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Surprised LSU decided it needed a scout team QB this late.


Not really a need but his dad is on staff as an analyst, so I'm sure that factored in.
They all get failing grades but the loss to A&M was a huge victory for the football program.
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Does the NCAA have the authority to demand images of those phones? I'd tell em to come get it.


Yes, they do.

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"Thanks for speaking with us earlier today," the associate director wrote in the email to Hall. "As we discussed, the enforcement staff is opening an investigation into the football program at the University of Mississippi. Additionally, please let this email serve as a reminder that the institution and its representatives have an affirmative and automatic duty under Bylaw 19.2 to preserve all relevant materials."



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19.2.3 Responsibility to Cooperate. Current and former institutional staff members, and prospective and enrolled student-athletes of member institutions have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully with and assist the NCAA enforcement staff, the Committee on Infractions and the Infractions Appeals Committee to further the objectives of the Association and its infractions program. Full cooperation includes, but is not limited to: (Adopted: 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08, Revised: 10/30/12 effective 8/1/13, 7/31/14, 8/8/18)

(a) Affirmatively reporting instances of noncompliance to the Association in a timely manner and assisting in developing full information to determine whether a possible violation has occurred and the details thereof;

(b) Timely participation in interviews and providing complete and truthful responses;

(c) Making a full and complete disclosure of relevant information, including timely production of materials or information requested, and in the format requested;

(d) Disclosing and providing access to all electronic devices used in any way for business purposes;

(e) Providing access to all social media, messaging and other applications that are or may be relevant to the investigation; and

(f) Preserving the integrity of an investigation and abiding by all applicable confidentiality rules and instructions.

re: Damn, Louisville is broke

Posted by SpartanSoul on 5/22/26 at 6:27 pm to
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How do you think LSU will look this year? LSU AD Ausberry says to expect a $25-35 million dollar deficit at LSU.

You are being disingenuous being so selective in what you post from that interview with Verge.

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We’re all talking about this – the athletic directors in the conference, we’re all talking about how we’re going to make this work. And we’re in better financial positions than a lot of people. If we didn’t have that buyout ($54 million to Kelly), we’d be in great shape. But right now, with the buyout, yeah that’s going to strain us a little bit.


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. Our football season ticket sales are off the chart right now. We had 32,000 requests (up to 44,000 now). We are way over. Our corporate sponsors are at about 25 percent over. Our fund raising is way over.



LSU will run a deficit short term like many programs but is in good long-term shape. LSU spent big money on football because it is the engine that powers the AD.

re: ABS differences - MLB vs SEC

Posted by SpartanSoul on 5/20/26 at 7:15 pm to
IMHO the size of the zone isn't as important as consistency. As long as the zone is consistent pitchers and hitters can settle in. The problem is when the zone changes constantly and has the players second guessing everything.
So far out of 20 challenges 18 were by catcher and 2 by batters and zero for pitchers so it looks like all of the teams so far have the same strategy.
For anyone that hasn't checked you can go to the link, go to the bottom and click on "All Challenges" and it lists the info on each one and allows you to watch a replay of every challenge. Pretty neat.

https://sec-abs.web.app/challenges#log
You get 3 in regular play but keep the challenge if you win and get 1 per inning in extra innings if you are out but they don't rollover.
For those that are unable or don't want to watch all of the games but are interested. Will be very interesting to see the stats at the end of the tournament.

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Every ABS challenge from the 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament — with success rates by team, hitter, catcher, and pitcher. Updates in real time during games.



https://sec-abs.web.app/challenges#teams

So far all challanger have been by catcher an a 78% overturn rate.
I hate what college sports have become and hope that rules will be put in place to restore some sort of order but until then I want LSU to push the boundaries since other programs will be.

I prefer actual victories and being competitive instead of moral victories while having a losing record.
It is straight from the SEC https://sec-abs.web.app/

Go to the page and you can click on the picture to see what would be considered a strike. it seems generous.
At least if we don't get a baseball miracle. I hope the system works well and becomes standard in SEC games.

It will be interesting to see who Jay give the green light to challenge since coaches are not allowed to initiate or signal and if he has a preference for using them on the pitching or hitting side.

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Overview
The home plate umpire will call balls and strikes unaided by ABS. Each team will be permitted to challenge an individual strike or ball call (on either offense or defense) by appealing to the appropriate call of the pitch as determined by ABS.

A challenge may occur at any point in a plate appearance — including the end of an appearance (e.g., a walk, called strike three, or hit by pitch). The defensive team cannot challenge a strike, and the offensive team cannot challenge a ball.







If a coach etc. signals to challenge the challenge is lost.





This is what will cause the most controversy by those not knowing the rules ABS operates under since stance and framing have no effect.




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You dumbasses don’t consider EVERYTHING like extra pitches thrown due to passed balls and errors.

Or there were circumstances during the season like injuries and pitch count limitations.

This isn’t black and white like many on here are claiming it to be.




Dude, make all of the excuses that you want but the pitching was nothing short of atrocious this year.
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There's a higher chance of Livvy Dunne inviting any one of us to be a guest on Baywatch where we play the role of her long lost lover who returns, striking up a hot and heavy romance with her, complete with a sex scene inside one of the lifeguard towers at midnight then we get caught in a reef while diving for very valuable native sea urchins that are prohibited from being taken out of the waters of California and she has to be the one to make the rescue, leading to the final once and for all goodbye.


If retired NFL is in the mix, then you have to consider Big Whit. Not as flashy as some of the suggestions but he is very underrated and a first-class representative of the University.

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Andrew James Whitworth is a retired American football offensive tackle who played 16 NFL seasons, 11 with the Cincinnati Bengals and five with the Los Angeles Rams. A four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro, he won Super Bowl LVI in his final game at age 40, becoming the oldest offensive lineman to win a title. The 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, he is noted for his durability, leadership, and extensive community work.

re: Basketball announcer

Posted by SpartanSoul on 5/8/26 at 1:00 pm to
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What if Lynn Rollins called lsu basketball games-lol


Lynn would give them all awesome nicknames. This needs to happen. :lol:
Ran across this interesting article on Ariel Posen. The LSU network in operation. Hopefully there are no problems with her "long-term eligibility".

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LSU gymnastics coach Jay Clark confirmed that Ariel Posen will join the Tigers for the 2027 season. The announcement follows a chance meeting between Posen and staff members that reignited her interest in collegiate competition.

Clark reconnected with Posen in December, attending former LSU gymnast Elena Arenas’ wedding. Posen worked the reception, all the while speaking with the two about a possible return to gymnastics.

“She said she was thinking about making a comeback, that she wanted to be part of something,” Clark said.

As reported by Nola.com, the idea grew in January when LSU travelled to Georgia for a meet. Clark and LSU standout Haleigh Bryant later ran into Posen again in downtown Athens.

“It sparked a thought,” Clark said. That was soon followed by a call from Pete Arenas, owner of a gymnastics training facility in Athens.

“He said, ‘She’s been in my gym for five weeks, and she looks great on two events—bars and beam,’” Clark said. “‘She may be a great addition.’”

LSU then moved swiftly to add Posen as a transfer. Clark is expected to contribute in the 2027 season, while her long-term eligibility is being decided. After committing to the program, Posen later thanked LSU’s coaching staff.

“The moment I stepped onto campus, it just felt right,” Posen said. “The coaches, the girls, and the overall environment are exceptional, and it truly felt like home.”

She also thought about the unusual path that led her back to college gymnastics.

“My journey hasn’t been traditional, but stepping away gave me the clarity to see exactly what I wanted, and the motivation to go after it,” she said.


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/college-sports/lsu-gymnastics-lands-ariel-posen-transfer-while-ashley-cowan-secures-sec-honor/ar-AA22swts
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What loser downvotes this?


Probably because of the shitty thread title and no link etc. Just a low effort post all around.

But on subject, hope he gets the deals done. :geauxtigers:
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ERA


That includes plenty of bad catching and fielding that wasn't ruled errors. Not all on the pitchers although they have their problems also.