LSU Sports Zone

Jay Johnson, LSU's head baseball coach, joined Bobby and Steve. Johnson discussed the Tigers' focus entering the 2024 season. He praised Hayden Travinski and Tommy White's leadership. Johnson also evaluated the team's roster depth. Bobby, Steve, and Charlie broke down the SEC's dominance of college baseball. 

Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head football coach Brian Kelly's press conference. Kelly recapped the Tigers' 2024 class on National Signing Day. He reviewed LSU's work to retain the top recruits in Louisiana, including five-star DT Dominick McKinley, who they flipped from Texas A&M. Kelly also evaluated the Tigers' defensive line. 

Jeff Palermo, the sports director for The Louisiana Radio Network, joined Mike and Bobby. Palermo broke down the upcoming LSU-South Carolina WBB matchup, calling it the most anticipated regular season game in LSU women's basketball history. He reviewed the Tigers' coaching changes in football. Palermo also praised LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson. 

Lance Burgos, Student Athlete Coordinator at LSU, joins Don Duc to discuss how NIL has changed how coordinators deal with student athletes, and the benefits of the extra exposure student athletes gain from new opportunities.

Hunt Palmer, LSU Sports Radio Network & Midday host on ESPN Baton Rouge, joins guest Don Dubuc to go through who are some of the new position players for the 2024 season LSU Baseball lineup. 

Mike shared his thoughts on Corey Raymond's return to LSU. 

Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Bobby and Mike to review LSU's hiring of DL coach Bo Davis. He broke down the Tigers' issues on the defensive line with the departure of Maason Smith, Mekhi Wingo, and Jordan Jefferson. Alexander also shared his thoughts on the retirement of legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. 

Jeff Palermo, the sports director for the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Bobby and Mike to review LSU's 35-31 victory over Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Palermo evaluated the performance of the Tigers' defense vs. the Badgers' offense. He projected changes on LSU's defensive staff. Palermo also talked about QB Garrett Nussmeier and RB Kaleb Jackson.  

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious sports network, joined Bobby, Mike, and Steve to discuss LSU football. Ruffino talked about Mekhi Wingo, Sage Ryan, and Ashton Stamps. He explained the Tigers' decision to add Vanderbilt QB AJ Swann out of the transfer portal. Ruffino also broke down the Tigers' defensive staff issues. 

Mike and Bobby discussed Jayden Daniels' decision to sit out of the Reliaquest Bowl to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft. They made draft projections for the Heisman-winning QB. The guys celebrated his historic senior season in a Tiger uniform. Mike reported on the return of WR Kyren Lacy. They also talked about LSU WRs Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers. 

Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247.com, joined Mike and Charlie to discuss LSU's 2024 schedule release and early signing day. He broke down the positions for the Tigers to address in the transfer portal. West also predicted the future of the Tigers' defensive coaching staff. 

In this hour of "Purple and Gold Point After", Mike Detillier and Herb Tyler discuss how LSU's 3 losses shouldn't effect Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy consideration, the appeal and LSU/Notre Dame bowl game, and the value bowl games have for younger players who need experience.

In this hour of "Purple and Gold Point After", Mike Detillier and Herb Tyler make the case the after LSU's game against Texas A&M, QB Jayden Daniels proved he's the top Heisman Trophy contender. Also, Mike and Herb discuss if Malik Nabers play in the bowl game to break the LSU career reception record. 

Mike and Herb are joined by Mark Passwaters, covering Texas A&M for Rivals.com, to discuss the coaching search for Aggies following Jimbo Fisher's departure, the heavy-handed defense that could make or even stop big plays today, the offensive line has been absolutely terrible for Aggies which is why their offense has been so lackluster and finally, who is Mark's picks for the future head coach position that could turn this ship around for Texas A&M?

In the 2nd hour, Mike and Herb discuss where does Jayden Daniels fall on the Mount Rushmore of historic LSU players, before having Mark Passwaters, who covers the Aggies for Rivals.com, to talk about the search that the university is taking to fill the spot left with Jimbo Fisher's firing, the strength of Texas A&M's front 7 has carried the team through the mud this season, on the other side of the ball, the Aggies offense can only go as far as their offensive line which has been downright terrible, and Tulane wraps up another great year and Texas prepares for joining the SEC next year.

Jeff Palermo, Louisiana Radio Network news & sports director and host on Tiger Rag Radio, tells us how much a Heisman win would mean to both Jayden Daniels and LSU following a season that didn't have the results that they've not been super happy with.

Mike and Herb are joined by Jeff Palermo, Louisiana Radio Network news & sports director and host on Tiger Rag Radio, for our Inside the Tiger's Den segment, to discuss what we could see from a strong front 7 for the Aggies, if the coaching change that Texas A&M made will last or if they've already found their pick but haven't announced anything as of yet, and on the LSU side of things, what changes could we see coming for the Tigers, and if a Heisman win for Daniels could validate what the LSU offense has done this season?

Mike and Herb take a look at the biggest threats on Texas A&M that could cause the Tigers trouble today, Elijah Robinson, Texas A&M interim Head Coach, co-defensive coordinator, and defensive-line coach, and on the other side of the ball, A&M's TE core could be a big mix match for LSU secondary but they've had some suspect QB play.

Mike Detillier and Herb Tyler start off this early Saturday morning to wrap up the regular season for LSU as they take on Texas A&M, what the players should look to do add to their resume today, the biggest threats that the Aggies have as they lead the nation in tackles for a loss as they look to prevent Jayden Daniels for solidifying his lead for the Heisman race, and Jeff Palermo,  Louisiana Radio Network news & sports director and host on Tiger Rag Radio, joins us to discuss what, if any, changes could be coming to LSU's coaching staff come next season.

This hour, Herb Tyler explains why he's not a fan of DB's watching recievers in route instead of looking for the ball. Then, Mike and Herb go "Inside the Tiger Den" with Tracy Cowley, college football contributor for FansOnline.com.