Brian Broussard, Assistant Athletic Director in charge of Ticket Operations, joined Matt to talk about the unenviable, if not impossible task, of dividing up Tiger Stadium to evenly and fairly distribute tickets to Tiger fans while staying at the allowed 25% capacity. Brian talked about all the paths, scenarios, and contingency plans he explored along […]

In hour three Charles and Jacob preview tonight’s NFL season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. The Chiefs are set to have a 22% capacity for tonight’s game. Jacob remembers his first NFL game. The guys playback comments from Saints QB-Drew Brees following practice on Wednesday and react with their thoughts. The […]

In hour two Charles and Jacob are joined by Hunt Palmer. The guys give Hunt a hard time about choosing to watch MLB tonight over the NFL’s opening night and/or Power 5 CFB. They evaluate where LSU is in their pre-season preparation schedule with two weeks to go before kicking off the season.   A […]

Jimmy Ott gives a preview of the daily card. Not just picks but also angles that may help you in your own handicapping.

In hour one Charles and Jacob discuss the start of the NFL season and the announcement from Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards that the state will move into Phase 3 coronavirus restrictions on Friday. The guys recap the Saints performances in season openers over the last five seasons.   The SEC Network’s Peter Burns joined […]

The SEC Network’s Peter Burns joined the show. Peter reacts to a tweet he made (see below) In 5 years we are going to look back at a few things in sports and think “I can’t believe we used to do that” Few things: 4 Preseason NFL Games NBA starting season before Christmas What else? […]

T-Bob kicks off OTB OT talking the two biggest QB match-ups week one in the NFL. Mahomes-Watson tonight, and of course Brady-Brees on Sunday. ESPN’s Mike Triplett joins the show to talk Saints-Bucs. The biggest story line surrounding the game is Brady vs. Brees. Both are in their 40s and playing at an elite level. […]

ESPN’s Mike Triplett joins the show to talk Saints-Bucs. The biggest story line surrounding the game is Brady vs. Brees. Both are in their 40s and playing at an elite level. Triplett dove into the significance of this match-up in his latest article. Triplett talks all the hype surrounding this Saints secondary. Listen to more […]

In hour two of Off the Bench, LSU Athletics’ Executive Chef Michael Johnson joins the show in his weekly segment to answer your munchies questions. Co-host of Jimmy Ott’s Gametime, Ben Mintz joins the show to give you his weekly six pack of picks. Mintzy also gives you his take on some win totals. Mintz […]

Co-host of Jimmy Ott’s Gametime, Ben Mintz joins the show to give you his weekly six pack of picks. Mintzy also gives you his take on some win totals. Mintz 6 Pack: Chiefs -9 Under 42  Miami-New England Under 39.5  Bills-Jets, Detriot -3 Under 42.5 Philly-Washington Over 41 Denver-Tennessee Listen to more episodes of Off the […]