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re: Antonio Blakeney is among 17 players charged in a point-shaving scheme, NCAA and China

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/15/26 at 9:14 am to CatfishJohn

I wish point shaving was the explanation for what happened last night, but unfortunately it is not.

21 points allowed to UK in the last 6:57 of the game

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/14/26 at 9:48 pm

As bad as the end was on offense, it was just as bad on defense.

I know Oweh - a very good to great offensive player - took over with 9 points, but maybe change your defense to trap/double the ball, etc. Just give them a different look.

Rodney Terry on the color commentary was suggesting that.

21 points in 7 minutes with the lead - not when trailing and purposely putting UK at the line - is just BAD defense - regardless of how good Oweh is.

It was 65-56 LSU with 6:36 left in game, then

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/14/26 at 8:51 pm

Here are the LSU stats from that point forward...

3 fouls on defense
2 turnovers
1 for 3 on 3-pointers
1 for 4 on 2-pointers
4 for 8 on free throws

When not-clutch is not-clutch, you give the other team a chance.

re: Why did McDummy have them front the center

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/14/26 at 8:21 pm to Jim bean xxx

Just stay behind him and if he catches it, make him take a contested shot.

Ball, man, goal; defense 101.

re: Last 2 free throws cost LSU the game

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/14/26 at 8:16 pm to Swampcat

3 out of the last 8 I believe.

McKinnon 2 for 2

The other 6 only 1 was made.

Ridiculous.

How do you go for a steal when all you have to do is stay behind him?

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/14/26 at 8:12 pm

Laettner hit a fade away jumper.

This guy had a clean look because no one on the bench reminded Miller (who should know it anyway).

BLOW IT ALL UP!

re: Let’s hear your favorite dad jokes

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/13/26 at 8:03 pm to HogPharmer

What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhinoceros?

Eleph I know?

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re: Let's mock budget the 2026 LSU roster

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/13/26 at 7:51 pm to The Pirate King

This is for the NFL and the data is from Feb. of 2024, but gives an idea of relative positional values. I know college may value a few things differently, but probably not much.

quote:
average annual value (AAV) of each contract—basically the total compensation divided by the number of years called for in the contract.

Zoomed in on other positions besides QB

Much more detail in the source article...

LInk to The Sports Appeal source article

re: MBB: LSU 73 vs. #11 Vandy 84 Final | Tigers fall to 0-3 in SEC Play

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/10/26 at 12:27 pm to Pmac96

This will end up 95-60 type game if Vandy wants it to be.

re: Indiana Oregon game thread

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 7:06 pm to imAMAZING

Thhhickkk Oregon cheerleader

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re: What was wrong with Chris Fowler last night?

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 5:53 pm to NawlinsTiger9

How about when Kirk was describing playing with a tweaked/pulled hamstring and Fowler says something like (paraphrasing) "I'm not an athlete - everything hurts"

:lol:

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re: Is It Possible in This Era of CFB, for Us to Have a LA-Centric Roster?

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 12:23 pm to AlwysATgr

This year is a transition year, but the roster may end up having the lowest percentage of Louisiana players in a long time, if not ever, depending on how many that have entered the portal return to LSU.

Hopefully, this stabilizes starting next year and beyond.

re: Brazilian Soccer player Hulk expecting child with his ex-wife's Niece

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 11:31 am to Fun Bunch

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re: For anyone doubting Landon Clark’s arm strength

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 11:04 am to reds on reds on reds

It is really the 14 to the other 18 which is 36+32 = 68 yards. But still easy arm strength.

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re: Kobe Black - U of Texas former 5-star 247 composite enters portal

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 10:12 am to IM_4_LSU

I am. I know the guys getting paid to build this team are on top of things. I just posted this since a 5-star entering the portal is rare and he's from Waco, TX which is fairly close.

re: Kobe Black - U of Texas former 5-star 247 composite enters portal

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 10:08 am to UpToPar

Agree. I guess I said pretty good since there are other priorities to spend money on, but a 6-2 DB that can play is always of interest.

Kobe Black - U of Texas former 5-star 247 composite enters portal

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/9/26 at 10:03 am

I know CB roster is in pretty good shape, but maybe give him a call?

Took unofficial visit to LSU in April of 2023. Was offered by all the top teams including LSU and Ole Miss.

#5 CB in class of 2024. Would have 2 years remaining.

re: Take. Them. All.

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/8/26 at 11:32 pm to Tarpon08

Ja'Boree Antoine from New Iberia was originally committed to LSU

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/8/26 at 11:17 pm

Looks like a player. Weak PI call against him tonight with all that they were not calling earlier in the game.

He was a backup behind some pretty good DBs at Miami, but was forced into action with the injuries.

With new staff, would he want to come home?

I know Miami will try to keep him even if he would want to transfer.

#184 nationally and #21 CB in class of 2025.

re: I need to see Eli Manning on camera after the loss

Posted by NorthEndZone on 1/8/26 at 10:53 pm to glorymanutdtiger

Two words

Chad Lavalais

Two more

Eli fell