Matt breaks down a huge recruiting weekend for LSU football as six official visitors hit Baton Rouge, including four five-stars. He explains why the Tigers may have a real shot at flipping some major names, including the number one player in America, defensive tackle Jalen Brewster. Plus, the Ed Orgeron factor is already making noise on the recruiting trail, and LSU could be building the foundation for the top class in the country.

Matt breaks down the surprising injury stories behind LSU Baseball’s season, including Derek Curiel playing through a broken ankle before becoming one of the Tigers’ top hitters. Then comes the bigger question: could Curiel actually return to LSU instead of heading to the MLB Draft? Matt explains why the money says one thing… but Curiel’s comments may say another.

Today’s Southern Salute is all about the countdown officially being on. From tailgates and Tiger Stadium nights to the sounds, traditions, and emotions that come with Saturdays in Louisiana, Michelle celebrates being just 100 days away from LSU Football returning.

Today’s Southern Salute looks back at a surprising milestone for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. On this day in 2006, the band finally scored their first ever number one album in the United States with Stadium Arcadium… more than two decades into their career. Michelle talks about why the moment was such a big deal, the hits that came from the album, and how the Chili Peppers were somehow already one of the biggest bands in the world before this even happened.

Matt breaks down the biggest LSU storylines coming out of SEC Spring Meetings in Florida, including Lane Kiffin’s comments about Ed Orgeron returning to the LSU program and why Coach O’s long-term value may go beyond recruiting. Plus, a major health update on quarterback Sam Leavitt after offseason foot surgery, and what LSU Baseball losing Maverick Rizzi to the transfer portal means moving forward.

Matt breaks down the pressure-packed SEC Tournament matchup between LSU and Oklahoma as Jay Johnson openly admits this is basically postseason baseball for the Tigers. Can LSU survive five wins in six days to keep hosting hopes alive? Plus, a look at LSU’s major pitching advantage tonight and Will Wade continuing to build one of the strangest veteran rosters in college basketball with former pros, transfers, and international players all joining the Tigers.

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates Pete Townshend on his birthday. Michelle looks back at Pete’s path from shy book-loving kid to one of rock’s greatest guitarists, including the moment Bill Haley changed everything for him. Plus, the story behind “Substitute,” why Pete admitted the riff was inspired by Keith Richards, and a look back at The Who performing the song at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2022.

LSU heads to the SEC Tournament after a brutal regular season finish, but the season isn’t dead yet. Matt breaks down why the Tigers saved William Schmidt for Oklahoma, the uphill road through Hoover, and what it would take for LSU to pull off an improbable SEC Tournament run and save its season.

Today’s Southern Salute looks back at May 18th, 1985, when Simple Minds hit #1 in America with “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Michelle dives into how the band nearly rejected the song, why the lyrics confused Jim Kerr, and how The Breakfast Club turned it into one of the most recognizable songs of the ‘80s. Plus, a revisit to the legendary final monologue from detention hall that made the movie timeless.

Matt breaks down LSU’s game one loss to Florida and why Jay Johnson is clearly saving everything for Hoover. From William Schmidt’s expected SEC Tournament start to the offensive positives against Florida, Matt explains why LSU’s postseason hopes come down to one thing: winning the SEC Tournament. Plus, a full look at the newly released Saints schedule, including a brutal opening stretch, the Paris game against Pittsburgh, and whether the road to a weak NFC South title is actually manageable.