An LSU football player has been arrested on video voyeurism charges. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says cornerback Javien Toviano used a hidden camera to record a sexual encounter without the woman’s knowledge and the victim found the video on Toviano’s iPad. LSU says Toviano has been suspended from all team activities.

Over the weekend, LSU football received a commitment from five-star receiver Derek Meadows from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. He’s six-foot-five, 200 pounds and on-3-dot-com ranks Meadows as the seventh best receiver in the country for the Class of 2025.

But the Tigers did not land a commitment from the top cornerback in the state. Westgate of New Iberia star Jaboree Antonie announced his commitment to Miami on Saturday.

Former LSU golfer Sam Burns shot an 80 yesterday as he had a rough back nine at the Britsh Open. Burns finished tied for 31st which is his best finish of his career at the Open.

LSU football has been picked to finish fifth in the 16-team Southeastern Conference based on a poll of media members who attended media days. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says that sounds about right…
Cut 16 (14) “..preseason forecast.”
Georgia is picked as the preseason favorite to win the SEC, followed by Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss.

Saints receiver and return man Rashid Shaheed has agreed to a one-year, five million dollar contract extension. Shaheed was an all-pro return specialist last year and he’ll be the number two receiver on the Black and Gold this season after catching 46 passes for 719 yards and five touchdowns.

McNeese football reports for preseason camp today. That’s because they are playing during Week O when they visit Tarleton State on August 24th. Meanwhile, today is Southland Conference Media Day. Nicholls is the defending champs.

The LSU Tigers are picked to finish fifth in the Southeastern Conference based on a poll of media members who attended the conference’s football media days. Georgia is the preseason favorite to win the league, followed by Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss.

Also offensive tackle Will Campbell and linebacker Harold Perkins lead a list of eight LSU players who have been named preseason All-SEC. Campbell and Perkins are first-team selections, along with Mississippi State transfer Zavion Thomas who is listed as an all-purpose player.

Emery Jones, Mason Taylor, Kyren Lacy, Major Burns received second-team recognition.

It’s not expected to be a good year for Louisiana Tech based on a Conference USA preseason poll released today. The Bulldogs are picked to finish seventh in the ten team league. Liberty is the preseason favorite to win the conference, followed by Western Kentucky, Jacksonville State and Middle Tennessee.

This week LSU football received a commitment from Florida prospect DJ Pickett, who is ranked as the best cornerback in the country. Pickett can officially sign at LSU in December. On-3-dot-com recruiting analyst Shea Dixon says LSU has a chance to have the number one recruiting class in the country…
cut 18 (13) “….in the the country”
The Tigers have 17 verbal pledges and can add another one on Saturday if Westgate of New Iberia football star Jaboree Antoine commits to LSU. He’ s ranked as the top cornerback in the state.

Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss rest of the season. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list and since he’s a vested veteran and the move was made before the final roster cut-down date, it means Ramczyk can not play this year. Ramczyk’s career could also be over because of a knee injury.

The Fighting Tigers who are on their way to building one of the top recruiting classes in school history received a verbal pledge from the nation’s number one cornerback, six-foot-four 180-pound, DJ Pickett from the Tampa, Florida area. On3-DOT-COM Recruiting Analyst Shea Dixon…
Cut 16 (16) “…overall prospect.”
Pickett chose LSU over Oregon and Miami.

Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss the rest of the season. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list and since he’s a vested veteran and the move was made before the final roster cut-down date, it means Ramczyk can not play. There’s a chance Ramczyk’s career is over because of a knee injury that cost him the final four games of last season.

The 2024 SEC Football Media days are over. Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman was one of the last coaches to appear and talked about how the recent games against LSU have been decided by three points.
cut 21 (24) “…win it”
LSU beat Arkansas 34-31 last year and this year the two teams will meet in Fayetteville on October 19th.

Eight LSU pitchers were selected in this week’s Major League Baseball Draft. That’s an SEC record for the number of pitchers from team selected in a draft. Mississippi state also had eight pitchers chosen this year.

The Pelicans fell to 0-4 in the Summer League with an an 88 to 77 loss to the Grizzlies. Jordan Ford from St. Mary’s had 16 points.

The Fighting Tigers who are on their way to building one of the top recruiting classes in school history received a verbal pledge from the nation’s number one cornerback, six-foot-four 180-pound, DJ Pickett from the Tampa, Florida area. On3-DOT-COM Recruiting Analyst Shea Dixon…
Cut 16 (16) “…overall prospect.”
Pickett chose LSU over Oregon and Miami.

SEC Media Days concluded today. The Razorbacks went 1-and-7 in the league, 4-and-8 overall last year and Coach Sam Pittman enters this season on the hot seat…
cut 19 (12) “…with pride”
LSU is at Arkansas on October 19th.

Ragin Cajuns athletics director Doctor Bryan Maggard has received a contract extension that will keep him leading U-L Lafayette athletics into 2029. The school has won 21 Sun Belt Conference, bowl game and NCAA Regional championships in a variety of sports and the football team has been to a bowl game six consecutive years. Maggard is proud of that accomplishment…
cut 18 (17) “….competitive seasons”

The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens will play for the Evangel Eagles in Shreveport this fall. Atlin Owens Miller is six-foot-five, and he plays both football and basketball. Miller has transferred into Evangel after playing at Southridge High in Miami. He’s expected to be a receiver for Coach Denny Duron.

The LSU football program has received a commitment from the nation’s number one cornerback. His name is DJ Pickett from Tampa, Florida. He’s six-foot-four, 180 pounds and Pickett says he chose the Tigers over Oregon and Miami, because of LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond, who has history of developing defensive backs who have been selected in the NFL draft. On-three-dot-com ranks LSU’s 2025 class as the third best in the country behind Alabama and Ohio State.

LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson is also hot on the recruiting trail. Left-handed pitcher Cooper Williams decommitted from Texas A-and-M and committed to LSU. Perfect Game ranks Williams as the 12th best left-hander in the country. He’s six-foot-four, 175 pounds from Alvin, Texas. Pickett features a 93-mile per hour fastball and Perfect Game says he also has a big slider and changeup.

Louisiana Tech catcher Jorge Corona has signed a free agent deal with the Chicago White Six. The Miami native hit .316 with 16 homers and 51 RBIs last season.

U-L Lafayette Athletics Director Dr. Bryan Maggard has signed a contract extension through June 2029. Maggard, who joined the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2017, says his challenge for the future is navigating NIL deals.
Cut 17 (19) “…do that.”

Former Ragin Cajuns head coach Billy Napier heads into the 2024 season on the hot seat in Gainesville after going 11-and-14 in his first two seasons at Florida. Napier’s team faces a very difficult schedule this season, but he has belief in his guys…
cut 16 (13) “…do that”
LSU visits Florida on November 16.

LSU football has received a commitment from the nation’s number one cornerback, D-J Pickett who is from Tampa, Florida. The five-star corner chose the Tigers over Oregon and Miami. Pickett says he wanted to be coached by LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond. He joins a star studded recruiting class that also features the nation’s number one quarterback Bryce Underwood and running back Harlem Berry.

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson also had big recruiting win yesterday as left-handed pitcher Cooper Williams decommitted from Texas A-and-M and committed to LSU. Perfect Game ranks Williams as the 12th best left-hander in the country. He’s six-foot-four, 175 pounds from Alvin, Texas. Pickett features a 93-mile per hour fastball and Perfect Game says he also has a big slider and changeup.

Louisiana Tech catcher Jorge Corona has signed a free agent deal with the Chicago White Six. The Miami native hit .316 with 16 homers and 51 RBIs last season.

U-L Lafayette athletics director Bryan Maggard has received a contract extension that keeps him at the school through June 2029. Maggard says one of his big challenges is making sure the Ragin Cajuns can compete with other mid-major schools in the N-I-L world…
cut 19 (13) “….every month right?”

New Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer made his SEC media days debut yesterday. DeBoer helped lead a big time passing game at Washington last year and this season he’ll get to work with returning starting Q-B Jalen Milroe…
cut 28 (22) “…for sure”
SEC Media Days wrap up today in Dallas.

After eleven starts in the big leagues, former LSU star Paul Skenes started on the mound for the National League in last night’s Major League Baseball All Star game in Dallas. Skenes says his one season at LSU and playing at Alex Box Stadium helped him prepare for the moment…
cut 30 (16) “…full stadiums”
Skenes pitched just one inning, he issued a walk, but did not allow a hit or run and did not have a strikeout.

Left-handed pitcher Cooper Williams who was committed to Texas A-and-M has committed to LsU. He’s six-foot-four and is ranked as the 12th best left hander in the Class of 2024 on Perfect Game. Perfect Game says he has a fastball at 93 wtih a slider and changeup.

How much of a step back will LSU’s offense take with the Tigers having to replace last season’s offensive coordinator, a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, and two first round picks at wide receiver. Starting tight end Mason Taylor is back and he’s not expecting a drop off with Garrett Nussmeier at quarterback…
Cut 16 (18) “…this year.”
Grambling is picked to finish third in the SWAC Western Division, while Southern is picked to finish fourth. First-year coach Terrence Graves on what we can expect from the Jaguars this season…
Cut 20 (07) “…physical.”
Southern is looking for its first SWAC title in eleven seasons.

After eleven starts in the big leagues, former LSU star Paul Skenes started on the mound for the National League in last night’s Major League Baseball All Star game in Dallas. Skenes says his one season at LSU and playing at Alex Box Stadium helped him prepare for the moment…
cut 15 (16) “…full stadiums”
Skenes pitched just one inning, he issued a walk, but did not allow a hit or run and did not have a strikeout.

Former Northwestern State star David Fry had a big hit as he drove in a run to help the American League come back from a three to nothing deficit to win five to three.

LSU first baseman Jared Jones, who slugged 28 home runs last season for the Tigers, will return for his junior season. Starting shortstop Michael Braswell is also coming back. Both players were not selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.

A status conference hearing scheduled for today in suspended LSU running back Trey Holly’s criminal case has been pushed back until September. Holly’s attorney, Mike Small, says he and the prosecutor requested the change because they are still in the process of receiving evidence from the February shooting that injured two people in Union Parish…
cut 6 (08) “….that stage’
Holly has pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality.

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins will move back to inside linebacker this season. Coach Brian Kelly says it will make it harder for opposing offenses to scheme against Perkins, because he’ll be in the middle of the field instead of on one side of the field. Perkins says he’s good with the move…
Cut 18 (14) “…a play.”

One of the questions asked at SEC Media Days, how much of a drop will we see with LSU’s offense, now that Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas are in the NFL. Junior tight end Mason Taylor recognizes the opportunity for the tight ends to get more involved…
cut 17 (18) “…this offense’
At this moment, it doesn’t look like suspended running back Trey Holly will be a part of the LSU offense. Holly faces a gun charge from a shooting that injured two people in his hometown in Union Parish. Holly’s case was scheduled for a status conference today, but it has been pushed back until September 18th. Holly’s attorney Mike Small says move evidence in the case is expected to be presented and that’s the reason for the delay…
cut 5 (08) “…disposed of”

LSU first baseman Jared Jones, who slugged 28 home runs last season for the Tigers, will return for his junior season. Also returning for the Tigers, starting shortstop Michael Braswell. Both players were not taken in the 20-round Major League Baseball Draft.

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes started last night’s All-Star game for the National League and threw a scoreless inning with no strikeouts. Former Northwestern State star David Fry had an RBI single as the American League came back to beat the National League five to three.

Grambling State quarterback Myles Crawley has been named the SWAC preseason offensive player of the year. Crawley threw for 23-hundred yards and 16 touchdowns last season. He says the preseason honor will drive him to be better…
cut 19 (07) “…my team”
Grambling is picked to finish third in the SWAC Western Division, while Southern is picked to finish fourth.

LSU football Coach Brian Kelly said at SEC Media Days that the keys to the offense have been handed to Garrett Nussmeier to lead what is hoped to be an explosive offense. Nussmeier could have easily entered the transfer portal as he waited his turn the last two seasons behind Jayden Daniels. But the Lake Charles native says he chose LSU for a reason…
Cut 18 (17) “…always right.”

Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly was set to have a court hearing tomorrow, but it has been pushed back until September 18th because more evidence is expected to be presented and the attorneys working the case want more time. Holly is facing a charge of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality from a shooting that injured two people in Union Parish in February. Holly has said he’s innocent.

Gambling charges against former LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for placing bets on online when he was under the age of 21. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says Boutte has completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says it’s a classic case of prosecutorial discretion because no one was harmed…
Cut 13 (12) “…the matter.”
Boutte is set to report to training camp next week with the Patriots.

SWAC Media day was today. Alabama State has been picked to win the East, Alcorn State is the preseason favorite in the West. Grambling is picked to finish third in the West, Southern in fourth place. The Preseason offensive player of the year is Grambling quarterback Myles Crawley, the defensive player of the year is Southern’s Ckelby Givens.