Index
LSU Football News: February 2021
Source Synopsis
Sunday, February 28th
Geaux 247 Arik Gilbert plans to go back into NCAA Transfer Portal
NCAA News Southern Illinois shocks North Dakota State, ends Bison's 39-game win streak
LSU Football College Football TV Schedule | NCAA Scoreboard
Baseball
LSU Sports Tigers blank Nicholls, 14-0 | Photos (43) | Boxscore
LSU Sports Illustrated LSU overpowers Nicholls at the plate en route to 14-0 win
The Advocate *1 LSU throws shutout, continues offensive surge vs. Nicholls
The Advocate *1 Cade Doughty injures shoulder during home run celebration against Nicholls
Tiger Bait Video (14 min, 9 sec): Paul Mainieri and Landon Marceaux, LSU defeats Nicholls
LSU Sports Video (2 min, 46 sec): LSU vs. Nicholls highlights
LSU Sports Tigers hit walk-off home run, win 5-3 against Youngstown State | .pdf Boxscore | Photos (136)
LSU Sports Illustrated Cade Doughty walkoff HR saves LSU against Youngstown State in 5-3 win
The Advocate *1 Cade Doughty hits game-winning homer to lead LSU past Youngstown State
Tiger Bait Video (17 min, 17 sec): Paul Mainieri and Landon Marceaux, LSU defeats Nicholls
LSU Sports Video (2 min, 13 sec): LSU vs. Youngstown State highlights
LSU Football SEC Baseball schedule with multimedia links | SEC Scoreboard
Saturday, February 27th
LSU Sports Illustrated Landing these 3 in state prospects would solidify LSU’s 2022 class
Geaux 247 Kevin Mawae discusses return to NFL
Geaux 247 ESPN reveals dream scenario for Joe Burrow in the 2021 NFL Draft
Baseball
LSU Sports Four home runs power Tigers to win over Youngstown State | Boxscore | Photos (43)
LSU Sports Illustrated LSU takes Game 1 against YSU behind dominant pitching, defensive clinic
Tiger Rag Hill, homers and hellacious fielding boost LSU to a 6-2 win over Youngstown State
The Advocate *1 Jaden Hill and 4 home runs: How LSU powered past YSU
The Advocate *1 How Brody Drost reflects Paul Mainieri's challenge of 'trying to find at-bats'
LSU Sports Video (3 min, 41 sec): LSU vs. Highlights vs. Youngstown State highlights
Tiger Bait Video (22 min, 43 sec): Paul Mainieri and players after LSU baseball defeats YSU
LSU Sports LSU vs. Youngstown State - G1 audio highlights
Friday, February 26th
The Advocate *1 How did LSU HR hear about Les Miles' harassment accusations?
ESPN 104.5 Audio (13 min): Devin White talks NFL season, winning Super Bowl LV | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min): Walker Howard talks his relationship with LSU coaching staff | .mp3
LSU Tigers Wire Recent message from LSU bodes well for football season
LSU Tigers Wire Derek Stingley Jr. is the highest-graded CB in this category since 2019
LSU Football College Football TV Schedule | NCAA Scoreboard
Baseball
Tommy Krysan Audio (6 min): LSU Baseball weekly update
LSU Sports Illustrated LSU Baseball outfielder Dylan Crews quickly adapting to College game
LSU Sports Tigers play host to YSU, Nicholls this weekend
The Advocate *1 Why Dylan Crews makes former LSU players say he'll 'be one to remember'
LSU Football SEC Baseball schedule with multimedia links | SEC Scoreboard
Thursday, February 25th
LSU Sports RSVP for March 5 'Watch Party' at Tiger Stadium
LSU Sports Illustrated What LSU is getting in 2022 Wide Receiver commit AJ Johnson
LSU Reveille Huey P. Long Field House to receive first complete renovation in building's history
USA Today Les Miles was investigated for sexual harassment in 2013
Jordy Culotta Show Audio: Jordy Culotta with LSUFootballGM (Austin Thomas)
LSU Sports Illustrated A look at LSU Football's 2021 offseason depth chart: Dffensive Line
Geaux 247 Who's on Board: LSU's 2022 commits
Associated Press Clemson, Swinney face major offensive changes this spring
Sports Illustrated Latest NIL bill would allow athletes to enter draft and return to college
ESPN Bill would allow college athlete endorsements, increase medical coverage, more
NCAA News Student-athlete activism study shows high levels of engagement
Baseball
LSU Tiger TV Video (21 min, 44 sec): Paul Mainieri on the components of the upcoming series
LSU Tiger TV Video (14 min, 37 sec): Dylan Crews on the team coming together
ESPN 104.5 Audio (14 min): Paul Mainieri recaps the 11-2 win over ULL | .mp3
LSU Sports LSU defeats Cajuns, 11-2 | Boxscore
LSU Sports Illustrated Young pitchers, capitalizing on errors help LSU pick up 11-2 win over ULL
And the Valley Shook Tigers cruise by Cajuns, 11-2
The Advocate *1 LSU snaps 3-game losing streak to ULL
The Advocate *1 Before he started for LSU, pitcher Garrett Edwards had a prolific basketball career
Wednesday, February 24th
LSU Sports LSU announces spring dates; Spring Game on April 17th
The Advocate *1 Les Miles offered a secret settlement to an LSU student, sources say
Geaux 247 LSU's Louisiana targets shuffle in latest rankings
LSU Sports Illustrated A look at LSU Football's 2021 offseason depth chart: Offensive Line
Baseball
LSU Sports Tigers meet Cajuns Wednesday in Lafayette
LSU Reveille Baseball notebook: The future at third base, centerfield
LSU Sports Tigers meet Cajuns Wednesday in Lafayette
WWL Sports Audio (20 min): Paul Mainieri reviews Tigers' opening weekend | .mp3
Tuesday, February 23rd
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min, 32 sec): Ed Orgeron previews the 4th quarter program | .mp3
NCAA News NCAA announces fan attendance policy for upcoming championships
NCAA News DI Committee on Academics begins discussion of APR
Baseball
LSU Sports Dylan Crews named SEC Freshman of the Week
LSU Sports LSU comes back, defeats LA Tech by 9 runs | .pdf Boxscore | Photos (19)
LSU Sports Illustrated LSU Baseball offense finds its footing in 16-7 win over Louisiana Tech
And the Valley Shook Coleman cools bats, Dugas drives LSU to 16-7 victory over Louisiana Tech
Geaux 247 LSU's bats come alive in 16-7 win over Louisiana Tech
The Advocate *1 Gavin Dugas smashed a grand slam, and LSU came alive to beat Louisiana Tech
The Advocate *1 Paul Mainieri looks for 'solution' at third base
LSU Sports Video (3 min, 48 sec): LSU vs. Louisiana Tech highlights
LSU Tiger TV Video (15 min, 10 sec): Interview with Paul Mainieri
LSU Tiger TV Video (3 min, 41 sec): Interview with Javen Coleman
LSU Tiger TV Video (5 min, 11 sec): Interview with Gavin Dugas
LSU Tiger TV Video (5 min, 28 sec): Interview with Jordan Thompson
Monday, February 22nd
FOX8 Live Football helping the Howard family heal
Geaux 247 The 2-4-7: LSU spring Football
ESPN 104.5 Audio (10 min): Verge Ausberry talks LSU spring sports | .mp3
Tarleton Sports Tarleton blast FBS New Mexico State for first win as Division I program
Associated Press North Dakota State in fall form dumping Youngstown State 25-7
Associated Press Jackson State gives Deion Sanders shutout in coaching debut
Baseball
LSU Sports Air Force takes game two, 6-5 | Boxscore | Photos (35)
LSU Sports Illustrated Errors, ninth inning pitching woes doom LSU In 6-5 loss to Air Force
Geaux 247 Control issues and errors plague LSU in 6-5 loss on Sunday
The Advocate *1 Blown save and defensive mistakes sink LSU in loss to Air Force
Sunday, February 21st
Geaux 247 What LSU is getting in new commit AJ Johnson
Baseball
LSU Sports LSU wins season opener over Air Force, 6-1 | Photos (18) | .pdf Boxscore
LSU Tiger TV Video (9 min, 44 sec): Paul Mainieri on the first game back
Tiger Rag LSU handles Air Force in Tigers’ 2021 Baseball opener
Geaux 247 Pitching paces LSU to 6-1 victory over Air Force
Associated Press FAU player hits 2 grand slams in same inning in first ABs
LSU Football SEC Baseball schedule with multimedia links | SEC Scoreboard
Saturday, February 20th
The Advocate *1 Rick Perry, longtime TAF fundraiser, to retire; search underway for replacement
Tennessee Sports Heupel adds SEC veterans Rodney Garner, Willie Martinez to defensive staff
Everything Alabama Terry Bowden on his return to coaching, rebuilding at ULM
Associated Press Nicholls sets program record for points in 87-3 victory over D2 Lincoln (MO)
USA Today Report: Disney pushing back on price hike for NFL TV broadcasting rights
Baseball
Tiger Rag COVID and cold weather be damned, it’s finally opening day for LSU Baseball
LSU Football SEC Baseball schedule with multimedia links | SEC Scoreboard
Friday, February 19th
Geaux 247 AJ Johnson commits to LSU
ESPN 104.5 Audio (14 min): Tommy Moffitt updates LSU’s offseason conditioning | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (15 min): DC Daronte Jones talks LSU Defense for 2021 | .mp3
USA Today Leonard Fournette: Tom Brady's pregame speech about honor 'woke us up'
Sports Illustrated 3 seasons in One Year? Jacksonville State' breaks new and uncertain ground
CBS SportsLine New Auburn coach Bryan Harsin works on his vision for the program
Rivals Making the Case: Who will be No. 1 in updated 2022 rankings?
ESPN How Austin Peay is navigating pandemic Football for a second time
USA Today Ivy League cancels spring sports season because of COVID-19
Baseball
LSU Tiger TV Video (32 min, 15 sec): Interview with Paul Mainieri
LSU Tiger TV Video (7 min, 22 sec): Interview with Gavin Dugas
LSU Tiger TV Video (8 min, 42 sec): Interview with Garrett Edwards
LSU Tiger TV Video (6 min, 57 sec): Interview with Will Hellmers
LSU Sports Illustrated After 11 month layoff, LSU Baseball "anxious" for more Baseball at the Box
LSU Sports LSU to play Air Force Saturday and Sunday
The Advocate *1 LSU Baseball's weekend rotation announced
WWL Sports Audio (8 min): Coach Mainieri says LSU bats ready for spring | .mp3
Thursday, February 18th
LSU Sports Illustrated A Look at LSU Football's 2021 Offseason Depth Chart: Tight Ends
LSU Tigers Wire Texas hires former LSU QB Brandon Harris as director of recruiting
USA Today SEC spring Football preview
NCAA News DI Council extends recruiting dead period through May 31
Baseball
ESPN 104.5 Audio (12 min): Paul Mainieri previews opening weekend | .mp3
LSU Sports LSU Baseball opener postponed until Saturday
LSU Sports 2021 Baseball TV / online schedule released
The Advocate *1 Jaden Hill is LSU's ace pitcher who has a bigger calling in life
Wednesday, February 17th
LSU Sports Illustrated A Look at LSU Football's Offseason Depth Chart: Wide Receivers
FOX8 NOLA Nicholls prepares for unique spring Football season
Associated Press Mullen focuses on Florida amid College Ffootball concerns
USA Today Ranking the CFB 2021 head coaching hires, from Gus Malzahn to Terry Bowden
Baseball
LSU Sports Audio (46 min, 45 sec): Extended interview with Paul Mainieri | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min, 46 sec): Ben McDonald previews LSU Baseball | .mp3
Tuesday, February 16th
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min): Ed Orgeron talks the end of 2021 Football school | .mp3
LSU Sports Illustrated Sophomores will need to make giant leap for LSU to reach full potential
Baseball
Tiger Rag Paul Mainieri hopes he can put right field on Crews control
Tiger Details LSU Baseball Preview: Projected lineup, rotation
Monday, February 15th
LSU Sports Illustrated Cornerback Marcus Scott II adds speed and versatility to LSU's roster
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min): Verge Ausberry updates the LSU Football offseason | .mp3
Tennessee Sports Heupel finalizes offensive coaching staff
UCF Sports Gus Malzahn named UCF head Football coach
Baseball
LSU Sports Fan guidelines for 2021 "Baseball at The Box"
ESPN 104.5 Audio (8 min): Ben McDonald previews the 2021 College Baseball season | .mp3
The Advocate *1 Devin Fontenot 'knows he's the guy' as LSU makes him its undoubted closer
Sunday, February 14th
LSU Tigers Wire Joe Burrow is set to hit another milestone in his recovery
McNeese Sports Script continues to be written in remarkable win over TSU
Baseball
The Advocate *1 How the SEC plans to complete its 56-game baseball season
Saturday, February 13th
LSU Sports Illustrated Interview with LSU defensive back JaCoby Stevens on The State of Football
LSU Sports Illustrated What does LB Mike Jones Jr. bring to LSU Football?
LSU Football College Football TV Schedule
Baseball
The Advocate *1 LSU knows the advantage of returning sophomore catcher Alex Milazzo
Dandy Don Q&A with Paul Mainieri Part II: The Bullpen
Friday, February 12th
LSU Sports Illustrated Joe Burrow set to tackle another milestone in rehab process
LSU Sports Video (77 sec): Leonard Fournette - 2021 Super Bowl champion
LSU Sports Illustrated A look at LSU Football's 2021 Offseason Depth Chart: Running Backs
Jordy Culotta Show Video (14 min): Alan Faneca on being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame
College Football News 2021 LSU Football Schedule: Analysis, best and worst case scenarios
Vanderbilt Sports Vanderbilt welcomes LaMar Morgan as cornerbacks coach
Stats DI-AA Spring Football: Southland Conference preview
Stats MEAC won't have spring Football season
Baseball
ESPN 104.5 Audio (12 min): Coach Paul Mainieri talks the ’21 Tigers | .mp3
The Advocate *1 Paul Mainieri experiments as left side of LSU infield remains 'very much in flux'
The Advocate *1 Coronavirus issues fading for LSU as almost every player practices
Thursday, February 11th
LSU Sports Illustrated A look into LSU Football 2021 offseason depth chart: Quarterbacks
Greenville News, SC Former Clemson linebacker Mike Jones Jr. finds new home at LSU
The Advocate *1 Devin White — and his horse — get another victory lap, trophy in hand
Baseball
The Advocate *1 What LSU Baseball games will look like at Alex Box Stadium in 2021
Dandy Don Q&A with LSU Head Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri
Wednesday, February 10th
Geaux 247 LSU lands Clemson LB transfer Mike Jones Jr.
WWL Sports Audio (15 min): Coach O talks LSU representation in the Super Bowl | .mp3
WAFB Sports Faneca shares thoughts on entering HOF, days as a Tiger
Associated Press Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea adds 2 more assistants
Associated Press Reich adds Kevin Mawae, Milanovich to revamped coaching staff
STATS Defending SWAC champ Alcorn State won't compete this spring
Norfolk State Sports Norfolk State opting out of the spring competition schedule
Tuesday, February 9th
Geuax 247 WR Brian Thomas commits to LSU
Tiger Rag Walker’s Thomas ends recruiting suspense, signs with LSU
LSU Sports Football places eighteen on SEC Academic Honor Roll
Steelers Now Alan Faneca greeted with homecoming in Virginia Beach following HoF election
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min): Ed Orgeron recaps signing day and looks ahead to spring | .mp3
The Advocate *1 Can 102K fans, tailgating return for LSU by September? 'It's very possible,' AD says
WBRZ Sports Band director with HBCU roots making history at LSU
Sports Illustrated Post-hurricane McNeese's biggest win this spring is simply getting to kickoff
Associated Press Ex-LSU aide Busch is back with Huskers as defensive analyst
Baseball
The Advocate *1 Inside Jaden Hill's transformative offseason with Anthony Ranaudo
LSU Reveille 'A good problem to have:' How LSU baseball will manage loaded outfield
Monday, February 8th
LSU Sports Four Tigers win Super Bowl LV with Bucs
LSU Sports National Championship license plate now available
Geaux 247 Leonard Fournette sets records in Tampa's Super Bowl run
USA Today Report: Tom Brady apologizes to Tyrann Mathieu in text after Super Bowl 55 trash talk
BR Business Report LSU Athletics spent $128,000 on misconduct prevention during time of allegations
LSU Sports Illustrated Derek Stingley Jr. excited by new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min): Verge Ausberry talks LSU success in Super Bowl LV | .mp3
LSU Sports Illustrated Devin White, Leonard Fournette key factors in Tampa Bay's Super Bowl 55 win
Sporting News Leonard Fournette's timeline, from LSU to Jaguars release to Buccaneers
LSU Sports LSU's Super Bowl participants & winners
LSU Tigers Wire Twitter reacts to former LSU players' performances in Super Bowl LV
Youtube Video (3 min, 41 sec): Leonard Fournette postgame Superbowl interview
Associated Press Buccaneers defense rises to occasion again in Super Bowl win
USA Today 55 things we learned from Buccaneers' victory against Chiefs
Sunday, February 7th
LSU Sports LSU's Super Bowl superlatives could fall on Sunday
Geaux 247 Where LSU Tigers in Super Bowl LV ranked as recruits
Times Picayune Tyrann Mathieu and Leonard Fournette go from the 7th Ward to the Super Bowl
LSU Sports Alan Faneca elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Times Picayune Alan Faneca lands in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Associated Press Alan Faneca named to 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
LSU Tigers Wire Jabril Cox talks Senior Bowl performance, 2020 season
Associated Press A look inside how CBS planned Super Sunday coverage
NCAA News 2021 Super Bowl rosters: Colleges of Chiefs and Buccaneers players
NFL Communications 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to receive free Super Bowl tickets from NFL
Baseball
The Advocate *1 Consistency at the plate vital for LSU outfielder Giovanni DiGiacomo
Saturday, February 6th
Geaux 247 Six LSU Tigers playing in Super Bowl LV
The Advocate *1 Fournette, Williams, Edwards-Helaire set to accomplish 3 rare feats
The Advocate *1 Devin White rode from LSU to Super Bowl. Next ride hopefully trophy in hand
Geaux 247 Justin Jefferson exceeds own expectations in record-setting rookie year
Associated Press Brady vs. Mahomes offers Super Bowl of contrasting styles
Baseball
WWL Sports Audio (18 min, 37 sec): Looking ahead to LSU Baseball with Kendall Rogers | .mp3
Friday, February 5th
Geaux 247 Justin Jefferson sounds off on Daronte Jones, Ja'Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall
LSU Sports Illustrated Inside the teaching philosophies of LSU Football's new defensive staff
WAFB Sports LSU working on post 2021 game in Vegas; optimistic UCLA opener will be played
The Advocate *1 How LSU's defensive staff will focus on 'communication' in a 'violent' 4-3 scheme
BR Proud What could legacy QB Walker Howard bring to LSU?
Times Picayune LB Dylan Gibbs chooses ‘dream’ school LSU for preferred walk-on chance
WWL Sports Audio (12 min, 29 sec): A look at LSU recruiting with Jimmy Smith | .mp3
The Advocate *1 CEH looks to expand championship résumé with Super Bowl win
Times Picayune LB Dylan Gibbs chooses ‘dream’ school LSU for preferred walk-on chance
USA Today SEC revenue increased slightly to $729 million in 2020 fiscal year
Associated Press Virtual recruiting strategies could stay after pandemic ends
USA Today Roger Goodell on NFL’s season: 'We have found solutions, and we’ll do it again'
Baseball
The Advocate *1 LSU Baseball trains players at multiple positions: 'It's going to be critical'
Thursday, February 4th
Geaux 247 Daronte Jones envisions a violent defense for LSU
LSU Sports Audio (43 min): Hey Fightin' Podcast - Kevin Faulk + Justin Jefferson | .mp3
Times Picayune Darrel Williams' Super Bowl story? 'Everything comes great to the ones who wait'
NFL News Devin White's postseason dominance proves no challenge, moment too big
The Advocate *1 Saivion Jones signing boosts LSU's defensive ends
Pro Football Talk Panthers sign tight end Stephen Sullivan to future contract
SEC Sports SEC announces 2019-20 revenue distribution
Sports Illustrated New congressional NIL bill targets expansive change to athlete compensation
NFL News Preparing for Super Bowl LV
Baseball
The Advocate *1 LSU Baseball dealing with coronavirus-related absences 2 weeks from opening day
LSU Sports 2021 LSU Baseball walk-out songs
LSU Sports 2021 LSU Baseball record book
Wednesday, February 3rd
LSU Signees (22): LSU Sports (Bios and Videos) | Rivals | Dandy Don | ESPN
LSU Recruiting Rankings: 247 Sports (4) | ESPN (6) | Rivals (5) | 247 Sports Composite (4)
The Advocate *1 Saivion Jones, four-star St. James defensive end, starts NSD by signing with LSU
LSU Sports Illustrated Will Campbell and LSU's recent string of recruiting success on the offensive line
LSU Sports Illustrated How LSU Football defense will look under Daronte Jones, new defensive staff
The Advocate *1 Meet Sage Ryan: LSU's five-star safety, a legacy Tiger who decided to stay 'home'
Associated Press New LSU coordinator Jones begins task of fixing defense
Tiger Details Ed Orgeron introduces new hires Daronte Jones, Blake Baker and Andre Carter
ESPN Press Room ESPN announces National Signing Day coverage plans
USA Today Coronavirus made roster management a nightmare for coaches, complicating NSD
Associated Press Lea hires David Raih as Vanderbilt's offensive coordinator
Associated Press Video game maker EA Sports announces return of NCAA Football
Tuesday, February 2nd
Kansas City Star How Darrel Williams’ time at LSU prepared him for the Super Bowl
Chiefs Wire Brotherly bond of Darrel Williams, Clyde Edwards-Helaire inspiring success
LSU Sports Video (58 min): LSU Football press conference | Facebook | Periscope
LSU Sports Illustrated Previewing LSU Football's National Signing Day needs and potential targets
ESPN 104.5 Audio (10 min): Ed Orgeron talks new hires on defense | .mp3
WWL Sports Audio (30 min): Orgeron bullish on new DC hire | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (13 min): Shea Dixon on Arik Gilbert transfer, Will Campbell commit, NSD | .mp3
Geaux 247 Who's on Board: LSU's 2022 commits
Recruiting News Guru LSU holding fourth ranked recruiting class ahead of National Signing Day
Kansas City Star Tyrann Mathieu honors the game in own way at Super Bowl media day
LSU Sports LSU athletics to celebrate Black History month
Associated Press Virus may reduce total Super Bowl bets, but online to surge
Associated Press Black coordinators make Super Bowl history with Buccaneers
Baseball
Tiger Details LSU 2021 Baseball preview: Infield
Tiger Rag LSU 2021 Baseball preview: Pitching
LSU Sports Jaden Hill named first-team preseason All-American
Geaux 247 Freshman Tre' Morgan has first base on lockdown
Monday, February 1st
Geaux 247 Newman's Bo Bordelon commits to LSU
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min): Will Campbell talks his commitment to LSU | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (10 min): Verge Ausberry discusses Arik Gilbert transfer, more | .mp3
Geaux 247 After one season at LSU, Arik Gilbert is headed to Florida
Baseball
LSU Sports Illustrated A look at the depth of LSU Baseball’s position group
The Advocate *1 How Matthew Beck and Devin Fontenot show the promise of LSU's pitching staff