LSU to face Alabama; Tide beat Auburn 6-3 in SEC Tourney opener

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Alabama's eighth-inning, three-run rally leads to a play-in game victory.

SEC numbers to know in countdown

Source: SEC Football Blog

In conjunction with the 100-day countdown to the start of the 2013 college football season, ESPN's Stats & Info group has put together 100 numbers to know. Not surprisingly, there are more than a few that might be of interest to SEC fans: 1. (Preseason No. 1): Who will be this year's AP Preseason No. 1? Whoever it is must overcome recent history. Only two teams in the BCS era have won the national title after being ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll, 1999 Florida State and 2004 USC.

Williams wants to look around - LSU [$$] (Rivals)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAF

D'haquille Williams Decommits from LSU: Tigers Lose No. 1 JUCO WR

Source: Bleacher Report NCAAF

LSU's 2014 recruiting class has taken a huge hit, as it's being reported that 5-star JUCO wide receiver D'haquille Williams has decommitted from LSU.

Per his Twitter account, Taylor Hamm of 247Sports cites a text he received from Williams saying that he'd decommited from the Tigers:

Williams has elite measurables, checking in at 6'3'', 213 pounds, running a 4.40 40, according to 247Sports. He's also ranked as the

Video: Saban, Alabama not looking back

Source: SEC Football Blog

Alabama coach Nick Saban discusses his team's preparations for the 2013 season.

Meet New Memphis Assistant Robert Kirby - Memphis (Rivals)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

Robert Kirby, who spent 17 of his 28 previous years as an NCAA Division I assistant in the Southeastern Conference, has been recommended to join the University of Memphis men's basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Kirby's hiring is pending approval of the University and Tennessee State Board of Regents.

Missouri in the Rivals250 - Missouri (Rivals)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAF

Tuesday marked the release of the Rivals250 presented by Under Armour, and numbers show that Missouri's staff is throwing its hat into the ring with more of the nation's top recruits than ever before.

Tigers need durable running backs - LSU [$$] (Rivals)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAF

LSU loses valuable assistant coach to Memphis

Source: Shreveport Times

LSU assistant coach Robert Kirby submitted his resignation late Monday so he could become an assistant coach at the University of Memphis, LSU head coach Johnny Jones said in a release Tuesday morning.

D'Haquille Williams decommits from LSU Tigers

Source: NOLA.com by James Smith, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Star wideout looking to explore options

Florida wins another All-Sports Trophy

Source: SEC Football Blog

Florida is the class of SEC athletics ... again. For the 23rd time, the Gators have walked away with the SEC All-Sports Trophy as presented by the Halifax Media Group. Florida won eight SEC championships this past year. Georgia was second, and Texas A&M was third in its first year in the league. Florida won SEC titles in men's basketball, women's cross country, gymnastics, soccer, softball, men's swimming and diving, women's tennis and volleyball.

Former Arkansas QB Brandon Mitchell chooses North Carolina State

Source: NOLA.com by Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

One-time LSU basketball commitment from Amite, La.

Recruiting chat with analyst James Smith (Tuesday's transcript)

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Read the recruiting chat transcript

Can LSU Join Alabama, Georgia on 5-Star DE Lorenzo Carter's Leaderboard?

Source: Bleacher Report NCAAF

Alabama and Georgia are the early leaders for 5-star defensive end Lorenzo Carter's commitment, but keep an eye on LSU—as the Tigers appear to be making a push.

William Weathers of TigerBait.com is reporting that LSU is stepping up its game on the recruiting trail for Carter:

It wasn't until last month some time when LSU threw its hat into the ring and the Tigers have ramped up their efforts for Carter of Norcross, Ga.

"LSU has come on as of late," Carter said. "I talked to coach Les

Nine from SEC on Rimington watch list

Source: SEC Football Blog

If the 2013 Rimington Trophy watch list is any indication, the SEC will be stout up the middle next season on the offensive line. The Rimington Trophy is awarded each year to the top center in college football, and nine of the 44 players on the preseason watch list are from the SEC -- which is the most in the country. Alabama's Barrett Jones won the award last season. Here's a look at the nine SEC centers on the 2013 list: David Andrews, G ...

LSU basketball assistant Robert Kirby resigns to take job at Memphis

Source: NOLA.com by Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Returning to his hometown after one season

Basketball Assistant Accepts Position at Memphis

Source: LSU Official Site

BATON ROUGE – LSU men's basketball assistant coach Robert Kirby submitted his resignation to the LSU Athletics Department late Monday. He has been named Tuesday an assistant coach at the University of Memphis.

RecruitingNation links: SEC edition

Source: SEC Football Blog

DawgNation From Kipp Adams: D’Andre Walker racked up 105 tackles in his junior season. Then the offers started pouring in. From Radi Nabulsi : Speedy 2014 CB Kendarious Webster added an offer from in-state Georgia. GatorNation From Derek Tyson : Four-star WR Moral Stephens is wide open with the big programs coming after him. GeauxTigerNation From Gary Laney : Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic, the alma mater of Warrick Dunn and Travis Minor, are known for churning out running backs.

SEC lunch links

Source: SEC Football Blog

Our Tuesday stroll around the league: Butch Jones has the Big Orange Caravan rolling and recruiting along, writes John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel. Former Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner signs on with Pat Dye Jr. Derrick Thomas' College Hall of Fame snub inspires "boycott" from former Alabama great Cornelius Bennett. Other schools are still chasing Tennessee running back commitment Treyvon Paulk. LSU's Les Miles hasn't given up on getting the SEC schedule changed.

Where LSU's Wide Receivers Need to Improve to Help QB Zach Mettenberger

Source: Bleacher Report NCAAF

With six early entrants to the NFL draft gone from last year's defense, there's a lot of pressure on LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger and first-year offensive coordinator Cam Cameron.

While they will soak up most of the preseason spotlight, LSU's success or failure this season may be riding on the shoulders of the Tigers' wide receivers

Despite finishing 11th in the SEC in passing offense last season with 200.5 yards per game, the team's talented and experienced wide receiving corps—highlighted by Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and Kadron Boone—has the ability to kick-start the offense and prevent the Tigers from having a true rebuilding season.

While Mettenberger takes a lot of grief for LSU's passing woes,

LSU Question of the Day: Who's the best SEC player LSU will face?

Source: NOLA.com by John Roach, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Is it Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel, Alabama's T.J. Yeldon, or someone else?

Recruiting chat with analyst James Smith Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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James SmithDinah Rogers, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Join us on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. to discuss recruiting news from around the state of Louisiana. The LSU Tigers are hot on the trail of many of the nation's elite. The Tulane Green...

Women's Basketball Guide Voted Second-Best

Source: LSU Official Site

BATON ROUGE – The 2012-13 LSU women's basketball media guide was judged and voted second in the nation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), it was announced on Tuesday.

Live chat: 100 days until kickoff

Source: SEC Football Blog

We're 100 days away from the start of the college football season, so what better time to check in with our conference bloggers on the state of their teams heading into the summer? Join us at 1 p.m. ET as we go conference-by-conference taking your questions until 3 p.m. See you there.

Video: One Good Thing -- Texas A&M

Source: SEC Football Blog

The Aggies have plenty of playmakers on offense surrounding quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Ten SEC football players to watch in 2013

Source: NOLA.com by Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Here are 10 players who could have a big impact on the 2013 SEC race.

Volleyball Adds Two Players for 2013 Season

Source: LSU Official Site

BATON ROUGE – The LSU volleyball program has received valid SEC Transfer Agreements from Emily Ehrle and Laura Whalen to continue their careers with the Tigers Tuesday as announced by head coach Fran Flory.

2013 SEC Tournament - Session 1 OPEN THREAD

Source: And The Valley Shook by PodKATT

Session 1

TV: FSN (Watch on ESPN3.com)

Radio: XM 199/Sirius 158 (Free National audio stream from the SEC)

Game 1 9:30 a.m.

#6 Ole Miss vs. #11 Kentucky - Single Elimination LIVE STATS

2013 Series Record: UK 2-1 @ Ole Miss

Probable Starters

UK: LHP SR Jerad Grundy (6-5, 4.75 ERA,

LSU will be without Jones at the SEC Tournament; senior Katz will man second base

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Tigers talented junior is still recuperating from a hand injury.

Baseball notebook: LSU pitching plans shuffled with Glenn getting the opening nod, followed by Nola

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Tigers face the Alabama-Auburn winner in the second game of the day on Wednesday at the SEC Tournament.

LSU Notes: Paul Mainieri tinkers before SEC tourney

Source: Shreveport Times

Baseball managers like to try to think three or four innings ahead as well as a few days ahead.

Vanderbilt, LSU head expanded SEC tourney

Source: Shreveport Times

Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.

2013 SEC Baseball Tournament GAMETHREAD

Source: And The Valley Shook by PodKATT

Covering the the greatest tournament in College Baseball from 1st pitch to Championship Sunday

The 2013 SEC Baseball Tournament gets underway tomorrow with another year of live TV coverage of every game in the tournament. In addition, every game of the tournament will also be streamed on the ESPN3.com/WatchESPN Service and will have a neutral national radio feed on Sirius XM. The tournament was expanded this year to include 12 of the 14 teams in the conference, with the opening round being single elimination, followed by the normal double elimination bracket with a single championship game on Sunday afternoon. The days are divided

2013 SEC Baseball Tournament Preview

Source: And The Valley Shook by Kris Brauner

The SEC Tournament kicks off on Tuesday. Some teams have a lot on the line while others don't have much to play for. Here is a look at what each time is looking to accomplish in Hoover.

Auburn (33-22, 13-17)

After starting conference play 1-8, Auburn was left for dead when it came to any discussions about the NCAA Tournament. But the team got their act together and played solid baseball from that point forward, winning 12 of their last 21 SEC contests. They finished the regular season by taking two of three from Arkansas. And with that, Auburn may have just played their way into the tournament. They have a strong RPI at #32 and find themselves squarely on the bubble. Their game against Alabama on Tuesday is

100-days checklist: SEC

Source: SEC Football Blog

We’re 100 days away from the start of the college football season. Let’s get out our checklist and see what needs to be done before the 2013 season kicks off and the SEC tries to make it eight in a row. Tide envy: Alabama is no stranger to being the hunted. That’s just the way it is when you win three of the last four national championships. But it seems like everybody is gunning for Nick Saban and the Tide these days. The truth is that everybody outside of the Tide Nation is tired of seeing Alabama win all the time.

No bond for ex-LSU star Cecil Collins; probation hearing July 1

Source: Shreveport Times

A Louisiana judge has ordered former LSU and Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz makes it crystal clear what the goal is this week

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

After a 1-2 showing last season, the Tigers are aiming for a fourth SEC Tournament crown in the last six years.

Versatile LSU senior Mason Katz talks about getting comfortable at 2B while JaCoby Jones is out of action

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

With Katz at 2B, sophomore Tyler Moore has jumped in at 1B.

LSU senior Mason Katz makes it clear what the goal is this week

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

After a 1-2 showing last season, the Tigers are aiming for a fourth SEC Tournament crown in the last six years.

LSU senior Mason Katz talks about getting comfortable at 2B

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

With Katz at 2B, sophomore Tyler Moore has jumped in at 1B.

LSU coach Paul Mainieri talks about the SEC Tournament

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Tigers head to Hoover as the No. 2 seed.

LSU closer Chris Cotton talks about expecting close games at the SEC Tournament

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Tigers lost a pair of one-run games in Hoover in 2012.

LSU senior Raph Rhymes discusses the Tigers motivation heading to Hoover

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

After going 1-2 in 2012, there's plenty of reason to hang around longer this season.

LSU ace Aaron Nola talks about being eager to get back on the mound

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

The sophomore will have gone nearly two weeks between starts when he goes out Thursday.

LSU pitcher Cody Glenn talks about getting the start at the SEC Tournament

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

He will take the mound in the Tigers' opener against either Alabama or Auburn on Wednesday afternoon.

LSU 2B JaCoby Jones talks about sitting out the SEC Tournament

Source: NOLA.com by Randy Rosetta, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Junior is still recuperating from a hand injury.

LSU, Alabama coaches catch Ouachita Parish receiver Cameron Sims' impressive spring performance: national recruiting roundup

Source: NOLA.com by Lyons Yellin, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

LSU target Markell Pack commits to Florida State

Projecting LSU's 2014 class: Defensive backs

Source: NOLA.com by James Smith, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

What will LSU's defensive back class look like?

Vanderbilt, LSU headline expanded SEC tournament (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.

LSU's Theresa Plaisance makes USA Basketball World University Games team

Source: Shreveport Times

LSU forward Theresa Plaisance was one of 12 players selected to lead the USA Basketball Team at the World University Games in Russia, USA Basketball announced Sunday night at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.