The Houston Chronicle Reports Texas and Oklahoma have reportedly reached out to the Southeastern Conference about leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. The newspaper says an announcement could come within a couple of weeks. Texas A-and-M athletic director Ross Bjork told Sports Illustrated they want to be the only school from Texas in the SEC.

Senior offensive tackle Austin Deculus has been at LSU for quite some time and is adjusting to new O-line coach Brad Davis after playing under James Cregg for the past few seasons. Deculus thinks coach Davis is a great fit in Baton Rouge
Cut 19 (15) “…great fit for us.”

Now that the NBA season is over, expect an announcement soon from the Pelicans on their new head coach. It’s expected to be Pheonix Suns’ assistant Willie Green.

Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender girls from competing on female sports teams will stand as the Louisiana House fell two votes short today of overriding the veto. In his veto message, Edwards called the bill discriminatory. But during debate on the House floor, Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel disagrees
Cut 13 (11) “…what is true”
Supporters of the transgender sports ban say this bill will help create a fair playing field for biological girls. But New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says the bill would result in transgender boys on a girls team and leading to privacy-violating tests of girls…
Cut 14 (12) “…biological girl”

LSU all-American cornerback Derek Stingley enters the season as the one of top players in all of college football.  After winning a national title in 2019 LSU is coming off a disappointing 5-5 season in 2020.  Stingley says he’s ready for a bounce-back season.

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Stingley will wear the coveted number seven jersey for the Tigers, given to the most impactful player on the team each year.

The Advocate newspaper reports that more than 90-percent of the LSU football team is vaccinated, which is one of the highest rates in the SEC. When Coach Ed Orgeron was asked at SEC Media Days, he didn’t give an exact number but said most of the guys were vaccinated for COVID.

The NBA season is officially over after the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix suns 105-98 in game six to win the NBA title.  Former Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday wins his first NBA title, he scored 12 points and added 11 assists last night.

Now that the NBA season is over. Expect the Pelicans to introduce Pheonix Suns’ assistant Willie Green as the next head coach in New Orleans.

The SWAC released its preseason poll and Southern is picked to finish second in the west, Grambling third. Alcorn State is the favorite to win the division. Alabama A-and-M is picked to win the East.

According to the league’s coaches, the Ragin Cajuns are the favorite to win the Sun Belt West. U-L-M is picked to finish last. Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State are the co-favorites in the East.

Former LSU track star Sha’Carri Richardson collaborated with Kanye West in a new Beats commercial that debuted during game six of the NBA finals.  Richardson qualified for the Olympics but was suspended from competition after testing positive for marijuana during a drug screening.

The Advocate newspaper reports that more than 90-percent of the LSU football team is vaccinated, which is one of the highest rates in the SEC. When Coach Ed Orgeron was asked at SEC Media Days, he didn’t give an exact number but said most of the guys were vaccinated for COVID.

LSU all-American cornerback Derek Stingley enters the season as one of the top players in all of college football. He’ll wear the coveted number seven jersey this season, which usually goes to the team’s best playmaker. Stingley says he’s excited to wear the number.
Cut 17 (12) …leave a mark.”

According to the league’s coaches, the Ragin Cajuns are the favorite to win the Sun Belt West. U-L-M is picked to finish last. Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State are the co-favorites in the East.

The SWAC released its preseason poll and Southern is picked to finish second in the west, Grambling third. Alcorn State is the favorite to win the division. Alabama A-and-M is picked to win the East.

The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions for the first time in 50 years as they defeated the Suns to 105 to 98 to win the NBA Finals four games to two. Milwaukee showed you can be a small market team and win an NBA title with a dominant player in the paint. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points last night. Also, former Pelican Jrue Holiday reportedly earns a one-million-dollar bonus for helping the Bucks win a title.

Now that the NBA season is over. Expect the Pelicans to introduce Pheonix Suns’ assistant Willie Green as the next head coach in New Orleans.

Linebacker Kwon Alexander visited with the Saints yesterday, an indication that Alexander may return to the Black and Gold after tearing his Achilles tendon in the Saints’ Christmas Day victory over the Vikings. The Saints have 11.5 million dollars in cap space and Alexander would give New Orleans a veteran linebacker who produced in seven games with the Saints last season.

During his time before reporters at SEC Media Days, Coach Ed Orgeron talked about how 2021 will be different than the 5-and-5 campaign the Tigers had in 2020. LSU didn’t have the chemistry as they did when they won the national championship in 2019. Orgeron believes this team is more together and the lines of communication are open
cut 19 (25) “…..this year”

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says they will not reschedule football games this season if a team is hit with a COVID outbreak. This was his message to SEC athletes.
Cut 8 (05) “…throughout the year”

A historic vote took place at the Louisiana capitol today involving a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing in girls sports. The Senate voted to override the governor’s veto of that legislation, despite concerns it could lead to the NCAA yanking the men’s 2022 final four from New Orleans. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson says 400 major businesses put out a statement calling this bill discriminatory…
cut 16 (12) “….law”
But Houma Senator Mike Fesi says money shouldn’t factor into this decision…
Cut 17, 11 seconds, morals”
Now it’s up to the Louisiana House to vote on overriding the governor’s veto. It will take 70 votes for that to occur. A vote in the lower chamber is expected either tomorrow or Thursday.

Orgeron would not comment on the scandal involving the previous mishandling of the sexual assault complaints by the school and the athletic department. He also says most of the players are vaccinated against COVID and he encourages players to profit off of their name, image, and likeness, but it should not be a 24-7 venture.

Cut 18 (13) “football and academics”

Orgeron also mentioned the Tigers’ quarterback battle.  He didn’t hint at who might start but did say the competition is a good thing for the team.

One of the top running backs in the country has committed to LSU. Four-star recruit TreVonte’ Citizen of Lake Charles College Prep selected the Tigers over Auburn, Texas, Texas A-and-M, Arkansas and USC. He’s the son of former McNeese standout running back Tony Citizen. Rivals-dot-com lists Citizen as the second best player at his position in the nation.

Conference USA Media Members have La Tech finishing third in the West Division. UAB is the preseason favorite to win the West, while U-T-S-A is expected to finish second. Marshall was selected to win the East Division.

Louisiana Tech graduate transfer running back Marcus Williams Jr., senior linebacker Trey Baldwin, junior offensive lineman Joshua Mote, sophomore defensive back BeeJay Williamson and sophomore punt returner Smoke Harris were named to the 2021 preseason watch list.

The LSU baseball team has received a commitment from left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling for the 2022 class.  Snelling is also an exceptional football player, the Reno, Nevada native is rated as a four-star linebacker and the number seven overall prospect in the state of Nevada in football.

At SEC Media Days, LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron is looking forward to the battle at starting quarterback between Myles Brennan and Max Johnson…
Cut 17 (12) …what happens.”
Orgeron says he’s not expecting any of his quarterbacks to run the offense like Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow did in 2019, but he wants to see the same type of plays and adjustments that made them so successful that season. On defense, Orgeron says the key will be limiting explosive plays.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says they will not reschedule games this season because of a COVID outbreak on a particular team. He says if a team is not healthy enough to play, they may have to forfeit that contest. Orgeron did not provide a number on many of his players are vaccinated and he called it a personal choice.

One of the top running backs in the country has committed to LSU. Four-star recruit TreVonte’ Citizen of Lake Charles College Prep selected the Tigers over Auburn, Texas, Texas A-and-M, Arkansas and USC. He’s the son of former McNeese standout running back Tony Citizen. Rivals-dot-com lists Citizen as the second best player at his position in the nation.

Ragin Cajuns Senior Quarterback Levi Lewis has been named to the Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List. He’s entering his third season as a starter and last season he threw for 22-hundred yards and 19 T-Ds.

Conference USA Media Members have La Tech finishing third in the West Division. UAB is the preseason favorite to win the West, while U-T-S-A is expected to finish second. Marshall was selected to win the East Division.

Louisiana Tech graduate transfer running back Marcus Williams Jr., senior linebacker Trey Baldwin, junior offensive lineman Joshua Mote, sophomore defensive back BeeJay Williamson and sophomore punt returner Smoke Harris were named to the 2021 preseason watch list.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron hit on a variety of topics at SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama. Orgeron expects a good battle for starting quarterback between Myles Brennan and Max Johnson and he believes it will be healthy for his football team.

Orgeron talked about eliminating explosive plays on defense and wants to see an offense that resembles the one we all saw in 2019. He believes in his two new coordinators, Jake Peetz and Daronte Jones and likes the leadership they are bringing to the football team…
cut 28 (14) “….in that area”
Orgeron was also asked about the scandal involving the school’s mishandling of sexual assault complaints…
cut 29 (07) “….though”

While speaking with reporters at SEC Media Days, Orgeron clarified his comments that he made earlier this year that he didn’t interview some of his 2020 staff. Coach O on the hiring of former defensive coordinator Bo Pelini…
cut 30 (30) “…sure of that”
Orgeron was asked how many players have been vaccinated. He didn’t give a number but said most had been vaccinated. ‘

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says only six out of the conference’s 14 football teams have reached the 80-percent mark for vaccinations and that number needs to grow rapidly. threshold. The commissioner also says the league will not postpone games for COVID-19, which means teams need to be healthy to compete.

The college football talking season begins as SEC Media Days get underway today in Birmingham, Alabama. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is one of three coaches who will speak today. 24-7 sports college football writer Brandon Marcello says the Tigers could contend for an SEC title this year after a 5-and-5 campaign in 2020

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A pair of LSU defensive backs in Derek Stingley Jr. and Elias Ricks have been named to the pre season Bednarik Award watch list, which is given to the best defensive player in college football.  Also on the list is Ragin Cajuns junior safety Bralen Trahan, who led the Cajuns with four interceptions last season.

Also LSU sophomore receiver Kayshon Boutte and ULL senior quarterback Levi Lewis have both been named to the pre-season Maxwell award watch list, presented yearly to the outstanding player in college football.

A couple of more players from Arizona are following new LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson to Baton Rouge. Third-year pitcher Bryce Collins says he’s transferring to LSU. He has not pitched since 2019. And Left-hander Riley Cooper has also made the decision to join the Tigers. He made 29 appearances last season and had 4.88 ERA for the Wildcats.

LSU sophomore outfielder Mitchell Sanford has entered the NCAA transfer portal. While LSU starting pitcher A-J Labas has signed with the Twins as an undrafted free agent.

Live Oak catcher Blaise Priester has committed to LSU. He hit .426 with 10 home runs and 44 RBI as a senior. He also threw out 55-percent of the base runners who tried to steal against him.

Lafayette Christian defensive back Jordan Allen has committed to Penn State. 24-7 sports ranks Allen as the 34th best safety in the nation. L-C-A has two players committed to Power 5 schools, Lineman Fitzgerald West Junior has given a verbal pledge to LSU.

In a sign that the football season is right around the corner, SEC Media Days kicks off today in Birmingham, Alabama. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron will speak at 1:40 PM. The Fighting Tigers are coming off a 5-and-5 season and there are questions about Orgeron’s long-term job security, especially if LSU has another mediocre campaign. But LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says there’s also an expectation among media members that the Bayou Bengals could have a really good season this year…
cut 13 (11) “…pretty high”
Florida and South Carolina will also take the stage at SEC Media Days today.

Collin Morikawa won the British Open yesterday. It’s the second major championship for the 24-year-old from California. He won the PGA Championship eleven months ago.

A couple of more players from Arizona are following new LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson to Baton Rouge. Third-year pitcher Bryce Collins says he’s transferring to LSU. He has not pitched since 2019. And Left-hander Riley Cooper has also made the decision to join the Tigers. He made 29 appearances last season and had 4.88 ERA for the Wildcats.

LSU sophomore outfielder Mitchell Sanford has entered the NCAA transfer portal. While LSU starting pitcher A-J Labas has signed with the Twins as an undrafted free agent.

Live Oak catcher Blaise Priester has committed to LSU. He hit .426 with 10 home runs and 44 RBI as a senior. He also threw out 55-percent of the base runners who tried to steal against him.

Lafayette Christian defensive back Jordan Allen has committed to Penn State. 24-7 sports ranks Allen as the 34th best safety in the nation. L-C-A has two players committed to Power 5 schools, Lineman Fitzgerald West Junior has given a verbal pledge to LSU.

The NFL has announced Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata will be suspended without pay for the first six games of the upcoming season. That’s the result of testing positive for a banned substance. In a post on Instagram, Onyemata says he’s never knowingly took anything that could cause a positive test and he’s still trying to figure out what supplement he took that led to it. He will be eligible to return for the Saints’ Week 8 game on October 31st. Onyemata had 6.5 sacks last season.

Former Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Junior has retired after a 14-year career in the NFL. The former Ohio State standout played for the Black and gold for three seasons, 2017 to 2019. He caught 100 passes for 14-hundred yards and eight touchdowns during that time.

Tonight is Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The series is tied at two games apiece between the Suns and Bucks. Game 5 is in Phoenix at 8 PM.

There’s a lot of LSU baseball news to get to today. A couple of more players from Arizona are following new LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson to Baton Rouge. Third-year pitcher Bryce Collins says he’s transferring to LSU. He has not pitched since 2019. And Left-hander Riley Cooper has also made the decision to join the Tigers. He made 29 appearances last season and had 4.88 ERA.

LSU sophomore outfielder Mitchell Sanford has entered the NCAA transfer portal. While LSU starting pitcher A-J Labas has signed with the Twins as an undrafted free agent.

This week, Johnson completed his staff with the hiring of Marc Wanaka, who has been with Johnson for the last eight years at Nevada and Arizona. Johnson says Wanaka will be his volunteer hitting coach…
cut 17 (12) “…of time”