Mulkey’s Sidekick Hops Jersey Before March Madness
Daphne Mitchell, LSU women’s basketball assistant and post-player guru, has accepted a spot on Gary Redus II’s new Rutgers staff just as LSU gears up for the NCAA Tournament. After five seasons in Baton Rouge and playing a vital role in LSU’s 2023 title run—scouting, recruiting, and developing frontcourt talent—Mitchell will depart midseason. Kim Mulkey praised her recruiting energy but conceded that career moves don’t wait for bracket time. Both Mitchell and Redus II will be absent from LSU’s bench during March’s showdown.
LSU fans, brace yourselves: just when you thought your coaching carousel couldn’t clear space any faster, here comes another assistant riding off into the New Jersey sunset. Who knew March Madness doubles as career speed-dating season? Apparently, “spring break” for coaches now means hopping to Rutgers for a new title and unlimited leftovers. Meanwhile, Mulkey’s left juggling “You can’t marry two wives” analogies like a reality-show host tackling marital advice. If bench vacuums were a stat, LSU would lead the nation.
Bayou Blues: Tigers Woo Penn’s Hard-Hitting Linebacker
Brandon Lockley Jr., a four-star, 6’1”, 220-pound linebacker from St. Joseph’s Prep in Pennsylvania, has become a priority target for LSU. With offers from Nebraska, Penn State, Oregon, Alabama, Michigan, and more, Lockley’s official visit to Baton Rouge is now confirmed. His recruitment was already hot, with Penn State leading early in Rivals’ prediction machine, but LSU’s defensive coordinator Blake Baker locked in the multi-day official. LSU aims to add Lockley to their spring visitor class alongside wide receiver Amare Patterson.
Oh, sure—nothing says “winning culture” like inviting a kid from Philly to marvel at your swamp. LSU’s plan: lure Lockley with gumbo samples, swamp tours, and maybe a “Free Mosquito Bite” coupon. Who wouldn’t choose bayou humidity over crisp PA air? It’s practically a recruiting PowerPoint: “Come see our stadium, dodge a gator, leave a legend.” Meanwhile, every other school is sweating—because why chase Big Ten weather when you can chase cottonmouths and mosquito bites?
Sibling Rivalry: Colton Nussmeier Sparks SEC Sprint
Colton Nussmeier, brother of LSU signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier and a 6’4”, 210-pound four-star QB from Flower Mound, Texas, is fielding offers from LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida, Ole Miss, among others. Kentucky has built rapport with offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, while Georgia and Arkansas mount heavyweight bids. LSU, having secured another 2027 QB commit, has eased up but remains in play. Nussmeier’s junior season performance (1,939 yards, 16 TDs, 3 INTs) and slick sophomore season basketball buzzer-beater have scouts salivating.
LSU’s strategy: flash the family brand like a neon sign in a talent desert. “Hey Colton, your brother’s already here—why not just Uber over?” It’s like franchise dining: same menu, new location. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s swooning recruiters are probably handing out “K” monogrammed footballs while Arkansas sends cookies shaped like Razorbacks. But rest assured, Colton’s pondering which leather helmet matches his kicks best. After all, sibling loyalty is great—unless Nebraska calls first.
Gridiron Gold: Ahmad Hudson’s Bayou Brinkmanship
Five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson of Ruston, Louisiana, rated No.1 at his position in the 2027 cycle, is weighing offers from LSU, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Alabama, Texas A&M, and more. A dual-sport phenom, he caught 39 passes for 754 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore and averaged 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game on the basketball court. Rivals analyst Shea Dixon predicts Hudson will land with LSU after his pivotal offseason recruitment.
Ahmad Hudson, the human highlight reel, holds scholarship power like a medieval lord hoarding gold. Will he choose Baton Rouge’s famed tailgate BBQ over Big Ten brats? Probably—because nothing screams “commitment” like a free jambalaya tasting. Predictors are banking on Hudson finally unzipping that LSU letter of intent just to upgrade his sneaker lineup and nab a few free muffulettas. In the gladiatorial realm of SEC recruiting, Hudson’s next court is a crystal ball—and it reads “Tiger stripes.”
Baseball’s Tiger Tumble: LSU Scrapes Along SEC Rock Bottom
After a shaky 14-7 nonconference start, defending champion LSU baseball began SEC play by dropping two of three games at Vanderbilt, scoring late but still tumbling out of the Top-25 after one week. Coach Jay Johnson praised his team’s resilience, highlighting a ninth-inning rally, but the Tigers now face grinding conference matchups. Fresh stars like Jake Brown (.419, 11 HRs), Omar Serna Jr., and bullpen arms Deven Sheerin and Santiago Garcia must right the ship as the schedule tightens.
Apparently, defending a title is harder than falling asleep on game day. LSU’s diamond warriors have resembled a T-ball squad practicing backward. Vandy pitched runs like it was Amazon Prime—overnight and nonstop. Meanwhile, Johnson is reassuring everyone that a two-run ninth inning cures all SEC hangovers. But let’s be honest: if comeback rallies were a recruiting tool, LSU would already have 10-day commitments from high schoolers. Welcome to the rollercoaster of college baseball—no seat belts, plenty of dizzying drops.
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