Congrats to Florida AD
@ScottStricklin
for doing what LSU didn’t - not looking down its nose and having the guts to hire a coach from a smaller school like Louisiana.
Skip Bertman said he once threw his cell phone on the field while coaching LSU. The ump found it and asked, “Is this yours?” Skip said, “No, it’s yours. Read it.” The phone said, “12 missed calls.”
"If there was one thing professionally I would do over again, it would've been not to leave LSU."
... Nick Saban, new inductee into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame:
"Out of nowhere, I got nailed. 'Damn, he got me in my pacemaker.'"
... LSU analyst Steve Kragthorpe.
"I just stepped in. The guy hit Coach Kragthorpe in the chest."
... LSU director of player development Kevin Faulk.
This after 7 OTs.
LSU announces a "paid" crowd of 12,844 - the largest paid crowd in Alex Box Stadium history.
Proceeds will go toward Dave Aranda's contract, Les Miles' buyout and Matt Canada's settlement.
LSU is No. 2 in the first CFP poll. Ohio State is No. 1. Remember, a No. 1 team in the first CFP poll of a season has never won it. The No. 2 team has won the last three.
Just two days after Coach Ed Orgeron says LSU should get the best running back from Louisiana, the nation's No. 3 tailback - John Emery of Destrehan - has de-committed from Georgia.
Quote of the Day from Joe Burrow's dad:
"Great decision to come to LSU. Our whole family will love this place forever."
... Jimmy Burrow - 12/01/19, 8:29 a.m.
"Makes me proud," Orgeron said of Trump's comments. "I love President Trump. He treated us very well when we went to the White House. And I think he's doing a fantastic job."
Nick Saban just crossed paths with Jimbo Fisher in Hilton lobby here at SEC meetings. Nick was walking by. Jimbo was in cafe on the phone, and never saw him as back was to him.
UCF lost and was outgained 555-250, but questions in press conference still about it not reaching playoff?
"I don't think they could play in the SEC week in and week out," LSU LB Devin White said.
@LVann_Sports
Great comeback, Leah. He was kidding. You were kidding. He started it. You finished it (something his team couldn’t do, ha ha). Not unprofessional at all. Kelly has a great sense of humor, unlike some LSU fans.
LSU attorney Thomas Skinner to me today:
"It is not unlawful or illegal for Wade to talk to us at all. He has the right not to incriminate himself (5th amendment) in a criminal proceeding, but he does not have the right not to meet with his employer."
LSU can put its feet up, and wait and see what's next. Tigers are in the clubhouse with a 13-0 scorecard, and Bama might as well be in the outhouse.
Column:
Will Wade statement discussed his constitutional rights, while he breaks his contractual obligations.
Page 3 of contract says his duties include, "Cooperating fully in any investigation conducted or authorized by LSU, SEC or NCAA at any time of possible NCAA or SEC violations."
Tulane wins at Memphis 90-89 in OT to go to 15-7. Wow, Tulane better than LSU in football last season (higher ranked at end) and much better than men’s basketball.
LSU-Bama 3 Takeaways:
1. Bama is done (this year).
2. LSU is just beginning.
3. Joe Burrow won Heisman and turned in greatest individual performance by an LSU football player on a grand stage ... EVER.
Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin on LSU fans: "Similar to St. Louis Cardinal fans - very traditional, very knowing of the game, very respectful toward opponent."
Will Wade on the microphone at center court after 82-80 OT win over No. 5 Tennessee:
"We didn't have the best of circumstances today (missing Tremont Waters), but we found a way. That's what we do in Louisiana! Boot Up!"
Quote of the Day from former LSU board member Stanley Jacobs, who just left a year ago:
"I tried to take him out years ago, but I swung and missed. And now it looks like the Board and administration have finally got it - if the story is true. I tried fervently to take him out."
Tough night for Peyton Manning in the Superdome. Brees is about to break his record, and they just showed his pick 6 in the loss to Saints in the Super Bowl.
A Jazz Fest like Saturday is work. But Stevie Nicks’ set was worth surviving the heat, the sweat and the lines. At 73, she rocked Led Zep’s Rock N Roll to close like she was 30.