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The official podcast of LSU Football, Hey Fightin' Podcast takes you inside LSU Tiger football all year long. Featuring interviews with players, coaches, and staff, as well as in-depth analysis and a rotating cast of guests, HFP combines unparalleled access with quality storytelling to bring your ears closer to Tiger football than they've ever been before.
Two Natty Champions. One Podcast.
On the latest edition of Tigers Win, Haleigh Bryant and Sierra Ballard take the mic to talk all things LSU Gymnastics. Topics include: favorite leos, the preseason retreat, team culture, winning the first title in program history, the offseason, upcoming season, and much more.
Stay tuned for more "yap sessions" from Bryant, Ballard and the entire Tiger Gymnastics squad.
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On the latest episode of Geaux Big with B, Bailey Ortega checks in to update listeners on LSU Volleyball's trip to Europe, where the Tigers traveled to Istanbul, Turkey; Prague, Czech Republic; Maribor, Slovenia; and Venice, Italy, spending multiple days in each country.
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Jake Amos, who guided East Tennessee State to four straight NCAA Championship appearances, was named LSU’s head men’s golf coach a week ago today.
He joins Harrison Valentine and Kent Lowe on the latest edition of Tigers Win, giving LSU fans a glimpse into his coaching philosophies, championship aspirations, and much more.
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On the latest edition of Tigers Win, LSU Gymnastics Communications Director Alyssa Leal and Team Videographer Giovanni Lamonte give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like covering the Tigers' first national championship in program history - from their perspective. The two talk social strategy, hype videos, and more, detailing everything that went into telling the story of this historic 2024 squad.
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Hear from head coach Jay Johnson, shortstop Michael Braswell III and pitcher Fidel Ulloa after LSU secures yet another massive victory over South Carolina at the SEC Tournament in Hoover.
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We've got another national champion in studio as Tiger Girls captain Darah Haidet joins Bailey Ortega on the latest episode of Geaux Big with B.
Haidet walks listeners through how dance has - and continues to - impact her life, leading to two national championships (2022 & 2024) with the Tiger Girls.
They also settle the contentious debate surrounding whether dance is a sport.
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LSU erased a 3-2 deficit on Friday night with a four-run sixth inning as the Tigers went on to post a 6-4 win over top-ranked Texas A&M in Alex Box Stadium.
LSU, which has won eight of its last 10 games, improved to 30-17 overall, 8-14 in the SEC, while the Aggies dropped to 39-7 overall and 15-7 in conference play.
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Fresh off a national championship, LSU gymnast Savannah Schoenherr joins Bailey Ortega in studio on another edition of Geaux Big with B.
Schoenherr, a graduate transfer from the University of Florida, made the most of her sixth and final year of competition as a Tiger.
Bailey and "Sav" cover a variety of topics, including the championship in Fort Worth, the transfer portal, life after sports, the current NIL landscape, and much more.
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On the latest episode of Geaux Big with B, Bailey Ortega welcomes fellow teammate Ella Hemmings - the second-ever guest on the show.
Hemmings, a sophomore libero, details her journey to Baton Rouge and more.
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First time guest! Dennis Shaver, head coach of the LSU track and field program since July of 2004, joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Plus, a recap of LSU Gymnastics' national title and more.
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Crown them. Listen to head coach Jay Clark, Haleigh Bryant, Kiya Johnson and Aleah Finnegan after LSU Gymnastics captured the NCAA championship on Saturday in Fort Worth!
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On the latest episode of Geaux Big with B, Bailey Ortega gives listeners a glimpse into her recruiting journey as a high school volleyball prospect. Plus, her thoughts on the transfer portal process, and what led her to LSU as a graduate student.
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Before LSU Gymnastics heads to Fort Worth to appear in NCAA Championships, Ashleigh Gnat joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
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LSU co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan meets with the media following spring practice.
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Get to know fifth-year senior Jade Demps of LSU volleyball, the first official guest on Geaux Big with B, hosted by Bailey Ortega.
Prior to joining the Tigers in 2023, Demps played three seasons at Wisconsin where she helped the Badgers reach three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Final Four births and a National Championship title in 2021.
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Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese, Flau'jae Johnson and Hailey Van Lith preview Monday night's Elite Eight showdown with Iowa in Albany, New York.
Catch the Tigers and the Hawkeyes in a rematch of last year’s NCAA Championship on Monday night at 6:15 p.m. CT on ESPN.
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Following LSU Pro Day at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility, head coach Brian Kelly, quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Malik Nabers address the media to answer questions ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft next month.
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After capturing LSU Gymnastics' fifth SEC Championship title, head coach Jay Clark stops by our studio to join Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
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Introducing a new LSU Athletics student-athlete podcast: Geaux Big with host Bailey Ortega!
Ortega, a grad transfer on the LSU Volleyball team, is excited to bring more conversations to the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, featuring interviews with fellow teammates, coaches and other student-athlete perspectives.
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AVP announcer Mark Shuermann is set to be the voice of the Death Volley Invitational on March 29–30. Shuermann joins head coach Russell Brock and Cody Worsham on this edition of Tigers Win, previewing the event that will highlight top teams from across the nation.
LSU will host UCLA, USC, Stanford, California, FSU, TCU and FAU; all are expected to be AVCA Top-25 teams at the start of the invitational.
The tournament will be streamed on VBTV thanks to partnership with Volleyball World.
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In episode nine of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski are joined by freshmen Ashton Larson and Derrick Mitchell. Mitchell, hailing from Texas and Larson from Kansas, picked to draft the best LSU Baseball jerseys of all time. Larson did his homework, but Mitchell has a unique approach that stuns the hosts.
The boys then preview the upcoming start of SEC play and chat travel -- especially the Bus 1 vs. Bus 2 debate. Finally, Alex and Hayden give a sneak peak of possible upcoming guests. We would love to hear from the fans who y'all would like to see in upcoming episodes, now that we've concluded with the new-to-the-program guys.
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It's always great to get student-athletes in studio. There's no one better to talk to right now than senior Ali Newland of the 22-0 LSU Softball Tigers.
Newland joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on the latest episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, ahead of Tuesday's showdown with No. 1 Texas at Tiger Park.
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Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations for the Houston Rockets, joins Leighann Westfall and Justin Vincent on this week's edition of Where's That Tiger.
Sheirr, a former diver at LSU, looks back at her favorite moments at LSU, and walks listeners through her day-to-day running an NBA organization.
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Sr. Associate AD for Football Administration, Austin Thomas, joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
LSU begins spring practice on Tuesday, kicking off Year 3 of the Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge.
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In episode eight of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski are joined by freshmen infielders Austen Roellig and Steven "Monster" Milam. The west coast natives draft their be pregame or postgame snacks and meals, of course leading to a lively discussion about food and their mom's favorite dishes. The boys then reflect on opening weekend and the electricity of Alex Box Stadium throughout the weekend. Monster was fortunate to start at second base and partook in catching numerous baserunners attempting to steal. The boys then discuss the art of the throwdown from the catcher to second baseman.
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On the heels of a big victory over No. 21 Memphis, LSU Men's Tennis Head Coach Danny Bryan joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on the latest episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
The Tigers checked in at No. 25 in the latest poll after Friday's win in Memphis.
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No. 2 LSU jumped out to a 10-0 lead over the first two innings Sunday, and the Tigers went on to record an 18-10 win over Stony Brook at Alex Box Stadium.
Join Chris Blair and Doug Thompson after the game for the Women's Hospital Fighting Tiger 10th Inning Show, featuring an exclusive interview with head coach Jay Johnson.
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In episode seven of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski are joined by pitchers Fidel Ulloa and Kade Anderson. Anderson is a Louisiana boy and freshman left-hander, while the right-handed Ulloa is a transfer from California. The pair draft their top baseball movies, with some shocking favorites left off the list entirely. Alex and Hayden ask the newcomers what they're most looking forward to with the impending (at the time of filming) season opener. Finally, we learn what it takes to have a great mustache, like that of Hayden's or Fidel's.
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Bedlam in Baton Rouge.
It's a signature win for head coach Matt McMahon as the Tigers take down No. 17 Kentucky at the buzzer, 75-74, on Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Hear from Coach McMahon following LSU's thrilling victory over the 'Cats.
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LSU Baseball legend Ben McDonald joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
The guys recap Opening Weekend, talk the 2024 season, and more.
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Happy Opening Weekend!
Can you believe it? After 225 days, Baseball is back at The Box. Hunt Palmer of 104.5 ESPN joins Tigers Win to preview the 2024 Tigers ahead of Friday's opener.
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In episode six of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski are joined by former Tiger and now Toronto Blue Jay, Kevin Gausman ('11-'12). Gausman is a right-handed pitcher and Cy Young Finalist with over a 10 year career in Major League Baseball. This isn't new for Alex Milazzo, though, who caught for Kevin in Baton Rouge while the MLB and college baseball seasons were shut down over COVID.
Alex and Hayden get to the bottom of Gausman's unorthodox superstitions from his college days, along with how the pitcher/catcher relationship transforms from college to professional ball. Finally, they discuss the importance that Baton Rouge holds for many alumni of the program, and why guys stay in the 225.
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On this episode of the Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci, the guys dive deeper into "Cognilize," a German virtual reality system, that has played a key role in enhancing quarterback training and awareness.
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Fueling Champions: On this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, Assistant AD of Sports Nutrition Matt Frakes joins the show to discuss his important role of overseeing the strategic nutrition direction for all student-athletes on campus. Plus, a special surprise for Kent at the end of Segment 1.
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On this episode of Where's That Tiger, LSU Athletic Hall of Famer and former women's basketball star Marie Ferdinand-Harris joins Leighann Westfall and Justin Vincent ahead of Sunday's alumni reunion game.
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In episode four of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski are joined by transfers Mac Bingham and Gage Jump. Both newcomers are California natives and discuss the choices they made and the road they traveled from home to become Tigers. Familiar faces were aplenty for Mac and Gage, who were either previously coached by this staff or who are reuniting with former teammates in Baton Rouge.
Angus Travinski gets a special shoutout from his roommate, Gage Jump, and the boys do the math to figure out how many dog years they have played baseball. Finally, the newcomers draft their best ballpark food, featuring a few shocking snacks that may not be your typical ballpark meals.
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Head Coach Russell Brock joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe to preview the 2024 LSU Beach Volleyball season on this week’s Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
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LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson addresses the media on Friday during the 2024 Media Day press conference from the Champions Club at Alex Box Stadium.
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In episode four of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski are joined by freshman Cam Johnson and graduate assistant Christopher "Champ" Artigues. They discuss the best plays in baseball, not to be confused with their best plays, and of course Cam includes anything that helps a pitcher out.
The hosts then discuss Champ's very interesting name situation and are shocked by Cam's take on Maryland blue crabs. Cam discusses how LSU has already assisted him in his maturation process, especially with Coaches Yeskie and Johnson.
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On this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, Chris Blair and Kent Lowe are joined by LSU Men's Golf coach Andrew Nelson to preview the upcoming season in Baton Rouge. Plus, a recap of the weekend in LSU Athletics and a look ahead at a monster matchup at the PMAC on Thursday night.
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It doesn't get much bigger than this. Patrick Wright, the radio voice of LSU women's basketball, sat down with South Carolina play-by-play voice Brad Muller to preview Thursday's blockbuster matchup at the PMAC.
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The Matt McMahon Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Men’s Basketball head coach along with “Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays* during the season.
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The Kim Mulkey Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays* during the season.
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Don't look now, but only 38 days remain until LSU Baseball is back at The Box.
National Champion head coach Jay Johnson joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe for the first episode of Play by Play of 2024, looking back at a magical title run, looking ahead at the upcoming season, and much more.
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In Episode Three of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski discuss their Christmas break, and the best gifts they recieved and gave. Spoiler: Alex gave a pretty life-changing gift. The hosts then congratulate the Tiger football team on their win in Tampa and recap some other college football bowl games.
Alex and Hayden are joined by freshmen Jake Brown and Ryan Kucherak. The newcomers draft their best baseball gear accessories -- and Ryan has quite the opinion on baseball pants that the hosts don't see eye-to-eye with him on. Finally, the two rookies describe what they're most looking forward to this season.
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In Episode Two of In The Dirt on the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski discuss their decision to come back for their fifth year with LSU Baseball. Find out what they learned from the elite leaders of past teams, and which catcher feels more like a dad as a veteran on the team.
Alex and Hayden are joined in the newcomer segment of In The Dirt by transfer pitchers, Luke Holman and Justin Loer. The newcomers draft the best sunflower seed flavors – and the Sinking Springs native has a spicy flair. Finally, the pitchers describe what characteristics they need from their catcher and how their skills have developed so far at LSU.
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Few know LSU's Heisman Trophy winner like Sherman Wilson. Fresh off his trip to New York City, Wilson sat down with Chris Blair and Kent Lowe to talk about Jayden Daniels, his role within the LSU Football program, and more.
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In the inaugural episode of In The Dirt, an LSU Baseball podcast, hosts Alex Milazzo and Hayden Travinski recap their National Championship experience, with deep dives into the Bus 2 life and what it's really like to be at the bottom of a dogpile.
They're then joined by transfers Michael Braswell III and Kade Woods. The newcomers draft the best Louisiana food, but don't let Kade's heritage fool you, Michael knows a thing or two about Southern cuisine. Finally, the group discusses the LSU Baseball culture of hard work and dedication.
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Help us congratulate Matt Tornquist, Giovanni Lamonte and Dawson Ahrenstorff for their nominations and wins at the Suncoast Emmys on Saturday in Hollywood, Florida!
On this edition of Tigers Win, the guys walk listeners through their creative process, the challenges faced, and their favorite elements of working for their respective programs.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addressed the media on Tuesday, as the Tigers prepare to begin practice for the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa against Wisconsin on Jan. 1.
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Fresh off LSU's dominating win over No. 9 Virginia Tech, Patrick Wright, the Voice of LSU women's basketball, joins this week's episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
The Tigers remained at No. 7 in Monday's AP Poll and return to action on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the PMAC against UL-Lafayette.
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J.D. PicKell of On3 Sports joins Harrison Valentine on a bonus episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast to talk about Jayden Daniels' case for the Heisman Trophy.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to College Station to visit with Andrew Monaco, the Voice of the Aggies, to preview Saturday's regular season finale between LSU-Texas A&M.
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Tiger fans: we're giving you an exclusive look into the latest episode of the Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci, a premium LSU GOLD podcast, which you can watch here.
On this edition, Marucci and Mario Macaluso detail how LSU Football’s use of virtual reality has enhanced quarterback training, specifically with Heisman contender Jayden Daniels. Plus, an exclusive look into some of the other technologies that players are using around the building to prosper in competition.
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Jacob Hester and Harrison Valentine break down LSU's fifth (!) straight win over the Florida Gators, led by That Kid Jayden's 606 yards of total offense in a Heisman-worthy performance on Saturday night.
With two regular season games left to play, Tiger fans have two more chances to watch Daniels and LSU's high-flying offense in Death Valley.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels down to Atlanta to meet with Dave Cohen, the Voice of the Panthers, to talk broadcasting and preview Saturday's matchup between LSU and Georgia State.
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LSU Director of Performance Innovation Jack Marucci, along with Performance Innovation & Analytics Assistant Mario Macaluso take listeners through some of the cutting edge technology - like virtual reality training - that student-athletes are utilizing to prosper in competition.
That, and more, on this week's episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
Stay tuned for an episode of The Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci, dropping later this week on LSU GOLD.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to Coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the Florida game and preview Saturday's 7 p.m. CT kickoff vs. Georgia State.
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Former LSU long snapper and current Miami Dolphin Blake Ferguson joins this week's edition of Where's That Tiger to talk military appreciation, life with Type 1 Diabetes, his time in Baton Rouge and his career in the NFL.
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Jacob Hester and Harrison Valentine recap LSU's 42-28 loss to Alabama, highlighting elite performances on offense and continued struggles on defense. Plus, a look ahead as the Gators travel to Tiger Stadium on Saturday for an LSU-Florida matchup that always delivers.
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On this week’s edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to Gainesville for a chat with Sean Kelly, the Voice of the Gators, to preview Saturday’s always-entertaining matchup between LSU and Florida.
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Hillary Seiler of Financial Footwork joins Taylor Jacobs on the latest episode of The Real Deal to talk about the importance of financial literacy for student-athletes across the country in the era of NIL.
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The Brian Kelly Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the football head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Thursdays during the LSU Football season.
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All eyes will be on Tuscaloosa this weekend.
For one final time in CBS' primetime slot, LSU and Alabama will take center stage with the SEC West at stake.
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are back after taking a bye week of their own to break down keys to victory as the Tigers prepare to invade Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels down to Tuscaloosa to visit with the great Eli Gold, who returned to the booth this season after a lengthy battle with cancer. The guys talk about his fight, being back on air, while also previewing Saturday's contest at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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It's Bama Week.
Ahead of Saturday's primetime showdown in Tuscaloosa, LSU Football Communications Director Michael Bonnette joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to talk all things Tigers and Tide.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the victory preview Saturday's 6:45 p.m. CT kickoff at Alabama (CBS).
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One podcast, two National Champions. Former LSU Tigers Damone Clark and Andre Anthony join this week's episode of Where's That Tiger to discuss their return to Death Valley, this time as spectators. Plus, a look back at the 2019 team with stories from their time in Baton Rouge.
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Former professional athlete turned social media influencer JT Barnett joins The Real Deal to talk about the importance of content creation, creativity and elevating student-athletes' brands.
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A two-year starter and a three-year letterwinner at tight end for the Tigers.
Colin Jeter (2014-16) joins Where's That Tiger with Leighann Westfall and Justin Vincent.
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Victory for LSU!
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are back to recap a complete win over Auburn on Saturday night, featuring 563 yards of total offense and a defensive performance that should encourage.
Plus, a look ahead at a historic matchup this weekend as the Tigers host Army for the first time ever inside Death Valley.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to West Point to visit with Rich DeMarco, the Voice of the Black Knights, to talk broadcasting and preview Saturday's contest with Army in Tiger Stadium.
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In the summer of 2023, Micki Collins was promoted to LSU's Director of Sports Medicine, overseeing healthcare for 450 student-athletes as well as managing the athletic department's sports medicine team, which includes 25 athletic trainers, more than 10 physicians, massage therapists, chiropractors, and physical therapists.
Collins joined Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on the latest episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to talk more about her critical role.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the victory over Auburn and preview Saturday's 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff vs. Army (SEC Network).
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The Brian Kelly Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the football head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Thursdays during the LSU Football season.
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The Fighting Tigers of LSU took it at the 'Zou.
Harrison Valentine and Jacob Hester recap a thrilling, but critical victory in Columbia over Missouri, highlighted by heroics from quarterback Jayden Daniels and a pick six from Major Burns to seal the win.
With five of their last six games at home, LSU will look to build off the momentum, starting this weekend in front of a sold out crowd against Auburn.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to the Plains to visit with Auburn radio voice Andy Burcham ahead of Saturday's contest in Death Valley.
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LSU Gymnastics Head Coach Jay Clark joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Clark previews his 2023-24 roster that's loaded with talent, comprised of six super seniors, five four-year seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and five freshmen. The guys also recap the weekend in LSU Athletics, highlighted by a 49-39 win for LSU Football over Missouri.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the victory at Missouri and preview Saturday's 6 p.m. CT kickoff vs. Auburn (ESPN).
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Jayden Daniels and the LSU offense positioned themselves among the elite on Saturday, but a lack of stops on defense ultimately dealt the Tigers their fate.
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn sit down to recap the disappointing loss to Ole Miss, analyze what the defense can do to improve, and also preview another tough SEC battle on the road with Missouri.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to Columbia for a visit with Mike Kelly, the Voice of the Missouri Tigers, to preview Saturday's matchup at Faurot Field.
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Fall Ball is upon us. Terry Rooney returns to LSU, where he worked as pitching coach/recruiting coordinator under coach Paul Mainieri for two seasons (2007-08), to serve as the Associate Director of Program Development and Recruiting for head coach Jay Johnson.
Plus, a special surprise at the end of the show!
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the Ole Miss game and preview Saturday's 11 a.m. CT kickoff at Missouri (ESPN).
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LSU softball centerfielder Ciara Briggs, who earned the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the second consecutive season in 2023, joined Cody Worsham on the latest edition of Tigers Win.
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Harrison Valentine and Jacob Hester sit down to recap LSU's 34-31 win over Arkansas - the fourth straight three point game with the Razorbacks. Plus, a look ahead to Ole Miss as the Tigers hit the road for two weeks.
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Programming Note: This week, we're posting Hearing Voices a day early. Hey Fightin' Podcast will return tomorrow, recapping LSU's win over Arkansas.
On this episode of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to Oxford to check in with David Kellum, the Voice of the Ole Miss Rebels, to preview Saturday's contest.
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After securing two massive conference wins last week over No. 22 Georgia and Mississippi State, head coach Sian Hudson joined Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
LSU returns to action on Friday, September 29 as they welcome the Florida Gators to the LSU Soccer Stadium at 6 p.m. CT.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the win over Arkansas and preview Saturday's 5 p.m. CT kickoff against Ole Miss (ESPN).
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The Brian Kelly Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the football head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Thursdays during the LSU Football season.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels down to Fayetteville to visit with Chuck Barrett, the Voice of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The guys preview Saturday's showdown between the Tigers and the Hogs, talk matchups, and keys to victory in the Battle for the Boot.
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Spread the word: the duo is back. Jacob Hester has been re-joined by his partner in crime Matt Flynn, also a known front-runner. The guys break down the Tigers' convincing 41-14 victory over Mississippi State and look ahead to Saturday night in Death Valley against Arkansas.
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Dr. Sam Nader will earn a Distinguished Honor and be inducted into the LSU Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday for his service and commitment to LSU Football for 46 seasons.
He joined Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on the latest edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to share stories, wisdom, and insights ahead of Friday's ceremony.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the win over Mississippi State and preview Saturday's 6 p.m. CT kickoff against Arkansas (ESPN).
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The Brian Kelly Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the football head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Thursdays during the LSU Football season.
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SEC play has arrived. On this week's episode of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair heads to Starkville to catch up with Neil Price, the Voice of the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The guys talk matchups and give listeners a preview of what to expect for Saturday's pivotal early season showdown.
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Jacob Hester and Harrison Valentine recap LSU's 72-10 win over Grambling State in the home opener and also look ahead as the Tigers travel to Starkville on Saturday to open SEC play.
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LSU Women's Basketball assistant coach Gary Redus joins this week’s edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to talk about a star-studded roster that’s far from satisfied after winning the national championship.
Plus, the guys recap LSU Football's win over Grambling and more.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush recap the win over Grambling State and preview the trip to Mississippi State for Saturday's 11 a.m. CT kickoff (ESPN).
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The Brian Kelly Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the football head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Thursdays during the LSU Football season.
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On this week's edition of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair heads to Ruston to check in with Grambling play-by-play voice Santoria Black to preview Saturday's home opener in Tiger Stadium.
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Jacob Hester returns to his throne on Hey Fightin' Podcast, joining Harrison Valentine to recap LSU's season opening loss to Florida State on Sunday.
The guys provide some (rational) takes on how the Tigers can improve after a disappointing defeat.
Plus, Mekhi Wingo sits down with Jordan Arcement (26:19) to talk about the No. 18 and his goals for the upcoming year.
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Saturday Night in Death Valley is back. Julie Cribbs, LSU's Director of Game and Event Management, joined Play by Play to provide our fans with exciting updates to the game day experience for the upcoming season, which includes parking, concessions, tailgating, and more.
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The Brian Kelly Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the football head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Thursdays (NEW for 2022) during the LSU Football season.
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Chris Blair and Florida State play-by-play voice Jeff Culhane kick off Season 5 of Hearing Voices by previewing Sunday's marquee matchup in Orlando between LSU and Florida State.
The guys talk matchups, key players, storylines, and more. Plus, a happy birthday to Chris as he celebrates the only way he knows how: in front of a microphone.
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Jayden Daniels has unfinished business.
After an impressive first season in Baton Rouge, Daniels is ready to lead the Tigers even further in Year 2, talking expectations, his own personal development, and more on the latest edition of Hey Fightin' Podcast.
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It's game week, so let's talk football.
Gordy Rush, sideline reporter for the LSU Sports Radio Network, joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to preview all things LSU-Florida State.
Plus, news and notes surrounding the weekend in LSU Athletics, including updates from LSU Soccer, LSU Volleyball, and more.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to Coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and Sideline Reporter Gordy Rush preview the season opener vs. Florida State on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT (ABC).
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Good news for LSU fans, and bad news for the rest of college football: Maason Smith is back, and ready to take the world by storm.
He joins Jordan Arcement on Hey Fightin' Podcast to discuss his road to recovery after suffering a season-ending injury a year ago. Plus, more on his NIL journey and his return to the field.
Stay tuned and subscribe for more episodes taking you inside the LSU Football program all year long.
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Player development isn't limited to the field. Just ask Dr. D.F. Arnold, who plays a key role in the day-to-day well-being of LSU’s football student-athletes, working daily with the players on personal development outside the game of football. He joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
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LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson met with the media on Monday to introduce new pitching coach Nate Yeskie and new Director of Program Development and Recruiting Tony Rooney.
Johnson also provided his thoughts on the fall semester roster that includes the 20 members of the incoming recruiting class that have joined the program.
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JaCoby Stevens is back on Hey Fightin' Podcast - this time as a member of the LSU Football staff.
The former National Champion safety sits down with Cody Worsham to talk about his recent graduation from LSU, as well as the opportunity to return to Baton Rouge to join Brian Kelly's staff.
And, of course, a walk down memory lane with the 2019 Tigers, looking back at a team nobody will ever forget.
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Play by Play is back! Chris Blair and Kent Lowe host a jam-packed season premiere as LSU Basketball Head Coach Matt McMahon recaps the Tigers' trip to the Bahamas, while Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette provides an update from LSU Football practice.
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LSU Soccer head coach Sian Hudson joins Cody Worsham to preview the upcoming year, the 2023 roster and the progress the team has made in the offseason.
Programming Note: This episode was previously recorded. Last week, the Tigers traveled to Colorado for exhibition games against Denver and Air Force, ahead of the season opener on Aug. 17 against South Florida.
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Cody Worsham and Harrison Valentine take listeners inside the first week of fall camp, breaking down position battles, talking standouts and providing observations as Year 2 of the Brian Kelly era begins.
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Senior receiver Kyren Lacy joins Taylor Jacobs and Jordan Arcemont on the latest edition of The Real Deal to discuss his Path to becoming a Tiger and everything he's learned from the ever-evolving NIL landscape from a student-athlete perspective.
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As LSU Football hits the grass for fall camp, Head Coach Brian Kelly catches up with Emily Dixon on the virtues of The Path, the healthy competition in the quarterback room and his optimism heading into the 2023 season.
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Podcast listeners: we're back. LSU Head Volleyball Coach Tonya Johnson kicks off another season of "Tigers Win" to preview the upcoming season as she enters her second year as leader of the Tigers.
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Listen as LSU head coach Brian Kelly addresses the media following the Tigers' first practice of fall camp.
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Tiger fans: We're giving you an exclusive look into a full (and free) episode of The Cutting Edge, a premium podcast on LSU GOLD with LSU Director of Performance Innovation Jack Marucci.
Back in September, Cody, Jack and Mario broke down LSU's use of S2 Cognition technology, which measures and quantifies an athlete’s cognitive skill sets and identifies their strengths, weaknesses, and the “whys” behind their performance. The guys also took a look at Joe Burrow's S2 report and what separated him from the rest of the pack.
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Dan Borne, best known for being the "Voice" of Tiger Stadium and the public address announcer for the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, joins Chris Blair back in August on Hearing Voices to reflect on over 35 years of service to LSU.
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The camera never blinks. Just ask Dr. Tommy Karam, who has helped LSU student-athletes realize their personal brands for more than 30 years. He sits down with Cody Worsham to talk media training and more as Jayden Daniels, Josh Williams and Mekhi Wingo traveled to Nashville on Monday for SEC Media Days.
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Listen to Jay Johnson as he joined Chris Blair and Kent Lowe in October to preview what would be a national championship-winning LSU Baseball team in his second season in Baton Rouge.
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Podcast listeners: Enjoy this episode of Tigers Win with Wimbledon doubles champion and LSU Tennis alum Neal Skupski, who stopped by our studios in February to preview the season ahead.
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The resume is unprecedented: Golden Spikes Award winner, Gold Glove Award winner, National Champion, and now a No. 2 overall selection to the Washington Nationals. Hear from LSU star Dylan Crews immediately following his special moment.
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TIGERS WIN. LSU Baseball claims its seventh national title. Head coach Jay Johnson, pitcher Thatcher Hurd, designated hitter Cade Beloso, centerfielder Dylan Crews, and shortstop Jordan Thompson recap the Tigers' 18-4 win over Florida in Game 3 of the College World Series, as the Tigers claim yet another national championship.
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LSU knocks off Florida in Game 1 of the 2023 College World Series Finals. Jay Johnson, Ty Floyd, Cade Beloso, and Riley Cooper recap the win and look ahead to Game 2. (Premiered June 25, 2023)
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Cody Worsham and Harrison Valentine relive LSU's 2-0 classic win over Wake Forest. They talk Tommy Tanks' walk off magic, Tre Morgan's defensive masterpiece, Paul Skenes' legendary performance, Jay Johnson's coaching, and preview the College World Series title matchup between LSU and Florida.
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After knocking off Wake Forest 2-0 on Tommy White's walk-off home run, LSU Baseball head coach Jay Johnson, Tommy White, Paul Skenes, and Thatcher Hurd break down the win and look ahead to the CWS Finals against Florida.
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LSU forces a winner-take-all matchup with Wake Forest for a spot in the CWS final. Head coach Jay Johnson, pitchers Griffin Herring and Riley Cooper, and designated hitter Cade Beloso discuss the victory in their postgame press conference
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LSU forces a winner-take-all matchup with Wake Forest for a spot in the CWS final. Head coach Jay Johnson, pitchers Griffin Herring and Riley Cooper, and designated hitter Cade Beloso discuss the victory in their postgame press conference .
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Hear from LSU Baseball head coach Jay Johnson, pitchers Nate Ackenhausen and Riley Cooper, and centerfielder Dylan Crews after the Tigers eliminated Tennessee from the College World Series Tuesday night and advanced to play Wake Forest Wednesday .
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LSU's Executive Director of External Relations and Letterwinner Engagement Leighann Westfall sits down with former LSU Baseball stars and 2009 national champions Mikie Mahtook and Jared Mitchell live from the College World Series Fan Fest in Omaha.
This interview took place Saturday before LSU's opener against Tennessee. Forgive the audio quality dip toward the end of the interview.
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Hear from LSU Baseball head coach Jay Johnson, centerfielder Dylan Crews, and pitcher Thatcher Hurd as they address the media from Omaha.
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The Powerhouse of College Baseball is back where it belongs: Omaha, Nebraska. On this edition of Tigers Win, Cody Worsham and Harrison Valentine recap an unforgettable Super Regional at The Box filled with unforgettable performances, as LSU punched its ticket to the College World Series on Sunday night.
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We're live from The Box for this edition of Hearing Voices, welcoming Kentucky play-by-play voice Darren Headrick to preview this weekend's Super Regional between LSU and Kentucky for a spot in Omaha.
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The Road to Omaha goes through The Box. Joe Healy of D1Baseball joins Cody Worsham to break down the NCAA Tournament bracket, the Baton Rouge Regional, and the draw the Tigers received from the committee on Monday morning.
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Cody Worsham and Harrison Valentine (producing) break down LSU's 10-3 win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, recapping big performances from Thatcher Hurd and Nate Ackenhausen on the mound, along with 10 runs on 12 hits for the Tigers at the plate. The victory marked the 400th career win for LSU's Jay Johnson.
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This week, Kiya Johnson and Alyona Shchennikova join Cody Worsham on Tigers Win to round out our LSU Gymnastics podcasts. Kiya provides some insight into her rehab process, as well as the emotions of having her season cut short, while Alyona reflects on the season and returning for one final year in purple and gold.
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Haleigh Bryant and Sierra Ballard join Cody Worsham on this week's edition of Tigers Win, looking back at an unforgettable 2022-23 season, and looking ahead at the bright future of LSU Gymnastics.
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Taylor Jacobs introduces Mary Claire Logue and Katie Darby to talk about the latest over at NILSU. Plus, an update on what's next as we wrap up another academic year in LSU Athletics.
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Before the Tigers' travel to Athens for a three game set, Chris Blair sat down with play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler of the Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network to preview the final regular season series on this week's edition of Hearing Voices.
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On this special episode of Tigers Win, Rob Friedman, otherwise known as the Pitching Ninja, joins us inside the Film Room to break down the best pitcher in college baseball, Paul Skenes. Watch the full analysis on LSU GOLD.
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It's another returning guest on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, as LSU Women's Golf head coach Garrett Runion drops by the LSU GOLD studio ahead of the Tigers' trip to Scottsdale, Arizona for the national championship.
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The Jay Johnson Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Baseball head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays during the season.
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Doug Thompson of the LSU Sports Radio Network joins this week's edition of Tigers Win to talk LSU Baseball and preview this weekend's series against Auburn.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Climb" is a behind-the-scenes docuseries providing an in-season glimpse at the rise of LSU Gymnastics. Creative Content Producer Giovanni Lamonte joins Cody Worsham on this week's edition of Tigers Win to recap the the series finale from his perspective as the mastermind behind the camera.
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Beth Torina makes her second appearance on Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to talk LSU Softball and the fast approaching postseason play. Plus, news and notes from Chris and Kent from a busy weekend around LSU Athletics.
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How 'bout them Tigers? Hear from Chris Blair, Buzzy Haydel, Bill Franques and head coach Jay Johnson after LSU's 13-11 victory over the Crimson Tide on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Tigers have won seven straight SEC games and have posted consecutive weekend sweeps over Ole Miss and Alabama.
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Jay Clark joins on this edition of Tigers Win to reflect on LSU Gymnastics' incredible climb this season, putting the grit, tenancy and never say die mentality of this group into perspective. Clark looks back at some of the defining moments from a year he will never forget, and provides some more insight into The Climb docuseries.
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Jacob Hester joins Harrison Valentine live from the NFL Draft in Kansas City to recap the LSU spring game and preview the incoming draft class. Plus, a special shoutout to our friend Matt Flynn.
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We've had some accomplished athletes in studio. This guest stands in a league of his own. Mondo Duplantis, World Record Holder, Olympic Champion, World Champion - and the best pole vaulter in the world - joins this edition of Tigers Win. He looks back at his time at LSU, reflects on his unprecedented accomplishments and previews what's to come in the years ahead.
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We welcome a National Champion on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, as LSU women's basketball associate head coach Bob Starkey joins Chris and Kent to talk about an unforgettable season, his decision to return home to Baton Rouge and working alongside the legendary Kim Mulkey.
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Pinch hitter Hayden Travinski launched a two-out, three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning Sunday to lift top-ranked LSU to a 7-6 win over Ole Miss at Swayze Field.
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Ben Mintz from Barstool Sports joins Cody Worsham on this edition of Tigers Win, talking college baseball and previewing LSU-Ole Miss this weekend in Oxford.
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The Jay Johnson Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Baseball head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays during the season.
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This Tiger is not hard to find. All you have to do is turn on ESPN. Anthony “Booger” McFarland joins this week's edition of Where's That Tiger to talk about his playing days in Baton Rouge, his love for LSU and his current role as a football analyst for ESPN, covering both college and the NFL since he joined the company in 2014.
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Doug Thompson joins this week's edition of Hearing Voices to talk LSU Baseball and preview this weekend's series against Kentucky. Thompson is the color analyst alongside Chris Blair on the LSU Sports Radio Network and a former pitcher with the Tigers, who went on to play two seasons at LSU, where he was the winning pitcher in the 1997 College World Series championship game.
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The Jay Johnson Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Baseball head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays during the season.
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Director of LSU Football Recruiting JR Belton joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Belton plays a vital role in all areas in regards to recruiting and was instrumental in LSU signing one of the nation’s top classes yet again in 2023.
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The Jay Johnson Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Baseball head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays during the season.
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From the bus ride to the airport in Dallas, Harrison Valentine and Shaeeta Williams recapped LSU's national championship run - the sights and sounds from American Airlines Arena - and the performances that led to the Tigers' one shining moment.
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! LSU Women's Basketball's Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese, Alexis Morris, Jazz Carson recap LSU's 102-85 win over Iowa.
Plenty of podcasts from the win coming your way this week. Stay tuned.
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ESPN analyst Andraya Carter joins this week's edition of Tigers Win, live from Dallas for the Women's Basketball Final Four. Carter talks Angel Reese, LSU's return to the Final Four in Year 2 under Kim Mulkey and the rapid rise of women's basketball.
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Bill Franques is an LSU Baseball treasure. The legendary Voice of "The Box" and Senior Associate Communications Director for the LSU Baseball team joins Chris Blair on this week's edition of Hearing Voices to talk about the No. 1 ranked Tigers, Dylan Crews' greatness, and the anticipated series with Tennessee this weekend.
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The Jay Johnson Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Baseball head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays during the season.
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Saturday's double-header double-victory helped LSU respond from Friday's setback to take 2-of-3 from Arkansas. Dylan Crews – the best baseball player Jay Johnson has ever seen, at any level – was the hero of the series, extending his hitting streak to 22 games and his homerun streak to four games. Hear from Coach Johnson (12:45 mark), Chris Blair, Buzzy Haydel, and Bill Franques following the 14-5 Game 3 win.
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Ashley Johnson made four consecutive Women’s Final Four appearances with the Tigers from 2004-08. Now serving as the assistant coach at Furman University, she joined Leighann Westfall and Shaeeta Williams in Greenville on the latest edition of Where’s That Tiger, live from the team hotel ahead of LSU’s Elite Eight matchup with Miami.
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Maggie MacNeil has a resume few can match. The 2020 Gold Medalist and 2x SCM World Record Holder joins Cody Worsham on this edition of Tigers Win, detailing her decision to come to Baton Rouge, her relationship with Coach Rick Bishop and the feeling of representing Canada in the Tokyo Olympics.
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LSU Football Director of Athletic Development Jake Flint joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to talk about how the Tigers are getting bigger, faster and stronger this spring. Watch this episode exclusively on LSU GOLD.
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Podcast listeners: We're reposting this episode of Tigers Win with Paul Skenes and Thatcher Hurd, who sat down with Cody Worsham before the season to break down film and talk about their decision to transfer to LSU. In his first five starts this season, Skenes has posted a 0.59 ERA with 59 strikeouts through 30.1 innings pitched. Hurd earned SEC Pitcher of the Week on March 13 after going 2-0 with 18 strikeouts and no runs allowed through 13 innings pitched.
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Hunt Palmer, host of "The Hunt Palmer Show" on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, joins this week's edition of Tigers Win to talk LSU Baseball and preview the start of SEC play. The No. 1 ranked Tigers return to action tonight in College Station against No. 15 Texas A&M, kicking off competition in college baseball's most elite conference.
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Brent Cunningham, the President of Bayou Traditions - the official NIL Collective of LSU Athletics - joins Taylor Jacobs on the latest episode of The Real Deal.
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The bracket is out. Shaeeta Williams, color analyst alongside Patrick Wright on the LSU Sports Radio Network, joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate to talk all things LSU Women's Basketball. Plus, Harrison Valentine sits in for Chris Blair to recap a weekend full of wins in LSU Athletics with Kent Lowe.
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Chris Blair and Doug Thompson recap LSU's dominating 13-1 victory over Samford on Sunday to complete the weekend sweep at Alex Box Stadium. Freshman Paxton Kling blasted a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the 7th inning to run-rule the Bulldogs in their final series before the start of SEC play. Plus, Bill Franques sits down with Coach Jay Johnson after the game, which begins at the 14:33 mark.
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On this edition of the Cutting Edge, Jack Marucci and Mario Macaluso recap the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and talk spring football as practice is now underway. This is a shorter version of a full interview that you can watch on LSU GOLD. Sign up for a free seven-day trial today.
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Creative Content Producer Giovanni Lamonte breaks down Episodes 5 & 6 of "The Climb," LSU GOLD's in-season docuseries on the LSU Gymnastics program. Lamonte walks through the creative process, explains specific themes and reveals hidden motifs from the episodes that you might have missed. Episode 6 is still unlocked and free to watch on LSU GOLD.
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Ingrid Lindblad and Latanna Stone, the world's No. 2 and No. 37 ranked women's amateur golfers, join this week's episode of Tigers Win. The LSU seniors talk candidly about last year's Augusta National Women’s Amateur and what they look to achieve when they head back in three weeks. Other topics include: learning from adversity, what brought them to LSU and capturing the 2022 SEC Championship.
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Joe Schwartz is in his second year with the LSU Women’s Basketball program as the assistant director for basketball operations and he joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Chris and Kent also recap another busy weekend in LSU Athletics.
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Buzzy Haydel and Doug Thompson recap LSU's dominating 12-2 win over Butler on Friday night at Alex Box Stadium as starting pitcher Paul Skenes went six innings, giving up no runs and just one hit, striking out 13 batters - the most by an LSU pitcher in a game since Zack Hess in 2018. Plus, Bill Franques sits down with Coach Jay Johnson, which begins at the 12:10 mark.
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Fox Sports MLB analyst Ben Verlander joins this week's edition of Tigers Win as spring training and college baseball is now underway. Verlander talks Tigers in the Pros, Dylan Crews and all the storylines surrounding the upcoming MLB season.
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LSU Volleyball Head Coach Tonya Johnson joins Dr. LaKeitha Poole and Lakeyia Brown on another edition of Key Notes. Johnson discusses the mental impacts of being a student-athlete in 2023 and the rapid advancement of women's sports.
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Russell Brock has built the LSU Beach Volleyball program into a national power. He joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, to talk about the 2023 season for the Sandy Tigs.
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Neal Skupski, a British professional tennis player, joins this week's edition of Tigers Win. Skupski, a former member of the LSU men's tennis team from 2008-12, recently achieved his career-high doubles ranking of world No. 1 in November of 2022. He is a two-time Grand Slam champion in mixed doubles, having won the 2021 and 2022 Wimbledon Championships alongside Desirae Krawczyk.
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Kristen Nuss, college beach volleyball’s all-time winningest player with 136 career victories, joins this week's edition of Where's That Tiger with Leighann Westfall and Justin Vincent.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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Dr. LaKeitha Poole and Lakeyia Brown are back for another episode of Key Notes, an LSU Athletics mental wellness podcast, discussing how diversity impacts performance, both on the field and in the workplace.
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Baton Rouge native and former LSU Basketball forward Tyrus Thomas (2004-06) joins this week's edition of Where's That Tiger. A former No. 4 overall draft selection in the 2006 NBA Draft, Thomas recalls his playing days with the Tigers, talks about the importance of mental health, and gives an update on what he's doing now after his professional career.
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LSU Gymnastics legend Ashleigh Gnat joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Gnat, now an assistant coach on Jay Clark's staff, talks about the season and the upcoming meet against No. 2 Florida in the PMAC. Chris and Kent also look ahead to a busy weekend in LSU Athletics.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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There's no one better to talk with on Opening Week than Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com, who joined Cody Worsham on the latest episode of Tigers Win to preview LSU Baseball.
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Former LSU soccer captain Shannon Cooke, who recently signed with West Ham United Women’s professional club on Jan. 31, joined Cody Worsham on this week's edition of Tigers Win. Cooke walked down memory lane from her time in Baton Rouge and looked ahead to an exciting future as she kicks off her professional career in East London.
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Former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald joins Chris Blair on the latest episode of Hearing Voices to talk all things college baseball as LSU sits atop every preseason poll heading into 2023.
McDonald, the former two-time All-American and No. 1 overall draft choice also details his journey through the broadcasting industry as a color analyst for both ESPN and the Baltimore Orioles.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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Introducing "Key Notes," an LSU Athletics mental wellness podcast, hosted by Dr. LaKeitha Poole and Lakeyia Brown.
Poole is in her seventh season leading LSU’s Sport Psychology & Counseling unit under a newly appointed title of Assistant Athletic Director, an administrative promotion from Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health for the last six years. Brown got her start at LSU in July of 2022 as the Director of Content Strategy.
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On this edition of the Cutting Edge, Jack Marucci and Mario Macaluso look back at LSU Football's first season under head coach Brian Kelly.
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Patrick Wright, the radio voice of LSU women's basketball, joins Chris Blair on this week's edition of Hearing Voices. The guys talk broadcasting, share stories and, of course, discuss the LSU women's basketball program, off to their best start in program history under Kim Mulkey.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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Taylor Jacobs, Associate Athletics Director for NIL and Strategic Initiatives, joined this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
Bayou Traditions, a Baton Rouge-based collective launched on Monday to empower Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities for LSU student-athletes, has been named the official collective of LSU Athletics.
Jacobs joined Chris Blair and Kent Lowe to talk more about the historic partnership.
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On the latest episode of Tigers Win, Paul Skenes and Thatcher Hurd sit down with Cody Worsham to talk about their decision to transfer to LSU. Plus, some film break down, which you can watch exclusively on LSU.GOLD.
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Geoff Haxton of the Red Raider Radio Network joins this week's edition of Hearing Voices to preview Saturday's LSU-Texas Tech matchup at the Maravich Center.
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Instagram's Director of Student Athletes Dev Sethi and Lead Sports Creator Nick Marquez joined Taylor Jacobs on the latest episode of The Real Deal - or in this case, The Reel Deal.
Dev and Nick are in town to meet with our student-athletes to provide insight into how to maintain safety and wellness on Instagram, keys to building a strong digital brand, as well as the impact of social media in networking and business.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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Continuing our LSU Baseball podcast series with juniors Jordan Thompson and Brayden Jobert as they go inside the film room with Cody Worsham and look ahead to the upcoming season. No better time to listen as the Tigers picked up their latest preseason No. 1 ranking this morning from Baseball America.
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On this edition of The Cutting Edge, Jack Marucci and Mario Macaluso sit down with Jamie Tutko, Director of Video and Scouting for LSU Baseball. Tutko outlines how analytics and data affect player development within the program.
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On this week's episode of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate, Sports Information Director Grant Kauvar and Assistant Director of Post Production Sheldon Lee reflect on the historic day at the PMAC on Sunday as Seimone Augustus became the first female athlete in school history to get a statue.
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LSU junior Tre Morgan joins this week's edition of Tigers Win, exactly one month away from first pitch at The Box. On this episode, Morgan reflects on the past two years and looks ahead to the upcoming season with high expectations, sitting as the preseason No. 1 team by D1Baseball, Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game. Plus, some film breakdown with Cody Worsham, beginning at the 14:25 mark.
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Seimone Augustus will become the first female student-athlete in LSU school history with her own statue set to be unveiled Sunday at 12:45 p.m. CT on campus in the plaza between the LSU Gymnastics facility and the PMAC. The unveiling will be open to the public.
Listen to Seimone and Coach Bob Starkey as they meet with the media ahead of Sunday's festivities.
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It's another year of Hearing Voices! On the first episode of 2023, ESPN play-by-play commentator Dave Neal joins Chris Blair to talk SEC basketball and his career in broadcasting, serving as one of the most prominent voices in collegiate athletics.
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Taylor Jacobs sits down with former MLB and LSU Baseball pitcher Anthony Ranaudo to discuss all things NIL and personal branding, as well as the upcoming "Build Your Board" event at the PMAC on Jan. 26, a networking opportunity for LSU student-athletes and members of the Louisiana business community.
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What a year it's been for the Tigers. Harrison Valentine and Cody Worsham recap LSU's commanding 63-7 victory over Purdue in the Citrus Bowl and rank some of their favorite moments from the 2022-23 season. Plus, more on the importance of securing 10 wins and taking momentum into the new calendar year.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Climb" is a behind-the-scenes docuseries providing an in-season glimpse at the rise of LSU Gymnastics.
Creative Content Producer Giovanni Lamonte joins Cody Worsham on this week's edition of Tigers Win to talk about the work that goes into giving GOLD subscribers an all-access look into the LSU gymnastics program all season long.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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It's SEC hoops season. On this episode of The Matt McMahon Show, Coach McMahon and Chris Blair look back on the Tigers' 11-1 start to the season in nonconference play, before previewing a huge SEC home opener on Dec. 28 against Arkansas (get your tickets here!)
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On the season finale of The Brian Kelly Show, Coach Kelly and Chris Blair look back on an SEC West Championship, look ahead to a Citrus Bowl date with Purdue, and look over Coach Kelly's 2023 Signing Class as it exists so far.
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ESPN and SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic joins Chris Blair on this week's edition of Hearing Voices to talk SEC bowl season, his impressions from Brian Kelly's first season in Baton Rouge, and more ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl vs. Purdue.
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Clay Harris, LSU’s Deputy Director of Athletics for Revenue Generation, joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate.
The Baton Rouge native and LSU alum brings a decade of leadership experience in collegiate athletics and corporate sales. Amongst other revenue generating responsibilities and supervision, Harris will have oversight of LSU Athletics’ multimedia rights division – including the development and management of corporate partnerships and event promotions – while assisting with collaborative Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities between LSU’s student-athletes and corporate partners.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Vision" is a behind-the-scenes docuseries providing an exclusive look at LSU Basketball's journey under first-year head coach Matt McMahon.
Creative Content Producer Garrison Floyd joins Cody Worsham on this week's edition of Tigers Win, detailing the hard work that goes into giving GOLD viewers an all-access look into the LSU men's basketball program all season long.
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The Matt McMahon Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Men’s Basketball head coach along with “Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Mondays* during the season.
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Harrison Valentine and Jacob Hester recap Sunday night's LSU Football Awards Ceremony by discussing the impact a few of the winners had on the success of the team this season. Plus, Hester gives us a dispatch from his trip to Army-Navy and Cody interjects to provide some World Cup talk.
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Beau Lowery was named LSU’s Director of Sports Medicine in July of 2021 after spending the previous nine years on the sports medicine staff of the New Orleans Saints. Lowery joins Chris and Kent on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. The guys also recap the weekend in LSU Athletics, which included a come-from-behind victory for Matt McMahon and the Tigers over Wake Forest in Atlanta.
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On this week's episode of LSU Sixty, host Bill Franques catches up with gymnastics head coach Jay Clark ahead of Monday's Gym 101 exhibition in Baton Rouge. After that, we hear from Director of Golf Chuck Winstead and Deputy AD for Leadership & Strategy Lori Williams.
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Harrison Valentine and Jacob Hester recap LSU's loss to No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship game and talk big picture about the strong foundation that head coach Brian Kelly has built in his first season in Baton Rouge. Plus, reaction to the Tigers' Citrus Bowl bid and the importance of what winning 10 games would mean for the program.
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The Kim Mulkey Show, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays during the season.
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LSU Gymnastics Head Coach Jay Clark joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Plus, news and notes surrounding the weekend in LSU Athletics.
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Junior Kylie Collins and redshirt freshman Anastasiya Komar joined Tigers Win to discuss their development and journey to LSU under first-year head coach Taylor Fogleman.
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On this week's edition of The Brian Kelly Show, the Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and head football coach Brian Kelly recap the Tigers' setback at Texas A&M and discuss their preparation for the SEC Championship on Saturday against No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta.
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Jeff Dantzler, an award-winning broadcaster who currently serves as the play-by-play voice of the Georgia baseball and women’s basketball programs, joins Chris Blair for this week's episode of Hearing Voices. Jeff also serves as host and analyst for Georgia football's pre and postgame shows, as well as the Sunday morning recap show on the Bulldog Sports Network.
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Championship Week is here. After a one-week hiatus, Hey Fightin' Podcast is back as Cody Worsham and Jacob Hester recap a disappointing loss to Texas A&M, but also preview the upcoming showdown with No. 1 Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Plus, some World Cup discussion, which you can skip through at your leisure if you choose.
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Hear from Chris Blair and Gordy Rush as we look back on LSU's loss to Texas A&M this weekend. Then, Coach Kelly previews LSU's trip to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game.
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Beth Torina, heading into her 12th season at the helm of the LSU softball program, joins Chris Blair and Kent Lowe on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Plus, news and notes surrounding the weekend in LSU Athletics.
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On this edition of The Cutting Edge, Jack Marucci and Mario Macaluso sit down with LSU pitching coach Wes Johnson. Coach Johnson talks about the important of eyes to pitchers, injury prevention, and using data to enhance development.
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media at his weekly press conference. Prior to coach Kelly taking the podium (~12 p.m. CT), Hunt Palmer and Gordy Rush look back at the Tigers' victory over UAB and preview the regular-season finale at Texas A&M on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT (ESPN).
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On this edition of LSU Sixty, Bill Franques recaps LSU's win over UAB. After that, we hear from new LSU Deputy AD/COO Keli Zinn for an update on LSU Athletics and the future of college sports.
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Happy Thanksgiving Week! As LSU Basketball heads to the Cayman Islands for the Cayman Islands Classic, we go back to an offseason film room session with point guard Juice Hill and KJ Williams, originally filmed for LSU GOLD. (You can watch it here if you're an LSU GOLD subscriber or if you sign up for a free seven day trial.)
On this edition of the film room, we break down some of Juice and KJ's best plays from Murray State, why they followed Matt McMahon to Baton Rouge, and expectations for the season.
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The West runs through Baton Rouge.
With LSU's win over Arkansas on Saturday, the Tigers have clinched the SEC West in Year 1 under head coach Brian Kelly.
But the job's not finished.
Cody Worsham and Jacob Hester (joining us through zoom) recap the win over the Hogs, talk individual performances from Harold Perkins and Josh Williams, and look ahead to the final stretch of an exciting 2022 season for the Fightin' Tigers.
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David Crane, the play-by-play Voice of the Blazers, joins Chris Blair on this week's episode of Hearing Voices, talking all things broadcasting and Saturday night's matchup with UAB in Tiger Stadium.
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Former LSU basketball head coach John Brady, currently serving as the radio analyst on the LSU Sports Radio Network, joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Brady, along with Chris and Kent, talk LSU Basketball's 2-0 start to the season with wins over Kansas City and Arkansas State, as well as LSU Football clinching the SEC West in Year 1 of the Brian Kelly era.
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It's the Battle for the Boot. Chuck Barrett, the play-by-play voice of the Razorbacks, joins Chris Blair on this week's edition of Hearing Voices, talking all things LSU-Arkansas ahead of Saturday's showdown in Fayetteville.
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Destiny controlled. Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are back to recap LSU's overtime win over Alabama on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Film breakdowns are back, too. The guys dive deep into the tape and analyze some of the biggest plays that led to an unforgettable victory.
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Brandon Berrio, Director of LSU Football Social Media and Branding, joins Chris Blair and Cody Worsham on this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Berrio details how LSU Football capitalized on social media after a historic win in Tiger Stadium. Plus, some insight behind how some of the posts receiving the most engagement on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook came to be.
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LSU 32, Alabama 31.
That's cause enough to bring back the Hurry Up.
Cody and Harrison hopped in the studio after the Tigers' incredible overtime win over Alabama to relive the emotions of the game. They discuss individual standouts like Harold Perkins and Jayden Daniels, the mentality of the team, the coaching staff's total preparation, and the message sent by the win.
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On this week's edition of The Brian Kelly Show, the Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and head football coach Brian Kelly look back on the Tigers' win over Ole Miss and discuss their bye week preparation for a top-10 clash against Alabama in Tiger Stadium
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Enjoy a bonus episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast, featuring Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated. Topics of discussion include Nick Saban's iconic straw hat, Brian Kelly and the evolution of the LSU program, Saturday's matchup against Alabama and the ever-changing landscape of college football.
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Chris Stewart, radio play-by-play announcer for the Crimson Tide Sports Network, joins Chis Blair on this week's edition of Hearing Voices. Stewart talks about his career in broadcasting and the massive shoes he's filing for the legendary Eli Gold this football season. And, of course, a deep dive into the LSU-Alabama matchup.
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Tell a friend to tell a friend: Cody is back - for now. Like old times, he joins Jacob Hester to break down the LSU-Alabama matchup and the implications, both in the near term and the long term. Plus, we get a few guest appearances from our friend Matt Flynn, who is representing Hey Fightin' Podcast elsewhere this week.
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Associate AD/Football Communications Michael Bonnette joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. The guys break down the blockbuster LSU-Alabama matchup on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and talk about the continued growth of the 2022 Tigers under head coach Brian Kelly. Plus, Kent and Michael exchange some stories and pleasantries that will tug at your heartstrings.
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On a pre-recorded episode of Tigers Win from the summer, LSU basketball head coach Matt McMahon talked his newly-assembled staff, what to expect from this year's re-tooled roster, how he went from zero-scholarship players to a highly-ranked recruiting class in a matter of weeks, and more.
For those counting at home, we're nine days until Coach McMahon and the Tigers tip-off the 2022-23 season at the PMAC against Kansas City.
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Legendary gymnastics coach D-D Breaux joins Ashleigh Clare-Kearney Thigpen on the latest edition of Tigers Win, celebrating 50 Years of Women in Sports.
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October is for pretenders. November is for contenders.
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn recap LSU's 45-20 win over No. 7 Ole Miss, putting the Tigers in a tie for first place atop the SEC West with a matchup against Alabama looming.
The guys break down the key plays that led to the first top-10 victory of the Brian Kelly era. Plus, a phone call to a lucky fan you won't want to miss.
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Dr. LaKeitha Poole is in her seventh season leading LSU’s Sport Psychology & Counseling unit under a newly appointed title of Assistant Athletic Director, an administrative promotion from Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health for the last six years. She joins the latest edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Plus, Chris and Kent recap the weekend in LSU Athletics, highlighted by the Tigers' win over No. 7 Ole Miss on Saturday in Tiger Stadium.
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Our next guest needs no introduction.
Kevin Faulk, LSU’s all-time leading rusher, now serving within athletic administration as Director of Alumni Relations and Community Outreach, joined Where's That Tiger before being honored during the first quarter of Saturday’s game for his induction into the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame.
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David Kellum, the play-by-play Voice of the Ole Miss Rebels, joins this week's edition of Hearing Voices to preview LSU's matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium.
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That's four-straight wins over the Gators for the Fighting Tigers of LSU. Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn recap the win over Florida on Saturday night in the Swamp by taking a look at a handful of the Tigers' biggest plays on offense. The guys also look ahead to this weekend's matchup against No. 7 Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium.
Watch exclusively on LSU.GOLD.
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It's never too early to talk some LSU Baseball. That's why head coach Jay Johnson stopped by this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Entering his second season as LSU's skipper, Johnson went in-depth about fall baseball and looked ahead to the 2022-23 season at The Box. Plus, a look at some of the former Tigers representing the purple and gold in the MLB Postseason.
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Podcast listeners: today, we're giving you free insight into one of our favorite projects, available only to subscribers of LSU GOLD.
The Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci is a weekly, premium podcast where LSU's Director of Performance Innovation and longtime athletic trainer takes you deep into the analytics of the current LSU Football team – and, sometimes, deep into the history of the program as a whole – to offer cutting edge insights on how the Tigers are gaining an edge on the opponent through analytics, data, technology, and more.
On today's episode, Jack Marucci and Mario Macaluso sit down with Brandon Ally, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at S2 Cognition, who specializes in how individuals attend, track, and process information in dynamic visual environments.
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Sean Kelley, hired as the new "Voice of the Gators" back in July, joins Chris Blair on this week's edition of Hearing Voices to break down Saturday's LSU-Florida matchup in the Swamp. Kelly has Louisiana ties as the former play-by-play announcer for the Pelicans for 14 seasons, as well as the Voice of the Tulane Green Wave from 2002-05.
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It's Florida Week and there's no better duo to preview it all than Hester and Flynn on Hey Fightin' Podcast. First, the guys recap the 40-13 loss to Tennessee by diving into some film, which you can watch exclusively on LSU.GOLD. They also preview the Tigers' trip to the Swamp on Saturday night, a rivalry near and dear to their heart.
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Chris and Kent recap the weekend in LSU Athletics in this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Plus, interviews from Kim Mulkey, Alexis Morris, Matt McMahon and Juice Hill from Friday's inaugural "Geaux Mad" event outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, kicking off the 2022-23 basketball season.
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Alan Faneca, former LSU offensive lineman from 1995-97 and a consensus All-American and Outland Trophy finalist, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021 after an illustrious NFL career as a six-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl selection. Faneca joins Leighann Westfall and Justin Vincent in Segment 2.
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On this week's edition of The Brian Kelly Show, Chris Blair and Coach Kelly break down LSU's win over Auburn and why the Tigers will need to execute for four quarters in order to beat No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday morning. On the bright side, Kelly talks about how LSU’s defense has gone 14 consecutive possessions in second halves of games without giving up a point, while offensively, the Tigers are averaging 6.6 yards per carry in the second half against SEC competition.
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For more than 20 years, Bob Kesling has served as the "Voice of the Vols" and he joins Chris Blair for this week's edition of Hearing Voices ahead of Saturday morning's Top-25 matchup in Tiger Stadium between LSU and Tennessee.
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Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn recap LSU's come-from-behind win at Auburn as the Fightin' Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to improve to 4-1 on the season. As always, the guys break down plenty of film, available for your viewing pleasure on LSU.GOLD, also previewing the matchup against No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Get up early and be heard. It's Saturday Morning in Death Valley.
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Garrett Runion of LSU Women's Golf joins this week's edition of Play by Play, presented by The Advocate. Runion, who has been a part of two national championships during his collegiate coaching career, is in his fifth season as the Tigers' head coach. Chris and Kent also recap LSU football's thrilling come-from-behind win over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night.
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Welcome to The Real Deal with Taylor Jacobs.
As LSU's Assistant AD of NIL & Strategic Initiatives, Jacobs oversees the NILSU department providing education, branding and opportunity to the student-athletes at LSU, and this bi-weekly podcast will further the discussion surrounding the ever-changing landscape of Name, Image and Likeness in collegiate athletics.
Celine Mangan, Senior Accountant Executive at Altius Sports Partners, joins the latest episode of The Real Deal with Taylor Jacobs, talking all things NILSU, the parnership between LSU and Altius, Geaux Time 2.0, and much more.
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On this week's episode of The Brian Kelly Show, LSU football head coach Brian Kelly provides updates on LSU's offensive line, discusses Jayden Daniels' role in the rushing game and Jack Bech's role in the passing game, and previews the Tigers' tilt on The Plains vs. Auburn this weekend.
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It's another week of Hearing Voices. Andy Burcham, the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, stops by to preview LSU-Auburn ahead of Saturday's showdown on the Plains. Burcham began at Auburn in 2016, replacing the late and legendary Rod Bramblett.
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Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn recap LSU's 38-0 win over New Mexico, allowing just two first downs and 88 yards total against the Lobos on Saturday night. That's 3-straight victories for the Fightin' Tigers as they look to keep the momentum going at Auburn for their first road test. Plus, as always, a look at some film with Flester.
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Keli Zinn, hired in July of 2022 as Executive Deputy AD and Chief Operating Officer for LSU Athletics, joins the show as week's guest on Play by Play. Holding nearly two decades of experience in Power Five athletics, Zinn detailed her decision to call Baton Rouge home after serving in the same role at her alma mater, West Virginia, since 2016. Zinn currently oversees the daily operations of the athletics department, working closely with University leadership, senior athletics administration, and campus and community partners to support and advance the Tigers’ growth and success. Her work will include administrative supervision of all 21 varsity programs, as well as capital projects, revenue generation, strategic initiatives, and more.
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Welcome to Where's That Tiger, hosted by L-Club Executive Director Leighann Westfall and former LSU running back and current TAF Director of Athletic Alumni Engagement Justin Vincent. The show's first guest is former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson (2008-11), talking his LSU days, the 2011 reunion, his career post-football as a coach and agent, his brother Justin, and more.
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On the latest episode of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to the Land of Enchantment to talk with Robert Portnoy, the Voice of the New Mexico Lobos, ahead of Saturday's contest in Tiger Stadium. Portnoy talks about his career in broadcasting and provides an inside look at LSU's next opponent.
Next week, we'll have Auburn play-by-play announcer Andy Burcham before the Tigers travel to the Plains for their first true road game of the season.
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Fought like Tigers. Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn recap LSU's 31-16 win over Mississippi State in the SEC opener, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to start conference play 1-0. Plus, a film breakdown of key plays, including the 4th-and-3 conversion from Jayden Daniels to Malik Nabers, propelling a critical late-game touchdown.
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Chris and Kent recap LSU Football's win over Mississippi State on Saturday in the SEC opener. Also, LSU Soccer Head Coach Sian Hudson stops by after the Tigers started SEC play off on the right foot with a win over Vanderbilt in Nashville.
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On this week's episode of LSU Sixty, Bill Franques recaps LSU's win over Mississippi State, and Jeff Palermo sits down with LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock to break down what worked for the Tigers against the Bulldogs. Later in the show, we hear from LSU women's golf coach Garrett Runion.
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A quick bonus episode for you ahead of LSU's clash with Mississippi State in Tiger Stadium. Cody Worsham, Jacob Hester, and T-Bob Hebert hosted a live podcast for a private gathering and recorded the show. Today's show features audio from that event, as the guys look back on the first two games of the Brian Kelly era and take a close look at Mississippi State.
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On this week's edition of The Brian Kelly Show, Chris Blair and Coach Kelly break down LSU's win over Southern and look ahead to Saturday's SEC opener against Mississippi State. They discuss the faster start from the offensive unit in Week 2, the game balls from the victory over the Jaguars, depth concerns on the offensive and defensive lines, and a closer look at Jayden Daniels' touchdown pass to Jack Bech.
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Neil Price, the Voice of the Bulldogs, joins us on this week's Hearing Voices to preview the Tigers' SEC opener on Saturday night in Tiger Statdium against Mississippi State. Price also outlines his career in the broadcasting industry.
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LSU's win over Southern on Saturday marked the first of the Brian Kelly era. With that, we've given Hester and Flynn the keys to the podcast again to break down some film and look ahead to the start of SEC play against Mississippi State.
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It's another week of Play by Play. Chris and Kent welcome LSU's Executive Director of External Relations and Letterwinner Engagement Leighann Westfall to the show in Segment 2 after recapping the Tigers' win over Southern and a successful trip to the East Coast for Sian Hudson's LSU Soccer team.
It was a historic weekend for the city of Baton Rouge and the guys give their immediate reaction to some of the moments that made it special.
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Danny Bryan, a former All-American and assistant coach at LSU who earned 2021 ITA Central Region Coach of the Year at Wichita State, returned home to Louisiana in May to be named the next head coach of the LSU Men’s Tennis program.
He sits down with Cody Worsham to discuss his path through coaching, the importance of reading books, and how he landed back at his alma mater.
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On this week's episode of The Brian Kelly Show, Chris Blair and head football coach Brian Kelly break down the areas of improvement for the Tigers coming off a tough defeat against Florida State. They discuss the impact of Jaray Jenkins on the program, break down the last-second touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels that nearly completed the comeback in Sunday's contest, and the quick turnaround to prepare for Southern on Saturday.
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Saturday represents a historic day for the city of Baton Rouge. Chris Powers, the Voice of the Southern Jaguars, joins Chris Blair in studio for Hearing Voices to add some perspective on the importance of the LSU-Southern matchup – the first ever meeting between the two programs, and the Tigers' first HBCU opponent.
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Where's Cody? Matt Flynn and Jacob Hester recap Sunday's heartbreaking loss to Florida State by diving deep into X's and O's and game film. The infamous duo – also known as Flester – give their thoughts on some compelling soundbites from Brian Kelly's Tuesday press conference on execution, critical analysis, and more.
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Welcome to The Real Deal with Taylor Jacobs.
As LSU's Assistant AD of NIL & Strategic Initiatives, Jacobs oversees the NILSU department providing education, branding and opportunity to the student-athletes at LSU, and this bi-weekly podcast will further the discussion surrounding the ever-changing landscape of Name, Image and Likeness in collegiate athletics.
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Dan Gaston, LSU's Senior Associate Athletics Director of Athletic Facility Management, joins the Play by Play to discuss what goes into getting Tiger Stadium ready for game day ahead of Saturday's home opener against Southern. Plus, Chris and Kent provide your news and notes on all things LSU Athletics.
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On this week's episode of The Brian Kelly Show, LSU's head coach details the team's preparation for the season opener against Florida State, including the nuances of playing on Sunday, developments on offense and defense, the development of The Path, recruiting changes, and more.
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The Voice of the Seminoles Jeff Culhane joins Chris Blair on this week's Hearing Voices. Culhane, entering his first season as the Voice of Florida State Athletics, outlines his career in broadcasting and previews Sunday night's matchup in New Orleans between LSU and FSU.
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Saturday represents a historic day for the city of Baton Rouge. Chris Powers, the Voice of the Southern Jaguars, joins Chris Blair in studio for this week's Hearing Voices to add some perspective on the importance of the LSU-Southern matchup – the first-ever meeting between programs, and the Tigers' first HBCU opponent.
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Rejoice, Tiger fans. You made it. Game week is here, and with just five days until Sunday night's season opener against Florida State, Cody and Jacob are back to recap Brian Kelly's first Monday press conference of the season and provide their thoughts on the Seminoles after their 47-7 Week 0 victory against Duquesne.
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LSU Athletics' Executive Chef Michael Johnson joins this week's edition of the Play by Play to discuss the science and technology behind fueling the student-athletes of LSU. It's also (finally!) LSU Football game week as Chris and Kent share in their excitement to watch the Tigers on Sunday night in New Orleans.
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Podcast listeners: today, we're giving you free insight into one of our favorite projects, available only to subscribers of LSU GOLD.
The Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci is a weekly, premium podcast where LSU's Director of Performance Innovation and longtime athletic trainer takes you deep into the analytics of the current LSU Football team – and, sometimes, deep into the history of the program as a whole – to offer cutting edge insights on how the Tigers are gaining an edge on the opponent through analytics, data, technology, and more.
Today's episode features a deep dive into the cognitive testing, motion tracking, and high-tech monitoring LSU is utilizing to find its best offensive line combination. There's talk of what makes Garrett Dellinger suited for center, what makes Will Campbell so unique as a freshman, and what Brad Davis is looking for from his men in the trenches.
To watch or listen to the full episode – and to ensure you never miss another episode of the Cutting Edge – subscribe to LSU GOLD today for unrivaled content and unprecedented access to the Tigers.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Follow" is a five-part docuseries that takes viewers inside Brian Kelly's first few months in Baton Rouge. On this week's edition of "Behind the Follow," T-Bob Hebert and LSU Creative Content Producer Dawson Ahrenstorff break down Episode 5: The Transformation.
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LSU head coach Brian Kelly makes his radio show debut. With just over a week until the Tigers take on Florida State in the season opener, Coach Kelly updates the quarterback battle, impressive freshmen at tight end and left tackle, shuffling the offensive line, serious speed at linebacker, and much more.
If you're looking for Behind the Follow, come back this weekend, as T-Bob Hebert breaks down Episode 5. You can watch all five episodes of The Follow only on LSU Gold. Sign up for your free trial today.
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ESPN play-by-play voice Tom Hart joins Chris Blair for Hearing Voices. Hart, a proven and versatile broadcaster, provides some commentary on SEC football and credits a few of the voices that influenced his career at a young age.
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There's more to game preparation than the physical, tactical and technical. Cody and Jacob talk the importance of mental training and the total preparation approach that Brian Kelly and his staff are instilling. The guys also put a bow on Talkin' season as game week, believe it or not, arrives next week.
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LSU Director of Building & Grounds Jon Pfeifer joins Chris and Kent for this week's edition of the Play by Play. Plus, news and notes from around LSU Athletics as Soccer kicks off their season and Volleyball and Football prepare for their season openers.
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LSU assistant basketball coach Casey Long joins this week's episode of Tigers Win. After five years as assistant coach at Murray State, Long joins Matt McMahon in the same role at LSU for the 2022-23 season. The Leesville, Louisiana native returns to his home state and talks personnel for the upcoming season, while also providing some background on his own playing and coaching career.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Follow" is a five-part docuseries that takes viewers inside Brian Kelly's first few months in Baton Rouge. On this week's edition of "Behind the Follow," Cody Worsham, T-Bob Hebert and LSU Director of Post Production Matt Tornquist break down Episode 3: The Process and Episode 4: Restore The Roster.
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LSU public address announcer Dan Borne joins Chris Blair on Hearing Voices. Borne, who has served as the "Voice" of Tiger Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for 36 years, reflects on some of his most iconic Tiger Stadium taglines.
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Following the announcement of Myles Brennan's departure, Cody and Jacob give an updated picture of the LSU quarterback room and talk position battles ahead of Wednesday's scrimmage in Tiger Stadium.
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On this week's episode of the Play by Play, Bill Franques sits in for Kent Lowe, who is taking a much-deserved vacation. Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette joins the show in segment two to provide some insight from LSU Football preseason camp, and the guys also share some of their favorite Kent stories.
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Sian Hudson joins this week's episode of Tigers Win. Heading into her third year as Head Soccer Coach at LSU, Hudson discusses the upward trajectory of her program and how the Tigers can build on recent success. She also provides a personnel breakdown for the upcoming season, from newcomers to returners.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Follow" is a five-part docuseries that takes viewers inside Brian Kelly's first few months in Baton Rouge. On "Behind the Follow," Cody Worsham, T-Bob Hebert and LSU Director of Creative Content Emily Dean break down Episode 2: Building a Staff.
Up for discussion on today's show: how Brian Kelly assembled his King's Council of assistant coaches with diverse skillsets and backgrounds; the legitimacy Frank Wilson brings to silence naysayers; behind the scenes of Brad Davis' interim tenure; T-Bob's favorite names and forest fire metaphors; and much more.
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Peter Burns joins Chris Blair on this week's episode of Hearing Voices. Burns, a studio host for the SEC Network and national radio personality for ESPN radio, is a Baton Rouge native and details his childhood dream of working in broadcasting, his journey through sports media since, and how he became one of the main voices of the Southeastern Conference. Plus, his thoughts on the hiring of Brian Kelly and the LSU Football Tigers.
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Cody and Jacob discuss key takeaways from the first week of practice as LSU Football fall camp heats up – literally. The guys also give their thoughts on BJ Ojulari earning the coveted No. 18, which positions have stood out in the first week, and more on the developing quarterback competition.
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Tonya Johnson, a four-year letterwinner for the Tigers from 1987-90, and an assistant coach on staff from 1988-2022, returns to Baton Rouge to lead the LSU Volleyball program as head coach. Chris Blair and Kent Lowe ask her all about that, and more, as they preview the season ahead. Plus, a look inside football fall camp as the Tigers hit the field in preparation for a Sept. 4 showdown against Florida State.
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On the latest episode of Tigers Win, LSU basketball head coach Matt McMahon talks his newly-assembled staff, what to expect from this year's re-tooled roster, how he went from zero-scholarship players to a highly-ranked recruiting class in a matter of weeks, and more, with just under 100 days until tip-off at the PMAC.
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Available only on LSU GOLD (lsu.gold), "The Follow" is a five-part docuseries that takes viewers inside Brian Kelly's first few months in Baton Rouge. On "Behind the Follow," Cody Worsham and T-Bob Hebert break down Episode 1, which details Ed Orgeron's departure, Brian Kelly's arrival, and Scott Woodward's search. The guys talk about authenticity and access, swagger and structure, the Benefit of the Doubt Club, and why Les Miles was always late for meetings.
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Another season of Hearing Voices with Chris Blair returns. Veteran broadcaster Doug Moreau joins the set to talk about his playing days with the LSU Tigers and the Miami Dolphins, his five decade-long career in radio, how he preps for an LSU football game, and more. Join Chris as he speaks with voices from all across the sports world every Thursday.
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Cody and Jacob take Hey Fightin' Podcast to South Stadium Studio for the first time to preview fall camp, recap SEC Media Days and talk position battles ahead of LSU's fast-approaching Aug. 4 report date.
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Chris Blair and Kent Lowe sit down for the inaugural episode of the Play by Play, featuring LSU's Assistant AD/NIL & Strategic Initiatives Taylor Jacobs. With the fall season quickly approaching, Chris and Kent preview LSU Soccer, LSU Volleyball and more, as well as reaction of last week's Maravich Statue unveiling. Taylor talks NIL and answers some frequently asked questions regarding the current NIL landscape.
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GOLD is here. Cody Worsham and Emily Dixon are live from South Stadium Studio for the first time to talk about GOLD's launch, the unrivaled content that will follow, and the unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access that fans will now have to their favorite LSU teams, including LSU football, all year long.
Hey Fightin' Podcast Fans: This feed is expanding. As LSU Gold launches August 1, this feed is being rebranded as the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network, featuring episodes (almost) every weekday covering all LSU Sports. The Play by Play, featuring Kent Lowe and Chris Blair, airs on Tuesdays, and your regularly-scheduled Hey Fightin' Podcast with Cody Worsham and Jacob Hester comes to you Wednesdays. On Thursdays, we'll bring you Hearing Voices with Chris Blair, and Fridays this August will feature an episode-by-episode breakdown of GOLD's documentary series following Brian Kelly's first spring in Baton Rouge.
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Football is just around the corner. Cody and Jacob are back for Season 4 of Hey Fightin' Podcast to preview SEC Media Day in Atlanta, the culture shift inside the LSU football program under head coach Brian Kelly, realistic expectations for the upcoming season, and more.
While you're listening, make sure to subscribe to LSU GOLD, where daily podcasts are coming August 1.
(Note: We experienced some minor technical difficulties with Hester's audio, who joined us live from his hotel room in Atlanta, so bear with us for this edition.)
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For the final time in the 2021 season, Cody and Hester gather (slightly later than usual) for a Hurry Up to break down LSU's 42-20 loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl.
We discuss Jontre Kirklin's return to the quarterback position, Brad Davis' leadership and impact as interim head coach, some guys who stood out for an undermanned squad, the pride shown by the players who finished what they started, and more.
After talking about the game itself, we pivot to the future under Brian Kelly, how his new staff – including OC Mike Denbrock and DC Matt House – will impact the Tigers, Myles Brennan's return, and more.
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Brian Kelly, the new head coach for LSU Football, makes his Hey Fightin' Podcast debut.
First, he talks with Cody Worsham about his roots in coaching, his values as a leader, and how he instills those at LSU.
After that, Coach Kelly sits down with Emily Dixon for a conversation on the task at hand in Baton Rouge.
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Cody and Jacob jumped onto Twitter Spaces live to react to LSU's hiring of Brian Kelly.
Fellow Assumption alum Cole Tracy hops on early to give his take on another Hound bound for BR.
Then Hester and Cody break down Kelly's resume, his first tasks on the job, the importance of winning the first team meeting, and so much more.
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Cody and Jacob are grateful for LSU's win over Texas A&M, Coach O's joyful farewell, Jaray Jenkins' unforgettable night, Max Johnson's moxie, Damone Clark's leadership, the Tigers' fight, and our loyal listeners.
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LSU spread it out against ULM, using 5 man protections and Empty sets to kick the passing game into gear. Cody and Jacob break down the film and numbers to see what worked and how it might apply against A&M Saturday.
Then Hester goes inside the film room with Max Johnson to talk about his best plays of the season.
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A slightly different Hurry Up this week, as Cody and Jacob provide a running diary of LSU's 27-13 win over UL-Monroe.
Topics include Malik Nabers' monster day, the freshman wideouts leading the way, Max Johnson's progress, the red zone struggles, close calls near the goal line, and a heated debate over carrot souffle and sweet potato pie that might threaten the existence of the podcast in the future.
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LSU's coaching search is in full tilt. Cody and Jacob get their thoughts on the qualities and characteristics to look for the next coach of LSU Football, while discussing the overall media landscape and how they decipher real news from fake. Jacob also takes us back to 2005, when he was in the middle of a coaching search as a player, to give us that perspective during a time of uncertainty.
After that, Jacob and Jack Mashburn head to the film room to dissect how the former walk-on tight end earned a scholarship through hard-nosed blocking and buying in to his role in the Tigers' offense.
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On a cold night in Tiger Stadium, LSU's defense was dominant, its offense clunky, and its result frustrating.
Cody and Jacob discuss Garrett Nussmeier's first extended action at LSU, Micah Baskerville and Damone Clark's stellar performances, and talk through the frustrations of the Tigers' situational struggles and key mistakes.
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Fresh off a hard fought battle in Tuscaloosa, Cody and Jacob look closer at LSU's defensive performance, how sustainable it is, and why the Tigers were able to dominate Alabama's high-powered offense for much of the night. Later, they discuss the open quarterback competition and the role of Jack Bech heading into the Arkansas game (29:21).
After that, linebacker Mike Jones goes into the film room (43:53) to look at his big day against the Tide and talk about his improvements after transferring from Clemson to prove himself as a future NFL middle linebacker.
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A resilient effort from LSU isn't quite enough to topple the Tide in Tuscaloosa.
Cody and Jacob break down LSU's defensive success, the new blitz-happy scheme, the offensive struggles, and the dramatic conclusion to the game.
Back at Cards and Culture this week to preview Arkansas.
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Fresh off the bye week, LSU is set to bring some new looks on both sides of the ball against Alabama. Cody and Jacob break down what tweaks the Tigers might utilize on offense and defense in Tuscaloosa this weekend.
Later in the show, Butkus Award semifinalist Damone Clark takes us inside the film room a few of his best plays from a breakout season.
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Ted Lasso doppelgänger Jacob Hester and Kent Lowe impersonator Cody Worsham discuss the virtues of Being a Goldfish during LSU's bye week.
Also up for discussion are the offensive funk seen at Ole Miss, what we're seeing from LSU's defense, and a bigger picture conversation about Quarterback, the 4-3, and injuries.
Back next week to preview Alabama.
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Cody is solo on today's show.
The Headlines:
- Better Ideas, Better Execution
- Predictable Must Be Unstoppable
Stock Rising:
- Damone Clark
- Neil Farrell
- Young playmakers
Stock Falling:
- Winning in the Trenches
- Winning on the Margins
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The search for LSU's next football coach is under way, as the Tigers and Ed Orgeron will part ways following the 2022 season.
Hester and Cody break down what it means for the present and future of the program and some of the associated storylines around the decision from Scott Woodward and the reaction from Ed Orgeron.
Then, we talk football, recapping what went right against Florida and what the plan of attack should be for Ole Miss.
Finally, Hester sits down with Ty Davis-Price to break down the film on his record-setting day against the Gators on Saturday.
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LSU beats Florida.
Three beautiful words.
All the emotions and rea ctions to the Tigers' win over the Gators, including some great behind the scenes insight from Hester.
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Former LSU national championship quarterback Matt Flynn joins his former teammate and good friend Jacob Hester to review the biggest plays from the Tigers' 28-24 win over Florida in 2007 (01:06:06).
Before that, Cody and Jacob break down what went wrong against Kentucky (0:14) and what needs to improve against Florida (33:29).
Plus, how LSU must replace Kayshon Boutte, build on the running success from last week, and adjust defensively with key players out.
Note: this episode was recorded Tuesday morning (Hester and Cody) and Wednesday morning (Hester and Flynn), before news about Eli Ricks' injury was released.
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Cody and Jacob break down what went wrong in LSU's loss in Lexington on the bus ride back to the airport. There is good news in the form of fried chicken and expensive bourbon.
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The show starts with a rant – apologies – but ends with Marcus Randall remembering the most famous pass of his career: The Bluegrass Miracle.
In the middle, we break down what went wrong against Auburn, what to do to fix the running game, offensive issues, defensive improvements, and take your questions.
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LSU lost to Auburn 24-19.
We didn't want to talk about it, but we did.
Some thoughts on what went wrong and how to fix it.
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LONG episode for you, as we look ahead to LSU's clash with Auburn in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night at 8 p.m. (26:07)
Before that, we look back at LSU's first four games, grade out the performances, and look for signs of improvement (0:14)
At the end of the show, we take your questions on TJ Finley and Max Johnson and recall fond memories from wins over Auburn that awake in our hearts a tender glow (1:05:07).
And somewhere in the middle, Hester talks to Cade York about his best kicks in purple and gold, how he learned to cope with failure, and then pretty much just stopped failing by making every kick that has left his foot for the last two and a half seasons (47:18).
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The Tigers took a different approach to the Air Raid than a year ago.
It worked.
Cody and Jacob break down LSU's 28-25 win over Mississippi State, a game of three phases that LSU broke open in the third quarter and held on to in the fourth.
We discuss Max Johnson's decision making, Cordale Flott's big day, Daronte Jones' scheme, Jay Ward's return, Kole Taylor's touchdown, and more.
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LSU quarterback Max Johnson joins Hey Fightin' Podcast on Competition Tuesday to talk about his lifelong obsession with competing (29:27). We discuss the Best Brother Competition, a potential ping pong matchup with Joe Burrow, and the LSU offense firing on all cylinders on the eve of SEC play.
Before that, Cody and Jacob discuss the news on LSU's defensive line, a potential shot in the arm in the secondary, the left tackle spot, and how all those factors and more affect Saturday's 11 a.m. matchup with Mississippi State (0:22).
Finally, we take your questions on purple pants, foam collars, Max's progressions, WR3, and what WRTS actually means.
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Cody and Jacob play word association following LSU's fun 49-21 win over Central Michigan.
They discuss LSU's offensive tempo, the precocious talents of Jack Bech, Deion Smith, and Corey Kiner, the chaos of LSU's defense, and more.
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Hey, Hey Fightin' Podcast listeners. Bringing your attention to another LSU Sports podcast, Tigers Win, which launches Season 2 today with LSU Soccer head coach Sian Hudson. Tigers Win is where we talk to LSU's athletes, former athletes, coaches, staffers, and others about winning, excellence, and championship habits, and you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you find podcasts. Back Sunday with a Hurry Up.
Our first guest on season 2 of Tigers Win is LSU Soccer head coach Sian Hudson.
In just her second season, Coach Hudson has led the Tigers to a 7-0 start, a No. 6 national ranking, and a school record 10 consecutive victories dating back to the spring.
The key to success? Belief. Belief brought her to LSU. Belief carried the team through a eight-game winless streak to start her time in Baton Rouge. Belief kept them bought into a new system of fluid possession when things didn't click at first. And belief has them playing better soccer than just about anybody in the country.
We spoke on Tuesday, September 14 ahead of a Friday, September 17 matchup with Mississippi State to start SEC play.
After that conversation, you'll hear the outro music, followed by our conversation from September of 2020, when the Tigers were set to start a COVID-delayed SEC-only fall schedule. I added it as a bonus segment because we referenced it so often in this episode, and because it gives great perspective on how Coach Hudson's vision has turned into reality.
Show Notes:
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(3:32) - Welcome
(5:04) - Selling the Vision
(6:27) - Building a Website
(11:27) - Goal Setting
(13:12) - Belief and Chemistry
(16:13) - Turning Point
(19:34) - Springboard
(22:39) - Training Sessions
(24:42) - Goal Scoring
(26:24) - Identity
(28:29) - Preparation
(31:21) - Tactics
(33:25) - Standards
(35:10) - Aesthetics
(37:31) - Revenge
About Tigers Win:
Tigers Win is a podcast about excellence. Each episode, we'll pick the brains of LSU coaches, student athletes, staff members, or alumni about the routines, habits, tools, mindsets, and attributes they've utilized to excel in their crafts. Hundreds of champions walk the stately oaks and broad magnolias of the Ole War Skule every year. This is your chance to get inside the mind of world class performers, learn what makes them elite, and how you can apply their lessons to your life and develop your own winning mentality.
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Cody and Jacob discuss the news – correct and incorrect – around LSU's running backs room, before breaking down the film and numbers from the Tigers' win over McNeese. After taking your questions, we finish the episode with a special audio version of the LSU Football Film Room, as Hester and Andre Anthony break down some of the super senior's best plays in purple and gold.
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Cody and Jacob convene in Cody's office to discuss LSU's 34-7 win over McNeese State.
We have offensive line concerns, but we love Cade York, we like what we saw from Garrett Nussmeier and LSU's defense, and we have a lot to learn about the Tigers over the next couple of weeks.
Plus, fixing the run game, the drops, and looking for the deep ball against Central Michigan.
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Back after a long flight and little sleep to dive deeper – and more rationally – into what went wrong for LSU against UCLA and how to start fixing it against McNeese State. Hester has film observations, and Cody has some numbers, so we talk yards before contact, deep passing, pressure, variation in the running game, and the need for juice.
Plus, as always, your questions.
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That was exactly as expected – just the complete opposite.
Cody and Jacob hop off the bus and grab a seat on the bench to discuss LSU's 38-27 loss to UCLA. Overall, we rate the Tigers' trip to Hollywood a box office disappointment. Two thumbs down, would not recommend.
There's some attempt to set aside emotion and look for logical explanations, but much like the Tigers in the Rose Bowl, we weren't always successful.
Still, we look at what went wrong – struggles in the running game, issues against Cover 0, and defensive breakdowns and miscues – and look for ways the ship can be righted in the weeks ahead.
Back Tuesday with a regularly recorded episode – and hopefully more answers than questions.
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Cody and Jacob make use of the Los Angeles traffic to preview LSU's 2021 season opener against UCLA, live from the team bus from the airport to the hotel. We navigate the game one storylines for LSU, take a closer look at UCLA and the matchups to monitor, and take your questions.
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Recording remotely today. Cody and Jacob go inside the final scrimmage of fall camp and touch on Tiger Stadium's 2021 COVID protocols and The Alliance formed by the ACC, Big 10, and Pac-12.
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On today's show, we take you inside Tiger Stadium for the first intrasquad scrimmage of the fall, held last Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Cody was there, Jacob had plenty of eyes and ears on the ground, and they break down who stood out and who must answer the game in preseason game No. 2 this coming Saturday.
After that, they sit down with Super Bowl champion Devin White, who returned to school during the Bucs' playoff run to fulfill his promise to graduate. Shortly after receiving his diploma, Devin discussed his time at LSU, his NFL experiences, the 2019 national championship season he nearly was a part of, and similarities between Joe Burrow and Tom Brady.
Finally, the guys come back to answer your questions, which you can always ask on Twitter, Instagram, or by leaving a voice note below!
Back next week to discuss Preseason Game No. 2 and set some statistical predictions for the season.
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Week one of camp is in the books for LSU Football. Jacob and Cody watched several practices and offer some behind the scenes looks at the Tigers.
They talk camp scoops, take a true/false test, and answer your questions.
Outline:
3:50 - Football talk after nearly four minutes of a pointless story from Cody
4:15 - Big Picture Camp Takeaways
21:35 - New Game!
40:18 - Questions?
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Last two-a-day before fall camp starts Friday. Today's agenda:
- Reacting to Myles Brennan's injury [1:58]
- Previewing LSU's secondary, linebackers, and special teams [21:33]
- Listener questions [41:53]
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Jacob and Cody continue their 2021 season preview with two-a-days, discussing the offensive line and defensive line [30:18]. How do the Tigers replace Dare Rosenthal at left tackle? Which offensive lineman can break through? Which newcomer makes an impact? And on defense, who steps up in a deep unit to establish himself as a starter? Can Maason Smith or any other freshmen find a way to contribute to a talented, deep group?
Before that, we talk to LSU legend and 2021 Pro Football Hall of Famer Alan Faneca [15:22] about his signing day decision to be a Tiger, his path to the Hall of Fame, and becoming a marathon runner after finishing his football career.
First up, Hester recaps SEC Media Days and talks conference realignment [0:15].
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Part of our first two-a-days with Hester focuses on offensive skill guys, with a heavy leaning on your questions.
First, a quick look at two questions from SEC Media Days: 1) Stingley at wide receiver? and 2) Data driving the QB decision.
Recording our next episode early next week, with a focus on offensive line and defensive line, before moving on to linebackers and secondary.
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Welcome to two-a-days, where Jacob Hester and I get you ready for the season ahead, one position at a time.
Kind of.
Today's episode is the first part of a two-parter, and it focuses only on LSU's quarterback room, which Hester says is the program's best since he was on the team with JaMarcus Russell, Matt Flynn, and Ryan Perriloux.
We break down Myles Brennan, Max Johnson, and Garrett Nussmeier, what each guy brings to the table, and what your take on the quarterback debate says about you.
Next week, we go to Twitter Spaces and your questions to talk about running backs and receivers.
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Note: To see some of the visual elements discussed on today's show, watch this interview on YouTube. If you're a fan of LSU Football or Major League Baseball, you know Jack Marucci. Maybe you've heard him on this podcast before – he's always among our most listened to episodes. Maybe you read about his work with eye-tracking technology during LSU's Summer of 10,000 Catches. Or maybe you've seen Major Leaguers swinging bats bearing his name. Either way, Marucci's name is familiar to most, and so his is work as The Brain of LSU Football. Now, he's got a new title with LSU. As Director of Performance Innovation and Special Projects, Marucci will turn his focus full time to data-driven decision-making, high-tech solutions, and quantitative answers to qualitative questions, giving LSU Football – and all of LSU Athletics – the winning technological and scientific edge. On today's show, Jack talks about the importance of cognitive testing and this summer's special projects, position by position – including route-running efficiency tracking for skill players, eye-tracking for the secondary, reaction timing for the linemen, and a touch of virtual reality. Other topics include: his new position, the story behind Marucci bats, the intersection of character and success, his affinity for woodworking, and much, much more. Show Outline: 0:00 - Long intro 6:18 - Jack Marucci joins the show 6:51 - Mental Side of Football 10:12 - Testing mental skills 15:32 - Position by position matrices for LSU Football's summer testing 22:02 - S2 Cognition testing process 28:42 - Makeup of 2021 LSU Football team 32:55 - EA Sports virtual oculus testing 34:14 - Where Marucci's innovative ideas come from 37:09 - Carving wooden stadium bowls 39:10 - The story behind Marucci Bats 47:25 - Polymaths and secrets to success 51:26 - The importance of listening to players 54:01 - How Jack's new role is a game changer for LSU
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Blake Baker is all in at LSU.
It doesn't hurt that his wife is a former Tiger soccer standout from Mandeville. It doesn't hurt that he played four years of college football in New Orleans, either.
But mostly, Baker's bought into the vision Ed Orgeron has for the program, Daronte Jones has for the defense, and he has for the Tigers' linebackers. He talks about giving that position group a fresh start, playing to each players' strengths, memories of Mandeville, and more on today's episode.
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There's more to Andre Carter than meets the eye.
And plenty meets the eye. He's not all that far removed from an NFL career in which he registered 80.5 career sacks, and just by looking at him, you'd like his chances to suit up on Sundays this fall and get a sack or two off the edge.
But Carter matches physical prowess with mental acuity. He's sharp, energetic, and curious – a language-learning pianist who studied Taekwondo in childhood and listens to stand-up comedy on long road trips.
At his core, though, he's all football, which is why he chose coaching over retirement. He loves the game, and he loves the players.
We talk the Tigers' deep defensive line, his coaching philosophy, his many interests outside of football, and more.
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Daronte Jones has been everywhere, man.
Paris. Amsterdam. Milan. London. The list of destinations visited by LSU's well-traveled defensive coordinator is endless. But now, he's in Baton Rouge, looking to build a defense that can bring the Tigers back to championship heights.
On today's episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast, Jones talks about his journey around the world and back to Louisiana, touching on scheme, spring takeaways, bourbon, books, and, of course, travel.
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Ja'Marr Chase is on the verge of history.
But he's still the same ol' Ja'Marr Chase.
He joins the podcast (47:18) to discussing changing the game at LSU, but staying the same in the NFL Draft process. Watch the conversation with Ja'Marr here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpbQRFMrDvA
Before that, Jacob Hester joins me to recap Spring football and preview the Draft.
Watch the conversation with Hester here: https://youtu.be/UpdIz47CeZQ
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JaCoby Stevens came to LSU determined to leave a legacy.
Consider it left.
Before setting Pro Day on fire with his outrageous performance in the vertical leap, Stevens sat down for one last interview before his NFL career begins. Up for discussion are his goal to post "freaky numbers," his understanding of the investment teams are set to make in him, and his role at the next level.
Watch JaCoby's interview here.
Where do you want Racey McMath to play?
Need a special teams tackle? He can do that.
Need a receiver to take the top off the defense? He can do that too. T
ight end? H-back? Whatever it takes, that's what McMath will do.
The day before he ran a 4.3 40 at LSU's Pro Day, catching the eye of NFL scouts everywhere, McMath talked about his LSU career, his hopes at the next level, and more.
Watch Racey's interview here.
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Another two-parter, with the fastest man in the #NFLSU Draft class...and Zach Von Rosenberg.
Kary Vincent Jr. was born a sprinter. Speed is his trademark, whether he's on the football field or the track. But during his journey from LSU to the NFL, KJV has proved he's a fighter, too. On today's Hey Fightin' Podcast, Vincent Jr. talks the heights -- winning the 2019 national championship -- as well as the depths -- losing his father just before the 2019 Fiesta Bowl -- of his time in Baton Rouge. He also discusses the difficulty of stepping away from football for a year, what he learned through the opt-out process, and how hungry he is to get back on the field.
Watch Kary's interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH8opUpQD5M
Zach Von Rosenberg knows the road to the pros better than anyone else in this year's #NFLSU draft class. That's because he's traveled it before. The former MLB Draft pick is now going through the process again, this time for the NFL. He reflects on the similarities, the differences, his favorite moments as a Tiger, and how long he can kick at the next level.
Watch Zach's interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8My5lMRVHLY
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A special two-interview episode.
To watch on YouTube, click here.
Part 1: Jabril Cox has nothing left to prove. In three seasons at the FCS level with North Dakota State, he was a three-time national champion, a First-Team All-American, and an unstoppable force on defense. In his lone season at LSU, his talent spoke for itself, whether he was stuffing running backs, covering tight ends, or picking off quarterbacks. Cox joined Hey Fightin' Podcast to talk about his journey from frigid Fargo to balmy Baton Rouge and on to the NFL.
Part 2: Tyler Shelvin anchored LSU's defensive line in its run to the 2019 national championship. After opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, Shelvin is captivating the imaginations of NFL Draft scouts with his size, power, and production. Shelvin talks about his path to the Draft on this episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast.
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Tory Carter's dreams already came true when he won a national championship at LSU.
So why not make a new dream?
After bouncing from fullback to tight end and dominating on special teams as a Tiger, Carter is ready to embark on a new adventure, bringing his "mean, tough, nasty" persona to the NFL.
We talk about how his game will transition to the next level, after rounding out his talents all over the field in college, on this episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast.
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Terrace Marshall Jr. always knew he'd end up here: on the brink of his NFL dreams coming true.
He just didn't realize how winding his path to this moment would be.
On this episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast, Terrace talks about his decision to opt out with two games remaining in the 2020 season, his friendship with Ja'Marr Chase, his plans to put on a show at LSU's Pro Day (spoiler alert: he did), and much more.
Here's the link to watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXZgAduioL8
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LSU's passing game coordinator DJ Mangas was on staff when the Tigers' offense blew up in 2019. B
ack in a new and enhanced role, he's ready to help make history repeat itself in 2021.
Mangas makes his Hey Fightin' Podcast debut to talk about lessons learned from 2019, sitting alongside Joe Brady and Steve Ensminger for one of the wildest and most productive rides in college football history.
He also talks about lessons learned in the NFL, working with Jake Peetz, a loaded room of receivers, and more.
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Meet Jake Peetz.
He's got ties to Joe Brady but plenty of his own ideas.
He's a Nebraska boy whose journey to LSU has taken him all over the world of sports: NBA strength and conditioning coach, NFL assistant coach, and now tasked with the role to bring the Tigers' offense back to 2019's heights.
Peetz sat down with LSU's Cody Worsham and a number of fans and ticket holders for a live podcast taping at the end of February to take questions and talk ball.
Outline:
1:13 - Getting settled in Baton Rouge
2:22 - Offensive philosophy
4:15 - LSU's loaded quarterbacks room
6:00 - Recruiting as relationship building
8:51 - How he still carries his Nebraska roots everywhere he goes
12:53 - College World Series memories
14:18 - Red zone offense
17:34 - Similarities and differences from Joe Brady's system
20:30 - How training NBA athletes helped him transition to football coaching
23:14 - Daring to Serve
26:14 - Development of LSU's wide receivers
27:30 - Offensive line experience and empty sets
28:42 - Raising six kids
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We kick off Season 3 of Hey Fightin' Podcast with the legendary No. 3 himself.
Kevin Faulk parlayed an All-American, record-setting career at LSU into a 13-year NFL career with the New England Patriots, where he played in five Super Bowls and won three. We sat down with Faulk ahead of a Super Bowl which will feature six former Tigers and a quarterback Faulk knows better than most.
After that conversation, we revisit a 2019 chat with Justin Jefferson, who is up for Rookie of the Year honors this weekend. It's a refreshing look back to a time when Jefferson was on the verge of a breakout few have ever matched -- from a two-star who some thought was a walk-on to a national champion and record-setting NFL rookie.
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Freshman standouts Kayshon Boutte and Max Johnson hop on the podcast just minutes after their record-breaking performances in LSU's 53-48 win over Ole Miss on Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium. After that, Shea Dixon of Geaux247 returns for a big picture view of LSU's 2021 recruiting class. Enjoy the 40th and final episode in Season 2 of Hey Fightin' Podcast. After all the challenges of 2020, the future remains bright for LSU Football.
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A different flavor this week for The Hurry Up.
I hopped on Zoom right after the game and took questions to break down LSU's 37-34 win over Florida.
The result was a less analytical approach to the game and a more emotional, raw conversation about joy and fandom and grit and culture.
But we did talk Cade York's 57-yard game-winner, Max Johnson's moxie, the freshmen playing like vets, and, yes, The Shoe.
With guest appearances from the Away Game Press Box, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com, Van Lathan of The Ringer, and, best of all, some loyal listeners.
(Man, I really hope I edited out all the stuff I was supposed to.)
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Hey Fightin' Podcast has opted back in for the 2020 season.
A month-long hiatus ends today. We're talking about the struggles of November, the opportunities of December, and where things stand at quarterback, receiver, and offensive line. We also talk Terrace Marshall's opt out, the defense's improvement, and what's at stake in the final three games of the season.
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Call them Thunder and Lightning. Call them Honey and Mustard. Call them the best pair of running backs in the SEC.
Call them what you want: John Emery and Ty Davis-Price call themselves brothers.
This is an emotional episode. It's a funny episode. It's timely -- the two just combined for 223 yards and two scores against South Carolina. It's evergreen, too -- they go deep on their stories, their families, their bond.
I walked away from this conversation amazed by their resilience, grateful for their vulnerability, and inspired by their friendship.
I hope you feel the same way by the time it's done.
Stay tuned for more from this conversation on our other media feeds, including Inside LSU Football with Ed Orgeron and LSU's YouTube and social media channels.
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52-24.
I know we went 15-0 and won a national championship last year, but that was fun.
The unknowns entering the game. The performances during the game. The freshmen standouts. The veterans rising to the occasion.
This team has a lot of work to do and bigger games ahead, but that -- that was just good times.
This is one of my favorite Hurry Ups, and not just because the game was so interesting and gave us so much to talk about.
First, Hester joins for a break down. Then we hear from TJ Finley, Terrace Marshall, and Jabril Cox. Finally, I get to your mailbag questions.
As always, thanks for listening, leave a rating/review if you haven't already, and Geaux Tigers.
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LSU punter Zach Von Rosenberg is today's guest (23:46).
But before we talk with the 30-year-old former MLB pitcher/walk-on QB/walk-on tight end turned national champion, we break down Coach O's announcement that TJ Finley will get the start at QB for LSU. What can we expect from Finley? What's the latest on Myles Brennan's health? Where does Max Johnson fit in.
Plus, discussion on third down offense, young players likely to see more snaps Saturday against South Carolina, and more.
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Ali Gaye has an incredible story to tell.
LSU's defensive end, the SEC's pressures leader through three weeks, is already making history. He's one of the first college football players from The Gambia, a small country on the west coast of Africa, and his journey from there to here, from then to now, is one you have to hear for yourself. It's an amazing story of parental sacrifice and personal dedication.
Ali sat down with us for 30 minutes after his debut against Mississippi State to talk about his story. We also learn why he wears No. 11 and the improbable intersection of his life with another that inspires him daily.
To read the feature story based on this interview and others, click here: https://lsusports.net/news/2020/10/8/football-look-at-ali-gaye-the-star-who-shines-for-so-many.aspx
To watch the video feature from this interview, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VneWaxKSHhA
(Note: this interview was recorded after LSU's season-opener against Mississippi State).
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LSU is 1-2 for the first time since 1994.
The Tigers head to The Swamp next week.
It's gut check time.
Hester joins the Hurry Up as we break format and break down LSU's 45-41 loss to Missouri.
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LSU got an improved quarterback, a breakout running back, and a returning star on defense Saturday. What did that fix, and what does it affect moving forward?
Hester and I break down those questions and more, including the right way to prepare your toothbrush for optimal dental cleaning.
We also start setting the mood for Florida Hate Week and try, in vain, to keep the weather at bay for Saturday's kickoff with Mizzou.
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(Note: this episode was recorded before the SEC's announcement that LSU's game against Missouri would be moved to Columbia for an 11 a.m. kickoff Saturday).
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LSU rebounded from its Week One loss to knock off Vanderbilt 41-7.
Was it perfect? No.
Was it much improved? Yes.
We talk John Emery's breakout, Myles Brennan's development, Derek Stingley Jr.'s return, the defensive improvements, and much more.
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The cereal talk comes at the very end.
Before that, the serious talk.
We look forward to Vanderbilt by looking back at Mississippi State. What can LSU fix from the loss? What can LSU build on? And why is T-Bob trying to intimidate us?
Plenty of discussion on Derek Stingley's return, Ali Gaye's breakout, Myles Brennan's ups and downs, and of course we answer your questions as fast as we can before Hester has to do his radio show.
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That wasn't pretty. But there's a lot to talk about.
LSU's 44-34 defeat to open the 2020 season revealed a lot of weaknesses and a few things to build around. We talk about the broader impact of football's return, the bad news on the Tigers' struggles to get going offensively and get stops defensively, the good news on the offense's second half adjustments and the defense's takeaways, and where things go from here.
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After a longer-than-usual wait and after an unprecedented offseason that came on the heels of an unprecedented season, the Tigers are back.
You ready?
If not, we will get you ready with today's episode, previewing LSU's 2020 season opener against Mississippi State (even though we don't actually mention the Bulldogs until like 45 minutes in...whoops). There's plenty of talk about the Tigers, though, including the new 7 and 18s, a depth chart break down, over/unders for key players, and some mailbag questions we hurried to answer at the end.
See y'all after Saturday's game.
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LSU announced its newest members of the No. 7 and No. 18 clubs Friday, and we sit down with the newest bearers of two historic Tiger jerseys.
First up is JaCoby Stevens, who will wear No. 7 this season as the Tigers' most prominent playmaker.
Next up we sit down with both Damone Clark and Chris Curry (14:05) to talk about their induction into the No. 18 lineage of leaders.
And with all three, we call up their parents to break the good news.
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I took in last Friday's final preseason game for LSU, so me and Hester breakdown how good the offense looked, Myles Brennan's improvement outside of the pocket, and how the running game could be special in 2020.
We also discuss Coach O's recent comments on how excited he is about Bo Pelini's defense, Neil Farrell's decision to opt back in and its impact on the defensive line, plus more questions from Instagram and Twitter.
Back next week to preview LSU-Mississippi State.
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Hester is back to break down LSU's first preseason game, featuring breakout performances from Arik Gilbert, Kayshon Boutte, and the pass rushers. We also discuss the newly announced Tiger Stadium guidelines for 2020, the transfer of cornerback Darren Evans, answer Mailbag questions, and bring back Get the Hat for a special Big Cat edition.
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On today's show, we recap Coach O's 9/1/20 press conference before sitting down with Jacob Hester (17:00) to talk about Ja'Marr Chase's decision to opt out, who emerges at receiver, LSU's Friday march, how to pronounce Arik Gilbert's name, and which Nicholas Cage film is the best of all.
(Note: conversation with Hester recorded Monday before Tyler Shelvin's decision to opt out was made public).
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LSU wrapped up its first week of practice Friday, and Cody and Hester discuss some of the storylines from early days on the Ponderosa.
Topics covered include an improved running game, a loaded receivers room, an impressive freshman, edge rushers, depth up front, and Coach O's emphasis on not looking back at 2019.
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You might say LSU's had some success with transfers in recent seasons. Liam Shanahan and Jabril Cox may not win the Heisman for the Tigers in 2020, but Ed Orgeron is counting on both players to step in and make an immediate impact on their respective sides of the ball.
First up on today's show is Shanahan, who talks about his journey from Harvard to Baton Rouge, his father's journey from Ireland to the States, working in Fenway Park and winning a World Series ring, the value of a Harvard Economics degree, and adjusting to SEC football.
After that we talk with Cox (22:16) about winning three (!) national championships before making his way to Louisiana. He talks about bypassing a shot at the NFL for another year of college, getting settled in Bo Pelini's defense, getting used to Fargo's frigid winters, growing up in St. Louis, seeing the Chiefs win a Super Bowl, and more.
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Terrace Marshall quietly grabbed 13 touchdowns last season, proving himself as one of the most talented receivers in the country. If anyone's still sleeping on his abilities, it's because they're not watching closely enough. The junior wide receiver joins the show today to talk about coming back from a midseason injury in 2019, missing his senior season of high school football, and his goals for 2020. Be warned: they are lofty. But also be warned: if anyone can exceed them, it's Marshall.
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Hester is back to talk about the SEC's decision to play 10 conference games, Ja'Marr Chase's decision to be "locked in" for 2020, and to answer your questions. Topics covered include running backs by committee, who steps up at defensive end, young WRs, and another round of Get The Hat.
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A special two-interview episode.
Ja'Marr Chase (1:30) talks about emerging as a leader and getting in shape, while also breaking down the talent in the receivers room.
Derek Stingley Jr. (14:38) then hops on to discuss getting back to football, how DBU's swagger is now a quiet confidence, the one athletic feat he's not very good at, his go-to fast food order.
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JaCoby Stevens watched 14 teammates head to the NFL Draft, and he knew he could've been No. 15.
But he had other ideas in mind.
LSU's senior safety joins the show today to talk about why he came back for one more year in Baton Rouge, how he stays motivated after winning the national championship, and what the difference on defense will be, as the Tigers prepare for a more attack-minded approach under defensive coordinator Bo Pelini.
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Myles Brennan has been waiting for his moment. No one understands patience or hunger like the fourth-year quarterback, who has bided his time in the quarterback room. His opportunity has arrived, although, as always, it has not arrived as planned.
If anyone can handle the wait and anxiety of the current moment, it's Brennan, who has known the emotions well in his time as a Tiger. He makes his Hey Fightin' Podcast debut to talk about his weight (hopefully for the last), his wait, what he's learned, and what he expects.
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Jacob Hester and Cody Worsham catch up after some time away from the microphones by recapping the debut of LSU's 2019 championship rings. They also debut a new segment and discuss some replacements for departing stars. Back next week to answer some of your questions and more football talk.
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Derek Stingley Jr. made history as a freshman, and he had no idea. He had no idea that his Consensus All-American honors were the first by a true freshman defensive player in college football history, or that he joined only Herschel Walker, Adrian Peterson, and Rondale Moore as first-year players to make three of the five All-American squads. That's because Stingley doesn't look back, unless he's studying film. Even that, with everything else he does, is about getting better. It's all about the next play.
Stingley joins the podcast today to talk about his historic 2019 season, how he's managed to stay on his game during COVID-19 lockdown, and what's up his sleeve for 2020. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear a young man who isn't just physically gifted. He's also wise beyond his years, a craftsman and a student of the game.
To read the story that accompanies this podcast, click here.
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LSU saw a record 14 players taken in the 2020 NFL Draft, with six more former Tigers signing free agent deals shortly after the draft's conclusion. Cody Worsham, Emily Dixon, and Jacob Hester recap the historic weekend with some reaction from players taken on Days 2 and 3.
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LSU saw a school-record five Tigers taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jacob Hester, Cody Worsham, and Emily Dixon recap a memorable night for Joe Burrow, K'Lavon Chaisson, Justin Jefferson, Patrick Queen, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. We find out why Hester's seven year old was so excited, why Joe makes everything less dramatic, talk about Justin's babyface, lament the Saints passing on Queen, and more.
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Before Joe Burrow goes No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, Pulitzer Prize winner Jeff Marx joins the show to talk about his three-part series on Ed Orgeron and his Heisman winning quarterback. Forever Linked: The Story of Heisman Joe and Coach O is the story you need this week. It goes deep on Joe's recruitment, how he won over the team, and the connections he formed with Coach O. On the surface, the two are opposites -- the introverted QB from the Midwest, the outgoing Cajun from down the bayou. At their core, however, they're made of the same stuff.
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Lloyd Cushenberry went from overlooked recruit to potentially the first offensive lineman drafted in 2020. He sits down to talk about wearing No. 18, an epic pregame speech before Alabama, and more. Full YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz_5YJNlC8Q). Twitter highlight (https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/status/1252274204340301825?s=20).
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Former LSU longsnapper Blake Ferguson talks with Emily Dixon about his career in purple and gold and his NFL dreams. "I know that wherever I go, I'm going to have to beat somebody out, I'm going to have to compete for the job," Ferguson says. "I'm not just going to walk in and be a starting longsnapper on an NFL roster. That's something I've been mentally preparing for." Watch the Twitter video here (https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/status/1250478110853812225) or check out the full YouTube interview here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lsz6kzx7bQ)
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A special crossover episode, as Will Wade takes over the HFP feed for the day to break down LSU's 2020 hoops class, currently ranked No. 5 nationally. The group features the son of an LSU legend, the best scoring guard in the country, a point guard with Tremont Waters' passing ability and explosive length, Louisiana's Mr. Basketball, a 17-year-old high-flyer from Vegas, a rebounding machine from California, and a versatile, defensively-gifted transfer who practiced all spring with the Tigers. Subscribe to Boot Up: The LSU Basketball Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/. Read the recap of LSU's 2020 class here: https://lsusports.net/news/2020/4/16/mens-basketball-elite-2020-class-gives-will-wade-hope-for-best-team-yet.aspx
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Kristian Fulton could've gone to the NFL a year ago. But something called him back for his senior season. Turns out, he made the right decision. Not only does he leave LSU with a national championship and a degree, but he also enters the NFL Draft as a projected first round pick. He sits down for the latest installment of Road to the Pros to talk about winning it all in his hometown, how his yearlong suspension is a strength versus a weakness for NFL scouts, and more. Watch the full interview here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lRa405gJlM) or the condensed interview here (https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/status/1249812102363176961?s=20).
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The NFL Draft is right around the corner, so we're sitting down with some of the former Tigers who are looking to make their NFL dreams come true this month. First up, Emily Dixon sits down with defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko, who talks about his journey from Hawaii to Texas Tech and LSU and how he plans to carve a path for himself at the next level. Watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-p8LL8Aj2E&t=8s) or a condensed version on Twitter (https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/status/1248672594246733825)
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When you've spent years building something, and crisis brings it to a halt, what do you do? LSU Beach Volleyball was at the apex of the sport when the shutdown stopped their pursuit of a national championship. No. 1 in the country. Two wins over defending champions UCLA. A historic home meet the likes of which the sport has never seen. On today's episode, head coach Russell Brock and senior/No. 1 court player Kristen Nuss talk about not letting the break stop the program's momentum, maintaining peak form while in quarantine, staying mentally engaged and connected with the team, and more.
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Coaches need contact, communication, and interaction. So how do you manage a program when all of those things are impossible?
LSU volleyball head coach Fran Flory and assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Sarah Rumely Noble join today's show to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and adjustments brought about by the COVID-19 lockdown. Their conversation touches on topics anyone working from home, parenting, or leading during these difficult times can learn from, including how to prioritize what matters, maintain communication, and stay organized when it's never been harder.
If you're a coach, a student-athlete, a leader, a parent, a spouse, or simply working from home, there's something here for you.
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LSU Baseball's pitching staff was off to a historic start in 2020. Then, the outbreak of a pandemic changed everything.
Today's episode of Tigers United features Cole Henry and Eric Walker (6:58), two of the Tigers' top arms, who check in from their homes on how they're adapting to life in the social distancing age. They talk missing the day to day grind of a baseball team, living meal to meal, finding ways to work out and throw, the uncertainty of their futures, what they're watching, and how difficult it is to cut off a championship chase before it even really gets started.
Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lsusportsnet/videos
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A new podcast series from LSU Athletics: Tigers United.
So many times in life, we're defined by the things that divide us. But sometimes we all go through something together. And we're reminded of the things that unite us.
Right now, in some form or another, we're all going through the same thing. And we're all united by a sense of loss and how to cope with it.
On one end of the scale, there are those who are fighting for their lives, fighting for their health, fighting for the lives of other people. And wherever you are in that fight, know you're not alone.
But up and down the scale, from most serious to least serious, we're all dealing with some sort of loss. Maybe it's a job. Maybe it's school. Maybe it's time spent with loved ones or the ability to go work out in a gym or eat out at a restaurant for dinner.
For Ruby Harrold and Skylar Mays, one of the losses they're dealing with right now is a loss that so many other student athletes across the country are figuring out how to cope with. Both of their collegiate careers were cut short because of the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Neither got the chance to finish their careers at LSU the way they deserved. After all the hard work and the heartache. After all the sacrifice and the celebration. They just ended.
Earlier this week, they joined me for the first in a series of conversations we're calling Tigers United.
Each episode we're going to hear from LSU student athletes, staff, and coaches, on how they're navigating this new world we're all living in. We'll talk mental health and physical health. We'll look back on the past, and we'll look forward to the future.
You can find every episode at LSUSports.net, as well as on our Hey Fightin' Podcast and Boot Up: The LSU Basketball Podcast feeds.
We all come from different places. We all play different sports. We all have different obstacles to overcome. But now as always, we're all Tigers, and we're all united.
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Today's episode is a different one, because we are all currently living in a different world that's changing every day. COVID-19 has altered everything for us all, and LSU Athletics is no different.
Shelly Mullenix (6:10) is LSU's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health and Wellness, and she's helping make crucial decisions for -- and providing information every day to -- LSU's student-athletes and staff, who, like the rest of the world, are in a state of limbo as the world stops to fight this virus.
Shelly isn't just an expert on so many subjects related to this virus -- health and wellness, mental health, and administrative decision-making. She's also a compassionate, thoughtful leader, and she is working tirelessly to make sure LSU's student-athletes stay healthy, mentally and physically, at a time when that mission is fraught with challenges.
Today's conversation isn't just applicable to student-athletes, though. We can all learn from Shelly's expertise, involvement, and information.
Resources:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/
Louisiana Department of Health: http://ldh.la.gov/
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
LSU Coronavirus Updates: https://lsu.edu/coronavirus/
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Ja'Marr Chase walked into Football Ops this week on a mission.
He wanted No. 7.
It took him time to track down Coach O, who bounces around the building like a man on fire, but eventually, he found his head coach and asked for the jersey.
"Alright," Coach O said, "let's do it."
On today's show, we sit down with Ja'Marr to discuss why he wanted that number, what it means to him, and how he's working to set new goals after surpassing the many he set in 2019.
"I look at 7 as a competitive number," Chase says. "I think 7 at LSU is like a challenge for people. There's a lot of things that goes on in the year when you have 7 on, a lot of critics, a lot of people, a lot of expectations from 7, and I want to have that challenge upon me."
That's a mentality that's taken Chase to the top of college football, and it's the mentality that fuels his desire to go even higher, still.
Show Notes
- 1:45 - Recapping Coach O's Spring Football Preview Press Conference
- 2:02 - Position changes
- 3:14 - Spring absences
- 4:32 - Depth Chart
- 10:24 - Why Coach O thinks Myles Brennan is about to explode
- 11:51 - What Coach O liked about Scott Linehan in his interview
- 14:01 - Coach O on Bo Pelini
- 16:23 - Coach O's vow to work even harder than last season
- 17:22 - Ja'Marr Chase Interview
- 18:31 - Why Ja'Marr wanted 7
- 19:44 - Ja'Marr's mentality after winning the Biletnikoff
- 21:33 - Who gets No. 1 now?
- 23:27 - Ja'Marr's Combine Numbers (40, bench, squat, etc).
- 24:41 - Where Ja'Marr's love for the weight room comes from
- 25:16 - Meeting Lou Holtz
- 26:24 - Life without the Joes
- 27:15 - Working with Myles Brennan
- 30:00 - Setting new goals for 2020
- 31:24 - Fitting in to a new offense
- 32:51 - National championship game memories
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Jack Marucci is the Brain of LSU Football.
He'll push back on that, because he's humble and brilliant. But Marucci, who just finished his 24th season as LSU's Director of Athletics training, is the driving force behind so many innovations and ideas inside of the football program.
He has the trust of Ed Orgeron, who leans on him for research, analysis, technological advancement, player health, character evaluation, and much more. He also has the trust of Orgeron's players, who spend hours in his training room rehabbing, venting, relaxing, seeking counsel, and debating whatever topics of the day should arise in the Barbershop.
On today's show, we look back at the 2019 season through the eyes of Marucci, who was there every step of the way, as well as looking ahead to the future of Tiger football. Throughout the conversation, the same topics converge: character and trust, the blending of objective data with subjective analysis, the balancing of hard work and efficient work, and more.
- 6:30 - Jack Marucci
- 8:20 - How character affects recovery
- 10:38 - Marucci's character study and how it helped predict the 2019 national title
- 14:20 - SportSense testing and how LSU learned how its players process information
- 18:00 - Why guys bust in the NFL
- 19:24 - Why an above average arm is better than an elite rocket of an arm at quarterback
- 20:45 - Defensive line reaction timing
- 21:55- Picking which areas of the team to study in the offseason
- 24:34 - Ed Orgeron, college football's foremost innovator
- 26:57 - How Coach O built a culture of excellence from top to bottom
- 31:17 - How the 2019 exuded character in all areas
- 34:41 - How EA Sports is helping LSU's QBs work in virtual reality
- 35:38 - The one question every MLB team asks Marucci about LSU
- 37:25 - Balancing objective data with subjective interpretation
- 38:38 - Why the human element matters most
- 41:50 - Sustainability
Links:
Jack Marucci, LSU Bio: https://lsusports.net/sports/ad/roster/jack-marucci/7698
SportSense Testing/S2 Cognition: https://s2cognition.com/
LSU’s Eye Dominance/Eye Tracking Testing: https://lsusports.net/news/2019/9/5/211810894.aspx
Seeker Machine: https://www.monarcsport.com/
Inside The Barbershop: https://theathletic.com/1134423/2019/08/13/lsu-football-the-barbershop-training-room-brumfield-chark-battle-marucci-calvert/
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We're officially over the National Championship hangover and on to an offseason full of new storylines. Hester stopped by the office to recap the national championship, put the 2019 season in historical perspective, and start looking ahead to 2020. We talk: - The greatest college football team of all time - Favorite moments of the season - LSU's consistency and machine-like approach in 2019 - Coach O's tone-setting and culture-building - Replacing outgoing players and coaches - 18 and 7 - Myles Brennan And much more.
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LSU won the national championship. That's what this episode is about.
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It's the last preview episode of the national championship game from New Orleans. Jacob Hester and I sat down Friday in his studio to talk about hype videos, high IQ offenses, LSU's contagious culture, and matchups to watch in LSU vs. Clemson. Thanks to 104.5 for allowing us to cross-promote with this audio. Stick around until the end for a special treat.
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LSU went through the ringer of College Football Playoff Championship Media Day, and I came back with an episode that covers a lot of ground and features a lot of voices. - Dave Aranda on Clemson's offense vs. Alabama's defense, coaching with leads, and evaporating fires - Steve Ensminger on what Clemson's defense offers - Joe Brady on coming back to New Orleans and his future at LSU - Joe Burrow on how smart this offense is - Derek Stingley Jr. on no longer being a freshman - Maurice Hampton on emerging in the secondary and balancing football and baseball - Terrace Marshall Jr. on being slept on and staying hungry - Kristian Fulton on finishing his career at home
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Really excited to be joined by two of the best in the business, Kirk Herbstreit and Tom Rinaldi, on today's show. Both were in town to shoot some interviews for ESPN ahead of Monday's championship game, and both were gracious enough to carve out some time for a special podcast episode.
First up is Kirk, who spent an hour or so with Joe Burrow before sitting down for this interview having one of the most detailed and intelligent football conversations I've ever overheard. Kirk gives us all the analysis and insight you'll need before Monday's game, from both an LSU and Clemson perspective. We talk Joe's genius, the high IQ of the entire offense, what he's learned about trying to slow down LSU's offense, and what Clemson can do to beat LSU.
We finish up with Tom, who indulges some of my own questions about storytelling and interviewing (when you sit down with the master, you pick his brain) before jumping into some of the narratives he's eyeing ahead of this game. We talk Ed Orgeron, native son and redeemed coach, but we also talk Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Steve Ensminger, and the two Joes.
Very happy with how this episode turned out, as the tactical talk with Kirk and the narrative discussion with Tom gives a good picture of all the angles of interest for this game.
Back later this week with more episodes.
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As Championship Week gets underway and LSU enters the final stages of preparation for Clemson, I wanted to go back and rewatch both semifinal games to see what I could learn.
I learned a lot.
Starting with LSU-Oklahoma and wrapping up with Clemson-Ohio State, here's a recap of my rewatch and some of the notes I took while watching both games. This one is light on guests (as in none) but heavy on numbers, and it's a statistically-loaded appetizer for the week to come.
Topics covered:
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Why LSU's defense is playing like the best unit in the country
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Freshmen finding niches
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Juniors coming into their own
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What LSU's offense did differently against Oklahoma
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Keys to attacking Clemson's defense
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Where Clemson's offense can be slowed down
Hope to be back with more episodes this week, so stay tuned.
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In its first ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, LSU dismantled Oklahoma in historic, record-breaking fashion, a 63-28 win to move on to the national title game.
A day that started with sorrow ended with football joy, and we focus mostly on football today, as the Tigers are making a case as maybe one of the best teams of all time.
We talk Joe Burrow's record day (again), how Justin Jefferson went off for 14 catches and 228 yards and 4 touchdowns, Chris Curry stepping up for Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Thad Moss being still underrated, Terrace Marshall being a stud, the O-line stepping up, K'Lavon Chaission wreaking havoc, and the pass defense becoming the best in the country.
A slightly different edition of the Hurry Up today: no player audio. Just 50 minutes of analysis and Mailbag questions, because, now, I head to the hospitality room.
See y'all in New Orleans. (Actually, we'll have more episodes before then) .
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Enough talk. It's time to play football -- after just a little more talk.
Me and Hester sit down for one final preview of LSU-Oklahoma in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl/CFP semifinal.
We talk about LSU's confidence-borderlining-on-cockiness, Clyde's status, Alex Grinch's defense, matchups we're eyeing, and more.
See you Sunday.
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I'm back from the Heisman, and I brought a friend with me to the podcast.
Friend of the pod and recruiting guru of Geaux247 Shea Dixon joins today's show to recap all the Heisman festivities and give us a break down of the 19 signees LSU landed Wednesday during the early signing period.
Shea and I were around all weekend as Joe Burrow took home the first Heisman trophy for LSU in 60 years, so we recap what that experience was like from the inside. Then, Shea breaks down LSU top-five ranked class, how it can get better, and who can make an impact early.
Hope to be back from Atlanta for a Peach Bowl preview on the 26th or 27th.
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Ja'Marr Chase is shocked to be where he is.
We're in Atlanta for the College Football Awards, and Ja'Marr is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation's best receiver.
In my opinion, he's the clear favorite, and by the time you're listening to this episode, he may very well have taken it home.
After he finished up his media duties this morning, we sat down for 15 minutes to talk about his season, his development, and his dancing.
What you'll hear is a humble, low-key kid who makes big plays on the field but prefers to stay in his hotel room away from it. He's like so many of his teammates: he loves playing football, but he hates talking about himself.
That's okay: I made him do it anyway, and we talk "The Mop," his basketball career, how much fun this offense has been to play in, and why I was afraid I might cost his teammates a half of football and get yelled at by Coach O.
Stay tuned for more updates from the postseason awards tour.
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LSU is the best team in the SEC.
They look like the best team in the country, too.
Lots to get to on today's show. Interviews with Joe Brady, Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, Terrace Marshall, Derek Stingley Jr., and more.
Breakdown of the Tigers' 37-10 win over Georgia.
Burrow's Heisman moment, again.
Stingley's stellar showing.
Brady's future.
And why we should all savor every moment of this magical season.
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Count on a No. 18 to deliver his best performance when the stakes are highest.
Hester is back, and we dive deep into the 12-0 Tigers, their 50-7 win over A&M, and their upcoming matchup with Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.
We talk Joe Burreaux's incredible Senior Night tribute, his development in two seasons at LSU, this Clyde Edwards-Helaire run, take a Clyde victory lap, quickly discuss Joe Brady's future, break down the defense's dominance vs. A&M, and go all in on a LSU-UGA preview.
This is my favorite Hester episode of the season. Enjoy!
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An iconic moment for an iconic player.
Joe Burrow ran out for Senior Night wearing a custom jersey with Burreaux on the back.
Then, he re-wrote the SEC passing record books and exacted a little revenge on Texas A&M.
We talk about LSU's 50-7 win, Burrow's moment in LSU lore, the defense's rebound and answer of the call, Cade York crushing kicks, and more.
We also hear from K'Lavon Chaisson, Ja'Marr Chase, Rashard Lawrence, and, yes, Joe Burrow.
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Before Joe Burrow's explosion this season, before his rise from Heisman afterthought to Heisman frontrunner, before Ohio State's surplus became LSU's superstar, there was almost no one who could've seen it coming.
Except for Burrow, his family, and everyone in The Plains, who saw it coming all along, because they'd seen it before.
A special episode of Hey Fightin’ Podcast, this is the extended audio version of That’s Joe, a story previously published in text form at LSUSports.net. This episode contains extended audio cuts and dives just a bit deeper than its written companion.
Special thanks:
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Jimmy, Robin, Joe, and The Burrow Family
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Nathan White, Ryan Adams, Sam Smathers, Sam and Tom Vander Ven, Jeff Skinner, and everyone at Athens High
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The folks at GiGi’s Country Kitchen in The Plains, Ohio
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Ray Kostohryz for providing the Joe Burrow musical mix at the beginning of the show
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Matt Tornquist, the Joe Burrow of college football video production - You, the listener
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It was a 56-20 win, the program's first SEC West title in eight years, and the scene for yet more offensive records.
Or, in Joe Burrow's words, "business as usual."
It was also the pre-Thanksgiving appetizer for next week's main course. Unfinished business with Texas A&M.
We start today's show by discussing the unexpected tone in the wake of the win over Arkansas. Ed Orgeron switched it up, and his players followed suit.
There wasn't a big celebration. There wasn't a lot of joking around or joviality. There was, instead, a sense of supreme focus that had already turned its attention to the Aggies.
You can read about that here, or you can listen to it on this episode.
Later, after we do eventually break down the victory and the records and the offense's show and the defense's improvement. Then, we answer some listener questions, and we also hear from Clyde Edwards-Helaire, JaCoby Stevens, Jacob Phillips, and Thad Moss.
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No one's story is quite like Zach Von Rosenberg's.
The 29-year-old punter played six years of professional baseball before joining LSU in 2016, where he bounced from quarterback to tight end to, finally, punter.
Now, he's one of the best in the country, a field-flipping weapon who consistently pins foes deep in their own territory and who holds field goals and extra points for one of the top-scoring offenses in SEC history.
His unique journey has given him unique insight into LSU's rise to the top of college football, and we dive deep into both. We discuss all things special teams – Greg McMahon's impact on the room, Cade York's development, his breakthrough in 2017 at Tennessee – but we also dig into his story: how he overcame the first failure of his life after six years of college baseball; how he bounced between positions and gained and lost weight to try and find his role with the Tigers; how he's watched Joe Burrow turn into the best quarterback in college football from the front row.
This is one of the most interesting and unique conversations I've had on this show all season. Sit back, grab a glass of red wine, and enjoy.
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LSU moves to 10-0 after another offensive explosion in a 58-37 win over Ole Miss.
On today's Hurry Up, I break down why you should worry less about the defense and focus more on the Tigers' offensive juggernaut and their place atop college football. While the defense has work to do, there's plenty of reason for dancing after a 10-0 start.
We also hear from Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Thad Moss, and Coach O after the win.
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Fresh off a win over Alabama and the release of our Joe Burrow feature (finally!), I'm taking your questions for the first ever mailbag edition of Hey Fightin' Podcast.
I did my best to answer your questions about Joe Burrow, Joe Brady, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, as well as my non-Burrow MVP, when I realized this team was going to be special, and how LSU's offensive line adapts this week.
Check out our Joe Burrow feature here (Chapter 1 of the video is here, too; more Chapters to come in the coming weeks): http://lsul.su/ThatsJoe
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"Lead with the heart, and the body will follow." Clyde Edwards-Helaire said it best, and he and his team lived it out on Saturday night. LSU lead with the heart in Tuscaloosa, and they came back with a 46-41 win and an inside track at the SEC West title and the College Football Playoffs. We get away from the stats and tactics today, and we dig into the emotions. There were tears and laughs and smiles and shouts after the game, from the field to the locker room to the plane and the airport in Baton Rouge. I want to make sure you experience all that. We'll come back later in the week with the analysis. Today is about something bigger than that. We also hear from Clyde, Joe, Coach O, Jets, Ja'Marr, and JaCoby. Here Come the Tigers.
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Stay away from brick walls while listening to this one, because after hearing Marty Smith, you'll want to run through one.
No one in sports has more passion or compassion than ESPN's Marty Smith, today's guest on the show. He views sports as a vehicle to understand people, and big games – like LSU vs. Alabama – are, for him, stages on which we see the very best qualities humanity has to offer.
Authenticity. Vulnerability. Passion. Pride.
All of that comes through in today's conversation with Marty, and I'm grateful to have been able to get him for a few minutes.
We talk about, among many other things:
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Ed Orgeron as an American treasure
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Joe Burrow, the ultimate competitor, something Marty saw long before Joe wore purple and gold
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The magnitude and rarity of No. 1 vs. No. 2
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His incredible book, "Never Settle: Sports, Family, and the American Soul," and how the proceeds are benefiting students across the country
After that, we sit down with LSU defensive line coach Bill Johnson and run through the men in the trenches who will help determine Saturday's outcome.
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Hester's back to preview LSU-Alabama. 1 vs. 2. Heisman hopeful vs. Heisman hopeful. Tigers vs. Tide. No biggie.
First, we recap Coach O's Monday press conference, including:
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Joe Brady's impact on the offense
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Dave Aranda's vast playbook on defense
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Burrow's historic impact on the program
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Personnel updates on defense
Then, we sit down with Hester to talk:
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The most important matchup of the game
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Bama's knack for YAC
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Burrow's insane preparation
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Burrow vs. Tua under pressure
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Red zone O's and Red zone D's
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Special teams
No better place to start your week than here. Back later this week with more content.
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There's pretty wins, and there's gritty wins.
Saturday's 23-20 win over Auburn was the latter for LSU, but it was a top-10 win in which the Tigers will feel like they have plenty of room for improvement.
Not a bad place to be heading into the bye week.
Plenty to talk about on today's Hurry Up, including:
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Auburn's surprising defensive scheme
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LSU's defensive dominance
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Playing to strengths vs. taking what's given
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Joe Burrow being tougher than nails
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Derek Stingley being a dude
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire being a dude
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Not much gets under Derek Stingley Jr.'s skin.
Traffic. A perfectly thrown back shoulder pass. Department store mannequins.
Other than that, the young man is as unflappable as he is humble.
LSU's freshman cornerback sat down for our latest episode to talk about his fast start to college football and how he's handling the spotlight of being one of the best players in the country, regardless of age.
Among the topics covered:
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How he bounced back vs. Florida
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Basketball and ballet
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What scares him about department store mannequins
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His grandfather's paralyzing football injury never deterring him from playing the sport he loves
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Fiesta Bowl practices
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Handling stardom at 18 years old
After that, we hear from LSU safeties coach Bill Busch, who talks about his players' performance against Mississippi State, as well as an older interview with cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond from after the Utah State game.
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Link: Derek Stingley Jr. on Inside the Huddle with Emily Dixon
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Well, we all knew this day would come. The day when LSU's offense would score only 36 points, tally only 400+ yards of offense, and Joe Burrow would only throw for 327 yards, 4 touchdowns, and set the school record for single-season touchdown passes. Somehow, LSU survived. The Tigers knocked off Mississippi State in Starkville despite, yes, a blunt offensive start -- particularly in the red zone. That's because, as Grant Delpit said after the game, Dave Aranda's "genius comes out." The Professor threw out some new defensive looks, and the Tigers got stops and turnovers aplenty, buying time for the offense to find its feet. On today's show, we break down all the action from the game and the audio from the postgame. We cover: - Joe Burrow's record day - JaCoby Stevens and Delpit's combination - What went wrong in the red zone - Kristian Fulton finally breaking the ice - Bunch formations - Cloud 3 - And more
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Breiden Fehoko joins us for the 23rd episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast on his 23rd birthday.
Breiden's story is incredible, from growing up in Hawaii to transferring to LSU and everything in between. On today's show, he talks about meeting Dave Aranda in middle school, lying on a permission slip to get his butt whipped at football camp, being the youngest (and the most spoiled) Fehoko, and how his family has come to love LSU.
He also talks about the Haka, mana, ohana, $9 milk, and, oh yes, LSU's win over Florida last weekend.
After that, we talk with LSU offensive line coach James Cregg, who breaks down what made the Tigers' front so successful against a talented Florida defense. Coach Cregg talks about Lloyd Cushenberry's leadership, Damien Lewis' love for the game, Adrian Magee's emergence, Ed Ingram's return, the development of Saahdiq Charles and Austin Deculus, and the depth behind those guys in Dare Rosenthal, Chasen Hines, and others.
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LSU's offense proves itself against an elite defense, and LSU's defense makes the necessary adjustments and crunch time plays to knock off Florida in a statement-making win.
On today's Hurry Up, we break down the offense's pedal to the metal mentality and the defense's critical tweak to get off the field in the second half. We talk about the offensive trio (soon to be quartet) no one has an answer for as well as the incredible performance of LSU's offensive line.
We also break down Derek Stingley and K'Lavon Chaisson's second half contributions and hear from a ton of players, including Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Lloyd Cushenberry, Glen Logan, Chaisson, and Burrow.
All that and more on a Hurry Up following a 42-28 win over Florida.
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When I started this podcast, I had one regret: that it wasn't around when Garrett Brumfield was a current player.
Bruiser is one of the smartest, most eclectic, and most talented athletes I've ever covered, and he is the perfect podcast guest.
So, lucky me, I bumped into Bruiser in football ops the other day, and we made it happen.
He joins me today for a bonus episode, and it wanders all over the place. Yes, we do talk about LSU's offense, including Joe Burrow – who is as odd as Brumfield – as well as the rivalry with Florida and being a part of the #ForeverLSU family.
But, we also dive into some of Brumfield's passions: writing, comedy, movies, podcasts, aliens, and, of course, football.
This is a wide-ranging episode, but I think it's one you'll enjoy.
LINKS:
The Talented Mr. Brumfield
For Ja'Marr Chase and Derek Stingley Jr., Iron Sharpens Iron
Colton's First Game
Follow Garrett on Twitter and Instagram
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Who better to preview LSU-Florida than noted Gator destroyer Jacob Hester?
Your favorite No. 18 returns just over a decade after he ran over Florida in a legendary win in Tiger Stadium.
Yes, we talk about that game, including a mistake Hester made which he considers the greatest of his football career, but we also talk about Saturday's matchup between two undefeated SEC rivals and what we learned from LSU's win over Utah State.
We talk K'Lavon Chaisson, Derek Stingley, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, slowing down Florida's pass rush, cornerback depth, and much more.
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LSU's defense had its best outing of the season, holding the nation's ninth-ranked offense without a touchdown. The Tiger offense slowed things down a bit, but other than a few loose plays, continued their dominance, and Joe Burrow stayed right at the front of the Heisman race.
On today's Hurry Up, we recap the win with plenty of player and coach audio.
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The Number: 7
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The Play: Goalline Stand (sorta)
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Game Balls: Jets, Queen, and ZVR's Cab
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Press Play: Burrow, Thad, Chase and Fehoko on Stingley, and more
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Questions: Coach O's and Yours
Back later in the week with another Hester episode.
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Act I is a wrap, the bye week is over, and LSU is on to Act II of the 2019 season.
It's episode No. 18 for HFP, so we bring in our favorite No. 18 to talk LSU football. Jacob Hester is back to break down everything we've learned about the Tigers through four games and what to keep an eye out for over the coming weeks.
We talk Joe Burrow's historic start, the running game's growth through four weeks, Ed Ingram's return to the offensive line, getting healthy on defense, Kristian Fulton in the nickel, Derek Stingley doing unprecedented things, and the confidence LSU's special teams is exuding.
We also talk Arsenal, Everton, Florida, and Utah State.
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That sweet, sweet sound you're hearing in your ears on today's show might sound like the gentle rise and fall of the ocean's waves, but it's really the sound of a broken record.
That's right: I feel like I've recorded this podcast before. I haven't, of course, because LSU just beat Vanderbilt 66-38, and I break down all that actions, as usual, with some help from the locker room sound and the box score.
But I'm starting to repeat myself, because every time we talk, the Tigers are breaking offensive records, and I'm talking about how incredible they're performing. Today, it was Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase teaming up for the fireworks in Nashville. We talk about that, and we also give out game balls to a special teams standout who scored once and nearly twice, a freshman defender whose legend can't stop growing, and we hear from Burrow on that sideline confrontation.
We also take a crack at what questions Coach O will face at his next presser, including injuries and defensive lapses.
Enjoy this episode, then enjoy the bye week. We'll be back before Utah State.
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Who is the real Mr. Football for Tennessee in 2017? LSU went into the Volunteer State three classes ago to pluck a pair of five stars in JaCoby Stevens and Jacob Phillips from the Nashville metro area, and both Tigers will return there Saturday for a clash with Vanderbilt.
They talk (9:00) about going home for a road game, but they also talk a little trash about a high school rivalry that turned into a college friendship. They also talk about the growth each has seen in the other, as well as the development of LSU's 2019 defense.
After a great chat with Jacob and JaCoby, we sit down with LSU running backs coach Tommie Robinson to talk about his vision for the Tigers' backs in this new offense, the fit of Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the experience of Lanard Fournette, the development of the younger backs, and how recruits have responded to the system.
We also update, early in the show, the status of a few defensive players who've picked up injuries in recent weeks, and we hear from Ed Orgeron on the improvement of Joe Burrow.
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A 65-14 win over Northwestern State showed us a few things about LSU. The offense has its identity. The defense is still finding its, but learned a lot Saturday and showed its adaptability. And Coach O is having a lot of fun.
On tonight's show, we talk about Joe Burrow continuing to build a Heisman resume, Terrace Marshall stealing touchdowns, and Dave Aranda fixing things at halftime. We talk about killer instinct and playing up to standards, and we hear from Burrow, Marshall, Jacob Phillips, and JaCoby Stevens. I also posit a theory: it's better to start slow and get better than dominate early and let up late.
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Senior longsnapper Blake Ferguson joins today's show for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with LSU's win over Texas and ends with Chelsea-Arsenal banter.
In between, we get into some fascinating stuff: Blake's craftsmanlike approach to his trade, how he and his brother got into the longsnapping game, how his parents have been at every LSU game since 2012, and the inner workings of the special teams room. He talks about Cade York's poise, Zach Von Rosenberg's work ethic, and which special teamers came to football from soccer backgrounds.
After that, special teams coordinator Greg McMahon jumps on to break down York's recruitment and early success, Ferguson's leadership, Avery Atkins' consistency, and the culture of special teams at LSU as a launchpoint for young stars in the making.
LSU fans know as well as anyone: special teams gets overlooked until it starts making mistakes, and since McMahon's addition to the program before the 2018 season, mistakes have been few and far between.
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Joe Burrow threw for 471 yards.
Justin Jefferson, Terrace Marshall, and Ja'Marr Chase all went for 100+ receiving yards.
The defense got two goalline stops and a few big performances, doing enough to get the win, 45-38, over Texas.
WHOOOOOOOOOO BOY.
We touch on that and more in today's hurry up, with sound from Joe Burrow and, later, interviews from (in this order) Chase, Jefferson, Marshall, and Cushenberry.
It's 3:14 a.m., so I'm going home now. See y'all later this week.
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A lot has changed in the last year for Unanimous All-American Grant Delpit. His breakout sophomore season has transformed him from precocious talent to media darling. We talk about the spotlight always shining on him in the latest episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast. We also talk about his milk-fueled high school growth spurt and preview the Texas game.
Before that, Jacob Hester dives deep on the X's and O's of Saturday's game. How will LSU handle Todd Orlando's defense? What does Dave Aranda have up his sleeve for Sam Ehlinger? What are the matchups to look out for?
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Fresh off a breakout season in 2018 and a stellar start to 2019, junior wide receiver Justin Jefferson joins the show (22:45) for an extended sit down.
Justin dives deep into being the third Jefferson brother to wear the purple and gold, growing up around the program, and breaking out as a sophomore after showing up late as a freshman – when half the team thought he was a walk on. He also discusses some of the outside-the-box approaches the wide receivers implemented this offseason to make sure they're catching more passes and dropping fewer.
Before that, I put a bow on the win over Georgia Southern with some deep statistical dives into the passing game, the offensive line, and a couple of surprising defensive standouts. We also sit down with LSU wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph (15:20) to break down the success of the passing game in week one, when 14 players caught passes.
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Welcome to the first installment of The Hurry Up, a name I came up with five seconds before recording.
LSU opened the season with a 55-3 win over Georgia Southern in which the Tigers' spread offense shined and the defense shut down the triple option attack of the Eagles.
I talk about a couple of things that stood out to me in the game, and we hear from Ed Orgeron, Terrace Marshall, and Justin Jefferson -- but not Joe Burrow, who was swarmed by a startling number of reporters after the game.
If you liked this concept -- quick reaction to the game immediately afterward, with less focus on production value and more focus on timeliness -- let me know, and I'll keep it up for the rest of the season.
If you didn't like it, let me know that, too, and I'll happily head home after the game an hour sooner.
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Before she was Mama Shelly, Shelly Mullenix was TiTi. Mullenix’s titles, nicknames, and job responsibilities seem to be in eternal competition to outnumber the other, each reflecting the need she serves to the population that wields it. Mullenix, LSU's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health and Wellness, is a pioneer in an area of athletics that is growing in importance and recognition, in college sports and beyond. For more than two decades, she's been ahead of the curve with mental health and performance, nutrition, counseling, drug testing, and athletic training. Today, she sits down for an extended interview to talk about her new role, paving a path for women in athletic training, yoga, suicide, social work, her dreams to build a Health and Wellness Center at LSU, and so much more. To read the full article on Shelly at LSUSports.net, click here.
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It's that second when you wake up,
And, sometime between the moment your eyes open
And your feet hit the floor, realizing
It's here.
It's that feeling in your gut,
It's Christmas morning and the first day of summer,
And just a hint of a fall breeze.
It's being a kid again.
It's packing up the ice chest
And firing up the grill.
It's spirit and sunshine
And Victory Hill.
It's stopping by Mike's cage
Just to say hello.
It's four familiar notes
And zero chance of rain.
It's screaming for the Tigers
And coming home with a sore throat.
It's the glory of the Purple Gold
And victory for LSU.
After that, Chris Blair joins to preview LSU vs. Georgia Southern and talk about his new podcast, "Hearing Voices."
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Camp is over. Football season is here.
The Tigers are less than a week from opening the season against Georgia Southern at home, and today's focus is on LSU. Camp is over, so which players stood out in the practices and closed scrimmages? We discuss that and more with former LSU running back Jacob Hester.
After that, LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson hops on to talk beer, wine, and spiked seltzer in Tiger Stadium. After passage of a new SEC policy allowing universities to sell alcohol to the public inside stadiums during games, LSU has worked endlessly to get ready for game day. We talk with Robert about the questions, logistics, and preparations for a new era inside Tiger Stadium.
We also talk about my dad. So, there's that.
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JaCoby Stevens bounced around between positions for the better part of two seasons at LSU, before breaking out late in 2018 as a star safety.
His transformation at LSU, however, extends well beyond defensive schemes.
The junior safety sat down for a wide-ranging, eye-opening 30 minute conversation on everything from Rockefeller to the LSU Barbershop (where he has recently ascended to first chair) to considering transferring and finally finding a home where he started all along.
JaCoby also talks growing up an LSU fan in Tennessee, inventing the College Football Playoff, his top five cereals, and he constructs an offense made entirely of Tiger defensive players.
Trust me: you don't want to miss this conversation with one of the smartest football players – one of the smartest people, period – you'd ever be lucky enough to sit down with.
Back next week with a camp wrap-up and, believe it or not, the first game week of the season.
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LSU completed its second preseason game of the fall on Saturday, and we were there to take in all the action and hear from Coach O afterward. We talk about the depth at receiver on a day where the offense shined and take a look at the battle at left guard.
Later in the show, ESPN College Gameday host Rece Davis joins us to give an outsider's perspective on the Tigers, as well as a look at the College Football Playoff race. Rece also talks about growing up in the South as a college football fan and what it's like to work in his dream job.
Come back later this week, when we'll have more conversations with players and plenty of news to break down from the last week of fall camp.
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On today's show, we sit down with LSU junior tight end Thaddeus Moss (16:33), who is healthy and producing this fall for the Tigers. Thad talks about growing up in the limelight of his father, Randy Moss — the greatest receiver of all time. He also dives deep into the frustrations of an injury-riddled 2018 campaign that kept him off the field, his offseason focus on getting healthy for the 2019 season, and his success so far this fall in LSU's new-look offense.
Before that, we take look at Dave Aranda's new-look defense, which features a more aggressive approach. After three seasons on the job, Aranda realized he needed to alter his tactics to get the most out of a 2019 unit full of versatile athletes.
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The Tigers completed their first preseason game of the fall on Saturday, and we recap all the action from the closed-door scrimmage with audio from Coach O's post-scrimmage press conference.
Later, junior running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire sits down to discuss his role in the new offense, his breakout game against Georgia in 2018, growing up with military discipline, and running routes all summer.
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Show Outline:
3:13 - Preseason Game #1 Stats
4:05 - The Defense's Dominance
6:30 - Defensive Standouts
8:00 - Damone Clark's Rising Stock
11:20 - Myles Brennan's Outing
12:55 - Ja'Marr Chase's Outstanding Performance
15:30 - Cade York's Potential
17:40 - Clyde Edwards-Helaire
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Stephen Sullivan never imagined he'd graduate from college. But that's what LSU's senior tight end did last week. He sits down on this week's episode of HFP (18:39) to talk about his life. From sleeping under a bridge and in hotel rooms to becoming the first in his family to graduate high school and college, Sullivan enters his final season more motivated than ever and ready to break out in a new position.
Before that conversation, we break down some early storylines in camp, including the improvement of the offensive line, the impressive wide receivers, and the impatient freshman.
Also, we hear about one LSU player who has been carrying bricks in his back pack all summer.
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Back next week after Saturday's scrimmage in Tiger Stadium.
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On the first episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast, digital media reporter Cody Worsham and former LSU running back Jacob Hester preview fall camp. We talk LSU's new offense, the chess pieces on defense, and improving at the line of scrimmage. We then break down a few position battles to keep an eye on for the next few weeks.
After that, Cody sits down with the two newest members of the No. 18 fraternity: center Lloyd Cushenberry and edge rusher K'Lavon Chaission. Cushenberry talks growing up a Tiger fan, flipping on Signing Day, and being an LSU football historian, while Chaisson talks overcoming last season's knee injury and his grandmother's unfortunately timed preseason purchases.
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Back next week with plenty more content from fall camp.
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