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LSU Football: Historic Louisiana high school recruiting misses
In recent years, the LSU Tigers have come under scrutiny for not keeping their top talent in-state. While they are changing the narrative on that, prior to current head coach Brian Kelly’s arrival, there seem to be a lack of focus on keeping homegrown talent home in one of the hottest recruiting beds in the country.
Kinny Haddox, beloved Louisiana Sportsman editor and prolific writer, passes away
Most of us knew Kinny Haddox as Kinny and never bothered to find out why our friend had such an unusual spelling of his Christian name. Make no mistake, Kinny Haddox was a Christian man, but virtually nobody, save his family, knew him to be William Kinnison Haddox, born July 30, 1952 in Columbia in north Louisiana.
Predicting LSU Basketball's Starting Lineup for the 2024-25 Season
After the 2023-24 season where Matt McMahon's LSU Basketball team went just 17-16 while going 9-9 in conference the LSU Tigers look to return to competing for SEC championships and for an NCAA title. This roster will be arguably the most talented group McMahon has had bolstered by a strong signing class and a group of talented transfers.
Olivia Dunne Shares Photos From Billionaire's 'White Party'
Several celebrities and athletes attended the same party for the Fourth of July, and LSU gymnastics star Olivia Dunne was among them. Dunne was at Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's annual "White Party," and she shared some of her photos from the event. Dunne took a group photo with some other LSU ...
LSU football adds another defensive line recruit, and this one was once committed to an SEC rival
LSU football picked up a verbal pledge Friday from a defensive lineman recruit who was once committed to Texas. Brandon Brown, a four-star tackle from Florida, is a top-330 national prospect and one of the 40 best defensive linemen in the 2025 signing class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Brown's...
LSU Baseball Alum Paul Skenes is named to his first All-Star Game
The LSU Baseball team will have a representative in Texas for the Mid-Summer Classic as Paul Skenes has been named to his first ever All Star Game. The Rookie despite being called up after the start of the season was impressive enough to earn a nod. Thus far, Skenes has made ten starts with a 5-0 record and an incredible 2.12 ERA in 59.1 innings of work. He's struck out 78 batters while posting a 1.011 WHIP, allowing just 1.8 walks per nine innings, with an 11.8 K/9. The Pirates social media team captured the incredible moment when Skenes found...
Football, Fútbol, Food: LSU starters entering fall camp
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: I make a prediction on who the LSU starters will be entering fall camp, a blockbuster quarterfinal match in the Copa America, and Bub’s Burgers coming Uptown soon. FOOTBALL. LSU will conduct fall camp in less than a month. There’s...
Previewing LSU's Tight End Room for the 2024-25 Season
In 2023, the LSU offense rarely used tight ends and why would they with threats like Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, and Kyren Lacy on the outside? This season the tight end position will become important again as the LSU offense needs to replace the 2,746 yards and 31 touchdowns that the receiving duo produced. Heading into the season, here's how LSU's tight end room stacks up for the 2024 season.
LSU baseball's strength and conditioning coach is returning to an SEC rival
LSU baseball strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan is heading back to Texas A&M, a source confirmed to The Advocate Saturday. McMillan spent this past season as the Tigers' strength and conditioning coach after he was at Texas A&M for the previous 12 seasons. A source indicated that Jordan Pennella,...
Sydney Berzon named LSWA Pitcher of the Year
After a fantastic sophomore season at LSU, softball’s Sydney Berzon has been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Year in the state. Berzon was also an All-American this season and last, finishing 2024 with a 20-9 record and 1.78 ERA while striking out 185 batters. Her play also earned her First Team All-Louisiana honors for the second year in a row. She’s joined on the First Team by shortstop Taylor Pleasants, outfielder Ciara Briggs and utlitily Kelley Lynch. On the Second Team, outfielder Ali Newland was the only Tiger who made the cut though Raeleen Gutierrez earned...
LSU Swimming and Diving 2024-25 Schedule Features Exciting Competitions
LSU swimming and diving team unveiled its 2024-2025 schedule, featuring 3 home meets, 5 away meets, and 2 invitationals, starting with the annual Purple and Gold Intrasquad on Sept. 14. Early highlights include a dual meet with the University of Texas on Oct. 11 and a competition at the Naval Academy on Oct. 18.
Top LSU target DJ Pickett narrows decision to 3 schools, Tigers in the mix
Few prospects are higher on LSU’s board than five-star cornerback DJ Pickett. LSU hired Corey Raymond to land prospects of Pickett’s caliber and rebuild a secondary that’s experienced volatility since Brian Kelly arrived at LSU. According to On3, Pickett has trimmed his list to three schools, removing...
LSU baseball star Steven Milam named 2024 D1Baseball First-Team Freshman All-American
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU baseball star Steven Milam was named a First-Team Freshman All-American by D1Baseball on Friday, July 5. This is the second time that Milam has earned First-Team Freshman All-American recognition. Milam was honored by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association in June, according to LSU Athletics.
LSU's Kylan Billiot named a freshman SEC receiver to watch
Even with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. moving on, it’s hard not to like what LSU has at receiver. It returned budding stars like Kyren Lacy, Chris Hilton Jr. and Aaron Anderson while adding transfer CJ Daniels. It will also hope for some development from second-year players Shelton Sampson Jr. and Kyle Parker.
Team USA beach volleyball uniforms for Olympics made by Baton Rouge graphic designer. See the design
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Kenneth Hilliard says he never imagined his work would be shown worldwide. “As they’ve been rolling it out. And I was like, okay, it’s really hitting. It’s really settling in and just seeing everybody’s reaction. It’s, it’s truly incredible.” said Hilliard.
LSU women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams named to 2024 USA U23 3×3 Team
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams was named to the 2024 USA U23 3×3 Basketball Team. The team is expected to compete in the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League in September. Williams will be joined by Christinia Dalce, Morgan Maly, Cotie McMahon, Lucy Olsen and Serah Williams on the 2024 USA 3×3 Women’s Nation League Team.
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