LSU Sports Insider

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 avail

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 perha

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, prom

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'

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 Mi

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 explai

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 rema

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. NOTE: BUY THE ADVOCATE'S CHAMPIONSHIP POSTERS HERE! 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

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.

Beat writer Wilson Alexander joins sports editor Perryn Keys to take stock of the LSU football roster after the spring game and what to expect when the NCAA transfer portal reopens. One of the most important things for LSU was what didn't happen in the spring game: The Tigers didn't suffer any major injuries. Wilson discusses why that was (obviously) good to see, then breaks down t