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Location:Big Spring, TX
Biography:Lived in Baton Rouge for two years as a teen and was impressed by the great spirit, Pistol Pete & Tiger Football. It made a lasting impression and I return to visit when possible. Currently a state government worker in Texas.
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re: Jalen Reece to the portal

Posted by rjokerlsu on 4/17/26 at 12:31 pm to
Reece was the player I thought perhaps had a chance to return, based upon his play as a freshman. He certainly improved during the season, no doubt benefitting from the playing time he received when Thomas was sidelined.

But I think Wade can find the point guard he wants.

re: 6-8-1996

Posted by rjokerlsu on 4/17/26 at 10:14 am to
I believe that’s one of the greatest moments in the history of LSU athletics!
Thanks for clearing things up on the two players with Ross as the last name.

I am looking forward to seeing more out of Charles Ross this year. I know he has outstanding speed and can be a definite contributor.

re: O line, Solomon Thomas

Posted by rjokerlsu on 4/15/26 at 10:56 pm to
It's very disappointing that he's still injured. I did expect him to compete for playing time on this year's team after not playing at all last season.

I thought he was the highest rated OL recruit of all when he got here. Hope he can now surprise us and do some healing this summer.

re: What does LSU have that’s good?

Posted by rjokerlsu on 4/12/26 at 11:09 pm to
Gymnastics, women’s basketball and tennis.

re: 1970 LSU at Notre Dame

Posted by rjokerlsu on 4/8/26 at 11:04 pm to
I remember this game. It was a monumental defensive struggle and yes, I do recall that Cassanova had a full field in front of him if he'd made the pick and returned it 100 yards.

As noted above, LSU did avenge that loss the next season at Tiger Stadium as the Irish lost decisively.
I have been on the Rant for several years and believe that most coaches in at least football, basketball and baseball (perhaps other sports perhaps gymnastics and softball) assign someone to monitor this site.

No proof necessarily--just a thought.

re: Ding dong the witch is dead

Posted by rjokerlsu on 4/6/26 at 6:29 pm to
The final four went the way I hoped it would.

I was for South Carolina to beat U Conn--that team played in an inferior conference and won it last year and too many other years. So USC East was the lesser of two evils to me, in that matchup.

But since USC East has been to the Final Four so many times lately, I was glad to see UCLA win it. It's been many years since that Annie Myers team won the title competing in the old AIAW format in the late 70s.



Go Michigan! It would be their first national title in 37 years. U Conn has won two of the last three national championships, and as my late mother said many times, "They need another like I need another hole in the head."

I like their head coach, Dusty May, much more than Danny Hurley of U Conn.
In addition to not having the line and running game, he also received little help from the poor play calling of the coaches.
I only noticed that at the Wade press conference, Ausberry very briefly mentioned his name once, acknowledging McMahon was here for four years and good luck to him.

re: Wade initial roster

Posted by rjokerlsu on 3/30/26 at 5:38 pm to
Reece and Thomas would be current players that could help.

I also expect Wade to hit the transfer portal for a majority of the team.
Yes, a good chance that Wade will have a better record, especially in SEC play.

I was wondering if the Rant sees a chance any current players would return. I realize Thomas is already in the portal.

re: Marcus Spears Jr question

Posted by rjokerlsu on 3/27/26 at 1:00 pm to
I certainly hope with the arrival of Wade, LSU's efforts to recruit Spears will definitely pick up.
So it’s possible LSU gets a new head basketball coach and it apparently will be the choice of a majority of the fan base, That’s provided these ranters have reliable sources.

So when will there be a press announcement about this?
This was an impressive win for LSU. Several players made contributions.
Yes, other than the #9 seeds beating the #8 seeds, very few upsets and not that many close games.

I hope things get a bit less predictable in the round of 32.
If it's Wade or any other coach besides McMahon as the new head coach, how much does it help LSU's chances to land Spears?
I would think there's a decent chance that Missouri has probably played more games where the other teams had more fans closer to the game site.

So it's all right for them to play the opening round in STL. Go Mizzou!
He enjoyed too much Cajun food in his years at McNeese.

A buddy of mine who seldom seems to notice such things made the comment that Wade had put on some weight, so yes, that's true.
The OP is delusional, as another poster stated.

Things don't work that fast.