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Happy for Blake Baker! Came to Tech with Manny Diaz in 2014, If I recall correctly, from Texas after Diaz was fired. Worked his way up to get to this point the right way. From probably $150K per year at Tech in his first season to 2.2M now, good for him!!!

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The entire article is behind a paywall, but here is the gist of the mention of Tech...

Five Teams You’ll Know By June.

1- Louisiana Tech

I’m not sure how these boys from Ruston didn’t get more love in the preseason. They hosted a regional last year, beat four SEC teams and return nearly every major piece from that 2021 lineup. I had them at No. 23 in my Athlon’s preseason Top25. And that mighta been too low.

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Off The Top Of My Head: 2022 Preseason Edition • D1Baseball
Eric Sorenson shares his wish list for the 2022 season along with a host of bold predictions and storylines to watch.
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Funny you ask that, because I was the asst. coach at Slidell High during those years. Dan Ruffin was head coach. Constant pressure from a full court 2-2-1 zone, whether made of missed basket, very loosely structured offense with great shooters. People called it street ball but have no idea how long and hard we worked on the rotations out of that pressure. It was beautiful to watch, but of course I am biased. And another thing, we were a GREAT free throw shooting team because our practices were all about mimicking how we played. We practiced shooting free throws when tired, not standing around and shooting ten in a row, but making three or two during the middle of practice when you're drained.

Mainly a reader, but, I didn't know where to put it. Feel free to move it. BUT, I do think there is some foreshadowing concerning collaboration instead of consumption, which LSU is famous for.

Yes, I think it used to be called Century Link or Centurytel Arena. I believe it has had a name change though.

Should be a good game! Man, some of the comments, glass houses my friends.

Really looking forward to this matchup in Bossier City! Kenneth Lofton , Jr coming off of his impressive Summer performance with Team USA plus some really good signees and transfers against what LSU has returning should make for a great event. I believe Coach Wade and Coach Konkol have a genuine mutual respect and have each built really quality programs. Should be a great early OOC matchup.

Wouldn't it be ironic if Kim Mulkey threw out the first pitch today!

Tech's starting lineup is the same as yesterday, maybe a little change in batting order. Ryan Jennings was supposed to be the Friday night guy last year but missed the season due to surgery. Will be interesting to see how he responds to the situation.

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Ummm, we are 3-2 all time against Bama. Of course one was a forfeit, so thake that away and we are 2-2. LINK BTW, I enjoy this board, y'all are fun! Go Dawgs!

BTW, still waiting on someone to deny the Bama envy. I see that topic was completely ignored. If this was a proportion it would look something like this: La Tech is to LSU as LSU is to Alabama.