Todd Horne

1 month ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

William F. Tate IV’s abrupt departure as LSU president to take the same role at Rutgers did not come as a shock to anyone who watched Louisiana politics unfold this winter. When Gov. Jeff Landry took office in January, many observers predicted that Tate’s days in Baton Rouge were numbered. Political reporter Piper Hutchinson told Tiger Rag Radio that though she could not definitively report it Tate likely was shown the door once Landry insisted on installing his own allies at the university.

1 month ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The LSU track and field team closed out their second day of action at the SEC Outdoor Championships on Friday, hosted by Kentucky at the UK Track & Field Complex. After a day of competition, the LSU women sit in 11th with a team score of 10 points, while the men sit in 15th with five points. Final ResultsThe lone Tiger to score on day two of competition in Lexington was junior Machaeda Linton.

1 month ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator May 15, 2025 Louisiana lawmakers have pumped the brakes on exempting college athletes’ name, image and likeness compensation from income taxes as they work to approve a lean state budget. Two legislators who filed bills to exempt NIL payments from income taxes have said they will not pursue votes on their legislation, citing perception issues with giving well-paid student-athletes a tax break while tightening the belt on critical state services.

1 month ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

LSU junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson was named on Monday the Southeastern Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week by the league office. Eyanson shared the honor with Zach Root of Arkansas. A product of Lakewood, Calif., Eyanson fired a brilliant complete-game three hitter on Saturday night in a 2-1 victory at Texas A&M. He limited the Aggies to just one run on three hits in 9.0 innings with one walk and 14 strikeouts, and he allowed only one Texas A&M hitter to advance beyond second base.

1 month ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

The LSU women’s basketball team has lost a key recruiting battle. Serah Williams, the standout Wisconsin forward, announced her commitment to UConn on Wednesay. With her joining UConn’s ranks, the Huskies gain not only extra size but also valuable experience and scoring options as they chase another national title. At 6-foot-4, Williams is a formidable force. A three-year starter, she boasts a prestigious background, including two All-Big Ten defensive team selections.