Game 3: No. 1 LSU Tigers (34-8, 14-5 SEC) vs. No. 32 Alabama (30-14, 9-11 SEC)

Sunday, April 30 @ 1:00 p.m. CT (SEC Network+, LSU Sports Radio, Z98)
LSU – Jr. RHP Christian Little (2-1, 4.08 ERA, 28.2 IP, 14 BB, 35 SO)
Bama – Gr. RHP Jacob McNairy (5-1, 3.92 ERA, 43.2 IP, 8 BB, 40 SO)

Julie and gents, Game 3 starts at 1:00pm for our 1st place West Tigers as we go for the sweep of bama and build on our lead over Arkansas. As well, we are within half a game (Vandy) of the overall SEC lead. Our new Mr. Clutch, Hayden Travinski came through for us again with another 3-run homer! Let’s get this done, Geaux Tigers!!!

1) 2B Gavin Dugas (.309 BA, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs)
2) LF Tre' Morgan (.315 BA, 3 HRs, 29 RBIs)
3) CF Dylan Crews (.486 BA, 12 HRs, 49 RBIs)
4) 3B Tommy White (.374 BA, 15 HRs, 70 RBIs)
5) DH Cade Beloso (.341 BA, 8 HRs, 28 RBIs)
6) SS Jordan Thompson (.283 BA, 6 HRs, 33 RBIs)
7) 1B Jared Jones (.336 BA, 13 HRs, 42 RBIs)
8) RF Josh Pearson (.217 BA, 0 HRs, 12 RBIs)
9) C Alex Milazzo (.358, 0 HRs, 12 RBIs)

Note: RF Brayden Jobert (.284 BA, 6 HRs, 22 RBIs) gets the day off but looks like he is available to play if needed. Hayden Travinski, (.333 BA, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs) also available to sub.

Hailey Van Lith, the top-rated player in this year’s transfer portal, has announced her decision to join the defending national champions and transfer to LSU.

This marks the second consecutive season the Tigers have landed the top player in the transfer portal. Angel Reese was the top player in last year’s portal and went on have a historic season and led LSU to its first NCAA Championship during her first year with the program.

“The fan base and university here love and support their women’s basketball team like no other,” Van Lith said. “I cannot wait to play for this incredible community. LSU plays with an intensity and grit that I am drawn to and I am wholeheartedly committed to helping this team be great.”

Van Lith will team up with Reese along with other returners like SEC Freshman of the Year Flau’jae Johnson, SEC All-Freshman forward Sa’Myah Smith, Kateri Poole and Last-Tear Poa who were all key components in the championship season during Coach Kim Mulkey’s second year at LSU. The Tigers are also bringing in the top rated freshmen recruiting class in the country with Mikaylah Williams, Aalyah Del Rosario, Angelica Velez and Janae Kent.

“I am very familiar with the skillset and work ethic Hailey brings to Baton Rouge,” Coach Kim Mulkey said. “She will bring a wealth of experience and talent to our backcourt. Hailey has a fiery personality and passion for the game that Tiger fans will love!”

One of the top players in the ACC and in the country in recent years, Van Lith has two years of eligibility remaining. A two-time First Team All-ACC player and AP All-America honorable mention for Louisville, Van Lith is an impact player. The 5-7 guard from Wenatchee, Washington is coming off the most productive year of her career at Louisville and earned AP All-America honorable mention honors. Van Lith averaged 19.7 points, 3.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game this season. Van Lith and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark are the only two players in the country who averaged at least 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists throughout the year. Louisville and Van Lith reached this year’s Elite Eight before falling to Iowa.

Van Lith was also an impact player during the 2021-22 season, being named the Most Outstanding Player of the Wichita Regional en route to an appearance in the 2022 Final Four.

Across her three seasons at Louisville — two of which she was the team’s leading scorer — Van Lith compiled an average of 15.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game on 42.2% shooting from the field (33.7% from 3). She finished 12th on the program’s all-time scoring list with 1,553 points in three seasons.

As the No. 7 recruit out of high school per HoopGurlz, she was a McDonald’s All American and a finalist for the Naismith Trophy high school player of the year. She also has extensive experience with USA Basketball.

Hailey Van Lith Quotes:

What was it about LSU that gave you initial interest and what led you ultimately join the Tigers?

“The fan base and university here love and support their women’s basketball team like no other. I cannot wait to play for this incredible community. LSU plays with an intensity and grit that I am drawn to and I am wholeheartedly committed to helping this team be great.”

What excites you about the opportunities you will have at LSU and playing for Coach Mulkey?

“Coach Mulkey and I have had a great relationship since I was in high school. I am extremely excited and honored to have an opportunity to play for her. She will help elevate my game and push me to be successful at the next level.”

With the players that LSU has returning from the National Championship, how do you see your game fitting with theirs to allow LSU to have continued success on the court?

“LSU’s team is full of great players. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to play with them. I know that my teammates will embrace my competitiveness and fire. I will be showcasing my ability to make winning plays on both ends of the court.”

Saturday, April 29 @ 6:00 p.m. CT (SEC Network+, LSU Sports Radio, Z98)
LSU – Jr. RHP Ty Floyd (6-0, 3.80 ERA, 47.1 IP, 18 BB, 48 SO)
Bama – Sr. RH Garrett McMillan (1-1, 3.38 ERA,10.2 IP, 6 BB, 10 SO)

Just joined, Tigers down 2-0 but 1st and 3rd in the 2nd inning, no outs, and bama Coach Brad Bohannon just ejected for arguing a call. nice. Thompson just HBP, bases now loaded.

Let's Geaux Tigers. Tigers only get 1 run. 2-1, heading to the 3rd

1) 2B Gavin Dugas (.311 BA, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs)
2) LF Tre' Morgan (.319 BA, 3 HRs, 29 RBIs)
3) CF Dylan Crews (.485 BA, 12 HRs, 48 RBIs)
4) 3B Tommy White (.364 BA, 14 HRs, 67 RBIs)
5) DH Cade Beloso (.341 BA, 8 HRs, 26 RBIs)
6) SS Jordan Thompson (.289 BA, 6 HRs, 33 RBIs)
7) C Hayden Travinski (.333 BA, 1 HR, 6 RBIs)
8) RF Brayden Jobert (.290 BA, 6 HRs, 22 RBIs)
9) 1B Jared Jones (.336 BA, 12 HRs, 40 RBIs)

Actually I hope the rumors are true. I was so excited when he went to the Chiefs but boy did I misjudge their offense, and their ability to understand what he does and does not do. IMO - the KC offense is a Mahomes offense, a phi slamma jamma athletically driven offense, not one of precision. It's a Barry Sanders, not Emmitt Smith offense (for the old guys). My excitement waned quickly when they didn't seem to understand that he is all purpose, which really means 60% receiving RB. Isolate him on a linebacker (for God's sakes). But no, they just flared him out, never sent him downfield. My hope (everlasting) is that the Bengals would grab him, since they have a clue. Get out of there Clyde!

even cats hate millennials…

Deal expected to be done by the end of the weekend.

More on Lindsey from his South Carolina bio:

Jimmy Lindsey begins his third season at South Carolina. He was officially named the Gamecocks’ defensive line coach on Jan. 17, 2021.

In 2021, the Carolina defense allowed 24.0 points per game in 2021, ranking 46th in the nation, with six of its 13 opponents scoring 17 points or less. That was following a 2020 season in which they allowed 36.0 points per game and ranked 105th in scoring defense. Alex Huntley earned a spot on the Freshman All-SEC team as a defensive lineman.

In his second season, the Gamecock defense forced 23 turnovers, including eight fumble recoveries and 15 interceptions. The 23 turnovers forced ranked second in the SEC and 20th in the country, while the 15 picks ranked first in the league and 14th in the nation. Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens was invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl and to to the 2023 NFL Combine. Tonka Hemingway garnered second-team All-SEC accolades from Phil Steele and third-team honors from ProFootballFocus.

Lindsey, who was born in Cheraw, S.C. and lists Morven, N.C. as his hometown, spent the 2020 season on Lovie Smith’s staff at the University of Illinois, coaching defensive ends. He served as the defensive coordinator in the Illini’s season finale at Penn State after Smith was relieved of his coaching duties. Under Lindsey’s tutelage, Owen Carney Jr. earned second-team All-Big Ten honors after collecting 28 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in eight games.

Lindsey came to Illinois after three seasons at Western Kentucky where he worked with current Gamecock defensive coordinator Clayton White. Lindsey was the Hilltoppers’ defensive line coach in 2017, before coaching the defensive ends and serving as the recruiting coordinator in 2018 and 2019.

Lindsey’s coaching career began at his alma mater, Chattanooga, where he was an assistant in 2000 and ’01 while finishing up his degree. Following graduation, he was named the Mocs’ linebackers coach in 2002.

He then spent four seasons (2003-06) at Gardner-Webb, where he coached the defensive line, linebackers, special teams and was also the recruiting coordinator. Under Lindsey’s guidance, Harold Wells, was named the 2004 I-AA Football Gazette National Defensive Lineman of the Year, and defensive end Brian Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008.

Lindsey then spent two seasons (2007-08) at Miami (Ohio), serving as the defensive ends coach and co-special teams coordinator, then one year at Tennessee-Martin as the defensive line coach before returning to Chattanooga for two seasons (2010-11) as the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator. In 2011, four of Lindsey’s defensive linemen earned All-SoCon honors including first-teamer Josh Williams.

Lindsey then spent four years in the Palmetto State, working at Furman University from 2012-15. He was the Paladins’ defensive line coach for three seasons before adding the title of Assistant Head Coach in his final season in Greenville. He mentored defensive end Gary Wilkins to All-America honors in 2014 and a contract with the Oakland Raiders. Lindsey also helped Furman win a Southern Conference championship in 2013.

Lindsey spent the 2016 season at Georgia Southern, working as the defensive line coach, before moving on to Western Kentucky.

Lindsey also has had the opportunity to work with four NFL teams (Cleveland – 2006; Detroit – 2008; Denver – 2010; San Diego – 2013) in the Minority Coaching Internship program.

Lindsey was a linebacker at Chattanooga from 1996-99, serving as a team captain in his senior season and was the recipient of UTC’s Marco Sheppard Mr. Hustle Award. He graduated in 2001 with a degree in sports administration.

Born Aug. 22, 1977, Lindsey is married to the former Lauren Thomas. He has one daughter, Kiara.

Tarrion Grant is one of the top talents in the 2025 class, he recently took home MVP honors at the Rivals Camp Series in Cincinnati. He's previously visited LSU and is planning to be back in Baton Rouge this summer

Just entered the portal. We need to go full steam ahead and bring this guy home!

The latest on the 2024 five-stars as it stands today:

The 2023 NFL Draft starts tonight and as always there's plenty of LSU Tigers that should be called over the next few days. We'll have full coverage on where the guys land starting tonight.

BJ Ojulari
Kayshon Boutte
Anthony Bradford
Mekhi Garner
Jaquelin Roy
Jay Ward
Jarrick Bernard Converse
Ali Gaye

Why did Ricky Collins not wear a red jersey in the game and was tackled?

Easy to see here the good relationship he and Jayden Daniels has

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Just a reminder, the four-star tight end will be announcing today at 2pm at his school.

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Thought somebody may have posted the "Pancake Man" from Southern Lab transferring to FLORIDA A&M!

Hope he tears it up in Tallahassee ; makes 1st Team ALL SWAC and gets an NFL Try out!
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