
Skip Bertman’s Baseball Revolution: From LSU’s Rise to a SEC Cultural Phenomenon
Skip Bertman’s transformative impact on LSU baseball reshaped the SEC’s spring tradition, turning a regional pastime into a national powerhouse and cultural touchstone.
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Skip Bertman’s transformative impact on LSU baseball reshaped the SEC’s spring tradition, turning a regional pastime into a national powerhouse and cultural touchstone.

The event, organized by LSU Football, brought together fans, coaches and staff to highlight the work behind the team and to celebrate the growing influence of women in college football.

LSU Soccer enters the 2026 season ranked fourth in the SEC preseason poll, riding the momentum of a record‑breaking 2025 that saw the Tigers reach the Sweet 16 and secure a historic win total.

At a Baton Rouge Rotary Club gathering, Lane Kiffin mixed humor about his former schools with candid thoughts on the transfer portal, NIL compensation, AI in player evaluation and the SEC’s shift to a nine‑game slate, ending on an optimistic note for LSU’s upcoming season.

Recent MLB draft selections highlight how LSU's outgoing players are being snapped up while incoming talent finds a clearer route to college baseball.

As the Tigers prepare for their 2026 opener, former kicker John Corbello shares memories of his freshman days, the Saban era, and the pride of watching his son Aidan follow in his footsteps.

In a recent appearance on Jacques Talk Live, veteran broadcaster Chris Blair discussed the anticipation for LSU football as the program enters a new chapter under head coach Lane Kiffin.

The Tigers open the season at home against LSU New Orleans on Nov. 3, after an Oct. 8 exhibition with McNeese State, and will face Gonzaga, Houston and Kentucky in a slate that culminates with the SEC Tournament in Nashville.

The University of Mississippi unveiled its 2027 SEC men's basketball schedule, highlighting 18 conference matchups, five Saturday home games and a series of consecutive road trips against top rivals.

Logan Schmidt, the 59th overall pick of the Cleveland Guardians, has turned down the organization’s contract, citing a desire to develop further in college before entering the MLB Draft.

Despite MLB opportunities, Luke Tucker pledged to LSU, believing coach Jay Johnson can sharpen his draft prospects and fulfill his long‑term baseball ambitions.

Top-ranked prospect Logan Schmidt declines a Cleveland Guardians signing, choosing between LSU and a junior college with distinct draft implications.

Left‑handed pitcher Logan Schmidt, drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft, has decided not to sign, opting instead to pursue either LSU or a junior college, a choice that will affect his eligibility for future drafts.

The board’s upcoming decision will recognize Coach Roger Cador’s remarkable record, championship pedigree, and lasting impact on youth access to the sport.

The Southern University Board of Supervisors will vote to name the baseball field at Lee-Hines Stadium after late coach Roger Cador, while also extending the contracts of Head Baseball Coach Christopher Crenshaw and Head Women's Basketball Coach Carlos Funchess with notable salary adjustments.

Lane Kiffin's new scheme at LSU combines a fast‑paced passing attack with a ground‑and‑pound running game, featuring a deep tight end and a revamped backfield.

Former Knoxville Ice Bears captain Jimmy Soper takes the helm of the newly formed Baton Rouge Hockey Club, bringing a decade of professional experience and a philosophy rooted in accountability and excellence.
The Warhawks will face LSU in Baton Rouge, marking their first season‑opening matchup at Death Valley since 2003 and the first meeting since 2021.

Veteran coach Jimbo Fisher credits Georgia’s athletic director Josh Brooks for the program’s strategic success, recalling their shared history at LSU and Brooks’ pivotal role in shaping modern college football administration.

LSU has announced a slate of non‑conference contests that will pit the Tigers against Northwestern State, UL Monroe, Southern University and Tulane University between 2027 and 2030, each backed by financial guarantees. The moves come as the program adjusts its future schedule and removes a previously listed series with Arizona State.

Byron Wade, the newly appointed head coach at Glen Oaks High School, navigates the emotional terrain of his first game after surviving prostate cancer, aiming to reshape the program’s destiny.
Mississippi State adds 26 players for the 2026 season, including five linemen and several key transfers aimed at shoring up pass protection and run defense

Adryan Cole, a four-star safety from Douglasville, Georgia, announced his commitment to the University of Georgia, passing over LSU, Florida and Ole Miss. His decision adds a top defensive back to Georgia's already deep 2027 class and reverberates across rival programs.

Carlos Sample, celebrated for eight state titles at Scotlandville Magnet, is now BRCC’s head basketball coach, while Byron Starks assumes a citywide leadership role in Lafayette.