LSU Sports Zone

Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Songy broke down LSU's victory over Little Rock in game seven of the Baton Rouge regional. Songy praised Tiger head coach Jay Johnson, pitcher Casan Evans, designated hitter Ethan Frey, and catcher Luis Hernandez.

Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk to recap a hectic weekend of regional action. Etheridge broke down the Tigers' test against the Little Rock Trojans in game seven of the Baton Rouge regional. He criticized the SEC's poor showing and evaluated the West Virginia Mountaineers, who LSU could face in the Super Regional round.

Glenn Guilbeau, a columnist for Tiger Rag, joined Sports Talk. Guilbeau recapped LSU baseball's surprise loss to Little Rock on Sunday night. He projected the Tigers' pitching plan vs. the Trojans in the regional finale.

Koki Riley, an LSU baseball reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk to share updates from the weather delays at Alex Box Stadium. Riley explained Tiger head coach Jay Johnson's decision to pitch LSU starter Anthony Eyanson vs. Little Rock. Riley also shared his scouting report on Little Rock, Rhode Island, and Dallas Baptist.

Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, joined Sports Talk. Sanders shared his thoughts on LSU's postseason projection after the Tigers earned the sixth seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Sanders emphasized the importance of LSU playing at Alex Box Stadium on the Bayou Bengals' path to the College World Series.

Bobby and Steve break down all the SEC action up in Hoover with Joe Healy, Tennessee beating out Texas in extra innings, Texas A&M's Cinderella story might end early against the Tigers, who are the sleeper teams across college baseball, and more!

Steve and Cullen hear from Jay Johnson, LSU Tigers Head Coach, as the team prepares for their time in Hoover, how they feel ahead of that postseason opener, the 7 players who received all-SEC honors, and more!

Mike is joined by founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, Blake Ruffino, to discuss LSU baseball's regular season performance as they look to continue their dominance in Hoover at the SEC Tournament, LSU's pitcher are waking up just in time for a serious postseason run, and more!

Mike welcomes in LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson, to break down how the Tigers are prepping for a new single-elim bracket in Hoover at the SEC Tournament, his recruitment process for the likes of stud tranfer player Daniel Dickinson, how Jay looks towards former Alabama and LSU head coach, Nick Saban, as a sort of blueprint to follow, the pitching staff has taken a serious step forward compared to last year, the "guy" in the Tigers lineup who if he plays well, the Tigers win, and a much more!

Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk to preview LSU baseball's regular season finale against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Etheridge shared his thoughts on the SEC Tournament's new format, Paul Mainieri's lack of success in year one at South Carolina, and his scouting report of the Gamecocks. Etheridge said LSU is in a great spot for a top-eight national seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Mike and Charlie to discuss LSU baseball's rise to the No. 1 overall ranking in the country. Sanders evaluated Tiger pitchers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson. He also previewed LSU's final weekend series matchup against South Carolina.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk to review the Tigers' series victory over Arkansas. Nagy gave an update on LSU ace Kade Anderson, who exited Friday night's game with an injury. He also praised the success of Anthony Eyanson, who has been "red hot" over the last month-and-a-half.

Steve and Charlie broke down LSU's upcoming top-10 showdown against Arkansas and listened to press conference audio from Tiger head coach Jay Johnson about the matchup. Jackson Fuller, an Arkansas beat reporter for The Times Record, joined Sports Talk to preview the weekend series between the Razorbacks and Tigers. Fuller evaluated the Arkansas offense and elite starting pitchers. Steve and Charlie also heard from LSU senior outfielder Josh Pearson about the Tigers' matchup against Arkansas.

Steve and Charlie heard from LSU senior outfielder Josh Pearson about the Tigers' matchup against Arkansas. The guys also reviewed the Tigers' "magic number" for a top-eight national seed.

Jackson Fuller, an Arkansas beat reporter for The Times Record, joined Sports Talk to preview the weekend series between the Razorbacks and Tigers. Fuller evaluated the Arkansas offense and elite starting pitchers.

LSU legend Todd Walker, a college baseball analyst for the SEC Network, joined Sports Talk to preview the Tigers' challenge against No. 7 Arkansas. Walker shared his thoughts on the Arkansas pitching staff, the Razorbacks' offense, and LSU's duo of elite starting pitchers.

Joe Healy, a reporter for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk. Healy previewed LSU baseball's top-10 showdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks. He evaluated Arkansas ace Zach Root, the Razorbacks' offense, and their status as a "complete" team. Healy also shared his thoughts on the SEC Tournament's new format, the rest of this weekend's SEC schedule, and LSU's "magic number" for a top-eight national seed.

Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux 247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West broke down LSU's secondary after the Tigers added Houston transfer safety A. J. Haulcy. West previewed LSU baseball's top-10 showdown against Arkansas.

Mike and Charlie interviewed Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, for a recap of LSU baseball's series loss to Texas A&M. Blair praised Tiger pitcher Anthony Eyanson for earning an SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week award. He explained why he's not pressing the "panic button" and previewed LSU's upcoming weekend series against Arkansas.

Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk to review LSU's selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Songy questioned if LSU head basketball coach Matt McMahon did enough this offseason to bolster the Tigers' roster. He also broke down LSU baseball's path to a top-eight national seed.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk to discuss the Tigers' 14-7 record in SEC play. Johnson evaluated ace pitcher Kade Anderson, freshman outfielder Derek Curiel, and third baseman Michael Braswell. He also previewed LSU's upcoming challenge at Texas A&M.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk to report on the Tigers' latest news in the transfer portal. Nagy reviewed LSU baseball's series victory over Tennessee and previewed their upcoming matchup against Texas A&M. He also celebrated Will Campbell's fit in New England.

Koki Riley, an LSU baseball reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Riley shared his thoughts on Gavin Guidry, Jacob Mayers, and the Tigers' SEC record midway through their SEC schedule. He also previewed LSU's upcoming weekend series against Alabama.

Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair recapped LSU's Spring Football practice sessions and reviewed the Tiger baseball team's 10-5 start to SEC play.

Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Songy shared his thoughts on LSU basketball coach Matt McMahon, the Tiger baseball team's hot start to SEC play, and LSU football's positional strengths and weaknesses.

Steve and Charlie listened to press conference audio from LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson ahead of the Tigers' midweek matchup against Nicholls. Coach Johnson shared his thoughts on C Luis Hernandez, 2B Daniel Dickinson, and OF Derek Curiel.

Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk to discuss the Tigers' Spring Football updates. Alexander evaluated LSU's weapons, offensive line, defensive line, and transfer portal options.

Mikie Mahtook, a former LSU outfielder and current host of "Mik'd Up" on YouTube, joined Sports Talk to recap the Tigers' weekend series loss to Texas. Mahtook praised Jay Johnson's job leading LSU's baseball program. He also evaluated freshman OF Derek Curiel and projected Zac Cowan's role in the bullpen.

Mike and Charlie interviewed former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders about LSU baseball's series loss to Texas. Sanders praised Tiger pitchers Kade Anderson, Zac Cowan, and Casan Evans.

Mike and Charlie interviewed Zack Nagy, the publisher of LSU Tigers on Sports Illustrated, for an update on LSU's Spring football practice sessions. Nagy praised the Tigers' edge rusher room, OL Josh Thompson, TE Bauer Sharp, and LB West Weeks.

Steve connects with Todd Walker, SEC Network baseball analyst and former MLB & LSU Infielder, to discuss the Tigers packed pitching core as the Tigers look to head to Texas to make some noise as they face the #5 ranked Longhorns, the Tigers don't have the premiere names of Skenes and Crews but they are building a bullpen that might honestly put that team to shame, and Daniel Dickinson, Jared Jones, and Ethan Frey are becoming hitting machines as they chase a title for the Bayou Bengals!

Mike sits down with head coach of the LSU Women's basketball HC, Kim Mulkey as the Tigers as the Tigers ready for NCAA tourney play on Saturday versus San Diego State, putting her players in the right position as the team looks to win a 2nd ring in 3 seasons, and much more!

Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Steve and Charlie. Etheridge praised LSU baseball's depth, saying it's the difference from last year's team. He also broke down the Tigers' matchup against Texas this weekend.

Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247 Sports, joined Steve and Charlie. West recapped the early results from LSU football's spring practice sessions and discussed the Tiger baseball team's 12-game winning streak entering SEC play. West evaluated Derek Curiel and William Schmidt, two talented Tiger freshmen. He also praised the depth of the Tigers' lineup.

Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, joined Sports Talk to review LSU baseball's strong start to the 2025 season. He broke down the Tigers' weekend rotation, calling it a "top-five" unit in the SEC. Sanders also previewed LSU's test against Missouri in their conference-opening series.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped the opening days of LSU's Spring Football practice sessions. He criticized the play of the Tigers' safeties. Ruffino evaluated LSU's baseball's elite lineup and previewed the Bayou Bengals' upcoming start to SEC play.

Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Steve and Charlie. Etheridge praised the poise of LSU freshman OF Derek Curiel, the Tigers' contributions from new players, and the strength of 1B Jared Jones. He also previewed the Tigers' upcoming SEC series against Missouri.

Jeff Palermo, an LSU reporter for the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo praised LSU's decision to hire Kyle Williams as their next defensive line coach. Palermo also evaluated LSU baseball's strong 13-1 start to the season, highlighting William Schmidt and Derek Curiel, a pair of talented freshmen.

Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, joined Mike and Charlie to discuss LSU baseball's trip to Texas. Sanders praised shortstop Steven Milam and evaluated pitchers William Schmidt, Conner Ware, and Zac Cowan. He also explained that LSU has the pitching advantage this weekend at the Frisco Classic.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Mike and Charlie. Nagy broke down the Tiger's questions on their offensive line and tight end positions ahead of Spring football. Nagy also shared his thoughts on LSU first baseman Jared Jones, William Schmidt, Conner Ware, and Zac Cowan.

Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247.com, joined Mike and Charlie. West discussed Harold Perkins' position change for LSU football and Matt McMahon's "stamp of approval" from Tiger leadership. He evaluated the Bayou Bengals' trio of starting pitchers, roster depth, and the early rise of CF Chris Stanfield.

ToyLoy Brown, an LSU men's basketball reporter for The Advocate, joined Steve and Charlie. Brown broke down the Tigers' matchup against South Carolina. Brown also shared his thoughts on the loaded SEC and LSU head basketball coach Matt McMahon.

Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Mike and Charlie to discuss LSU baseball's strong 4-0 start to the 2025 season. Sanders evaluated Chase Shores, Kade Anderson, and the Tigers' quartet of freshman relief pitchers. He previewed LSU's upcoming matchup against the Nicholls State Colonels. Sanders also shared his thoughts on Daniel Dickinson, Derek Curiel, and Jared Jones.

Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Steve and Charlie to recap the Tigers' weekend series sweep against Purdue Fort Wayne. Riley shared his thoughts on Tiger pitchers Chase Shores, William Schmidt, Casan Evans, Cooper Williams, and Mavrick Rizy. Riley also evaluated 2B Daniel Dickinson.

Steve and Charlie heard from LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson after the Tigers' season-opening weekend series sweep against Purdue Fort Wayne. Coach Johnson evaluated LSU's pitching staff and praised the Tigers' young talent.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Mike and Bobby to preview the Tigers' upcoming 2025 campaign. Coach Johnson shared his thoughts on P Chase Shores, who's returning from Tommy John surgery, new 2B Daniel Dickinson, a transfer from Utah Valley, and new P Jacob Mayers, a transfer from Nicholls State. He discussed the in-season evaluation process for the Tigers' talented roster. Coach Johnson also projected a "gauntlet" run in the SEC this season.

Former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald, a college baseball analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network, joined Steve and Charlie. McDonald previewed the Bayou Bengals' upcoming 2025 campaign. He evaluated pitchers Anthony Eyanson, Chase Shores, and William Schmidt. McDonald also discussed the Tigers' infield rotation with the addition of 2B Daniel Dickinson.

Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Steve and Mike to recap the Tigers' off-season work in the transfer portal. Alexander evaluated LSU's new-look defensive line room, wide receiver corps, and offensive line. He also shared his thoughts on the additions to the Tigers' assistant coaching staff.

Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Steve and Charlie. Riley shared his takeaways from Tiger head coach Jay Johnson's preseason press conference. He projected LSU's infield lineup, highlighting Steven Milam's move to shortstop and Jared Jones' importance at first base. Riley also shared his thoughts on the Tigers' talented pitching staff, including Chase Shores, Anthony Eyanson, Conner Ware, Kade Anderson, and William Schmidt.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Mike and Steve. Nagy praised the upside of hiring special teams "guru" Aman Anand. He celebrated the return of veteran K Damian Ramos. Nagy also projected what's next for LSU in the transfer portal.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's top-ranked transfer portal, highlighting S Tamarcus Cooley, DB Mansoor Delane, and TE Donovan Green.