Wilson Alexander

1 week ago | nola.com | Wilson Alexander

Brad Davis barked out instructions and blew his whistle, moving back and forth between groups of offensive linemen. He watched closely while they worked on combo blocks, yelling “run him” and other comments about technique. It was 8:05 a.m. Thursday, and Davis sounded like someone who had been awake for hours. LSU’s offensive line coach hasn’t changed, redshirt sophomore DJ Chester said, but the circumstances around his position group have.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Wilson Alexander

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne objected to a potential landmark settlement in college sports, raising her issues Monday during an approval hearing. Dunne, who has become one of the most well-known athletes in the name, image and likeness era, opposed the distribution of back-pay damages, which would mostly go to men.

3 weeks ago | nola.com | Wilson Alexander

After signing a top-ranked transfer portal class, LSU coach feels better about the depth of the roster than he did in the past. All 16 transfers could be on the two-deep, so this spring has been about building chemistry between them and the returning players while figuring out where everyone fits. So far, LSU has completed 10 practices. It has five more, and with practice paused for spring break this week, it’s a convenient time to take stock.

1 month ago | nola.com | Wilson Alexander |LSU Tigers

A Louisiana judge dismissed all the claims in a lawsuit filed by former LSU football coach Les Miles against the school, the NCAA and the National Football Foundation over his ineligibility for the College Football Hall of Fame. District Judge Ronald Johnson issued the ruling Monday inside the 19th Judicial District Courthouse. Miles’ attorney, Peter Ginsberg, said they would review the decision and consider their options in regards to an appeal.

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Wilson Alexander

Former LSU running back John Emery wants to play another year of college football, but it appears he won't have the option to return to the Tigers. LSU coach Brian Kelly said Saturday that while the team will be supportive of Emery as he tries to continue his career, LSU is "set" at running back position ahead of the 2025 season. "We'll be supportive in any way that we can, but we're set where we're at in terms of the running back position," Kelly said.