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Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk. Coach O recapped his recent visit with former Tiger QB Joe Burrow. He also shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin's comments in Vanity Fair magazine, Rueben Bain Jr.'s future in the NFL, and LSU's talented freshmen.

Last year at this time, the 2025 LSU baseball team was rounding into post-season shape as the Tigers charged to the school’s eighth national championship in June. This year’s 2026 LSU baseball team (ranked #2 in the preseason) lost its ninth straight SEC contest on Sunday after being swept by Mississippi State in Starkville.  It marked the first time LSU has lost nine SEC baseball games in a row at any time in the school’s long and decorated history dating back to 1933. The Tigers are 24-21 on the year.  LSU is only 6-12 in the very difficult SEC.  Only South Carolina (5-13) and Missouri (3-15) have a worse conference record through Sunday’s games. Eight wasn’t enough for LSU at Mississippi State over the weekend LSU scored eight runs in each of its three straight losses at Starkville, MS last weekend.  In each game, the Tigers got off to a fast start.  Unfortunately, the later innings saw the Tigers’ pitching falter while the offensive bats struggled against a talented Mississippi State bullpen. LSU dropped Friday’s opener 10-8 in 11 innings.  Saturday night’s game had LSU bolt out to a 7-2 lead starting the seventh inning.  The Tigers lost 9-8.  LSU led Sunday’s finale 8-5 midway through the sixth inning before losing 13-8. Mississippi State improved to 34-10 on the year and 10-8 in the SEC. The Bulldogs are part of a 5-way logjam for fourth place in the SEC.  Mississippi State is tied with Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma at 10-8 in the league. LSU has suffered through a number of key personnel losses in recent weeks.  Coach Jay Johnson can only do so much when his pitchers are getting hammered nightly and the Tiger bats go cold at the most inopportune moments. LSU fans who already booked hotel rooms for Omaha’s College World Series in June might need to be on the lookout for another team to root for if they still go to Nebraska. At least for the year 2026, the defending champions of NCAA Division I college baseball are toast. Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia went undrafted by the NFL last weekend Diego Pavia single-handedly made Vanderbilt football interesting to watch for the past two seasons.  His ability to scramble, run, and/or or pass kept SEC defenses off balance and the Commodores in the game. The Vandy quarterback (generously listed at 6’0” by the school) helped the Commodores improve from 2-10 in 2023 to 7-6 in 2024.  Vanderbilt posted a school record 10-3 season in 2025. Diego Pavia played with an incredible and very infectious confidence on the field during his two seasons with Vanderbilt.  He finished in second place in the Heisman Trophy voting last year.  Despite being relatively short by college QB standards, Pavia remained confident he would be drafted by an NFL team last weekend. Diego Pavia’s belief in himself has gone a little over-the-top at times.  His ego can block a bit of reality.  Vanderbilt’s offense was wisely structured to take advantage of the quarterback’s skills.  NFL teams want their incoming quarterbacks to fit into the head coach’s system. As his final season ended, Diego Pavia morphed another Johnny Manziel type of personality. You might remember that Texas A&M’s “Johnny Football” won the Heisman Trophy in 2012. Johnny Manziel was known for his personal confidence and arrogance (and off-field substance abuse).  It worked against him as a professional football player.  Selected in the first round by the Cleveland Browns, “Johnny Football” started just eight games and went just 2-6 over his two NFL seasons. The NFL combine measured Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia at 5’9” tall.  He would become the shortest quarterback in the NFL this year. Seven rounds and 257 names were called last weekend in Pittsburgh at the NFL Draft. Diego Pavia wasn’t one of them.  He became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since 2013. The good news is that Diego Pavia was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday.  That team only had two quarterbacks on the roster.  Pavia will have a decent chance to become an NFL back-up QB if he performs well during training camp and in preseason games. Texas Tech’s very expensive transfer quarterback is in deep trouble for gambling Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson told the NFL Draft media last week that he turned down a $6 million NIL offer to stay at Bama for his final year of eligibility. Instead, Simpson gambled on his NFL chances.  To the surprise of many (including me), Ty Simpson was selected with the 13th overall pick in Round 1 by the Los Angeles Rams. One sports site reported that Ty Simpson’s first NFL contract will be worth $24 million over his first four years with the Rams. Yes, that’s the same $6 million that Alabama allegedly offered. Had Ty Simpson been drafted as the last selection of the first round (#32 overall), he would be slated to make an estimated $16 million over four years. Texas Tech University in Lubbock has very wealthy athletics backers who have been funneling millions of dollars into the Red Raiders’ NIL cooperative. Last season, Texas Tech effectively outbid other prominent schools to sign several key transfer players.  It culminated with the Red Raiders going 11-1 in the regular season and playing in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Texas Tech recently opened its NIL wallet to sign University of Cincinnati transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby for a reported $5 million next season. Sorsby started his college career at the University of Indiana prior to transferring to the Cincinnati Bearcats last year. Brendan Sorsby’s lone season with Cincinnati had him tossing 27 touchdown passes with only five interceptions.  He had been one of the most heavily recruited players in the NCAA Transfer Portal a few months ago. On Monday, Texas Tech announced that their new $5 million quarterback (who hasn’t played a down in Lubbock) had checked himself into a gambling treatment program. Reports surfaced that Brendan Sorsby has a history of betting on college football games.  That includes games involving Indiana (to win) while he was on that team as a freshman. Former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte just completed his third year playing for the New England Patriots.  Boutte published a lengthy report in January, 2026 detailing a period where he was heavily involved with online sports gambling. Kayshon Boutte claims to have lost $90,000 gambling involving thousands of wagers during a period at LSU where he was rehabilitating from a severe ankle injury.  He was arrested in January, 2024 (a year into his NFL career) as part of an online gambling investigation.  The charges were dropped six months later. The ex-Tiger’s fascinating PG-13 rated story does have a positive ending and is worth the read (click here). Kayshon Boutte believes that most college athletes who get involved in gambling are “going through something.”  He added, “Don’t give up on them. Maybe they just need some help.” The NCAA is now investigating Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby for gambling allegations. Current NCAA rules call for significant punishment if a college athlete wagers more than a cumulative total of $800 or more. Based on Sorsby’s voluntary check-in for gambling addictions, it’s safe to say that he is above the $800 threshold. Sorsby could lose his final year of college eligibility.  Pro scouting reports indicated that Brendan Sorsby had a good chance to become a first round NFL draft choice next April. All of that could be in jeopardy now. Texas Tech will (of course) spend whatever money is necessary to cut a deal with the NCAA to give their $5 million transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby a chance on the field this fall.  Voluntarily entering a gambling addiction treatment program could go a long way to help his chances with the NCAA. Online gambling (all types including sports betting) has become epidemic.  Colleges report that 75% of all students gambled at least once during the last year.  Nearly 20% gamble weekly or more frequently. Let’s hope that Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby (much like former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte) can turn things around soon and help others going down that same path. The post Watching the Balloons Pop appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

This week’s annual NFL Draft will be held in the Steel City of Pittsburgh beginning Thursday night.  Several hundred thousand NFL fans will come to town to support (or boo) their favorite team’s selections for three days. Thursday is exclusively dedicated to Round 1.  Friday night brings Rounds 2 and 3.  The event ends Saturday with a marathon of Rounds 4, 5, 6, and 7. Every team will arrive in Pittsburgh with a shopping list for the NFL’s “grocery store” to select several talented young players capable of upgrading their team this fall.   The non-playoff teams must uncover the best bargains at the NFL Draft “store” to upgrade their chances of playing in the postseason this fall. In western Pennsylvania, fans of the host city’s black and gold Steelers are (as usual) discussing who should or shouldn’t be their next quarterback.  Aaron Rodgers hasn’t signed-on for a second year yet.  Pittsburgh (a city with six Super Bowl trophies) has struggled at the position following the 2021 retirement of likely Hall-of-Famer Ben Roethlisberger. QB or Not QB?  That is the question! It’s not just Pittsburgh in need of a new leader at the quarterback position.  Several of the NFL’s 32 teams could use an upgrade at that position. The problem with this year’s NFL draft is a perceived lack of top-level quarterback prospects coming out of college.  Indiana’s Heisman Trophy and national championship quarterback Fernando Mendoza is easily at the top of this year’s rookie class. But is he really worth the top overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders? Curiously, the Raiders recently sunk $20 million into acquiring expensive journeyman Kirk Cousins from the Atlanta Falcons.  Vegas has the option to retain Cousins for a total of five years if they are willing to part with a total of $172 million. Why would the Raiders select Fernando Mendoza when this team still has an offensive line with more holes than Swiss cheese?  I’m still of the opinion that the Raiders may consider a last-minute trade of the #1 overall pick – for the right price. Arizona’s Cardinals have the #3 pick in the first round and could use a top quarterback, too.  Their investment in 2019 #1 overall selection Kyler Murray failed.  The Cardinals played in just one playoff game over Murray’s seven seasons in Phoenix.  Kyler Murray was released recently and quickly signed by the Minnesota Vikings. Host city Pittsburgh won’t select until the 21st pick in the first round.  The Steelers started 42-year old veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers last year and made it into the first round of the playoffs. Rodgers is playing coy once again and is 50/50 as to whether he returns to Pittsburgh this fall.  He is a free agent and appears to be seeking a combination of cash and a reasonable chance to win his second Super Bowl ring.  Aaron Rodgers might also retire, so the Steelers should draft as if Rodgers won’t return this fall. The New York Jets select #2 overall and are loaded with top picks New York’s Jets have two first round selections (#2 and #16 from Indianapolis).  They are slated to make four of the opening 44 picks in this year’s draft. That’s the good news for Jets fans.  The bad news is that the J-E-T-S have a long history of making poor choices with their top draft choices.  Look for the Jets to consider making a few more deals prior to the end of Thursday night’s first round. Washington QB Jayden Daniels would Love to add the Notre Dame running back! Will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love be available for Washington at #7 on Thursday night?  Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels could use another offensive weapon to give opposing defenses something else to focus on next season. If Washington does not select the talented running back in the first round, look for them to take a top wide receiver instead.  Washington’s offense needs more spark. New Orleans is now on the clock at #8 and solved its QB problem last year The Saints’ second round selection of former Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough paid handsome dividends for Louisiana’s favorite black and gold team.  New Orleans desperately needs another talented wide receiver to take the pressure off Chris Olave.  Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson could make a good choice.  Perhaps Texas A&M’s cocky “I am the best wide receiver in this draft” wide receiver KC Conception might be in play here. Then again, the Saints (which finished 6-11 last year) could use some help on both the offensive and defensive lines.  Don’t be surprised if New Orleans trades down a few places from the #8 pick to add a third or fourth round pick this year. Surprise! The Kansas City Chiefs hold the #9 pick in the first round Kansas City’s reign of terror for other NFL teams ended in 2025.  The Chiefs sputtered all season long and crashed to Earth with a 6-11 record.  They will get the #9 pick in the opening round of the draft Thursday night. Many expect KC to go shopping for a top defensive or offensive line player such as Miami defensive end Reuben Bain, Jr. or Utah’s massive offensive lineman Spencer Fano.  Quarterback Patrick Mahomes may have some input about the first round selection, so don’t be surprised if KC opts for a speedy wide receiver. Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys select at #12 and 20 Thursday night The Dallas Cowboys just celebrated their 30th year without an appearance in the Super Bowl or even the NFC championship game.  An entire generation of Cowboys fans is waiting for their favorite team to participate in a meaningful title game. Big D really needs a D (as in defense). The Dallas offense scores nearly 30 points per game.  However, the Cowboys finished 7-11 last year, because their defense gave up even more points.  Look for Dallas to select the best defensive player available with their first round pick.  Most anyone available at #12 should be an automatic upgrade for this team’s defense. Dallas also has the 20th choice in the first round as compensation for sending defensive specialist Micah Parsons to Green Bay. Anything less than a rousing success with picks #12 and 20 on Thursday’s opening night will be blamed on 83-year old meddling team owner Jerry Jones. Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock with the 21st pick The chants of “Here we Go, Steelers!” will sound like a big pep rally as Pittsburgh makes its first round selection Thursday night. Terrible Towels will be waved by thousands in the crowd as Steelers Nation breathlessly awaits their team’s first round selection. It was 2001 when Michael Vick was selected with the #1 overall pick by Atlanta.  After that, no other quarterbacks were taken until Purdue’s Drew Brees was picked early in the second round.  Yes, the same Drew Brees entering the NFL Hall-of-Fame this summer. This year could mimic 2001 with the #1 pick likely to be quarterback Fernando Mendoza.  Pittsburgh may be tempted to jump the gun and select Alabama’s hot and cold quarterback Ty Simpson at #21 (if he is still available). Steelers fans are rightfully nervous about Ty Simpson in the first round. Pittsburgh “reached” for local college product Kenny Pickett at #20 in Round 1 just four years ago,  Unlike the prolific Pickett at Pitt, Ty Simpson’s final college season at Bama was rather unimpressive.  Pittsburgh could use offensive line help and wait for other QB prospects in later rounds. The Philadelphia Eagles (at #23) will be booed even louder than NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell There’s no love lost in Pennsylvania between the AFC’s Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFC’s Philadelphia Eagles which roost at the eastern fringe of the Keystone state. The green-clad pioneers of the NFL’s Tush Push are expected to trade their perpetually unhappy (but well paid) wide receiver A.J. Brown soon.  That might give the Eagles some trade bait to move up from their current #23 spot.  Drafting a talented replacement wide receiver makes perfect sense for Philly. Houston Texans don’t need defensive help selecting at #28 of the first round The Texans developed into a terrifying defensive team in 2025.  They returned to the playoffs and were a tough out.  It’s their on-and-off again offense which needs a difference maker to give this team a jolt. The best offensive player available (including at quarterback) should be what the Texans go for at pick #28 late Thursday evening.  I believe that current quarterback CJ Stroud could use a little competition.  Don’t be surprised if the Texans take a chance to add another young quarterback during the early rounds of this week’s draft. Truth – Most NFL drafts don’t turn a team into a Super Bowl contender in Year #1 There is a reason why some teams keep showing up early in the first round most every year.  The ability to properly identify your team’s needs and then select the player(s) which best fill the needs of your team is difficult to master. Eight quarterbacks (Cam Ward, Caleb Williams, Bryce Young, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, and Jared Goff) have been taken with the #1 overall draft selection in the past ten years. Only Joe Burrow’s 2021 Cincinnati Bengals and Jared Goff’s 2018 L.A. Rams have made it to a Super Bowl (both teams lost). The Raiders may, indeed, select quarterback Fernando Mendoza at #1 on Thursday night.  Las Vegas has nine other draft selections (including three in Round 4) which must be just as solid in order to give this team a much-needed lift. It’s possible, but don’t hold your breath. The post NFL Draft 2026 – Let’s go Grocery Shopping! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

We go live to Augusta, Georgia and get an update on the Masters with Scott Rabalais, sports columnist for The Times Picayune.

It’s official!  Former LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade is returning to Baton Rouge to coach the Tigers again next season.  The 43-year old Wade coached the LSU basketball team from 2017-2022 until he was fired following an NCAA probe into improper payments being offered to certain LSU basketball recruits. Back then, the NCAA did not allow schools to pay their players.  Yet. Ironically, Will Wade’s dismissal by LSU in 2022 happened right as the NCAA’s new rules (such as they are) were being implemented to allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL).   Wade was simply ahead of his time.  LSU was slapped with five NCAA sanctions and sent the basketball coach to the unemployment line. Will Wade re-emerged at McNeese State University in Lake Charles a year later in 2023.  He led the Cowboys into their first-ever NCAA March Madness tournament in 2024 and, again, in 2025. Wade was then hired to become the head coach at North Carolina State this past season.  His NC State Wolfpack team was selected to participate in the NCAA “First Four” round. They lost to Texas in that game to finish the year at 20-14. While that was happening in the life of Will Wade, LSU’s then-Athletics Director Scott Woodward hired former Murray State basketball coach Matt McMahon to run the men’s program in the spring of 2022.  The Murray State Racers qualified for the NCAA March Madness tournament three times in five seasons under Coach McMahon before he left for LSU. Four years later, coach Matt McMahon’s LSU teams had won only 17 SEC games against 55 conference losses (23.6%).  This season’s Tigers finished dead last in the league with a woeful 3-15 record. Matt McMahon was dismissed this week, but he won’t go away empty handed The ex-LSU basketball coach will receive nearly $8 million as part of his contract buyout provisions.  He joined a growing number of former LSU sports leaders who were fired in recent years but received lucrative going-away presents upon their exit. Former LSU head football coaches Brian Kelly ($54 million – 2025) and Ed Orgeron ($17 million – 2021) along with former AD Scott Woodward ($6 million – 2025) have been paid handsomely to hit the road. When added to Matt McMahon’s $8 million buyout, that is $85 million which LSU’s wealthiest athletics backers have been asked to cover. In exchange, the school’s financial backers demand winners (sooner than later) in return for being asked to pay for so many expensive changes in Baton Rouge. Speaking of money, basketball coach Will Wade’s former school at North Carolina State will receive $4 million as compensation after his abrupt exit following season #1 in Raleigh. NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan was understandably miffed at coach Will Wade’s decision to leave his program after just one year. “As far as the resignation letter, it was an email that we received from his agent,” said Corrigan.  “I’m disappointed at how it went down.” Is the LSU basketball job actually better than North Carolina State? LSU has zero NCAA men’s basketball tournament titles.  Long-time coach and fan favorite Dale Brown’s Tigers played in two Final Four appearances (1981 and 1986), but his teams lost in the national semifinals both years. Brown’s successor, John Brady, led LSU to another Final Four appearance in 2006. Same result. Over the past twenty years, LSU was selected for the NCAA post-season tournament just five times.  Three of those occurred during coach Will Wade’s five seasons with the Tigers (2019, 2021, and 2022). After being fired by LSU, Will Wade rebuilt his credibility by turning the McNeese State Cowboys of the Southland Conference into a basketball powerhouse during his two years in Lake Charles.  The Pokes went 30-4 and 28-7, won the Southland Conference title both years, and made two consecutive March Madness post-season appearances. Wade left after two seasons to take the job at North Carolina State of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Wolfpack already had two national championship trophies in Raleigh. Coach Norm Sloan’s 1973-74 team featured dynamic high-flying forward David Thompson, 7’4” center Tom Burleson and diminutive 5’7” point guard Monty Towe.  NC State defeated legendary coach John Wooden’s mighty UCLA Bruins in overtime in the semifinals and then polished-off Marquette to win the school’s first basketball title. Coach Jim Valvano’s 1983 North Carolina State team won the ACC Tournament and barely qualified for the NCAA March Madness field as a lowly #6 regional seed.  His “Cardiac Pack” thrilled the nation by defeating a series of top teams on their way to the title game against heavily favored Houston.  Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Houston’s Phi Slamma Jamma team lost to NC State on a stunning last second put-back for the Wolfpack’s second national championship. Given North Carolina State’s national stature in basketball, the job in Raleigh seems to be slightly higher in prestige than the men’s head coaching job at LSU.  Since the turn of the century, the ACC was won ten national titles versus four by the SEC. Coach Will Wade’s first year at North Carolina State improved the Wolfpack from 12-19 last year to 20-14 in 2026. However… North Carolina State recently announced that it is having athletic budget issues A February report indicated that North Carolina State’s athletics department ran a $18.5 deficit over the past 12 months.  The school’s athletic revenues of $126 million did not cover the expenses of $144 million. The report cited increased costs due to revenue sharing with the athletes.  In fact, $18 million was shared by NC State’s athletes over in the past year. The school (like so many others) is now looking at raising ticket prices, holding large concerts on-campus, and other measures aimed to increase revenues without trimming athletic costs. Perhaps Will Wade saw the handwriting on the wall at NC State.  He has moved to a school which has been spending money on athletics like the proverbial drunken sailor. Is LSU becoming McNeese State University – East campus? In the past six months, LSU has looked 130 miles to the west to hire two of its key leaders from McNeese State University in Lake Charles. McNeese President Wade Rousse accepted the vacant top position at LSU in November, 2025.  The new LSU President was rumored to be the top choice of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Yesterday (Thursday), McNeese State University Athletics Director Heath Schroyer announced his departure for LSU as well.  He was named “Senior Deputy AD/Executive Director of External Relations” for the LSU system. Translation – Heath Schroyer will be tasked with raising more money for sports (particularly men’s basketball) while hovering over the shoulders of current LSU Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry. Schroyer had been a long-time college basketball coach.  After becoming the McNeese State University Athletics Director, he brought Will Wade to coach the men’s basketball team in 2023.  The program quickly blossomed into a Southland Conference dynamo. As the week draws to a close, the 2023-2025 era McNeese State University posse of President Wade Rousse, AD Heath Schroyer, and men’s basketball coach Will Wade has been reunited again in Baton Rouge. LSU’s athletics budget was already huge.  What’s a few more million dollars to bring in a new men’s basketball coach and his good buddy, right? Men’s basketball at LSU has been in significant decline in recent years.  However, the men’s basketball team financial income statement is, somehow, still profitable. LSU’s 2025 annual report to the NCAA showed that men’s basketball turned a profit of around $2.5 million despite declining home game attendance. Meanwhile, Coach Kim Mulkey’s very popular women’s basketball team at LSU averaged 10,707 fans per game vs. 7,147 for the men. The LSU women won the 2023 national championship and earned a #2 regional seed in the Women’s March Madness tournament this year.  LSU fans are very proud of Kim Mulkey and the school’s women’s basketball program. Would you believe that the LSU women’s program posted an $8 million loss in 2025? How is that even possible? The compensation (salary, bonus, and benefits) for the LSU men’s and women’s basketball coaches and staff are fairly equal. In case you were wondering, Kim Mulkey earned $500,000 more than men’s coach Matt McMahon’s $3 million last year. Total expenses for the men’s team last year were $11.1 million. The LSU women’s basketball team spent $12.1 million in 2025. However, the LSU women’s basketball program produced total revenues of just $4.137 million (tickets, program donations, and about $500,000 from NCAA post-season tournament revenues).  The women’s team had zero media income from the SEC and other media sources, though.   The LSU’s men’s basketball team posted revenues of $13.625 million!  The Tigers benefited from a $2 million check from the massive NCAA’s men’s March Madness TV contract plus another $7 million received from the SEC and others for media rights. That incremental $9 million for LSU men’s basketball from SEC media sources and NCAA tournament revenues makes a world of difference! From LSU’s perspective, there is still upside potential to increase men’s basketball ticket sales, merchandising, and, of course, NIL fundraising as coach Will Wade returns to the school next year. Ride ’em, ex-Cowboys! Expect the former McNeese State Cowboys’ dynamic duo of Will Wade and cohort Heath Schroyer to join forces to shake every possible money tree in Louisiana on behalf of the LSU men’s basketball program.  Will Wade wants more money to buy better basketball players. LSU’s athletics budget of more than $200 million annually dwarfs the $146 million (and its $18 million annual loss) at North Carolina State.  Coach Wade envisions LSU’s bigger pie and more to share with his players. The increased interest in men’s basketball around Baton Rouge resulting from Will Wade’s return should provide a reasonable boost to season ticket sales revenue.  If Coach Wade is able to transform LSU’s men’s basketball team into an March Madness contender soon, the funding from basketball donors will grow as well. Time to giddy-up and Geaux Tigers! The post Will Wade and the McNeese State Posse Rides into Baton Rouge appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Bobby and Mike broke down the Saints' early free agent additions of Travis Etienne Jr., David Edwards, Ryan Wright, and Noah Fant. Bobby emphasized the importance of playing for your hometown team with Etienne coming back to New Orleans. The guys also reviewed the departure of Demario Davis and Alontae Taylor. Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' options in the NFL Draft. Former LSU pitcher Ronnie Rantz, the president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, joined Sports Talk. Steve and Charlie interviewed Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Will Guillory, a Pelicans reporter for The Athletic.

Former LSU pitcher Ronnie Rantz, the president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, joined Sports Talk. Rantz broke down the Tigers' recent poor stretch over the past two weeks, highlighting the team's questionable defense, quiet bats, and bullpen struggles. Rantz also promoted the upcoming Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class.

Mike shared his notes on new Saints TE Noah Fant. Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' options in the NFL Draft. Former LSU pitcher Ronnie Rantz, the president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, joined Sports Talk. Rantz broke down the Tigers' recent two-week stretch, highlighting the team's questionable defense, quiet bats, and bullpen struggles. Rantz also promoted the upcoming Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Former LSU pitcher Ronnie Rantz, the president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, joined Sports Talk. Rantz broke down the Tigers' recent poor stretch over the past two weeks, highlighting the team's questionable defense, quiet bats, and bullpen struggles. Rantz also promoted the upcoming Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class.

Coach Tim Kaine shares his journey from growing up in Tennessee to becoming an Assistant Coach at the High Major level at LSU.Tim played both basketball and soccer in college prior to getting the coaching bug. After coaching high school basketball during his undergraduate years at Winthrop he embarked on a college coaching journey that began at Austin Peay where he served as a Graduate Assistant.Tim moved onto Guilford College (D3) and then Newberry (D2) before being hired at his alma mater [Winthrop] as their Director of Basketball Operations.Coach Mike Jarvis hired Tim to his coaching staff at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and he remained as an Assistant Coach for six seasons. Following FAU he landed on staff at Georgia Southern for one season before spending the next ten years on staff with Coach Matt McMahon at both Murray State and LSU.After 24 years in coaching and numerous championships, Tim stepped away and pivoted to the MMR Group.

D-D Breaux joins the show to discuss the current state of Gymnastics in the SEC and her journey as a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former LSU infielder Todd Walker, a college baseball analyst for the SEC Network, joined Sports Talk. Walker shared his thoughts on LSU's loaded pitching staff, Steven Milam, Derek Curiel, and the SEC's top teams.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Browns' decision to fill their coaching vacancy with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Former LSU national championship-winning head coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk. Coach O remembered his connection with former LSU assistant Joe Brady and current Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. He praised Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti for leading the Hoosiers to a 16-0 campaign and the program's first National Championship. Coach O also shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin, his coaching future, and his connections to players in the Super Bowl.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Browns' decision to fill their coaching vacancy with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Former LSU national championship-winning head coach Ed Orgeron and Saints legendary quarterback Drew Brees joined Sports Talk. Steve and Charlie interviewed Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, and Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak.

Former LSU national championship-winning head coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk. Coach O remembered his connection with former LSU assistant Joe Brady and current Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. He praised Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti for leading the Hoosiers to a 16-0 campaign and the program's first National Championship. Coach O also shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin, his coaching future, and his connections to players in the Super Bowl.

Day has complicated hire to make to replace Hartline. His first interview checks alot of boxes.

Paul is joined by Tyrann Mathieu, Former LSU DB & Super Bowl Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics discussed: Recapping a disappointing day for Red Sox fans | Rob Bradford, Lou Merloni on the Sox inactivity (The Drive) // Red Sox fans sound off on the team's continued inactivity and lack of spending // Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron's "joke" about NIL and paying players (Odds and Ends)

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron returned to the show on Friday morning! Listen here as the former national champion talks about Lane Kiffin taking the LSU job this week, his thoughts on the College Football Playoffs, what the holidays look like for him, and MUCH more!

This week on The Pivot, Ryan Clark sits down with Dr. William F. Tate IV — fresh off his transformative tenure as president at LSU — as he takes on a new challenge: leading Rutgers University. In this candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. Tate opens up about the journey from his groundbreaking role as LSU's first African American president and first in SEC history to his vision for shaping the future of higher education in New Jersey. Ryan and President Tate get into the recent news around firing of LSU football coach, Brian Kelly (a hire Tate helped make) as well as long time Athletic Director Scott Woodward which led to the naming of Verge Ausberry as his predecessor to oversee Tiger's athletics. Tate openly shares what goes into the process, the success of all LSU sports and the importance of state universities working in harmony with state governors. They dive deep into leadership, legacy, and the lessons learned along the way — from navigating the pressures of big-time college athletics in the SEC to building a campus culture grounded in equity, excellence, and innovation. Ryan and Dr. Tate explore how faith, mentorship, and resilience have guided him, and what it means to “pivot” from success into significance. Whether you're a fan of college sports, education, or powerful personal stories, this episode delivers wisdom, humor, and heart from one of higher education's most dynamic leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary defensive line coach Pete Jenkins joined Weekend Kickoff. Coach Jenkins discussed the pressure of coaching in the SEC. He remembered his relationship with former LSU head coach Brian Kelly and criticized the reporting about Coach Kelly.

On a cold December morning in Mississippi, former LSU football player and lifelong hunter Matt Branch set out for a routine duck hunt with family. By the end of the day, he would be fighting for his life on the side of a muddy highway — shot point-blank by his own shotgun after a dog stepped on the trigger.What happened next defies logic, medicine, and odds. Matt survived a shredded femoral artery, lost nearly all his blood, coded for 45 minutes, and woke up missing a leg — but with a transformed heart. Through impossible timing, relentless CPR, unlikely medical miracles, and a moment of divine confrontation, Matt's tragedy became the doorway to his faith.This is not just a story about survival. It's a story about surrender, purpose, and a God who writes endings no one else can. A muddy canal saved his brain. A young nurse tech refused to quit. Sunlight broke through at the exact second a life-flight needed it. And the man who should've died now walks, speaks, parents, and leads others home.From a duck hunt gone wrong to a soul reborn — this is the miraculous journey of Matt Branch.Angel Studios https://Angel.com/miraclefiles Join the Angel Guild to stream Miracle, the new series from Angel Studios. Unlock all 8 episodes and be part of a movement celebrating faith and miracles in action.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each miraculous story, exploring the people and circumstances that turned these moments into something unforgettable. Whether you believe in divine intervention or human perseverance, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed. Website: www.themiraclefiles.com Podcast/RSS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_miracle_files_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100093613416005&mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.miracle.files?_t=8rB5ooQd482&_r=1

Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron joined Weekend Kickoff. Coach O said he'd go back to LSU if offered a job. He shared his thoughts on Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, LSU's "unraveling" under Brian Kelly, and Tiger interim head coach Frank Wilson. Coach O also remembered LSU's 2019 national championship team and expressed his interest in returning to coaching.

Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron joined Weekend Kickoff. Coach O said he'd go back to LSU if offered a job. He shared his thoughts on Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, LSU's "unraveling" under Brian Kelly, and Tiger interim head coach Frank Wilson. Coach O also remembered LSU's 2019 national championship team and expressed his interest in returning to coaching.

The future Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back joins the show.

Hutt and Chad discuss Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat's Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavs player/assistant coach Damon Jones being arrested for providing inside information about NBA games to co-defendants and rigging card games. Plus, Former LSU Quarterback, Josh Booty joins the show to share his thoughts on why Brian Kelly might be a bad cultural fit in Baton Rouge, what it's like watching Nick Saban on College Gameday and what makes Lane Kiffin a great play caller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the Lane Kiffin/Florida rumors heating up and a former LSU star calling out the state of the Tigers under Brian Kelly. Finally, college hoops is two weeks away - and Torres discusses the ONLY 11 teams that can win it all! Lane Kiffin/Florida rumors heat up (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a report that Lane Kiffin might be even MORE interested in the Florida job than we realized. A former LSU star calls out Brian Kelly + the state of the LSU program (34:00: From there, Torres reacts to ANOTHER wild story out of Baton Rouge - as former LSU stars are now calling out Brian Kelly. Things are worse at LSU than we realized - but LSU can't POSSIBLY fire Kelly.. right?! The ONLY 11 teams that can win college hoops national title (51:00): Finally, Torres wraps by ripping through the Circa Sportsbook odds on college hoops national - and discussing the only 11 teams he believes can win it all. The season is 10 days away - did your team make the cut?! Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky or visit their Las Vegas property! Want to watch your favorite college football team or get tickets to ANY big game - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are celebrating episode 100 of Native Land Pod!! With our hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, AND Bakari Sellers. Bakari joins as our fourth host of Native Land Pod! Like Angela, Bakari is the child of an activist, and similar to Andrew, he made history when he became the youngest South Carolina state rep back in 2006 (beating a 26 year incumbent). He brings his sharp wit, cutting political commentary, and sibling-like sass. Welcome Bakari!! Native Land Pod has launched a Substack for our 100th episode! Subscribe here and get exclusive access to our crossover show with Joy Reid: https://substack.com/@nativelandpod The federal government is becoming more and more militaristic in its efforts to deport millions of immigrants. In Chicago, they rappelled from Black Hawk helicopters into an multi-family building, going apartment to apartment and rounding up men, women, and children–including American citizens (later released). We are seeing Charlie Kirk-wannabes and Black organizations bearing white messages invade our HBCUs. How do we handle trolls and white supremacists coming on our campuses? Former LSU football star Kyren Lacy tragically took his own life last April after being charged with negligent manslaughter for causing a car crash. Now, new video evidence has emerged which may prove his innocence. And of course we’ll hear from you! If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 390 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bleacher Report college football analyst, Michael Felder, joins Cofield & Company to preview the biggest match-ups in the Week 6 slot of games, review the implications on the line when #16 Vanderbilt takes on #10 Alabama, and give his thoughts on Arch Manning and the #9 Texas Longhorns finding their stride ahead of their match-up against the Florida Gators. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron announces his plans to return to coaching college football after multiple years away from the sport. Preview of the Jacksonville Jaguars' Monday Night Football match-up against the Kansas City Chiefs. Reviewing the possible "must-win" game for the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans.

Former LSU national champion defensive lineman Marlon Favorite, an analyst for the LSU Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Favorite remembered his journey in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago. He discussed the new era of college football, examining LSU's new transfer portal pieces. Favorite also shared his thoughts about Harold Perkins, LSU's defensive line, and the Tigers' secondary.

Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, free-agent OG Kenyon Green, and former Saints DE Isaiah Foskey. Former LSU national champion defensive lineman Marlon Favorite, an analyst for the LSU Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Favorite remembered his journey in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago. He discussed the new era of college football, examining LSU's new transfer portal pieces. Favorite also shared his thoughts about Harold Perkins, LSU's defensive line, and the Tigers' secondary. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Mike and Charlie interviewed Chris Low, a senior college football writer for ESPN, about the upcoming 2025 college football season. Tim Acosta, the director of advertising at Rouses Markets, wished Bobby a happy 65th birthday. Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk to celebrate Bobby's birthday and preview the upcoming college football season. Oregeron discussed his "itch" to get back into coaching and shared his thoughts on Joe Burrow, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Jon Sumrall. Bobby broke down his practice notes from Tuesday, highlighting the Saints' offense led by quarterback Spencer Rattler. Bobby and Steve spoke to Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, about New Orleans' wide receiver and cornerback units. Mike Hoss hosted the weekly "Saints Hour" with Bobby and Steve. The guys heard from Saints linebacker Jaylan Ford, right guard Cesar Ruiz, running back Devin Neal, and veteran official Ron Torbert.

Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk. Coach O celebrated Bobby's birthday and previewed the upcoming college football season. Orgeron criticized the College Football Playoff expansion and discussed his "itch" to return to coaching. Orgeron shared his thoughts on Miami, Barstool Sports, and recruiting in the new era of college football. He remembered his connection with LSU legends Joe Burrow and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Orgeron also praised Tulane head football coach Jon Sumrall.

Tim Acosta, the director of advertising at Rouses Markets, wished Bobby a happy 65th birthday. Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk. Coach O celebrated Bobby's birthday and previewed the upcoming college football season. Orgeron criticized the College Football Playoff expansion and discussed his "itch" to return to coaching. Orgeron shared his thoughts on Miami, Barstool Sports, and recruiting in the new era of college football. He remembered his connection with LSU legends Joe Burrow and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Orgeron also praised Tulane head football coach Jon Sumrall.

Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, joined Sports Talk. Sanders celebrated the MLB debut of his son Cam Sanders for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also discussed LSU head coach Jay Johnson's "reloaded" roster for the 2026 season.

Former LSU, Green Bay Packers QB Matt Flynn joins the show.

Former LSU FB and San Diego Charger Jacob Hester joins the show.

Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with National Championship quarterback, and National Championship Offensive MVP for the 2007 LSU Tigers Matt Fylnn! Abe, Ali, Beau, and Matt discuss that 2007 LSU team going for what seemed like every fourth down in their game against Florida during their 2007 National Title season, what it was like for Matt to play in Death Valley during the 2007 National Title season, the triple overtime game versus Arkansas in the 2007 National Title season, and how much they practiced the fake field goal play that they used in the Florida game in the 2007 National Title season.

Steve and Charlie congratulated Alex Bregman and Paul Skenes for earning spots in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The guys previewed the 2025 MLB Draft. They spoke to Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak about New Orleans' offseason. Steve and Charlie also heard from Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen ahead of New Orleans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League.

Mike and Charlie previewed the 2025 MLB Draft, highlighting LSU pitchers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson. Ryan Horvat, the host of BetMGM Tonight, joined Sports Talk to discuss the preseason betting market in the NFL. Horvat shared his thoughts on the NFC South, the top contenders in the NFC, and the upcoming college football season. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

The Alabama Crimson Tide gets 5-Star #3 in the 2026 class. Is Alabama Football trending for even more? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender from the SEC, The Alabama Crimson Tide at #7. Alabama Football is coming off year one of the Kalen DeBoer era and starts year two with a new QB and new OC. Can new QB Ty Simpson lead them back to the College Football Playoffs? Simpson and many other major college QBs are at the Manning Passing Academy. We share impressions those players left with the observers. Former Alabama and LSU Tigers head coach Nick Saban goes into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend. We look at LSU Football before and after Saban. Is BYU Cougars QB1 Jake Retzlaff really hitting the portal or is this a massive game of college football chicken. BYU Football is definitely one of the Big 12 contenders, how would hid transfer impact that? The Georgia Bulldogs are also winning at recruiting. What Georgia Football reeled in. The Nike deal for the Auburn Tigers begins tomorrow. Is Auburn Football on the brink of alternate uniforms? Also tomorrow, the revenue share begins in college athletics. One prominent SEC AD says it is time to start talking collective bargaining in college athletics. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron may be the best…or worst…wedding guest ever. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller mocks up the 2026 NFL Draft First Round. How did Alabama Football and Auburn Football fare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide gets 5-Star #3 in the 2026 class. Is Alabama Football trending for even more? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender from the SEC, The Alabama Crimson Tide at #7. Alabama Football is coming off year one of the Kalen DeBoer era and starts year two with a new QB and new OC. Can new QB Ty Simpson lead them back to the College Football Playoffs? Simpson and many other major college QBs are at the Manning Passing Academy. We share impressions those players left with the observers. Former Alabama and LSU Tigers head coach Nick Saban goes into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend. We look at LSU Football before and after Saban. Is BYU Cougars QB1 Jake Retzlaff really hitting the portal or is this a massive game of college football chicken. BYU Football is definitely one of the Big 12 contenders, how would hid transfer impact that? The Georgia Bulldogs are also winning at recruiting. What Georgia Football reeled in. The Nike deal for the Auburn Tigers begins tomorrow. Is Auburn Football on the brink of alternate uniforms? Also tomorrow, the revenue share begins in college athletics. One prominent SEC AD says it is time to start talking collective bargaining in college athletics. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron may be the best…or worst…wedding guest ever. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller mocks up the 2026 NFL Draft First Round. How did Alabama Football and Auburn Football fare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide gets 5-Star #3 in the 2026 class. Is Alabama Football trending for even more? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender from the SEC, The Alabama Crimson Tide at #7. Alabama Football is coming off year one of the Kalen DeBoer era and starts year two with a new QB and new OC. Can new QB Ty Simpson lead them back to the College Football Playoffs? Simpson and many other major college QBs are at the Manning Passing Academy. We share impressions those players left with the observers. Former Alabama and LSU Tigers head coach Nick Saban goes into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend. We look at LSU Football before and after Saban. Is BYU Cougars QB1 Jake Retzlaff really hitting the portal or is this a massive game of college football chicken. BYU Football is definitely one of the Big 12 contenders, how would hid transfer impact that? The Georgia Bulldogs are also winning at recruiting. What Georgia Football reeled in. The Nike deal for the Auburn Tigers begins tomorrow. Is Auburn Football on the brink of alternate uniforms? Also tomorrow, the revenue share begins in college athletics. One prominent SEC AD says it is time to start talking collective bargaining in college athletics. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron may be the best…or worst…wedding guest ever. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller mocks up the 2026 NFL Draft First Round. How did Alabama Football and Auburn Football fare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide gets 5-Star #3 in the 2026 class. Is Alabama Football trending for even more? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender from the SEC, The Alabama Crimson Tide at #7. Alabama Football is coming off year one of the Kalen DeBoer era and starts year two with a new QB and new OC. Can new QB Ty Simpson lead them back to the College Football Playoffs? Simpson and many other major college QBs are at the Manning Passing Academy. We share impressions those players left with the observers. Former Alabama and LSU Tigers head coach Nick Saban goes into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend. We look at LSU Football before and after Saban. Is BYU Cougars QB1 Jake Retzlaff really hitting the portal or is this a massive game of college football chicken. BYU Football is definitely one of the Big 12 contenders, how would hid transfer impact that? The Georgia Bulldogs are also winning at recruiting. What Georgia Football reeled in. The Nike deal for the Auburn Tigers begins tomorrow. Is Auburn Football on the brink of alternate uniforms? Also tomorrow, the revenue share begins in college athletics. One prominent SEC AD says it is time to start talking collective bargaining in college athletics. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron may be the best…or worst…wedding guest ever. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller mocks up the 2026 NFL Draft First Round. How did Alabama Football and Auburn Football fare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide gets 5-Star #3 in the 2026 class. Is Alabama Football trending for even more? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender from the SEC, The Alabama Crimson Tide at #7. Alabama Football is coming off year one of the Kalen DeBoer era and starts year two with a new QB and new OC. Can new QB Ty Simpson lead them back to the College Football Playoffs? Simpson and many other major college QBs are at the Manning Passing Academy. We share impressions those players left with the observers. Former Alabama and LSU Tigers head coach Nick Saban goes into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend. We look at LSU Football before and after Saban. Is BYU Cougars QB1 Jake Retzlaff really hitting the portal or is this a massive game of college football chicken. BYU Football is definitely one of the Big 12 contenders, how would hid transfer impact that? The Georgia Bulldogs are also winning at recruiting. What Georgia Football reeled in. The Nike deal for the Auburn Tigers begins tomorrow. Is Auburn Football on the brink of alternate uniforms? Also tomorrow, the revenue share begins in college athletics. One prominent SEC AD says it is time to start talking collective bargaining in college athletics. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron may be the best…or worst…wedding guest ever. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller mocks up the 2026 NFL Draft First Round. How did Alabama Football and Auburn Football fare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kramer Robertson, Former LSU All-American joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on what LSU baseball means to him and the community around the baseball program, his thoughts on the nerves playing for LSU and in Omaha, his thoughts on his playing career in the MLB and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former LSU legend Todd Walker, a college baseball analyst for the SEC Network, joined Sports Talk. Walker shared his thoughts on Coastal Carolina, Murray State, the "ghosts" of the Pac-12, and LSU's "heavyweight bout" vs. Arkansas.

Matt Flynn, Former LSU/NFL Quarterback joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on his new career as a radio host in Baton Rouge, his thoughts on the changes in college athletics, his thoughts on NIL in college athletics, what postseason format is best for college football and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory McIlroy wins the Masters, Braves struggles continue, QB transfers shake college football, Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died by apparent suicide, RIP tommy Helms, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former LSU standout and NFL All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices