Index
LSU Football News: January 2018
Source Synopsis
Wednesday, January 31st
Times Picayune Ricky Jean Francois shares great story of upsetting parents by signing with LSU
Associated Press Alabama TE Major Tennison arrested on marijuana charge
USA Today Bret Bielema's buyout from Arkansas will be $11.9 million
Associated Press Fox gets NFL Thursday night Football for 5 years
Baseball
The Advocate LSU excited about new catcher Hunter Feduccia
Tuesday, January 30th
The Advocate Buoyed by Football, LSU athletics brought in $147 million in 2016-17
SEC Country How Louisiana itself has played role in LSU’s quarterback puzzle
LSU Sports Etling, Key to take part in All-Star Challenge
Athlon Sports 3 reasons for optimism about LSU
SEC Country 5-star RB sees unique opportunity available at LSU
Saturday Down South LSU adds preferred walk-on kicker to 2018 recruiting class
SEC Country 5-star OL Kardell Thomas shuts down recruitment
Times Picayune Wearing LSU uniform gave Derek Stingley Jr. 'the chills'
Gridiron Now SEC teams run the gamut in terms of returning starters
CBS SportsLine Proposal to let athletes transfer instantly after a coaching change picks up steam
Yahoo! Sports The one number that proves Bill Belichick is smarter than everyone else
USA Today Texas A&M athletics department joins Texas in $200 million operating revenue club
Associated Press Lawsuit probing how Texas handled Applewhite misconduct case
Baseball
Times Picayune Zack Hess prepared to go from 'Wild Thing' reliever to 'Mild Thing' starter
Monday, January 29th
SEC Country Senior Bowl’s Phil Savage on former DJ Chark: ‘Helped himself in big way’
SEC Country Kelvin Joseph officially shuts down his recruitment
Saturday Down South Next men up: The 5 biggest holes LSU has to fill in 2018 starting lineup
ESPN 104.5 Audio (12 min,, 41 sec): Billy Embody on big recruiting weekend for LSU | .mp3
And the Valley Shook Recruiting: Recapping LSU’s huge class of 2019 event
SEC Country Nation’s top DT feeling in-state push from LSU
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min): Kevin Faulk on his role as Director of Player Development | .mp3
Shreveport Times Guilbeau: Senior Bowl - DJ Chark spun stats, LaCouture and Gilmore wreaked havoc
Times Picayune Patrick Peterson picks off 2 passes at Pro Bowl
NFL News 2018 draft: 7 prospects who helped themselves in Senior Bowl
USA Today Which new CFB hire in a major conference will win the most games?
Associated Press High school coaches see recruiting shift after early signing
Montgomery Advertiser How the ‘it factor’ has led to Auburn AD Allen Greene’s unusual path to success
Baseball
LSU Sports LSU Baseball TV schedule announced
LSU Sports Bregman headlines First Pitch Banquet
SEC Country LSU Baseball’s pitchers dominate first spring scrimmages
WAFB Sports Alex Bregman returns to Baton Rouge as key note speaker for First Pitch Banquet
SEC Sports SEC Baseball TV schedule announced
ESPN Media Zone 2018 ESPN Network College Baseball TV schedule
Sunday, January 28th
SEC Country Notes from LSU elite junior day
Times Picayune Sights from LSU's big Jr. Day weekend
The Advocate DJ Chark hits career mark, wins co-MVP for Senior Bowl outing
The Advocate Greg Gilmore and Christian LaCouture, end their run at the Senior Bowl
The Advocate Darrel Williams says he proved people wrong
The Advocate How DJ Chark and Louisiana players performed in the Senior Bowl
Detroit Free Press Fair or not, everyone at Michigan State being scrutinized
Washington Post Death of a quarterback: Washington State’s Tyler Hilinski is laid to rest
ESPN - E:60 Video (51 min, 27 sec): Investigation into Michigan State athletics and sexual assault
Montgomery Advertiser Alabama Football turned $46M profit in 2016-17
Florida Gators Mullen aims to restore program to 'Gator standard'
Louisville Courier Can UK assistant Michael Smith carry his Louisiana recruiting success to Kentucky?
Aggie Athletics Jimbo Fisher hires Schmidt to oversee athletic performance
Athlon Sports 3 reasons for optimism about BYU in 2018
ESPN OTL: Michigan State secrets extend far beyond Larry Nassar case
Baseball
Tiger Rag Meet the reinforcements: Scouting reports on five of the new pitchers
The Advocate Sean Ochinko was looking for a coaching job, but instead it found him
Saturday, January 27th
SEC Country LSU hosting double-digit visitors on campus for elite junior day
The Advocate Documents: LSU releases salary figures for Steve Ensminger and others
Times Picayune Elite 2019 Grant Gunnell, Jalen Curry and Noah Cain to visit LSU on Saturday
Associated Press Michigan State AD retires; Dantonio defends himself
Associated Press Super Bowl brings massive security resources to Minneapolis
Baseball
LSU Sports 2018 Tigers open preseason practice in Alex Box Stadium
SEC Country What Paul Mainieri expects LSU Baseball’s starting rotation to be this season
The Advocate LSU Baseball ready to figure out restocked roster as 2018 season begins
Tiger Rag LSU counting on Caleb Gilbert consistency as a front-line starter
Tiger Rag Notes: Todd Peterson in line to be No. 3 starter
Times Picayune Paul Mainieri says how LSU's starting pitching will look early in the season
The Advocate Eric Walker is not in the picture, but he is not completely out of it either
Tiger Rag Sean Ochinko and Micah Gibbs plan to work together for LSU
Tiger Bait *1 Mainieri confident LSU will be in national title mix again
103.7 The Game Audio: Bill Franques talks LSU Baseball, Sean Ochinko, more
Friday, January 26th
SEC Country Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien raves about LSU NFL-ready talent at Senior Bowl
SEC Country Darrel Williams surprised people who didn’t think he belonged at Senior Bowl
WAFB Sports Video (1 min, 56 sec): Christian LaCouture at the Senior Bowl
WAFB Sports Video (1 min, 54 sec): LSU's reputation with the NFL
ESPN 104.5 Audio (12 min, 18 sec): Shea Dixon with a recruiting update | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min, 20 sec): Kevin Faulk on being the Director of Player Development | .mp3
Sports On Earth Sports On Earth: A closing tribute
Associated Press Alabama hires Karl Scott, Josh Gattis as assistants
Arkansas Razorbacks 2018 Red - White fame headed to Little Rock
Kentucky Athletics Blue - White spring game set for April 13 at 6:30 pm ET
The Advocate Danny Johnson, first Southern player at Senior Bowl in 23 years, showcasing skills
Associated Press Pro Bowl becomes gathering place for the brokenhearted
Baseball
LSU Football .mp3 Audio (60 min, 28 sec): Paul Mainieri Media Day press conference
ESPN 104.5 Audio (8 min, 50 sec): Sean Ochinko on taking over as hitting coach | .mp3
Thursday, January 25th
Times Picayune Deion Jones soaring to Pro Bowl stardom with the Falcons
Times Picayune Ed Orgeron and his revamped staff chase the Tigers' Final Four 2018 recruits
SEC Country LSU running backs coach Tommie Robinson isn’t heading to Cleveland
LSU Reveille Trio of receivers expected to fill void of Chark, Gage in 2018
Times Picayune D.J. Chark's 'straight-line speed' draws former LSU receiver to Senior Bowl
SEC Country LSU running game faces its biggest mystery in half century
SEC Country Notes: Explaining what Kevin Faulk’s new role will be with LSU
SEC Country LSU Mailbag: Bama’s push for Patrick Surtain Jr., QB recruiting talk, Badara Traore
SEC Country Senior Bowl: Troy QB afraid to bring up LSU upset with Tigers teammates
ESPN 104.5 Audio (10 min, 20 sec): Toby Weathersby on prepping for the NFL Draft | .mp3
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min, 41 sec): Ross Dellenger updates from the Senior Bowl | .mp3
ESPN Media Zone ESPN at Super Bowl LII: More than 60 hours of TV and Radio shows
SLU Sports SLU adds Xavier Lewis and Virgil to roster for 2018
Florida Gators Larry Scott named Florida tight ends coach
Sports On Earth Early 2018 CFB rankings: 130 to 1
NFL News Ask 5: Who's most polarizing prospect in 2018 NFL Draft?
Associated Press NCAA inquiry at Michigan State reminds some of Penn State
Baseball
The Advocate Paul Mainieri: On Zack Hess the starter, surging Zach Watson, new leaders, more
LSU Sports Baseball announces coaching staff adjustment
ESPN 104.5 Audio (15 min): Paul Mainieri on the upcoming season | .mp3
Wednesday, January 24th
LSU Sports LSU great Kevin Faulk joins Football staff
SEC Country LSU’s Senior Bowl offensive duo weighs in on Tigers’ future starting backfield
Everything Alabama D.J. Chark recalls flaw he noticed in Auburn's punt coverage
LSU Sports Audio (36 min, 33 sec): Donnie Jones w/ Chris Blair on his NFL career | .mp3
The Advocate John Bel Edwards: 'Obscene' football coaching salaries need a cap
The Advocate Canada’s hiring at Maryland does not affect the $1.7 million that LSU owes him
SEC Country LSU coaches hit the road to make critical visits down the stretch
The Advocate DJ Chark on the LSU's offense under Ensminger, Matt Canada’s tenure; more
SEC Country DJ Chark, Darrel Williams high on LSU’s offensive potential with Steve Ensminger
Times Picayune Darrel Williams says he can be an every-down NFL back
The Advocate DJ Chark shows 'Day 2' talent on first day of Senior Bowl practice
ESPN Blog Big money, big moves and Charlie Weis Jr.: Recapping the coordinator carousel
Maryland Sports Matt Canada named Terps offensive coordinator
ESPN Media Zone Live Senior Bowl practices continue ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage
Associated Press Florida allows 4 suspended players to rejoin team activities
Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss adds Jon Sumrall as linebackers coach
South Carolina Sports Lattimore aims to make a difference in new role with Gamecocks
USA Today Police say Tyler Hilinski used Washington State teammate's rifle in suicide
ESPN 104.5 Audio (8 min): Mizzou QB Lindsey Scott on being back in the SEC | .mp3
Tuesday, January 23rd
SEC Country Why Division II kicker Cole Tracy was pegged as LSU’s solution
SEC Country Badara Traore expected to enroll at LSU on Tuesday
Times Picayune LSU has 4 players set for Senior Bowl workouts leading into 2018 NFL Draft
The Advocate Darrel Williams arrives at Senior Bowl to prove he 'can be a starter anywhere'
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min, 42 sec): Donnie Jones on heading to the Super Bowl | .mp3
LSU Reveille Three University students arrested for simple burglary at Tiger Stadium
Times Picayune Senior Bowl primer: Saints agenda, players to watch, locals
Tiger Bait *3 Lack of returning star power in 2018 SEC
Monday, January 22nd
Geaux 247 Traore set to arrive at LSU before deadline
LSU Sports Three Tigers to play in Super Bowl LII
Times Picayune LSU has 3 former players on rosters for Super Bowl 52, at least 1 will win
LSU Sports LSU Tigers in the NFL - Championship Round
LSU Sports LSU's Super Bowl participants & winners
Times Picayune Leonard Fournette shows emotion on field, in tunnel after NFL playoff loss
Sports Business Daily #MeToo shakes sports industry
Sports Business Daily Three networks submit bids for NFL's "TNF" package; ABC, Turner not among them
Dandy Don Q&A with Blair Napolitano on 25-signing cap, transfers, walk-ons, and more
Florida Gators Johnson Is still a young coach, but a veteran voice for Gators
Associated Press Patriots and Eagles will square off in Super Bowl 52
Associated Press Brady leads Patriots back to Super Bowl, top Jaguars 24-20
Associated Press Foles, Eagles fly into Super Bowl, rout Vikings 38-7
Sunday, January 21st
NFL Video Video (18 sec): Leonard Fournette 14 yard run
NFL Video Video (27 sec): Leonard Fournette 4 yard TD run
SEC Country Ed Orgeron hired the wrong LSU offensive coordinator — last year
Times Picayune Did LSU's Frank Herron boost his 2018 NFL Draft stock Saturday?
Associated Press LSU's Herron, Penn State's Apke shine at Collegiate Bowl
Associated Press Jaguars don't fear Patriots' history in AFC title matchup; Fournette's health
Miami Herald Career-ending injury for Miami Hurricanes starting cornerback
Associated Press Alabama team, fans celebrate especially difficult title run
Auburn Athletics Gus Malzahn 'excited' to work with new AD
Associated Press Leach: Hilinski had no signs of depression before death
USA Today Government shutdown: Air Force cancels all athletic events
Saturday, January 20th
The Advocate Why Steve Ensminger took the LSU OC job and what he’ll do with it
SEC Country Replacing Clapp and Weathersby: What you need to know about LSU’s offensive line
Rivals Take Two: What kind of offense is in store for LSU fans?
The Advocate Report: RB coach Tommie Robinson interviews for Browns assistant job
Associated Press New Auburn AD: Hiring 'speaks volumes' of country's progress
USA Today Texas athletics operating revenue and expenses both over $200 million
Baseball
Times Picayune LSU Baseball reportedly shakes up coaching staff, Micah Gibbs hurts knee
Friday, January 19th
LSU Reveille LSU's offense faces serious questions after Orgeron's departure from Canada
LSU Sports Greg Gilmore receives Senior Bowl roster invitation
Dandy Don Q&A w/ Mike Detillier 2: Thoughts Jerry Sullivan and Greg McMahon, plus more
SEC Country Tuberville: Nick Saban would love to have Steve Ensminger
The Advocate Greg Gilmore lands late spot in Senior Bowl
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min, 8 sec): Corey Thompson on getting healthy, prepping for the draft | .mp3
Times Picayune Could LSU have no first-rounders in 2018 NFL Draft? Mel Kiper Jr. explains
Associated Press Leonard Fournette feels fine after ankle injury, fender-bender
USA Today Health benefits, schedule changes among proposals approved at NCAA convention
Everything Alabama Mike Locksley to be Alabama's offensive coordinator
SB Nation The top 100 games of the 2017-18 College Football season
Alabama Sports Alabama hires Jeff Banks as Tide special teams coordinator
Auburn Athletics Allen Greene has been named the 15th Director of Athletics at Auburn University
NFL News Reese's Senior Bowl rosters
NCAA News Emmert challenges members to confront issues
NCAA News Autonomy conferences discuss medical care
NCAA News DI Board of Directors provides legislative flexibility; more time on transfer proposals
Baseball
NCAA News College Baseball: 5 reasons why the SEC will be fun in 2018
ESPN 104.5 Audio (15 min, 31 sec): Hunt Palmer previews LSU Baseball (12:40 mark) | .mp3
Thursday, January 18th
LSU Sports Gage, Herron to play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Geaux 247 LSU signees, targets land in final Top247
Dandy Don Q&A w/ Mike Detillier 1: Orgeron’s 1st full year, Canada-Orgeron relationship, more
SEC Country LSU makes serious statement with 6-coach visit to Derek Stingley Jr.
Times Picayune LSU offensive outlook for 2018: Who's back, possible depth chart
SEC Country LSU mailbag: Fallout from official visitor weekend, offensive line, secondary targets
SEC Country LSU official visit has set bar for priority QB target James Foster
SB Nation The top 100 games of the 2017-18 college football season; 40 -11
Montgomery Advertiser More changes for Tide as another offensive coordinator comes and goes
Clarion Ledger How Joe Moorhead assembled his first staff at Mississippi State
Associated Press Quarterback's death permeates NCAA convention discussions
Wednesday, January 17th
Rivals Byron Young initiate's contact with LSU, then gets dream offer
LSU Sports Chark, Williams and LaCouture to play in Senior Bowl
LSU Sports Three former Tigers named to NFL all-rookie team
ESPN Blog Leonard Fournette in car accident but is not injured
ESPN 104.5 Audio (10 min, 44 sec): Christian LaCouture on being added to Senior Bowl | .mp3
NCAA News DI Council tables proposal designed to set parameters on Football staff sizes
College Football Playoff College Football Playoff announces selection committee class
College Football Playoff Rob Mullens named CFP selection committee chair
Times Picayune Rest in peace, Keith Jackson, but now will you believe me?
Auburn Athletics JB Grimes named Auburn offensive line coach
SB Nation The top 100 games of the 2017-18 college football season; 70 - 41
SB Nation The top 100 games of the 2017-18 college football season; 100 - 71
USA Today Six College Football teams hurt most by early departures to the NFL
Sports Business Daily ESPN ignores recent noise
ESPN Schlabach's way-too-early Top 25; LSU No. 23
Montgomery Advertiser Report: OL coach Herb Hand leaving Auburn for Texas
SB Nation Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski passes away in suspected suicide, police say
ESPN 104.5 Audio (15 min, 47 sec): Les Miles on becoming an actor, hiring coordinators | .mp3
Associated Press Audio (28 min, 54 sec): Steve Shaw talks about 2018 CFB rules | .mp3
Tuesday, January 16th
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kwon Alexander headed to the Pro Bowl!
The Advocate While training with Pete Jenkins, Christian LaCouture nabs late Senior Bowl invite
SEC Country Recruiting Rewind: Terrace Marshall Jr. was ready for LSU coordinator change
SEC Country Kelvin Joseph has assumed new role in LSU’s recruiting class
The Advocate A glance at LSU's 2018 roster
Times Picayune John Battle coming back for 2018 season
Times Picayune Garrett Brumfield returning for 2018 season
Arizona Republic Kevin Sumlin's contract: Five-year deal Arizona worth $14.5 million in base pay
Rivals Ten redshirt freshmen who impressed in 2017
Dawg Nation What Kirby Smart likes about new UGA assistant Dan Lanning
SEC Country SEC underclassmen entering 2018 NFL Draft
Sports Business Daily ESPN’s Potts an important voice on tough topics
Tide Sports They’ll be a new-look Alabama coaching staff
The Tennessean QB Quinten Dormady to transfer from Tennessee
Baseball
103.7 The Game Audio (12 min): Paul Mainieri talks LSU Baseball
Monday, January 15th
SEC Country Why has it been so long since Steve Ensminger was an offensive coordinator?
Times Picayune LSU leaves lasting impression on weekend's official visitors
Saturday Down South New LSU OC: 'We have to be more of a fastball team'
SEC Country Notes: Leonard Fournette shows he still has plenty of love for LSU
The Advocate Leonard Fournette wears LSU shoulder pads during Jacksonville's win
Twitter: ESPN Stats Fournette youngest player in Super Bowl era to rush for 100 yards & 3 TDs in playoffs
BR Business Report Les Miles becoming an actor?
Sports Illustrated The best games of every week of the 2018 season
Athlon Sports Early ranking of the 10 best games of Week 1 of the 2018 College Football season
Associated Press Georgia Butkus Award winner Roquan Smith to enter NFL draft
USA Today Buffalo Bills hire Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll
Arizona Sports Arizona selects Kevin Sumlin to lead its Football program
Associated Press RB Myles Gaskin returning to Washington for senior season
Associated Press Vikings top Saints rally with last-play stunner in 29-24 win
Associated Press Stunner: Keenum-Diggs TD on last play; Vikes win 29-24
Associated Press Saints safety Williams suffers sad ending to rookie season
Associated Press Bettors join Saints as big losers in Vikings' stunning win
Associated Press Jaguars ride offense, swagger to AFC title game
Sunday, January 14th
Shreveport Times Guilbeau: Ensminger explains his offensive philosophy
Associated Press AP Top 25 Heat Check: Final rankings of' 17, looking at '18
Clarion Ledger Source: Bradley Dale Peveto leaves Ole Miss to join Texas A&M's staff
Sports Illustrated In New Orleans, Alvin Kamara can feel the vibe
Saturday, January 13th
LSU Sports LSU Tigers in the NFL - Divisional Round
Times Picayune LSU official visitors arrive for important recruiting weekend
ESPN 104.5 Audio (8 min, 32 sec): Ross Dellenger on his interview with Ed Orgeron | .mp3
The Advocate Sci Martin transfers from LSU
SEC Country California recruits planning February LSU visit
ESPN Keith Jackson was the sound of College Football
Sports Illustrated The Voice of College Football, Keith Jackson had a visceral effect on fans
Associated Press Georgia defensive tackle Trenton Thompson to enter NFL draft
USA Today Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at 89
Montgomery Advertiser Bo Nix's pledge to Auburn changes program's QB future perception
USA Today College Football coaches support changes to redshirt rule
Kentucky Athletics Allen, Edwards hungry as they make senior return
Friday, January 12th
LSU Sports Greg McMahon named special teams coordinator
ESPN 104.5 Audio (11 min): Derrius Guice on leaving for the NFL draft | .mp3
SEC Country Previewing LSU’s official visitor weekend (updated)
The Advocate Why Orgeron promoted Steve Ensminger, how offense will satisfy the fans
SEC Country Top LSU targets before National Signing Day in February
Flo Football Danny Etling looks to continue proving supporters right
ESPN 104.5 Audio (10 min): Will Clapp on entering the NFL draft | .mp3
Florida Gators Florida to begin offseason workouts with nine mid-year enrollees
Associated Press Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason announces plan to transfer
Associated Press South Carolina's Muschamp gets 6-year, $28.2 million deal
South Carolina Sports Krantz named tenth assistant USC coach; Lattimore joins staff in off-field role
Montgomery Advertiser 5 Alabama underclassman declare for NFL draft
Thursday, January 11th
LSU Sports Jerry Sullivan named Football's senior offensive assistant
Geaux 247 Traore opens up on where things stand
The Advocate The skinny on LSU's new-look staff and the three other hires coming
Times Picayune Steve Ensminger's voice as main QB recruiter will be crucial for LSU success
The Advocate Notes: LSU welcomes eight of nine mid-year enrollees
Times Picayune Will Clapp headed to the 2018 NFL Draft
LSU Sports Video (24 min, 17 sec): Steve Ensminger press conference | Facebook
SEC Country Steve Ensminger press conference quotes
LSU Football .mp3 Audio (24 min, 9 sec): Steve Ensminger press conference
SEC Country Mailbag: Early signing day fallout, replacing Austin Thomas, promoting Ensminger
The Advocate Steve Ensminger is an offensive coordinator again - this time at LSU
The Advocate See documents outlining settlement between LSU, former OC Matt Canada
SEC Country Why doesn’t new QB Andre Sale count toward LSU’s 25-man recruiting class?
Associated Press Florida freshman DB Randy Russell has career-ending heart condition
Associated Press Fulmer wants to restore stability at Tennessee as Vols' AD
Florida Gators Ron English added; Mullen announces Florida assistant coach assignments
Montgomery Advertiser Alabama's top-rated 2019 QB Bo Nix verbally commits to Auburn
Associated Press Tennessee's Pruitt ready to solely focus on coaching Vols
Wednesday, January 10th
Geaux 247 Derrius Guice declares for NFL Draft
LSU Sports Former QB Ensminger promoted to LSU's offensive coordinator
SEC Country Terrace Marshall Jr., Badara Traore ready to make immediate LSU impact
Times Picayune New LSU walk-on QB Andre Sale's father 'always knew we would come back home'
The Advocate LSU adds former Tennessee Tech starting QB Andre Sale, a walk on, to roster
Times Picayune Xavier Lewis, Caleb Roddy not returning to LSU Football program
Times Picayune LSU to host 5 premier prospects for official visits this weekend
Geaux 247 James Cregg begins work at LSU
And the Valley Shook LSU and Steve Ensminger: How did we get here?
Times Picayune Donte Jackson declares for 2018 NFL Draft
Times Picayune Higgins: The Dark Ages of LSU football again on the horizon
The Advocate Rabalais: Orgeron's promotion of Ensminger is a move made for comfort
SEC Country Patrick Surtain Jr. has been close to a decision
Montgomery Advertiser Tale of Tua quarterbacks: How will title efforts affect Tide's QB future?
Auburn Athletics Links to 7 preseason polls
Arkansas Razorbacks Morris announces Arkansas' offensive coaching staff
Georgia Bulldogs Gut-wrenching end to magical ride for Georgia
Missouri Sports Missouri quarterback will return for senior season
The Tennessean Jeremy Pruitt has clocked in as Vols Football coach
Tuesday, January 9th
LSU Sports LSU Tigers in the NFL - Week 17 (updated)
Times Picayune Sources: LSU set to elevate Steve Ensminger to OC; will hire Jerry Sullivan
ESPN 104.5 Audio (9 min, 20 sec): Shea Dixon with a full recruiting update | .mp3
The Advocate Notes: Re-recruitment of draft-eligible offensive linemen; more
The Advocate Kevin Toliver, Toby Weathersby announce they're going pro
Times Picayune Saints sign former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson to reserve / future contract
USA Today Final Coaches Poll, LSU No. 18
ESPN The best games of next year's opening weekend
ESPN Way-too-early Top 25; LSU No. 23
Arkansas Razorbacks Chavis named Arkansas defensive coordinator and LBs coach
Associated Press On to 2018: College Football story lines for next season
Associated Press Final AP Poll, LSU No. 18
Alabama Sports Alabama wins 2018 National Championship in overtime
USA Today Alabama captures national title with overtime win over Georgia
USA Today Alabama offense comes to life with freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa
USA Today Georgia had Alabama and let it slip away; Bulldogs' breakthrough moment delayed
USA Today College football coaching moves costing schools at least $110 million
Associated Press Fans unhappy with long waits to enter championship game
LSU Football College Football TV Schedule | NCAA Stats
Monday, January 8th
LSU Sports A letter from Christian LaCouture
LSU Sports Greedy Williams named to FWAA Freshman All-America Team
SEC Country 9 freshman early enrollees report to LSU
SEC Country New LSU commit Kelvin Joseph is first in family to attend college
NCAA News Georgia vs. Bama CFPCG will be shortest combined distance traveled since BCS
Associated Press National title game still feels like afterthought to season
Flo Football Tropical Bowl QBs are talented & intriguing, Danny Etling and Brandon Harris
Wall Street Journal *1 The secrets of College Football’s best teams
Alabama Sports Alabama holds final walkthrough prior to CFP title game
Georgia Bulldogs Dawgs have championship ingredients
Aggie Athletics Meet the Staff: Dameyune Craig
USA Today Georgia vs. Alabama for College Football Playoff title: Who has the edge?
College Football News CFP National Championship: Final thoughts, predictions & investment advice
Associated Press Saban, complacency-proof Alabama faces Georgia for title
USA Today Rapid rise: Georgia right where it expected to be
Associated Press Brothers Calvin Ridley of Alabama and Georgia's Riley Ridley set for title game
Associated Press Win-win for Sankey
Associated Press High-tech Atlanta stadium a hit with fans after early woes
Football Foundation NFF announces star-studded 2018 College Football Hall of Fame class
USA Today New lawsuit filed in Mike Leach's feud with Texas Tech
ESPN Media Zone ESPN’s MegaCast presents 20 productions for CFP National Championship
Baseball
Times Picayune Video (6 min, 22 sec): Paul Mainieri recaps the fall; more
The Advocate Freshman catcher Mason Doolittle will not return to LSU for spring semester
Sunday, January 7th
Tiger Rag Worsham: Facts and opinions on LSU’s Matt Canada ‘mistake’
Times Picayune What is LSU getting in new safety commitment Kelvin Joseph?
Times Picayune LSU nabs commitment from elite defensive back Kelvin Joseph
NDSU Sports North Dakota State wins sixth DI-AA championship in seven years
Associated Press Saban way produces tenacious defenses for Tide – and 'Dawgs
Associated Press Strong run defense could power Alabama past Georgia
Associated Press Georgia punter takes unlikely road from Ivy to title game
Associated Press Vegas bookies cheering national title game wagers
Associated Press 'Falling apart?' Trump's insults not forgotten in Atlanta
Saturday, January 6th
LSU Sports LSU and Matt Canada mutually agree to part ways (updated)
Geaux 247 Kelvin Joseph commits to LSU
SEC Country Louisiana, LSU recruits impress at combine: US Army All-American Game notes
The Advocate Divorce complete: LSU, OC Matt Canada agree to mutually part ways
The Advocate Rabalais: Even by LSU standards, Matt Canada experience was bitter and bizarre
Associated Press North Dakota State takes back DI-AA title, tops James Madison 17-13
Miss. State Athletics SEC sack leader Montez Sweat returning to MSU for senior season
Associated Press James Madison seeks DI-AA repeat vs. streak master, North Dakota State
Associated Press Georgia, Alabama like running, stuffing the run
Associated Press Derek Dooley leaves Dallas Cowboys to join Missouri staff
USA Today 15 memorable moments from the 2017 College Football season
Associated Press NFL wraps up $30 million commitment to neurological research
Friday, January 5th
LSU Sports A letter from John David Moore
Associated Press Dolphins' Jarvis Landry fined $48,620 for unsportsmanlike conduct
The Advocate Sources: LSU officials, Matt Canada in final stages of settlement talks to split
Associated Press Jags rookie Fournette buys Rolex watches for offensive line
Associated Press Mullen adds another Mississippi State assistant to Florida staff
Associated Press Muschamp promotes Gamecocks' interim offensive coordinator
Associated Press Moglia medically cleared to return as Coastal Football coach
The Advocate Rabalais: A free-wheeling conversation with Bill Hancock
Alabama Sports Crimson Tide continues preparations for National Championship Game
Aggie Athletics Jimbo Fisher tabs Elko as Aggies' defensive coordinator
Louisville Courier Lamar Jackson is leaving Louisville to declare for the NFL Draft
Thursday, January 4th
LSU Sports Dave Aranda to remain defensive coordinator; contract extended
The Advocate Arden Key declares for the NFL Draft
ESPN 104.5 Audio (18 min): Ross Dellenger on Dave Aranda and Matt Canada | .mp3
Tiger Rag LSU averted a potential disaster by locking up Dave Aranda
The Advocate Dave Aranda remaining with LSU after more heavy pursuit from Texas A&M
LSU Sports Twenty-four former players in NFL Playoffs
Indianapolis Star Notre Dame loses defensive coordinator Elko to Texas A&M
Associated Press Kirby Smart guarding against emotional drain on Georgia players
Associated Press James Madison and North Dakota State set for title game showdown
Auburn Athletics Marcus Woodson named tenth assistant coach at Auburn
Associated Press Legit gripes? Maybe, but no change to College Playoff format
USA Today UCF to pay 'national championship' bonuses to coaches and staff totaling $325,000
Wednesday, January 3rd
The Advocate Texas A&M still pursuing Dave Aranda and offering significant monetary increase
The Advocate Ed Orgeron's next few weeks are busy
Associated Press Alabama - Georgia don't routinely match up, even in the SEC
Associated Press Tennessee DB Rashaan Gaulden says he's entering NFL draft
USA Today Alabama meets Georgia in CFP final: Mirror images, striking differences
Associated Press Auburn's Carlton Davis, Kamryn Pettway declare for NFL draft
USA Today CFP title game will require most fans to use mobile devices as tickets
Florida Gators Mullen announces hiring of Knox and Sunseri at Florida
Aggie Athletics Fisher announces Texas A&M offensive coaching staff
Athlon Sports Way-too-early College Football Top 25 for 2018; LSU No. 19
ESPN How Atlanta became the capital of College Football
ASAP Sports College Football Playoff media conference transcripts
Louisville Courier Kentucky quarterback Drew Barker to transfer
The State, SC What's next with South Carolina's offensive coordinator opening?
Associated Press Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson to enter NFL draft
Associated Press Kelly sets high goals for Notre Dame heading into 2018
Notre Dame Sports Notre Dame / LSU Redux: Answers to those even dozen Citrus Bowl questions
USA Today College Football Playoff should just mean more diversity, true national representation
Tuesday, January 2nd
Associated Press LSU’s Orgeron faces many staff, Tigers’ roster decisions
SEC Country 7 key LSU position battles to track this offseason
SEC Country Stay or go: Which LSU juniors are likely to return next season?
Times Picayune LSU poised for strong finish with Patrick Surtain Jr., Ja'Marr Chase and others
LSU Sports Tigers in the NFL - Week 17 (updated 01/02)
Tiger Rag LSU signees and targets at Under Armour and US Army All-America Games
The Advocate Late touchdown catch sends LSU to 21-17 loss to Notre Dame
Tiger Rag Notre Dame stuns LSU 21-17 in Citrus Bowl
Times Picayune Notre Dame rallies to beat LSU in Citrus Bowl: Final score, stats and analysis
The Advocate Notes: Future of Matt Canada remains hazy
Times Picayune Ed Orgeron's next flip of the script will keep him hired or get him fired
Times Picayune Derrius Guice shifts focus to NFL Draft decision with bowl game complete
Times Picayune Rashard Lawrence on Miles Boykin's late TD: 'Put it on the defensive line'
Times Picayune Orgeron believes hiring full-time special teams coordinator will help miscues
The Advocate LSU's special teams mishaps continue to haunt Tigers
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Associated Press Kansas State coach Bill Snyder to return next season
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Associated Press Michigan, South Carolina eye 9 wins, solid finish in Outback
USA Today QB quandaries could complicate the offseason for Alabama, Clemson, Georgia
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