LSU baseball writer Koki Riley joins sports editor Perryn Keys to go over the Tigers' huge weekend sweep of Ole Miss in the regular-season finale and their trip to the Southeastern Conference tournament in Hoover, Alabama.

The guys begin by taking a fresh look at LSU's overall record, the Tigers' RPI ranking and whether they've done enough (yet) to earn an at-large berth in the NCAA tournament.

Koki then discusses why LSU's sweep was somewhat surprising; the relative dominance of the Tigers' top two pitchers, Gage Jump and Luke Holman, and the strongest, most complete weekend for LSU's bullpen against Ole Miss.

And then there's Tommy White. Koki breaks down Tanks' 8-for-13 weekend performance, why he's connecting on pitches and why the LSU lineup needed a performance like it had in the finale against Ole Miss.

We then take a look at all those missed opportunitues — against Missouri, Auburn, Alabama, etc. — and how they could still come back to haunt LSU, which is still very much on the NCAA bubble.

Finally, Koki takes a look at LSU's path in the SEC tournament, and just how much is enough to get the Tigers "safely" into the NCAAs.

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0:00-Where do the Tigers stand?

8:00-LSU has beein in this situation before

12:30-Why LSU's sweep was (somewhat) surprising

15:00-Quietly, a great 1-2 punch with Jump and Holman

17:30-The bullpen's most complete performance

24:00-Tommy White: Tanks is blowin' stuff up

23:00-Alex Milazzo and LSU's best defensive players

30:00-Thinking about those missed opportunities

37:00-LSU's path in the SEC tournament

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and football writer Wilson Alexander joins sports editor Perryn Keys to go over LSU's new addition at defensive tackle, a fresh look at Brian Kelly's NIL strategy and a potential LSU football game in Ireland.

The guys go through LSU's new addition to the defensive line, Grand Valley State transfer Jay'viar Suggs — who he is, how he became available and how this more or less completes LSU's search for more defensive linemen.

Rab also breaks down why LSU swung and missed with big-name defensive tackles in the transfer portal — and the guys give their 2 cents on whether Kelly's approach to the portal is the right approach.

We then discuss what LSU might do with its two remaining scholarships and whether certain positions (DB, DE, P) are extreme areas of need.

Finally, Rab details his discussion with Kelly, including the revelation that LSU is looking into playing a neutral-site game in Ireland somewhere in the future.

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0:00-intro

3:50-Tigers add final defensive tackle to lineup

16:00-LSU's current approach to NIL

26:30-Filling the last spots on the roster

32:00-Tigers in Ireland?

38:30-Changes coming to college football

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap Paul Skenes' first start in Major League Baseball, LSU's dwindling chances at the NCAA tournament and an update on LSU's hopefuls in Olympic gymnastics.

The guys go through Skenes' debut, which lasted four-plus innings, as well as why such a buzz exists across MLB regarding Skenes' stuff (his debut was perhaps as anticipated as any in the past 15 years). We also break down what makes him such a tantalizing prospect and why he might be built to last.

Rab also breaks down LSU's disastrous three-game trip to Alabama, in which the Tigers suffered a crushing loss Friday and dropped the series finale Sunday.

We then discuss why this year's LSU team has struggled so much, as well as what the Tigers MUST do to have any shot at getting an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament.

Rab then wraps up with a rundown of LSU gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, who will compete with the Philippines national team in the Olympics this summer, and Konnor McClain, who will attempt to make Team USA.

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0:00-Intro

4:40-Paul Skenes pitching debut with the Pirates

16:30-Checking in on Dylan Crews

21:30-Tough times in Tuscaloosa for the Tigers

30:00-LSU's dwinding chances at the NCAA regionals

37:20-LSU gymnasts' road to the Paris Games

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and LSU beat writer Reed Darcey joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap what has already been a busy week for Angel Reese (with the regular season yet to come!), as well as next year's LSU roster; potential LSU Olympians and the baseball team's weekend trip to Alabama.

Last Friday, Angel played her WNBA preseason opener without a TV audience, prompting a fan to livestream the game from her seat — drawing nearly 200,000 viewers in real time and almost 1 million since the upload. Angel later flew out for the Met Gala on Monday and returned in time to score 13 points in 19 minutes of the Chicago Sky's final exhibition.

The guys discuss how this will be the new normal — for international celebrities like Reese, but also perhaps for women's basketball. And Rab notes that perhaps e double-standard has existed for women, as fans rarely criticize male athletes for dabbling into show business.

Reed then goes through LSU's five new additions to the 2024-25 women's basketball roster and whether the Tigers might have a more complete team (barring injuries).

Rab then takes us through the LSU athletes who have already qualified for the Summer Olympics, as well as who's up next. We also break down the Tigers' final six baseball games and whether they can sneak into the NCAA tournament for a surprise run.

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0:00-Intro

4:00-Angel Reese in the big leagues ... and on the red carpet

29:00-Kim Mulkey's new-ish krewe: who plays point guard?

37:00-Looking ahead to the Summer Games in Paris

47:00-LSU baseball with another crucial weekend at Alabama

LSU baseball writer Koki Riley joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap the Tigers' huge series win over Texas A&M and whether the they can make a late charge to the NCAA regionals.

First, we take a fresh look at LSU's RPI rankings, its final two weekend series and what type of work they've got left before they can feel good about their chances at an NCAA tournament berth.

Then it's on to the Texas A&M series, in which the Tigers got two strong performances from starters Gage Jump and Luke Holman, as well as some lights-out bullpen work from Fidel Ulloa, Griffin Herring and Christian Little in a pair of victories over the No. 1 Aggies.

Koki also breaks down two things that LSU did well at the plate — hitting with runners in scoring position, and hitting with two outs.

Finally, we break down the LSU bullpen's collapse on Sunday, what it means for the Tigers' long-term chances and how this week will shape up with Northwestern State and Alabama.

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0:00-Intro

4:00-Where the Tigers stand after two big wins

8:30-Two sparkling efforts by the bullpen

17:20-Gage Jump and Luke Holman stand tall

24:20-LSU at the plate with RISP and two outs

28:12-Bullpen blows up Sunday. What gives?

33:10-The week ahead: Northwestern State, Alabama

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys for a look at a little bit of everything, from the LSU women's basketball roster and Haleigh Bryant's return to the gymnastics program and the Tigers' baseball series against Texas A&M.

We first discuss Kim Mulkey's addition of three transfer guards — Miami's Shayeann Day-Wilson, Arizona's Kailyn Gilbert and Mississippi State's Mjracle Sheppard — to group with Arkansas transfer Jersey Wolfenbarger and Lafayette Christian star Jada Richard. Scott tells us why the 2024-25 team might be more complete, with stronger role players and the potential for a true point guard.

Scott then explains why Haleigh Bryant is coming back to the gymnastics team for another run at a championship, and whether others like Sierra Ballard, Kiya Johnson and Olivia Dunne will come back as well.

From there, it's a long look at LSU draftees Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, as well as what type of impact defensive tackles Maason Smith and Mekhi Wingo might have at the NFL level. We also take a quick look at what LSU is doing in the transfer portal to replace Smith and Wingo.

Finally, it's a look at LSU's crucial weekend series against No. 1 Texas A&M, and whether the Tigers can pull of a miraculous late-season run to reach the NCAA regionals.

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0:00-Intro

4:20-Kim Mulkey's roster gets a recharge

13:15-Haleigh Bryant returns to the LSU gym team

18:50-Will Olivia Dunne and other return as well?

23:00-Three first-round picks in the NFL draft

28:48-Two different prospects: Maason Smith, Mekhi Wingo

34:25-What will LSU do at defensive tackle?

39:02-LSU's crucial series against Texas A&M

Beat writer Koki Riley joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap the LSU baseball team's weekend series against Auburn and where the Tigers stand with 11 regular-season games remaining.

We first discuss Jay Johnson's decision to start Kade Anderson in LSU's series finale against Auburn, which didn't work out well enough in a 7-5 loss that cost LSU a chance to sweep. Koki also explains why he thought keeping Griffin Herring in the bullpen was still the right move.

We then break down a strong weekend from the LSU bullpen in general — a welcome change — and other standouts like Ashton Larson, Gage Jump and others. Koki then also discusses the leadoff spot and the center field position with Mac Bingham and Paxton Kling.

From there, it's a long look at the rest of LSU's schedule, what the Tigers must do to reach the NCAA regionals and why their next opponent, Texas A&M, is the No. 1 team in the nation.

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0:00-Intro

2:30-What went wrong Sunday against Auburn

9:30-A much stronger bullpen effort

14:14-Ashton Larson has another great weekend

18:00-Paxton Kling, Mac Bingham and center field

28:25-Where LSU stands with 11 games to go

35:40-This weekend and No. 1 Texas A&M

38:00-Gage Jump and a crucial Friday night

41:00-Nate Ackenhausen and others to keep an eye on

43:20-Watch out for the Tanks bomb!

Beat writer Koki Riley joins sports editor Perryn Keys to take a long look at what's gone wrong with the LSU baseball team and how the Tigers can still make it into the NCAA tournament.

We first discuss how Jay Johnson's team has tumbled to 5-13 in Southeastern Conference play as it heads into a weekend series with lowly Auburn — as well as what LSU needs to do with 14 games remaining to give itself a good shot.

Koki breaks down the changes in LSU's weekend rotation and whether Nate Ackenhausen can help the Tigers in the Sunday starting role, as well as why Gage Jump was so effective against Missouri — and whether Luke Holman is in something of a mini-slump.

We also discuss why Johnson has come to rely on Griffin Herring — easily is most dependable reliever — and why some others in the bullpen, including Aiden Moffett and Cam Johnson, have started to play larger roles.

Finally, we discuss some of the brighter spots on this year's team, including Ashton Larson, Michael Braswell and Jared Jones.

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Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap the LSU gymnastics team's thrilling ride to the first national championship in program history.

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We first discuss LSU's run through the semifinals Thursday — and Oklahoma's shocking turn on beam, which led to the Sooners' early departure and increased the Tigers' chances at winning the championship Saturday afternoon.

Rab then turns to the championship meet itself — how it shaped up; how the Tigers had to finish on beam, often the most treacherous event; and how Sierra Ballard, Aleah Finnegan and their other four teammates left no doubt with the best beam performance in finals history. Rab reflects on the moment Finnegan — who struggled on beam earlier this year — stuck the landing and made it clear that the Tigers had their first set of rings.

We also discussed a special moment when Jay Clark made sure to bring up the founder and architect of the program, D-D Breaux, to celebrate with the team on the podium.

One other thing: As the guys made sure to note, think not only of LSU's national championships over the past five years, but also of the mind-blowing number of world-class individual athletes who have been through campus during that time, and why that's simply not common. Or normal.

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0:00-Where were you when LSU clinched the championship?

4:00-How Oklahoma's fall put LSU in the driver's seat

11:40-LSU's dramatic, clinching final rotation on beam

19:30-The big moment: Aleah Finnegan brings it home

21:55-Jay Clark celebrates — but not without D-D Breaux

28:45-Haleigh Bryant among LSU's world-class athletes

37:05-LSU's 52nd national championship in all sports

41:50-Why the Tigers should contend again in 2024-25

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys to preview the LSU gymnasts' chances to win their first national championship.

Rab comes aboard to discuss whether this is the best LSU gymnastics team in school history, and why the Tigers have a real chance to not only make it through to Saturday's semifinals but to score an upset over Oklahoma, the heavy favorite.

The guys take a moment to discuss why gymnasts are the toughest, grittiest athletes on campus — no, seriously — before moving on to explain why Haleigh Bryant is one of the best in the nation, and why she is essential to LSU's success at the championships.

They also discuss Bryant's career, the abundnace of perfect 10s in modern gymnastics and the other teams who are likely to advance through Thursday's semifinal sessions.

Rab also shares a few thoughts on the Masters — including a moment with Uncle Verne Lundquist, who was known for his work at Augusta long before he became the voice of SEC football, as well as ex-LSU golfer Sam Burns' struggles at the tournament.

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0:00-Intro

4:05-The best gymnastics team in LSU history?

13:10-The unspeakable physical toll on gymnasts

19:20-Why Haleigh Bryant is essential to LSU's success

29:40-Do gymnasts get too many perfect 10s these days?

33:45-Oklahoma is the favorite. Here's how LSU could win

39:30-Uncle Verne Lundquist signs off for good

46:40-Why Sam Burns has struggled at the Masters