The Advocate Newspaper reports that LSU is focusing its search for a new baseball coach on Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco and East Carolina coach Cliff Godwin. Bianco played at LSU in the late 1980s and after his playing career, he spent five seasons as Skip Bertman’s pitching coach…
cut 18 (15) “…Mainieri era”
That’s College Baseball analyst Ronnie Rantz who says East Carolina Coach Cliff Godwin is also a strong candidate. Godwin is a former assistant at Notre Dame, LSU, and Ole Miss and just led E-C-U to the super regionals.

The College World Series field is set. Virginia and Mississippi State punched their tickets to Omaha yesterday. The Bulldogs beat Notre Dame 11 to seven, while the Cavaliers downed Dallas Baptist five to two.

Former LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry says Odell Beckham Junior looks amazing as he works to come back from a torn A-C-L suffered last October. Landy said at a charity softball event that Beckham is in fantastic shape and ready to help lead the Browns back to the playoffs this season. Beckham is expected to be at mandatory minicamp this week with the Browns.

The Ragin Cajuns have received a verbal commitment from 2022 offensive lineman Bryant Williams, who helped lead Grand Lake to the Class One-A championship game last season. Williams is six-foot-eight, 315 pounds, and received an offer from U-L Lafayette in late January.

LSU Gymnastics Head Coach Jay Clark has announced Garrett Griffeth and 2004 Olympian Courtney McCook Griffeth as new assistant coaches. The Griffiths come to Baton Rouge after serving as assistant coaches for the last two seasons at the University of Utah. The Utes finished third nationally this past season.

The LSU baseball Tigers were taken down by Tennessee yesterday as the Volunteers hit six home runs in a 15-6 win that completed the sweep of the Super Regional Series. It was the final game as a coach for LSU’s Paul Mainieri…
cut 28(10) “…a career”
Mainieri won 1,505 games during his 39-year coaching career.

So the question now begs who will replace Mainieri?. There’s have been a lot of names mentioned but college baseball analyst Ronnie Rantz believes athletic director Scott Woodward will try to make a big splash with this hire.
Cut 16 (14) “…ask anyway.”
Corbin and the Commodores are gearing up to play in the College World Series.

The LSU men’s track and field team are national champions for the first time since 2002. The Tigers won five events to win the program’s fifth overall national title. LSU had 84 points, while the next closest competitor was Oregon who finished with 53 points. The LSU women’s outdoor track and field team finished a disappointing sixth. The Lady Tigers were ranked number one heading into the meet in Eugene, Oregon.

LSU Gymnastics Head Coach Jay Clark has announced Garrett Griffeth and 2004 Olympian Courtney McCook Griffeth as new assistant coaches. The Griffiths come to Baton Rouge after serving as assistant coaches for the last two seasons at the University of Utah. The Utes finished third nationally this past season.

Former Pelicans coach Monty Williams is four games away from taking the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals. The Suns completed a sweep of the Nuggets last night with a 125 to 118 win over Denver. Former Hornet Chris Paul had a big night as he scored 37 points and dished out seven assists.

The LSU baseball season is over and so is the hall of fame coaching career of Paul Mainieri. Tennessee hit six home runs in a 15-6 rout of the Tigers to complete a sweep of the Super Regional Series.  LSU’s season ends with a 38-25 record and the Tigers fall short of reaching the College World Series. Mainieri says his team battled all year long…

Cut 5 (12) “my last team”

Mainieri ends his career with five world series appearances and a national championship in 15 seasons in Baton Rouge.

NC State beat Arkansas 3-2 to win the best of three series in the Super Regional.  The Wolfpack previously took down Louisiana Tech in regional play.

The LSU men’s track and field team scored 84 points and won the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field title, their first since 2002 and the fifth in program history.  LSU won five individual events and the 4 x 100 meter relay at the meet.  The Tigers’ six event titles at the NCAA outdoor meet are the second most ever in meet history.

Former LSU Tiger Aaron Nola struck out nine as the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees by blanking New York seven to nothing. Nola is 5-and-4 on the season.

Former New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul has led the Phoenix Suns to the Western conference finals after sweeping the Denver Nuggets.  Paul scored 37 points in the game four victory as his team took down MVP Nikola Jokic.  Suns head coach Monty Williams coached Paul in New Orleans.

The LSU baseball season is over and so is the hall of fame coaching career of Paul Mainieri. Tennessee hit six home runs in a 15-6 rout of the Tigers to complete a sweep of the Super Regional Series. Mainieri was visibly emotional in the ninth inning. The 63-year-old says he was thinking about his late father and his nearly four decades as a coach…
Cut 4 (14) “…for more.”
LSU’s season ends with a 38-25 record and came within two wins of a sixth College World Series appearance in his 15 seasons as head coach of the Tigers.

The team that ended Louisiana Tech’s season is headed to the College World Series. North Carolina State beat top-seeded Arkansas three to two yesterday to win the best out of three series two games to one.

The LSU men’s track and field team scored 84 points and won the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field title, their first since 2002 and the fifth in program history. LSU won six event titles in Eugene, Oregon, the second-most ever in meet history. Six-foot-four senior JuVaughn Harrison won the high jump and long jump. Freshman Sean Burrell of Zachary won the 400-meter hurdles.

In the NBA…Former New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul and coach Monty Williams have led the Suns to the Western Conference Finals. Phoenix completed the sweep of the Nuggets yesterday with a 125 to 118 victory. C-P-3 had 37 points.

Former LSU Tiger Aaron Nola struck out nine as the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees by blanking New York seven to nothing. Nola is 5-and-4 on the season and Philadelphia is back over the .500 mark at 33 and 32.

After getting swept in three close contests to Tennessee earlier this season, is revenge on the mind of the Tigers as they face the Volunteers in the super regionals? Left fielder Gavin Dugas is just glad they are still playing
Cut 16 (17) “…at a time.”
Game one is Saturday night at 6 PM.

The Advocate newspaper reports retired Oregon State Coach Pat Casey is unlikely to be the next head coach of the Tigers. Florida Coach Kevin O’ Sullivan says he’s staying in Gainesville. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says former LSU catcher and current Ole Miss Coach Mike Bianco might be Paul Mainieri’s replacement…
cut 15 (11) “…a lot”

The College Football Playoff confirms they are looking at a 12-team format. The six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large schools would make up the playoff field. The four highest-ranked conference champions would get first-round byes. Seeds five through 12 will play each other and the higher seeds would play the games at their stadium. The Quarterfinals would be played New Year’s Day or January 2nd. Conference commissioners will discuss and vote on the proposal next week. Various presidents and chancellors also have to approve. 2023 would be the earliest playoff would expand.

It’s a free fishing weekend across Louisiana. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says it’s an annual event where you do not need to a license to cast a line….
cut 3 (08) “….license”
Giffin says it’s a perfect way to introduce the sport to someone who does not fish.

After getting swept in three close contests to Tennessee earlier this season, is revenge on the mind of the Tigers as they face the Volunteers in the super regionals. Left fielder Gavin Dugas is just glad they are still playing.

Cut 17 (17) “at a time”

LSU will play game one against Tennessee on Saturday at 6 pm, followed by Sunday’s game two at either 11 am or 3 pm.  If necessary, game three will be on Monday.

Just one day after former Oregon State coach Pat Casey was considered a candidate for the LSU job, the Advocate The Advocate reports that it is unlikely LSU will hire Casey to replace Paul Mainieri. Casey won three championships during his 24 year career at Oregon State.

Legislation that sets up the framework for Louisiana adults to legally bet on sporting events is heading to the governor’s desk. Betting parlors would be allowed at the state’s casinos, racetracks and the Louisiana Lottery can set up kiosks at bars and restaurants. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says there will also be mobile sports betting…

Cut 9 (11) “participate”

Sports betting will be allowed in 55 of the state’s 64 parishes that approved it.

The College Football Playoff is looking at expanding from a four-team postseason to 12.  The top four seeds would receive a first-round bye in this format, then would begin playing during the round of eight teams.  If approved, the new format could go into effect by 2

The LSU baseball team is in Knoxville getting ready for its super regional series against Tennessee, which begins Saturday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Tigers were swept in Knoxville earlier this year and Coach Paul Mainieri says the Vols home ballpark is not an easy place to play…
cut 18 (21) “….low 3s”
First pitch tomorrow is at 6 PM.

The Advocate reports that it is unlikely LSU will hire retired Oregon State Coach Pat Casey to replace Mainieri. The 62-year-old Casey won three national titles during a 24-year run with the Beavers. The search is said to be wide open.

The College Football Playoff is looking at expanding from a four-team postseason to 12. The Six highest ranked conference champions and six at-large schools would make the postseason under the proposal and the top four seeds would get a bye. The first-round games would be played on campus. 2023 would be the soonest the new format would be put in place.

Will legalized sports betting be in place in Louisiana before the start of the football season? That’s the goal after lawmakers approved the necessary bills to make it happen. The legislation approved would allow anyone 21 and older to place bets on their mobile device, computer or at select locations in any of the 55 parishes that voted to approve the activity. Crowley Representative John Stefanski….
cut 7 (10) “….Louisiana”
Earlier this month Governor Edwards signed legislation setting the tax rates for sports betting with a 15 percent tax on mobile betting and a ten percent tax for betting at authorized locations.

The LSU baseball team left this afternoon for Rocky Top where they’ll face Tennessee in the super regionals. Game one is set for Saturday night in Knoxville. In late March, the Volunteers swept the Tigers, outscoring LSU by four runs. Coach Paul Mainieri says both teams benefited from that hard-fought series
Cut 18 (16)”..for us.”
After that series in an interview with a Baton Rouge radio station, Mainieri said the Tennessee fans were nasty and they got into the head of freshman first baseman Tre Morgan.

Meanwhile, the search for a new head baseball coach at LSU is heating up. Retired Oregon State Coach Pat Casey has emerged as a candidate. He won three national titles with the Beavers, but the 62-year-old has given mixed statements on whether he wants to coach again. Florida’s Kevin O’ Sullivan said today he’s staying in Gainesville.

Four days ago, Louisiana Tech’s season ended with a loss to North Carolina State in the Ruston regional championship round. Even though the Bulldogs did not advance, Tech coach Lane Burroughs says it was good for his team to feel what it’s like to host in the postseason.
Cut 16 (14) “…taste of it.”
Burroughs says he expects the Bulldogs to field another strong team on the diamond next season.

In football news, LSU officially named Baton Rouge native Brad Davis as its new offensive line coach. Davis has spent the last four seasons coaching in the SEC at Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida.

And the College football playoff announced today it considering a proposal to expand the postseason from four teams to 12 teams, with the top four seeds getting a first-round bye. Six conference champions plus six at-large teams would make the playoffs under the proposal that needs approval from the league commissioner.

The LSU baseball will make its second trip to Knoxville when they face Tennessee in the super regionals.  LSU won four straight elimination games to advance to the super regionals and they won their first NCAA Regional on the road since 1989. Left fielder Gavin Dugas says his teammates understand the significance of the accomplishment…

Cut 19 (14) “lives”

Former Oregon State Coach Pat Casey has emerged as a possible candidate to replace Paul Mainieri as the next LSU baseball coach. He’s been retired since 2018. The 62-year-old Casey won three national championships during his time as the head man in Corvallis.

Louisiana Tech suffered an early exit from postseason play after failing to win the Ruston regional.  Burroughs says the fan support this season was great and he’s experienced first-hand what a good season can do for a smaller program.

Cut 17 (16) “part of that”

La Tech has announced its 2021 Hall of Fame Class. It includes former punter Ryan Allen, Super Bowl champion cornerback Tramon Williams, two-time Southland Conference Pitcher of the Year Richie LeBlanc, three-time Gulf States Conference champion golfer Roy Pace, five-time All-American jumper Bryant Wesco and Kodak All-American women’s basketball player Debra Williams. The six-person class will be enshrined this fall.

LSU baseball leaves this afternoon for Knoxville. The Tigers will tangle with Tennessee in a Super Regional series that begins on Saturday night in Rocky Top. The Bayou Bengals have a 12 and 7 record on the road and they’ve won four road SEC Series. Drew Bianco says they’ve nicknamed themselves…the Road Dogs…
cut 20 (27) “….next weekend”
Former Oregon State Coach Pat Casey has emerged as a candidate to replace Paul Mainieri. He’s been retired since 2018. The 62-year-old won three national championships with the Beavers.

Louisiana Tech Coach Lane Burroughs believes there are still more great things to come for the Bulldogs baseball program. Tech hosted its first Regional in school history last weekend and finished with 42 wins. Burroughs spent several years as an assistant coach at Southern Miss and experienced first-hand what a good season can do for a mid-major…
cut 17 (16) “…part of that”

La Tech has announced its 2021 Hall of Fame Class. It includes former punter Ryan Allen, Super Bowl champion cornerback Tramon Williams, two-time Southland Conference Pitcher of the Year Richie LeBlanc, three-time Gulf States Conference champion golfer Roy Pace, five-time All-American jumper Bryant Wesco and Kodak All-American women’s basketball player Debra Williams. The six-person class will be enshrined this fall.