Favorite team:LSU 
Location:West Virginia
Biography:LSU grad 1994, born and raised on the bayou
Interests:LSU, backpacking,biking, fishing, camping, reading, TD
Occupation:I’m in business, specifically nunya.
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Registered on:9/8/2004
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CF Curiel 3B Brayden Simpson SS Stevan Milam RF Jake Brown 1B John Pearson DH Zack Yorke C Cade Arambide 2B Seth Dardar CF Chris Stanfield


I like this strategy to avoid any drama in the clubhouse; just rename positions. CF1 CF2
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I don't disagree, but I don't think Jay is avoiding Louisiana kids. If the number of Louisiana kids on our roster ever gets to zero that speaks more of youth baseball development in Louisiana than it does Johnson's recruiting strategy.


I agree. It’s just hard to imagine the Louisiana baseball cupboard being THAT bare.
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Times are changing. Baseball was still a very regional sport in the 90s and 2000s. It's popularity has spread and the ability to recruit nationally with showcases and national 14, 15, 16, 17U teams has changed the landscape for the top programs.


I agree but one of the variables in both of our recent championships have been Louisiana kids. I know Coach thinks it’s important too. I trust him. With that said, I think the number should never go to zero.
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I just looked at the 2026 class. Looks like quite a few draft risks, but what really stands out is only one Louisiana recruit. There has to be more than one kid worthy of an offer. We only got two this cycle. I know some don’t put stock into having hometown players, but I think you need more than that.


Just for kicks one day, I read all of the plaques posted outside the Box of all of the great LSU players over the years. Exactly 50% of them were Louisiana kids. I’m not saying we need that ratio, but I hope we can bump it up a bit.
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to be a glue guy in the clubhouse too.


He’s a really good player but from all of the interviews I’ve seen of him, to borrow a phrase from Coach JJ, “he’s even a better human being.”
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It is still very intriguing on how the roster management will take place at this point.


Is it me or does it seem like there is still some vagueness in the roster limit rules?
My mind will read Dathe Vader all season.
Thanks for the update. I guess you can mark Woods as drafted (and not in the portal).
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Jay tried to prepare us for this


I guess now we just hope other SEC teams have also run out of lube.

re: Big Ben is a lucky man

Posted by LSUMANINVA on 7/3/25 at 2:39 pm
I love that dude.
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Eventually the hammer will come down on someone to be made an example out of.


Hopefully it will be a brash and cocky coach that tends to stir the pot. Or one that likes bananas.
I wonder when the NIL amounts will start taking a psychological toll on players that are receiving big checks but not performing up to expectations.

Regardless, Jay needs a raise.
I was at LSU from 90-95. A pretty good time. I always loved baseball but LSU baseball was something different. Better than every other baseball. I still feel that way. The history. The players. The stats. The fanbase. Love it all. Still haven’t been to Omaha but hoping to retire soon and then go every year.
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Until a Top 150 Junior returns to school at LSU or anywhere else for his senior year


You could phrase it, "Until a Top 150 Junior returns to school at LSU or anywhere else for his senior year and improves his stock substantially."

I trust NOTHING the media says, regardless of the "side" they are on.
It seems like Kendall was so happy to type that one up.

re: 2026 baseball home games?

Posted by LSUMANINVA on 6/29/25 at 6:19 am
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No im sure they’ll travel to South Carolina again for the 12th year in a row. The SEC apparently doesn’t think USCe should ever have to play at Alex Box.


Only Tiger fans that live on the east coast think this is a good idea.
Maybe the older Frank Anderson gets, the more of a dick he becomes. I'm definitely more of a dick in my older age.