LSU Sports Zone

Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Mike and Deuce to preview the Tigers' SEC opener against South Carolina. Alexander discussed the Bayou Bengals' disappointing rushing attack. He called South Carolina "trendy" after their dominant victory over Kentucky. Alexander also evaluated the Tigers' passing game. 

On today's show, Mike and Herb get together over at Acme Oyster House to ring in the first home game of LSU's 2024 season with the Tigers looking to find themselves against Nicholls following their tough loss in Vegas against USC, Jim Derry, host of the Datitude podcast for NOLA.com, joins the guys to discuss what we need to see from the Tigers going forward with the O-line and running backs needi...

Mike and Herb close out the final half hour breaking down the intimidation factor of Nicholls playing in Tiger Stadium for the first time but being locally grown might leave a sense of familiarity with who the Colonels will be playing against, and how vital this game will be for the LSU players on the fringe depth chart in the 2nd and 3rd string that will get a shot to show that they can be a star...

This hour, Mike and Herb look at what all is being offered over at Acme Oyster House, how they are reinventing tailgating and how far the history between LSU and Nicholls goes, before having JT Terrell, Director of Athletics for Nicholls State, on what it means for Nicholls to play the Tigers, the vision of Nicholls going forward, and the strength of Nicholls local recruitment efforts. We also div...

Mike and Herb look at Nicholls State's game plan for taking on the Tigers tonight as running might be the go-to attack, man-to-man play for the offense will likely be off the table even with LSU's have questionable secondary play, what Nicholls QB Pat McQuaide needs to do, and if tackling will continue to be an issue for the Colonels.

Mike and Herb are joined by Nicholls State Director of Athletics, JT Terrell, to discuss the history of the LSU-Nicholls game that was originally slated to be played in 2020, what it means for Nicholls to play the Tigers, what the vision is for Nicholls moving forward, and the strength of Nicholls local recruitment endeavors. 

Mike Detillier and Herb Tyler preview the LSU vs. Nicholls game that has been in the making for a while as the Tigers look to bounce back from yet another season-opening loss, what Herb wants to see from Nussmeier tonight, Brian Kelly wanting Shelton Sampson Jr. to step up this week, before having Jim Derry, host of the Datitude podcast for NOLA.com, join the guy to discuss LSU's must-need improve...

Jim Derry, host of the Datitude podcast for NOLA.com, joins the guys to discuss LSU's offensive line needs to step up as the dominant force that they were supposed to be as well as the running game step up in the absence of John Emery Jr. following his injury, the conservative play calling in the 2nd half of the USC/LSU game that might've been the reason why the Tigers fell, how was new DC, Blake...

Mike and Herb get together as Herb returns from his trip to Vegas, LSU opens up there 100th year at home against Nicholls for the first time, what Herb is looking for from Nussmeier tonight, and Miller Moss may just be the guy to step up for Lincoln Riley.

Mike calls up Glen West, senior writer at Geaux247.com, to get the latest on John Emery Jr. who tore his ACL in his left knee in practice yesterday following an offseason comeback from tearing his right ACL in November of last year against FL, what the biggest takeaways are from the Tigers tough loss in Vegas vs. USC, does LSU have a running back that can step up to be that every down, workhorse p...

Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about LSU WR Shelton Sampson Jr. and RB Kaleb Jackson. The guys shared their thoughts on Sampson's opportunity to step up, Chris Hilton's role in LSU's offense, and the Tigers' usage of Jackson in their loss to USC. 

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious sports network, joined Bobby and Mike to recap LSU's season-opening loss to USC in Las Vegas. Ruffino slammed the Tigers' offensive issues in the second half. He shared his thoughts on LSU's conservative offense, D'Anton Lynn's defensive play calling, and the Tigers' young defensive backs. 

Bobby and Mike reviewed LSU's 27-20 loss to USC in their season-opening battle in Las Vegas. They expressed their disappointment in the Tiger rushing attack and offensive line. The guys criticized LSU head coach Brian Kelly for extending the Tigers' losing streak in openers to five straight games. They explained what went wrong in the loss to the Trojans. Bobby also evaluated LSU QB Garrett Nussme...

Dave Hilbert, the marketing manager of The Silver Slipper, joined Bobby and Mike. The guys explained what went wrong in LSU's loss to USC. They also projected future expansion of the College Football Playoff. 

Bobby and Mike spoke to WWL listeners about the Tigers' loss vs. USC. Bobby said the Trojans humbled LSU's supposed "elite" offensive line. They reviewed the Tigers' loss of momentum at the end of the fourth quarter. The guys also discussed LSU's usage of their top recruits. 

Mike Detillier and Jeff Palermo ring in the new season over at Acme Oyster House breaking down the strength of this Tiger team with the offensive line, who could be the next superstar WR from LSU before having Pete Jenkins, renowned defensive line coach, join the guys to recap some of the new faces on this Tigers defensive front and how the Bayou Bengals are looking to right the ship from their de...

In our final little half hour, Mike and Jeff discuss who could be the go-to Nickel guy on the field today, and if Lincoln Riley may actually attempt to establish a run game or just let the air raid offense take control to try and beat an LSU DB group that needs to bounce back after last year.

In the 2nd hour, Mike and Jeff look at how LSU's special teams will have to step up to help this Tiger team win tonight before covering the incredible offensive depth and who we might see trending up or trending down during tonight's game before we dive into our Inside the Tiger's Den segment with Doug Mouton, Sports Director for WWL TV, to discuss how much of a difference maker Harold Perkins wil...

Doug Mouton, WWL TV Sports Director, joins the guys to break down how Kyren Lacy will be the new WR1 and he has to prove it coming out the gate, how Harold Perkins might be used in tonight's matchup to keep this high-flying Lincoln Riley offense from reaching the heights that Riley's offensives have been known to hit. 

Mike and Jeff talk about how not special LSU special teams have been this past year as both the players and the coaches for special teams seem to be by committe and community with no real top dog or star playmaker, before diving into the offensive depth on the Tigers and who may start trending up or trending down during today's game.

This hour, Mike Detillier and Jeff Palermo dive into how the Tigers will need to run the ball and run it well to come out on top tonight, the O-line lead by Will Campbell could be one for the history books, Chris Hilton might not be the next superstar WR to come out of LSU but that could result in a double TE set that Brian Kelly has talked about before closing out the hour joined by Pete Jenkins,...

Pete Jenkins, renowned defensive line coach, joins Mike and Jeff to preview the Tigers' defensive front to see if they've finally taken that next step toward fixing their lackluster defense from last year, and if Gio Paez fits into the new defensive scheme.

Mike and Jeff take a look at the LSU RB room who could be the guy for the Tigers as last year Daniels did most of the running for the team plus the offensive line would be primed for a successful run game.

Blake Ruffino, the CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, joined Mike and Charlie to preview LSU's season opener against USC. Ruffino broke down the Tigers' offense vs. USC's defense. He praised LSU's TE room featuring Mason Taylor, Ka'Morreun Pimpton, and Trey'Dez Green. Ruffino projected the Tigers' secondary for the first game in Las Vegas. He also evaluated WR Kyle Parker, DE Sai'Vion Jone...

Cooper Perkins from the BLEAV in USC podcast joins Mike to break down how the Trojans stack up against the Tigers, who will step up in to fill Caleb Williams' shadow and if Miller Moss will be a name to remember across the nation, could Lincoln Riley's time in the sun be finally wrapping up, and how difficult the upcoming schedule is for USC beyond the LSU game as they look to come out clean in th...