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| Dec. 23: LSU continues to ace the transfer portal | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:38:11 | |
The LSU football team has made another seven additions via the transfer portal in the past week, including Florida State edge rusher Patrick Payton, Oklahoma wide receiver Nic Anderson and Virginia Tech defensive back Mansoor Delane. | |||
| Dec. 19: LSU gymnastics has a realistic chance to repeat | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:34:58 | |
In today's episode of the LSU Sports Insider, our experts from The Advocate provide an LSU gymnastics season preview. The Tigers won the national championship last year and returned Monday with their "Gymnastics 101" exhibition. Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and editor Zach Ewing cover it all: returning stars Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan, injured phenom Konnor McClain, newcomers like Kaitlin Chio and social media sensation Livvy Dunne, we cover it all. Also: College Football Playoff picks and predictions! #lsu #geauxtigers #gymnastics #ncaagymnastics #livvy | |||
| Live reaction: LSU loses Bryce Underwood | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:33:30 | |
The nation's top-rated high school quarterback, Bryce Underwood, flipped his college commitment Thursday night from LSU to Michigan, his home-state school. He had been committed to LSU since January. The move comes less than two weeks before National Signing Day and is a significant blow to the Tigers' signing class — and their future at quarterback. Wilson Alexander, the LSU football beat writer for The Advocate, and columnist Scott Rabalais, join Zach Ewing to discuss Underwood's flip, how big of a blow this is to Brian Kelly and staff and where LSU goes from here. #lsu #geauxtigers #michigan #mgoblue #collegefootball #recruiting | |||
| Dec. 18: Kim Mulkey gets tossed! Jayden Daniels signs off; recruiting news and more | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:42:25 | |
Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss several hot topics — including Kim Mulkey's ejection, Jayden Daniels' sweet goodbye and plenty of comings and goings with LSU football. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Wilson and Scott discuss Daniels' decision to skip the ReliaQuest Bowl and prepare for the NFL draft, as well as what that means for Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers' ability to get a sneak peek at 2024. The guys also discuss the transfer portal, through which LSU added a wide receiver and a safety last week but lost Sage Ryan and missed on quarterback AJ Swann. Rabalais also sizes up LSU's recruiting class, which stands at No. 12, and Wilson gives insight on undecided February stars and potential breakout freshmen. Finally, Scott chimes in on Mulkey's second-half ejection from the Tigers' runaway win over Northwestern State on Sunday. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Jayden Daniels opts out of ReliaQuest bowl | |||
| Dec. 14: A look at LSU's 2024 schedule, the transfer portal and recruiting | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:53:41 | |
Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss LSU's 2024 football schedule, as well as potential moves in the transfer portal and the final days before the early signing period. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Wilson and Scott discuss the '24 schedule, which begins with USC in Las Vegas and doesn't get much easier from there, with another game against UCLA and four-game midseason stretch that includes Ole Miss at Arkansas, at Texas A&M and Alabama. Wilson and Scott also discuss the transfer portal, which has been relatively quiet for LSU, and recruiting, in which LSU's team ranking stands at No. 12. The guys also go through a few what-ifs for LSU's ReliaQuest Bowl game against Wisconsin. Scott finishes with some insight on the LSU women's basketball team and losing Kateri Poole, a key role player in the Tigers' run to the national championship last spring. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Intro | |||
| Dec. 11: Reflections on Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:48:07 | |
Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win Saturday night in New York. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Wilson and Scott discuss the vote itself, which was much closer than Joe Burrow's win in 2019, and a bit of intrigue as Saturday night approached, given that the Maxwell Award went to Washington's Michael Penix the night before. Wilson and Scott also discuss the most memorable moment from the weekend in New York, as well as Daniels' whirlwind week, from winning AP Player of the Year to the Unitas, Walter Camp and Davey O'Brien awards. The guys also go through the process by which LSU players can have their jersey numbers retired, whether statues for Burrow and Daniels are on the way, and where they all rank among LSU's greatest football players. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Jayden's Heisman episode Photos courtesy of Michael Johnson | |||
| Dec. 7: Coaching changes; transfer candidates; Heisman night is upon us | 07 Dec 2023 | 01:01:08 | |
Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss (potential) changes to the LSU coaching staff, (potential) targets in the tansfer portal and how the Heisman Trophy presentation will unfold Saturday night in New York. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Wilson and Scott discuss offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock's new three-year extension, as well as the fate of the defensive staff (no, there's no news yet on Matt House, but we discuss the pros and cons). Wilson also discusses LSU's potential targets in the transfer portal — specifically Louisiana-born players who began their college careers elsewhere. The guys also take a look at how the peception of the QB position has transformed forever in the wake of Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels' rise to superstardom. Brandon Worley of Champion Wealth chimes in with hard data and predictive insight on why Daniels should win the top individual award in American sports. Finally, the guys discuss the Heisman Trophy itself — the ceremony, the acceptance speeches and the prestige, not only of winning, but having a hand in selecting the winner. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Intro | |||
| Dec. 4: It's Jayden Daniels' Heisman to lose; LSU-Wisconsin; CFP controversy | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:08:43 | |
Beat reporter Wilson Alexander, columnist Scott Rabalais and special guest Jill Stokeld discuss the wild Friday night Pac-12 game that put Jayden Daniels at the front of the Heisman Trophy race, as well as transfer portal needs, LSU's bowl game against Wisconsin and the CFP playoff controversy. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Wilson and Scott discuss what they were thinking as the Oregon-Washington game unfolded, vaulting Daniels ahead of Bo Nix and Michael Penix. The guys also break down Daniels' most memorable moments from a memorable season. Wilson also discusses LSU's potential targets in the transfer portal, including wide receivers, defensive tackles and ... quarterbacks? The guys also take an early look at the Wisconsin Badgers, as well as the Florida State-Alabama debate. Both teams beat LSU — but which team is better. Finally, Jill Stokeld, a graduate of Baton Rouge HIgh and Florida State, stops by with some choice words for the College Football Playoff committee. Things were said. Complaints were made. A (bad) time was had. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com
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| Nov. 30: Angel Reese is back; offseason recruiting for LSU | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:52:05 | |
Beat reporters Wilson Alexander and Reed Darcey join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss Angel Reese's return to the LSU women's basketball team; the Tigers' game agianst Virginia Tech; and potential targets for the LSU football team in the transfer portal. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Reed breaks down the LSU women's team with and without Reese, as well as the Tigers' frontcourt without Sa'Myah Smith and the latest on reserve guard Kateri Poole, who is "not with the team," as Kim Mulkey put it. The guys also discuss LSU's needs in the transfer portal — how much is too much, and how much is not enough? Finally, we break down Bo Nix's chances at boosting his case for the Heisman Trophy in Friday night's Pac-12 championship game. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Intro | |||
| Nov. 27: Changes ahead for LSU? Plus: Heisman talk, Nabers, Angel and more | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:00:56 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to wrap up the LSU-Texas A&M game; Jayden Daniels' Heisman case; Malik Nabers' pursuit of awards and records; and whether we'll see changes to the coaching staff. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Scott and Wilson assess the season in full, discussing whether it was a success or a disappointment. Wilson also gives the latest on whether Matt House will stay or go, and/or other potential staff changes. The guys also discuss positions of need in recruiting and the transfer portal. Also: How the Pac-12 title game could hurt or help Daniels' Heisman hopes, and whether Nabers will stick around for the Tigers' bowl to break Josh Reed's record for career yards receiving. Scott closes out the episode with his 2 cents on when Angel Reese might return to the LSU women's basketball team. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Intro | |||
| Nov. 22: LSU vs. Texas A&M — Jayden Daniels' final swing at the Heisman | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:52:08 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview the LSU-Texas A&M game, Jayden Daniels' final swing at the Heisman and Malik Nabers' pursuit of the Biletnikoff. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Scott and Wilson give their thoughts on what Daniels must do — against a tough Texas A&M defense — to make his best case for the Heisman Trophy. Rab, a Heisman voter since 1997, gives us a history lesson on the closest races over the years — as well as his diagnosis on the Heisman voters themselves. How many of them do their homework? The guys also discuss whether Malik Nabers, who leads the nation with 1,424 yards receiving, can overtake Marvin Harrison Jr. in the race for the Biletnikoff. The guys also discuss the state of the A&M program and whether the Aggies, who fired Jimbo Fisher two weeks ago, will come out flat or fired up. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season! Grab some LSU championship posters! Enter the code INSIDER for 15% off your purchase. Go to store.theadvocate.com 0:00-Welcome in and Happy Thanksgiving | |||
| Nov. 20: Jayden Daniels is the Heisman favorite; Angel Reese's status | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:48:04 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Reed Darcey join sports editor Perryn Keys to take a fresh look at the new Heisman Trophy favorite: Jayden Daniels. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Scott and Reed give their thoughts on Daniels' spectacular eight-TD effort against Georgia State, as well as what Daniels needs to do in Saturday's regular-season finale against Texas A&M. The guys also look at what's ahead for the other top two competitors, Bo Nix and Michael Penix. The guys also break down reassess Malik Nabers' chances at the Biletnikoff Award, given another great night for Nabers and a subpar showing by the front-runner, Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. Scott and Reed also discuss the latest with the LSU women's basketball team. When will Angel Reese return? Will she return? And where does LSU stand as a contender without its All-American. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: It's gift-giving season. Grab some LSU championship posters! Use the code INSIDER at checkout for 15% off. Go to store.theadvocate.com | |||
| Nov. 16: Assessing the Heisman race, Jayden Daniels and more | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:52:41 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Reed Darcey join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game against Georgia State — and, more specifically, Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy campaign. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Scott and Reed give their thoughts on what Daniels needs to do over the final two weeks of the regular season — and what's next for the other top two competitors, Bo Nix and Michael Penix. The guys also break down wide receiver Malik Nabers' sensational year; whether Nabers has a chance to overtake Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr.; and which young LSU players they'd like to see in Saturday's game. Scott and Reed also discuss the latest with the LSU women's basketball team. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu 0:00-Jayden Daniels' Heisman Odds | |||
| Nov. 21: What we'll learn about LSU against Vanderbilt | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:54:37 | |
For the LSU football team, all tangible goals are off the table: The Tigers are eliminated from the SEC title race and the College Football Playoff. However, there still should be some motivation for LSU in Saturday's home game against Vanderbilt. Snapping a three-game losing streak and building some momentum into the offseason are important. And as offensive tackle Will Campbell said, 8-4 is a whole lot better than 6-6. So can the Tigers do it against pesky Diego Pavia and the Commodores. Our LSU Insiders — Advocate beat writers Koki Riley and Reed Darcey and editor Zach Ewing — break down the matchup and offer their predictions. #lsu #geauxtigers #vandy #godores #secfootball #collegefootball | |||
| Nov. 13: Can Jayden Daniels climb to the top of the Heisman race? | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:58:34 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Reed Darcey join sports editor Perryn Keys to wrap up Jayden Daniels' tour-de-force performance against Florida game. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Scott and Reed give their thoughts on Daniels' night and discuss whether this was the best performance by an LSU quarterback in school history. The guys also break down the Heisman race, taking stock of Michael Penix and Bo Nix; wide receiver Malik Nabers' sensational year; the demise of Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M; and the ups and downs of the LSU women's basketball team so far. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu 0:00-Did Jayden Daniels play the greatest game in LSU history? | |||
| Nov. 9: LSU-Florida preview; how do the Tigers make the most of this? | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:51:51 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview the Florida game, discuss Jayden Daniels' status, the rest of the season and ... yes, potential changes within the program. Brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Scott and Wilson give their thoughts on what the atmosphere might be like in Tiger Stadium, with a brand-name opponent (Florida), but a feeling of disappointment toward the outcome of LSU's season so far. The guys also discuss Jayden Daniels' status, what they'd like to see from the LSU defense down the stretch, Florida's offense and what types of personnel changes — with players or assistant coaches — Brian Kelly might make later on. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkn0sTFck45S6IAboserxjg Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu 3:25-How does LSU get the most of this season? | |||
| Nov. 6: Sorting through the Alabama loss. What now? | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:55:47 | |
Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to sort through LSU's disappointing 42-28 loss to Alabama. Scott and Wilson take a look at LSU's inabilities to stop the run and get off the field on third down — as well as deficiencies on the front seven that few saw coming at the beginning of this season. The guys also discuss Jayden Daniels' status in concussion protocol, several crucial penalties against LSU and the targeting no-call on Dallas Turner's hit to Daniels.. Also: In the big picture, is LSU's season thus far a disappointment? In December 2021, when Brian Kelly was hired, would you have considered 6-3 in Year 2 a disappointment? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkn0sTFck45S6IAboserxjg Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu 0:00-LSU's defensive shortcomings 8:30-What do you make of all this? 15:58-The status of the coaching staff 19:33-Is this season a disappointment? 29:00-Jayden Daniels in concussion protocol 32:58-Garrett Nussmeier and the future 36:46-Targeting or no targeting? 46:26-Daniels still in the Heisman race? 50:50-Malik Nabers' brilliant season | |||
| Nov. 2: Breaking down LSU-Alabama — can the Tigers pull it off? | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:53:20 | |
This episode is brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview the Big Kahuna — LSU at Alabama, 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Bryant-Denny Stadium, looking live on CBS. The guys discuss how LSU will try to defend Alabama without defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo and several key cornerbacks. Alabama's offense is deceptively potent, capable of big plays in abundance. Also: This could be Jayden Daniels' 'Big Moment.' If LSU is to win, it will win because the best quarterback in America plays like the best quarterback in America. A big game from Daniels could vault him to Heisman front-runner status. The guys also take a look at the future of the LSU-Alabama game; potential unsung heroes for LSU on Saturday night; and Wilson and Scott give their game predictions. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Oct. 30: Alabama week is here. How does LSU attack the Tide? | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:53:07 | |
This episode is brought to you by Champion Wealth Strategies. Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Reed Darcey join sports editor Perryn Keys as LSU starts game-week preparations for Alabama. Scott and Reed take a look at Alabama's strengths (the deep passing game), LSU's weaknesses (pass defense) and what the Tigers should expect in Alabama's game plan. The Crimson Tide is capable of big plays but is also suspect in the ground game and protecting quarterback Jalen Milroe. The guys also discuss Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy campaign, as well as his need to play big in LSU's biggest game. The guys also give their thoughts on which LSU player could emerge as an unsung hero on Saturday night. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Oct. 23: Where LSU stands heading into Alabama week; a fresh look at the Heisman race | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
Wilson Alexander and Scott Rabalais join Perryn Keys to discuss LSU's wipeout victory over Army, including Zy Alexander's injury and what it could mean for the Tigers as they head into the open week before playing Nov. 4 at Alabama. The guys also discuss LSU's offense — still explosive, now leading the nation at 552.8 yards per game, and Jayden Daniels' improved odds in the Heisman Trophy race, thanks to Michael Penix's subpar performance Saturday against Arizona State. Wilson and Scott also discuss LSU's top objectives heading into the open weekend; concerns about Alabama's deep passing game; Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas' spectacular seasons; and much more. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu
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| Oct. 19: Breaking down the SEC West race; previewing the LSU-Army game | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:38:12 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to break down the SEC West race and preview the Tigers' upcoming game against Army. We also discuss the growth of LSU's offensive line, the emergence of wide receiver Kyren Lacy and the re-emergence of linebacker Omar Speights. Wilson and Scott also discuss Army's offense in a state of transition, as well as injured right tackle Emery Jones and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo. Finally, the guys give their 2 cents on reserves and freshmen they'd like to see Saturday if and when LSU gets out to a comfortable lead. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Oct. 16: Taking stock of LSU after a big win over Auburn | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:38:41 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to break down LSU's breezy 48-18 win over Auburn. Wilson and Scott open with another strong performance from Jayden Daniels, as well as Daniels' improved chances at being a Heisman Trophy finalist. The guys also give their insight on LSU's (slightly) improved defense; changes on the defensive line and in the secondary; and the injury status of Emery Jones and Mekhi Wingo. Wilson and Scott wrap up with a quick early look at Army, plus what LSU would like to accomplish through this week and the open date before the Tigers visit Alabama on Nov. 4. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Oct. 12: Keys to an LSU win vs. Auburn; a crazy annual series comes to an end | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:47:34 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game against Auburn. Scott hands out midterm grades for the Tigers at the midway point in their season, and the crew goes over the defensive changes LSU made during its 49-39 win over Missouri. We also discuss Jayden Daniels' exceptional season and his chances at crawling back into the Heisman Trophy race. Rab recalls some of the wildest moments of the wild LSU-Auburn series. The teams will stop playing annually after this season. We also preview an Auburn team that's struggling on offense but sound on defense. We wrap it up with game predictions from Wilson and Scott. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Oct. 8: How LSU gutted out a win at Missouri — and what's next | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:43:19 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to break down LSU's gritty 49-39 win at Missouri. Wilson and Scott open with Jayden Daniels' inspired performance, his fourth-quarter return to action and the Tigers' go-ahead touchdown drive — as well as Daniels' case for getting back into the thick of the Heisman Trophy race. The guys also give their insight on Logan Diggs' hard running and first-half success; a defense that wasn't perfect but made big plays when LSU needed them; an improved pass rush; Harold Perkins' re-emergence; and a noteworthy change on the offensive line. Wilson and Scott wrap up with a quick early look at Auburn, which has a stout defense but has struggled to move the ball in Hugh Freeze's first year. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Nov. 20: Checking in on LSU's unbeaten basketball teams | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
The LSU men's basketball team is 4-0 with a road win over Kansas State. The women's team is ranked No. 7 with five blowouts in five games. Our LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate basketball beat writers Reed Darcey and Toyloy Brown III and editor Zach Ewing — break down the teams' starts. | |||
| Oct. 5: Keys to an LSU win at Missouri; fixing the defense; fine-tuning personnel | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:40:51 | |
Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game against Missouri. Wilson and Scott take a long look at the LSU defense — specifically how it can get better in the middle of the season, and whether the Tigers can make (more) changes in personnel. We also discuss Missouri's effective offense, led by an accurate QB, an elite No. 1 receiver and a solid ground game. How will LSU defend against Luther Burden III? Wilson and Scott also survey the explosive LSU offense behind quarterback Jayden Daniels; the emergence of a robust ground game; the offensive line; and whether LSU can play more ball-control. We wrap it up with staff predictions. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Oct. 1: Fallout from a disastrous loss at Ole Miss | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:41:05 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to break down LSU's ugly 55-49 loss at Ole Miss. Wilson and Scott discuss LSU's defensive collapse, including missed tackles, botched assignments and the lack of pressure up front. Rab ponders the question: In 32 years of covering LSU football, was this the worst defensive performance he has ever seen? The loss overshadowed another spectacular performance by the offense, led by Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas, Malik Nabers and Logan Diggs. Wilson and Scott also give their thoughts on the No. 1 thing, among many things, that LSU must address moving forward. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept 28: Keys to an LSU win at Ole Miss | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:38:12 | |
Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game against Arkansas. Wilson and Scott take a long look at the LSU defense — specifically how LSU's linebacker rotation may change with the return of Omar Speights, and whether linemen Jordan Jefferson and Da'Shawn Womack will log more snaps. We also discuss Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss — how they've struggled to establish a ground game, and what LSU's defense must do to keep the Rebels contained. Wilson and Scott also survey the explosive LSU offense behind quarterback Jayden Daniels; the emergence of playmakers Logan Diggs and Brian Thomas; and the state of the offensive line. We wrap it up with staff predictions. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept. 24: Takeaways from a shaky win vs. Arkansas | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:38:53 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to break down LSU's wild (and shaky) 34-31 win over Arkansas. Wilson and Scott discuss LSU's defensive flaws and adjustments; how different the defense looks now compared to the start of the season; and defensive players who may continue to emerge as the Tigers continue through the Southeastern Conference. Wilson and Scott also discuss LSU's high-flying offense, which started slowly in the first half but erupted for 509 yards, led by Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas, Malik Nabers and Logan Diggs. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept. 21: Previewing LSU-Arkansas; the latest on Greg Brooks | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:38:26 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game against Arkansas. Wilson and Scott give the latest update and insights on safety Greg Brooks, including what's ahead for him and what his absence means to the LSU secondary. The LSU defense has changed — not only because of Brooks' sobering brain-tumor diagnosis, but becuase of the emergence of a stronger group of linebackers. We also discuss the Razorbacks — how they've struggled on offense at times, even with star quarterback KJ Jefferson, and how LSU matches up against them. Scott also surveys the explosive LSU offense behind quarterback Jayden Daniels and takes stock of the Tigers' ground game. We wrap it up with a quick look around the nation — especially Ole Miss' visit to Alabama. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept. 17: Takeaways from a dominant win at Mississippi State | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:39:11 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game at Mississippi State. Wilson and Scott break down a dominant win in Starkville, led by Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and a strong effort from LSU's front seven. Scott takes a survey of the SEC West, which seems to be there for the taking. Wilson and Scott also discuss LSU's next opponent, Arkansas, and how the Razorbacks struggled in a loss to BYU on Saturday night. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept. 14: Can LSU play a complete game at Mississippi State? | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:37:18 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game at Mississippi State. LSU has gotten back some players who weren’t available, and the Tigers have made some personnel changes. Wilson goes through the list. Wilson and Scott also give their insight on the most important matchups between LSU and Mississippi State, which now plays a different style of football with new head coach Zach Arnett in charge. Scott takes a survey of the SEC West, which seems to be there for the taking — even if LSU doesn't look like a complete team yet. Wilson and Scott also discuss the dreaded 11 a.m. kickoff time and give their game predictions. Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept. 11: How good is LSU's defense? How much room for improvement? | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:34:56 | |
Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to take stock of LSU after its 72-10 win over Grambling. Southeastern Conference play begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mississippi State. • How good is the LSU defense? The Tigers gave up 259 yards in the first half to Grambling. • Where was the LSU pass rush? WIlson and Scott note that the Tigers managed one sack for a loss of 1 yard. • CB Denver Harris makes a surprise start; RB Logan Diggs sparkles; RT Lance Heard gets playing time with the first team. How many of these moves will be permanent? • Is LSU content to use Greg Clayton as its primary punt returner? Subscribe to The Advocate, digital and/or print: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Grab some LSU championship posters! store.nola.com | |||
| Sept. 8: What LSU needs to see vs. Grambling | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:37:59 | |
Advocate beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview LSU's game against Grambling. LSU has a lot of corrections to make after an unsettling second half against Florida State. LSU will now face Grambling in what's likely to be a mismatch. With that in mind, what are Wilson and Scott looking for in this game? Each writer gives his 2 cents. Maason Smith will make his return after a long, long time since his last full football game. Also, if Saturday's game does get out of hand, which players should get extended playing time? Who has the chance to flash some potential? Subscrube to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Also: Grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Sept. 5: What happened vs. FSU, and how does LSU fix it? | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:36:45 | |
Advocate LSU beat reporter Wilson Alexander and longtime columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to sort through the rubble after the Tigers' 45-24 loss to Florida State on Sunday night in Orlando. Topics of discussion: Dropped passes. muffed punts. LSU's offensive line does not have a great night; not a great ground game. LSU’s defense does not get much of a rush. The secondary, a question mark going into this season, gets beaten by two uber-talented FSU receivers and a talented tight end. Harold Perkins makes four tackles and rushes the passer on seven plays. How does LSU get better here, and what can LSU fix relatively quickly? Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the daily LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter While you're at it, order some LSU championship books and posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| Nov. 18: Why is LSU's offense broken? | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:48:12 | |
The demise of LSU's 2024 season has coincided with a steep decline in the performance of the Tigers' offense. Our LSU Sports Insiders — football beat writer Wilson Alexander, columnist Scott Rabalais and editor Zach Ewing — break down exactly what's gone wrong and how the Tigers can try to fix it in their final two games against Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. We also take a big-picture look at what LSU has left to play for and handicap the SEC title race. #lsu #geauxtigers #secfootball #collegefootball #lsufootball 0:00- intro 5:15- What happened to LSU's offense? 14:35- Injury Report: Dellinger is missed 20:56- Keys to the game revisited 26:52- Star Player: Damian Ramos 31:30- What's left to play for? 39:40- Around the SEC 42:45- Sports Betting | |||
| LSU Insider, Aug. 31: Keys to an LSU win vs. Florida State | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:36:36 | |
LSU beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to break down the Tigers' blockbuster opener against Florida State on Sunday night in Orlando. Wilson and Scott give their insight on the top matchups LSU will have to win; Jayden Daniels and the Tigers' intent to be more explosive on offense; LSU's dire need to improve on special teams from last fall; and Harold Perkins' potential impact on the game. Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Subscribe to The Advocate, print and/or digital: theadvocate.com/subscribe And while you're at it, grab some LSU championship posters! https://store.nola.com/collections/lsu | |||
| LSU Insider, Aug. 27: Fallout from the Maason Smith suspension; sizing up Florida State; the future of the SEC | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:37:15 | |
Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys for our inaugural podcast. Maason Smith's one-game suspension will have a significant impact on LSU's defense vs. Florida State. Scott sorts out who will have to step up in Smith's absence. Scott and Perryn also discuss' Jayden Daniels' role as a leader (and his shot at the Heisman Trophy); the state of the LSU cornerback position; and the future of the Southeastern Conference amid a tidal wave of change in college football. Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter Subscribe to The Advocate, in digital or in print: theadvocate.com/subscribe And while you're at it, grab some LSU championship posters! store.nola.com | |||
| Nov. 14: All isn't lost for LSU as it heads to Florida | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
The LSU football team must avoid a hangover from back-to-back losses as it travels to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators. | |||
| Nov. 11: Where does LSU go from here? | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:56:45 | |
The LSU football team suffered a disappointing, embarrassing loss to Alabama on Saturday night. So what's next, both for this season's team and for the future of the program? Are the Tigers really as far away from the Crimson Tide and other national title contenders as that game made it seem? What can they do to make immediate improvements? And what does the race for the SEC title game look like? | |||
| Nov. 7: Tigers face Crimson Tide in CFP elimination game | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:48:50 | |
It all comes down to this for the No. 15 LSU football team, which faces No. 11 Alabama on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Win, and the Tigers remain on a path to the College Football Playoff. Lose, and that dream is almost certainly over. | |||
| Nov. 4: Tigers lose a lineman, and 8 matchups that will decide LSU-Alabama | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:48:26 | |
It figures to be a close game when LSU faces Alabama in a showdown Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. So what will decide the game? | |||
| Oct. 31: Previewing LSU men's/women's basketball | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:01:42 | |
With the LSU football team on a bye week before its showdown with Alabama next Saturday, the LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais, beat writer Reed Darcey and host Zach Ewing — took the time for a full preview episode on the Tigers' men's and women's basketball teams. The teams are on different levels as far as expectations — the women are ranked No. 7 in the country and hoping to return to the Final Four, the men are just hoping to reach the first NCAA tournament in the Matt McMahon era — but we offer a full breakdown of each, including: • Flau'jae Johnson's turn in the spotlight • LSU men's team is full of new faces • What to watch for in non-conference play • Predictions for the 2024-25 season • Around the SEC #lsu #geauxtigers #collegehoops #collegebasketball #collegefootball 0:00- intro 2:55- Building toward LSU vs Bama 8:05- Injury Report 12:00- Around the SEC: What to watch for LSU's week off? 18:30- LSU Basketball is back 21:00- For the Women it's life after Angel 27:40- Flau'jae Johnson, the spotlight is yours 33:35- LSU Men relying on transfers again 40:25- For LSU Men, help is on the way 44:40- What are your hoops expectations? 52:20- Sports Betting: LSU Basketball 55:50- Around the SEC, hoops style | |||
| Oct. 28: What's the REAL reason for LSU's collapse at Texas A&M? | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:39:51 | |
Two days after the LSU football team blew a 17-7 lead in a second-half collapse to lose 38-23 to Texas A&M, the LSU Sports Insiders break down what happened, and why the Tigers couldn't make the proper adjustments on either side of the ball. | |||
| Dec. 16: LSU is off to a hot start in the transfer portal | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:42:10 | |
It hasn't taken Brian Kelly and staff long to make an impact in the transfer portal. LSU has landed starting-caliber players at five (and live during the recording, make it six!) positions. | |||
| Oct. 24: Breakdown and picks for LSU-Texas A&M showdown in College Station | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:58:04 | |
It's the biggest game of the season to date for the LSU football team when the Tigers visit the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night at Kyle Field. Our LSU Insiders — Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais, beat writer Koki Riley and host Zach Ewing — break down the matchup from all angles and give our keys to the game and predictions for a game that will decide the solo leader in the SEC race. #lsu #geauxtigers #gigem #aggies #sec #secfootball #collegefootball 0:00- intro 4:30- #8 LSU at #14 Texas A&M 12:00- Injury Report: Hilton still Questionable 15:20- When LSU has the ball 21:40- Star A&M Player De Nic Scourton 24:45- When A&M has the ball 36:50- Around the SEC 43:45- Sports Betting: LSU is underdog 48:00- Keys to the game 53:00- Predictions | |||
| Oct. 21: SEC title? CFP? LSU is in that conversation | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:50:57 | |
After a dominating 34-10 win at Arkansas, the LSU football team finds itself squarely in the middle of the races for the Southeastern Conference title and the College Football Playoff. That comes as the Tigers face their toughest two-game stretch of the season, at Texas A&M and home vs. Alabama. Our LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate beat writers Wilson Alexander and Reed Darcey and host Zach Ewing — break down both races, take a final look back at the rout of Arkansas and start looking ahead to Saturday at Texas A&M in this episode. #lsu #geauxtigers #lsufootball #gigem #woopig #secfootball #collegefootball 0:00- intro 3:45- LSU has become a serious CFP contender 17:15- Keys to the Game: LSU aces road test 25:50- Star Players: Durham and Weeks shine 31:30- Injury Report: CJ Daniels leaves game 36:00- Sports Betting 41:30- Around the SEC 47:00- Big one in College Station | |||
| Oct. 17: Arkansas could be a trapdoor for LSU | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:50:10 | |
The LSU football team is coming off of its biggest victory of the season, an emotional overtime win over Ole Miss that ended with fans storming the field at Tiger Stadium. Next week is a huge road trip to Texas A&M that will shape the SEC title race. In between? This weekend's trip to Arkansas, which is no slouch itself. LSU must avoid the trap in Fayetteville if it wants to keep all of its goals on the table for the 2024 season, but it won't be easy against a scrappy, well-balanced team that knocked off Tennessee in its previous game. Our LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais, beat writer Koki Riley and host Zach Ewing — break down the matchup, give their thoughts on the SEC race and make predictions for a big one in Arkansas. #lsu #lsufootball #geauxtigers #arkansas #woopig #secfootball #collegefootball 00:14- Intro 01:31- Number 8 LSU at Arkansas 8:16- Injury report 11:57- When LSU has the ball 21:30- Star player 23:20- When AR has the ball 27:32- Sport betting odds 33:49- Around the sec 42:18- Keys to the game 46:56- LSU Arkansas predictions | |||
| Oct. 14: LSU's defense was KEY in win over Ole Miss | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:39:10 | |
After 36 hours to digest and rewatch LSU's heart-stopping 29-26 overtime win over Ole Miss on Saturday night, our LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander, columnist Scott Rabalais and host Zach Ewing — dissect what they saw from the Tigers that allowed them their biggest win of the season. We give plenty of credit to the defense, which had six sacks and saw linebacker Whit Weeks grow into a star. We also turn the page to the Tigers' trip to Arkansas this week, and why a win in Fayetteville might be even more impressive than the Ole Miss victory. #lsu #geauxtigers #secfootball #hottytoddy #arkansas #gohogs #collegefootball 0:00- intro 4:25- Final thoughts on wild LSU vs Ole Miss Game 14:15- Star Player: LB Whit Weeks 17:50- Keys to the game revisited 23:40- Injury Report: No new injuries 27:10- Around the SEC 30:34- Sports Betting: LSU is 3 point favorite 32:00- Turning the page to Arkansas | |||
| Oct. 10: Can LSU find a way to beat Ole Miss? | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:49:42 | |
The LSU football team returns to action Saturday night in Tiger Stadium for a huge showdown with rival Ole Miss. Both teams have one loss. The winner will be in the top 10 and establish pole position for a College Football Playoff spot; the loser will be on the brink of being eliminated from CFP contention. | |||