Off The Bench

In hour two of OTB, we discuss possible changes to the targeting rule and Matt laments the reality that he may never get to tee it up at Augusta. Jay Clark joins the show to talk LSU gymnastics, and we also react to the clip of Aaron Glenn seemingly falling asleep at the NFL Combine

In hour one of OTB, we briefly touch on the NFL Combine before shifting to LSU women’s basketball and their Senior Night win over Tennessee, clinching a double bye. The hour also includes a moment of reflection as we share the news of a former Tiger’s passing.

In hour three of OTB, we revisit Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and marvel at a 98-year-old pool player who still has game. LSU head coach Jay Johnson joins us to break down pitching, offensive philosophy, and give an overall assessment of the team so far. We close out the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, Alondra introduces Matt to the concept of “punch the monkey,” leading to some confusion and laughs. We also react to Will Clapp announcing his retirement from the NFL and discuss the Saints being named the team with the best draft class.

In hour one of OTB, we recap LSU men’s basketball’s overtime win over Ole Miss from last night and what it means for the Tigers. The conversation takes a detour into stray cats before we dive into Joel Klatt’s top 10 coaches list—breaking down what we agree with, what we don’t, and where we think the list misses the mark. 

In hour three of OTB, Coach Kim Mulkey joins the show before the conversation shifts to the NFL. We debate who the Saints should franchise tag, question what on earth the Cowboys are doing, and look back at an unnecessary roughness flag Matt picked up during his time with the Packers. We close things out with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to break down the NFL Combine from a team doctor’s perspective and what medical staffs are really evaluating. We also discuss Lindsey Vonn’s gruesome leg injury and what recovery from something like that looks like. The conversation shifts to eligibility drama as Chandler Morris seeks a seventh year, and we compare the cases of Diego Pavia, Trinid...

In hour one of OTB, we break down LSU baseball’s midweek loss to McNeese and explain why it’s far from a reason to panic. We shift to the NFL Combine and discuss which LSU wide receivers could be eyeing a 40-yard dash record this week. The hour wraps up with some strong opinions on the outrage surrounding USA Hockey’s call with the President—and why we’re not buying the backlash.

In hour three of OTB, we look at the NFL Combine through a Saints lens with Nick Underhill, focusing on roster needs and the ever-important salary cap. The crew has some fun coming up with nicknames for Zach Yorke, hits the OTB Mailbag, and closes the show with a quick preview of LSU vs. McNeese.

In hour two of OTB, we discuss the growing tension in Mexico as the World Cup approaches, with several matches set to be played there. We also talk about Gunner Rivers following in his father’s footsteps and committing to NC State. The hour wraps up with the crew trying to make sense of daylight saving time and time zone confusion in Indianapolis.

In hour one of OTB, Jake joins the show live from Indianapolis to talk all things NFL Combine. The crew shares their experiences from Indy and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the Combine actually operates—from media access to player movement and everything in between.

In hour three of OTB, we dive into the NFL Combine and what to watch as draft season ramps up. Devin Snow joins the show as the Olympic conversation continues, and we give you a quick update on LSU softball. We wrap up the day with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, we roll out an early edition of Weekend Winners before shifting to an important conversation on mental health. Jordan Tabor and Shelley Mullenix join us to talk about mental health awareness and the work being done by the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation. We close out the hour with Will Helmers joining the show to talk LSU baseball and what he’s seen from the Tigers.

In hour one of OTB, we react to Team USA taking down Canada in hockey and what that win meant on the international stage. We also break down LSU baseball’s performance in Jacksonville over the weekend—what impressed us, what raised questions, and how the Tigers looked coming out of the tournament.

Hour three kicks off with Ross Jackson joining the show to talk all things Saints and where the team stands right now. We take a look at CBS Sports’ list of the top 10 players in college football and react to who made the cut. Doug Thompson joins us to talk LSU baseball as the season rolls on, and we close things out with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, we react to Paul Finebaum saying Lane Kiffin won the offseason, with Taylor explaining why he agrees with that take. We also shift to the New Orleans Saints and where things stand heading into the offseason, then wrap up the hour with Jay Clark joining the show to talk LSU gymnastics and the momentum around the program.

In hour one of OTB, we set the table for LSU baseball as the Tigers get ready to face Indiana and the rest of the Jacksonville tournament field. We also recap LSU women’s basketball picking up a big win over Ole Miss last night, then shift gears to college football news as Georgia once again finds itself in the headlines with players arrested for reckless driving.

In hour three of OTB, we kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal, debating some truly important topics—like whether iguanas belong on pizza. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another round of Munchies, the crew gets into some Olympic conversation, and we close out the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, we break down the Saints’ running back room and discuss what pieces they should be looking to add moving forward. We also react to the surge in LSU season ticket requests—now up to 44,000 since Lane Kiffin was named head coach. Bill Bender joins us to talk college basketball, and we close out the hour with a look at Oklahoma softball.

In hour one of OTB, we recap LSU baseball’s win over Nicholls and what stood out from the Tigers on the diamond. We also take a look at CBS Sports’ projection of the top 10 offenses in college football and discuss where LSU fits into that conversation.

In hour three of OTB, we pivot back to LSU football before Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints football with Mardi Gras season officially in full swing. The Saints conversation carries through the rest of the hour as we dig a little deeper into where things stand, and we close things out with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show as we dive into Olympic injuries, Patrick Mahomes, and what the wear-and-tear really looks like at the highest level of sports. We’re also joined by LSU beach volleyball head coach Russell Brock as his team gears up for the season. Alondra and Taylor weigh in on who they’d like to see take the field for LSU against Nicholls later today, and...

In hour one of OTB, we react to LSU men’s basketball’s loss to Texas and where things continue to feel off with the program. We shift gears to baseball and preview the matchup against Nicholls, including who we expect to see on the mound. The crew also gets into the growing trend of college basketball coaches publicly calling out their players and whether that approach actually works anymore. Some...

In hour three of OTB, Nick Underhill joins us to break down the latest Saints news and what we’re tracking on that front. We react to Jake Olsen remaining on LSU’s coaching staff after some NFL interest — a big retention for the Tigers under Lane Kiffin’s first season in Baton Rouge. We also discuss the major college football move of the week: North Dakota State’s football program officially joini...

In hour two of Off the Bench, we open with some LSU football and Lane Kiffin chatter, including recruiting buzz and how the Tigers are shaping up under the new staff. We then roll into the OTB Mailbag, answering listener questions across the sports world. LSU voice Patrick Wright joins us to talk LSU baseball, women’s basketball and softball as the Tigers continue their seasons and build momentum