Lake Charles news will update tonight.

Sounds like LSU could be making a move for this 2024 recruit soon. He visited over the weekend and was at the tournament.

Spent time and took photos with commits Wallace Foster, JoJo Stone, Zion Ferguson, Maurice Williams, Colin Hurley and Xavier Atkins. Also with that group was Alabama commitment Sterling Dixon and Aeyrn Hampton.

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unless Whitworth is voted in first

Congrats on the Contract Pat!

What's the portal situation looking like for possible incoming players.

LSU now has recruiting specialist Jordan Arcement listed as Director of Player Development. Arcement will likely still have a small part in recruiting too but it won't be his main priority in his day to day tasks as his new role will have a lot of crossover and be involved in some NIL stuff and assisting current players, etc.

I would expect LSU to fill his former role as recruiting specialists.

I like LSU to land Mack in the end. I think I'm the only one with a FutureCast on him to the Tigers.

Here's my quick, early observations...

-- In my years covering LSU, I felt as though as saw less today than ever before in our 20 minute media period and I'm sure that was on purpose to not show much and keep expectations low coming off a successful season. Offense and defense never worked together while we were out there. We'll see if we get more as spring comes along.

-- The biggest name we noticed not at practice was RB John Emery Jr. -- in fact, Frank Wilson only had three RBs working with him during our media session: Noah Cain, Malachi Lane and Trey Holly (in that order for reps). Brian Kelly said during his press conference Emery is focused on academics and only academics at this time. Seems like it's unclear when/if he'll return to the football field for LSU.

-- Players spotted on the side working: Maason Smith, Matthew Langlois, Duce Chestnut, Corren Norman, Josh Williams and Mason Taylor. Others who are out due to injury: Aaron Anderson, Jordan Jefferson, Mekhi Wingo, Charles Turner, Armoni Goodwin and Bryce Langston.

-- 2024 LSU quarterback commitment Colin Hurley was on the sideline watching Joe Sloan and the quarterbacks the entire time media was out there.

-- I watched Rickie Collins for a few minutes behind Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier and the true freshman was very accurate with the ball at first glance. These first 15 practices for Collins will be crucial for his young career. Nussmeier had a minor corrective procedure done, per Brian Kelly, and isn't not fully healthy just yet but will be in a bout a week.

-- New grad transfer OL Mason Lunsford won't join the team until fall camp.

-- A few other things that caught my eye linebacker Omar Speights has really good size to him along with fellow LB West Weeks who looks like he bulked up somewhat.

-- The OL was noticeably thin, even Brian Kelly mentioned it in his press conference. With Turner out, Marlon Martinez and Bo Bordelon took reps at center.

-- At the JACK position, transfer Ovie Oghoufo and Bradyn Swinson both have really good size and were 1-2 in the reps followed by freshman Jaxon Howard.

-- I like the moves and additions LSU made in the secondary in the offseason, it was necessary to rebuild but both position groups will need to remain healthy into the season later this year. At corner, JK Johnson, Denver Harris and Javien Toviano shuffled in and out all within the 1s and we're likely to continue to see that. At safety, Major Burns and Greg Brooks are the guys but there's not much proven depth. Langlois is still dealing with injuries and Sage Ryan was at nickel (along with Jordan Allen today). I guess we could see Duce Chestnut at nickel and Sage at safety during the season, but Chestnut isn't fully healthy yet. Only other safeties that LSU will have (as of right now) this fall is freshmen Ryan Yaites and Kylin Jackson. Safety is a spot they're actively keeping an eye on in the transfer portal, which the next window is May 1.

-- The Tigers practice Friday (closed to the media) and then are off next week on spring break. Practice resumes March 21.

More here:

If y'all looking for something to do this weekend, Battle New Orleans is Saturday and Sunday at Tad Gormley in the city. I'll be there all day, both days for TigerDetails and Rivals.

It's a stacked tournament. Several of these players and teams will make stops by LSU (or Tulane) at some point this weekend.

Think the mismatches in the early season don't skew the stats? Right now, despite their dominant pre-conference run, this LSU team is 4th in the SEC in team Batting Average and 4th in the SEC in team ERA. They do lead the nation in fielding percentage, though, at .992, something that definitely should not be overlooked, especially after last season.

ERA:
#3 Alabama (2.15)
#4 Tennessee (2.21)
#8 South Carolina (2.56)
#16 LSU (2.88)

Batting Average:
#3 Alabama (.361)
#4 Ole Miss (.352)
#5 Florida (.349)
#8 LSU (.339)

LSU Wins 13 - 1 ...END 7th

Scored 9 runs bottom 7th..in a 4 - 1 game
Another 10 Run Rule

3 run Walk Off HR Kling Kong!! Near Tony Cacherie sign
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Tommy Tanks White = GRAND SLAM!!! CF
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Dylan Crews opposite field 2 run BLAST
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Thatcher Hurd Solid Pitching ...Samford left bases loaded Top 5th

If Daniels visits this week, it will be on March 14. Update on Rivals:

6 receptions 77 yards & 2 TD's ....
....early in the 2nd qtr for the Houston Roughnecks ! Now up 14 - 7 over the San Antonio Brahmas (Brad Wing punting for them)

Nice interview after the TD ....He says "I'm tired"

Really happy for this dude! Much respect for persevering ! Never really had a position while at LSU. Playing QB in the Texas Bowl was inspirational!
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LSU 5 - 0 ...mid 2nd

Nice catch by Crews on track! Floyd = SOLID

DOUBLE in the LCF ....Kling
2 Run CREWS MISSILE into RF Bleachers!
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Tommy Tanks DOUBLE off LF Wall...just missed HR

>>>Jared Jones 3 run HR ! right of 405' sign
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Tomorrow's game moved to 11:00am due to rain forecast in the PM

Set a LSU record tonight with a 10 on the Vault, Uneven parallel bars, and the floor. Wow!

have you met Cal Ripken’s daughter?

LSU Wins 11 - 1 .....7th inning stretch

10 RUN RULE

Jared Jones 2 HR's ((nearly 3rd missed heard on radio)) says to Beloso "I want my starting gig back"
459ft!!!!! OVER SCORE BOARD
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Paul Skenes 12 K's
Pork Chop Cooper in the 7th

Static Kling nice catch RF OUT 3

Tigers 13 - 1

NEXT ...Game 2 Tmw night 6:30

Charles will end up being one of those 20-30 offer receivers. Big get having him on campus already.

There's some chatter I'm receiving this morning that leads me to believe Xavier Atkins could be decommitting soon. I hinted this could happen a week or two ago. His stock has skyrocketed this spring, especially after moving to Texas. Right now I know he's enjoying the recruitment process and A&M and Colorado have turned up the heat.

Just something to be aware of and we'll see what happens.

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4.50 and 4.67. Not what he needed.

Hurley will arrive in Baton Rouge today for multiple days in Baton Rouge before heading to New Orleans for Battle 7-on-7.

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