Author Archives: Hunt Palmer
PALMER: Governor's message reflected poorly on LSU, Louisiana
By Hunt Palmer Louisiana's political climate has been a national punchline for decades. That's not new. Governor Jeff Landry's press conference Wednesday provided another opportunity for the rest of t...
Oct 30, 2025 Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Otter Locks October 29: MLB and CFB picks
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. Worl...
Oct 29, 2025
Gov. Landry: Woodward 'is not selecting the next coach' at LSU
By Hunt Palmer LSU's athletics director will not be hiring the next football coach, according to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Governor Jeff Landry says in no uncertain terms that Scott Woodward wil...
Oct 29, 2025 REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Wilson provides positive update on Whit Weeks
By Hunt Palmer LSU won't release an availability report for another week, but Frank Wilson is optimistic about the return of junior linebacker Whit Weeks. "He had an evaluation that's trending, and we...
Oct 29, 2025
Orgeron 'for sure' would consider an LSU return
By Hunt Palmer (The quotes in this story are from Orgeron's interview on UnSportsmanlike on ESPN Radio) Ed Orgeron wants back in to college football. Could that be in Baton Rouge where his successor w...
Oct 29, 2025 Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
PALMER: Five coaches who will NOT be next at LSU
By Hunt Palmer Immediately following a firing, the next hire becomes the focus. Oddsmakers have their say. Analysts and columnists join in. The fanbase ignites. A firing brings about hope from despair...
Oct 29, 2025 Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Wilson humbled to be living dream leading Tigers
By Hunt Palmer Frank Wilson needed a message for his team. He recalled the scenes from Pearl Harbor when the naval base was under attack by the invading Japanese airstrikes, and the sirens sounded as ...
Oct 28, 2025 October 28, 2025: LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson press conference after his first practice as head coach LSU Football Operation Building in Baton Rouge, LA. Michael Bacigalupi
Otter Locks October 28: World Series and CFB picks
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. Worl...
Oct 28, 2025
PALMER: Timing is tricky for Kiffin and LSU
By Hunt Palmer Everywhere I turn, Lane Kiffin's name and picture are popping up in purple and gold. Kiffin has been asked about the LSU job. National talking heads are discussing his potential in Bato...
Oct 28, 2025
Otter Locks October 27: MNF and World Series action
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. Mond...
Oct 27, 2025
