losing seven in a row in April, but they beat Jackson State, who was undefeated in SWAC play to reach a regional under first-year coach Chris Crenshaw. The Jags take on Texas at 1 PM today.

Louisiana Tech junior left-hander Jonathan Fincher will start on the mound tonight for the Bulldogs who will host Rider at 6 PM in the first-ever regional game in the city of Ruston. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs on why he went with the seven-game winner…
cut 17 (17) “…overthinking things”
The former Byrd High standout is 7-and-3 with a 3.12 ERA.

LSU hitting coach Eddie Smith has found a new job as he’s been named the new head coach at Utah Valley. He takes over a program that won just ten games this past season.

LSU will reportedly hire Arkansas offensive line coach Brad Davis as its new o-line coach. Davis is from Baton Rouge and 2020 was his first season in Fayetteville. Previously, he was the offensive line coach at Missouri for two years.

LSU has announced its parting ways with offensive line coach James Cregg. Cregg has been the Tigers o-line coach since 2018 and in 2019 LSU’s offensive line was awarded the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the nation’s top blocking unit. But last season, the Tigers were just 5-and-5.

Former LSU Tigers Kevin Faulk and Brade James are on the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. So is former Louisiana Tech Quarterback Matt Dunigan, wide receiver Roger Carr, and coach Maxie Lambright.

Tomorrow, LSU Baseball begins Regional play. Centerfielder Giovanni Digiacomo re-aggravated his hamstring injury in the final regular-season series. Coach Paul Mainieri says Gio has been practicing and he expects he’ll get the start on Friday night against Gonzaga…
cut 20 (14) “…play well”
First pitch tomorrow is at nine PM.

The Southern Jaguars baseball team is in Texas for the Austin regional that begins tomorrow. The Jags are the four-seed after winning the SWAC tournament and they join Texas, Arizona State, and Fairfield in Austin. Southern head coach Chris Crenshaw says they’ll need a full team effort.
Cut 17 (10) do well.”
The Jaguars are 20-and-28 and won their 17th SWAC Tournament.

Meanwhile, the city of Ruston is getting ready to host its first-ever NCAA Baseball Regional. Louisiana Tech will compete against North Carolina State, Alabama, and Rider for the right to advance to the super regionals. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says the whole city is proud of what the Bulldogs have accomplished and they expect the Love Shack to be packed for the Tech games…
cut 11 (03) “…sold out”
The NCAA Regional in Ruston opens Friday with NC State and Alabama playing at 1 PM and Tech and Rider starting at 6 PM.