Author Archives: Hunt Palmer
State snaps streak, Florida and Vandy upset bids fall short
By Chris Marler It was a weird start to Week 10 of the season. The YouTubeTV versus Disney debacle dominated the headlines way more than any SEC game would. It may have been a slow start to November, ...
Nov 01, 2025 Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
What to Watch: Chasing awards and history in LSU's final four
By Hunt Palmer After the most tumultuous week in decades, LSU's football program can move forward. Frank Wilson is in place as the interim head coach, and the offensive staff has been shaken up a bit....
Nov 01, 2025 Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Otter Locks November 1: The best college football plays
Jimmy Ott, longtime sports betting analyst and co-host of Live at Lunch on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, will give his best bets of the day here. We call them, "Otter Locks," presented by Supreme Rice. Lock...
Oct 31, 2025
Carmouche says state funds will not be used for LSU buyouts, 'never will'
By Hunt Palmer Taxpayers won't fund Brian Kelly's buyout. Despite Governor Jeff Landry's outspoken concern regarding the more than $53 million contractually owed to Kelly and the state's responsibilit...
Oct 31, 2025 Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Ausberry given 'full authority' in football hire as interim AD
By Hunt Palmer The hunt is on for LSU's next football coach. On Friday, Board of Supervisors Chair Scott Ballard and board member John Carmouche tabbed Verge Ausberry interim athletic director in the ...
Oct 31, 2025
Woodward issues statement to "Tiger Nation"
Scott Woodward released a statement to LSU fans following his parting ways with LSU: Dear Tiger Nation: It is with a heavy heart but also with my typical optimism, that today is my last day serving as...
Oct 30, 2025 LSU Athletics
Scott Woodward out as LSU AD
By Hunt Palmer Scott Woodward's run as LSU's Director of Athletics is over. The school confirmed the change via press release Thursday evening. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports was the first to report t...
Oct 30, 2025 Patrick Dennis-USA TODAY Sports
AFR: Landry speaks about Woodward's future at LSU
By Hunt Palmer A day after declaring that LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward would not be involved in hiring LSU's next football coach, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed his concerns with LSU...
Oct 30, 2025 REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn
Otter Locks September October 30: A pair of football plays
Jimmy Ott, longtime sports betting analyst and co-host of Live at Lunch on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, will give his best bets of the day here. We call them, "Otter Locks," presented by Supreme Rice. Thur...
Oct 30, 2025
Wilson looking to improve LSU run game in final stretch
By Hunt Palmer The running backs coach is in charge now. It should come as no surprise that his first order of business involves his position group. "There's a huge emphasis in this bye week on runnin...
Oct 30, 2025 Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
