Wilson Alexander
@wilsonalexander.bsky.social
📤 2539
📥 110
📝 324
LSU and college football writer for The Advocate/Times-Picayune
LSU defensive end Gabriel Reliford is out for the season with a torn rotator cuff, Brian Kelly said on his radio show. He'll have surgery next week, ending his sophomore year. He was a key piece of the rotation that LSU has to replace.
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
LSU has allowed 10 points or less in four straight games, its longest such streak since 2011. One reason: better players. Another: Blake Baker. On the coach who asks trivia questions the night before games, is known for his energy and players call “one of the boys.”
loading . . .
LSU has its best defense in a long time. Here's how Blake Baker made it a strength again.
LSU has its best defense in a long time under second-year coordinator Blake Baker. His players told us why. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Gerry Lane Cadillac.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/blake-baker-lsu-football-defense/article_a8b656d0-19d4-545b-a4f1-f9c30d2366bb.html#tncms-source=the-latest
about 1 month ago
0
2
0
Lane Kiffin said LSU's three starting transfer defensive backs — Mansoor Delane, Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy — were "probably the three most expensive portal DBs in the market." "And they got them all. They did a great job with that, and now they're coaching them really well."
about 1 month ago
0
3
0
Just waiting for Lane Kiffin to tweet about this
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
0
4
0
LSU's three annual opponents will be Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Arkansas, sources confirmed. LSU officials aren't concerned about losing the Alabama game, I'm told, because it will get played every couple years.
loading . . .
LSU football's 3 annual opponents in the SEC's 9-game conference schedule have been set
Here are the three SEC opponents that LSU will be playing annually starting in 2026.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-annual-opponents-sec-schedule/article_8110da74-d665-4ccb-81c5-3fcc4edc5bd2.html
about 1 month ago
0
1
1
Turns out LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has been playing through a torso injury suffered in preseason camp. "I think he’s on the other side of that, but we had to be really careful with him the first few weeks."
loading . . .
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with an injury. Here's the latest.
Here's what we know about the injury to LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-qb-garrett-nussmeier-torso-injury/article_0d37c308-a492-550a-8e27-0162a9188046.html#tncms-source=featured-2
about 1 month ago
0
6
0
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury, Brian Kelly said. “He’s fighting through it, and he’s getting better.”
about 1 month ago
1
1
1
Brian Kelly addressed his outburst at a question in LSU's postgame press conference, saying in part, "I have to do a better job of handling myself in those situations."
loading . . .
LSU's Brian Kelly takes responsibility for outburst at reporter's question after Florida win
Here's what Brian Kelly said about his outburst after LSU's win over Florida.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-brian-kelly-outburst-apology/article_320a283f-9814-4479-9b76-3fcff9f10665.html?25
about 1 month ago
0
1
1
LSU's offense has struggled through three games.
@reeddarcey.bsky.social
has a breakdown of the problems:
loading . . .
LSU's offense has some problems to solve before SEC play heats up. Here's a breakdown.
LSU's been unexpectedly sluggish offensively. Can the team fix it?
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu-football-offense-garrett-nussmeier-problems-to-solve-brian-kelly/article_9bc96a08-3ee2-5190-8cd9-9e689885accd.html#tncms-source=featured-2
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
Brian Kelly went off when the first question he got tonight was about LSU's offensive issues.
loading . . .
about 2 months ago
12
23
42
If he had left for the NFL last year, Harold Perkins believed, “Once my feet was in the door, I was going to kick that b—— down.” He stayed at LSU. And now? “I think he’s even better than he was his freshman year.”
loading . . .
Inside Harold Perkins' ACL recovery and why this could be his best year at LSU
In an exclusive interview, Harold Perkins talked to us about his recovery from a torn ACL and why this could be his best year yet at LSU. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Ba...
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/harold-perkins-lsu-football/article_562f927b-dd46-5594-a6d6-a5551fb62541.html#tncms-source=featured-2
about 2 months ago
0
2
0
Harold Perkins planned to leave LSU in three years. Then he tore his ACL. He opened up about the recovery, his position, why everything might finally come together and more in this exclusive. “I can’t leave here with unfinished business.”
loading . . .
Inside Harold Perkins' ACL recovery and why this could be his best year at LSU
In an exclusive interview, Harold Perkins talked to us about his recovery from a torn ACL and why this could be his best year yet at LSU. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Ba...
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/harold-perkins-lsu-football/article_562f927b-dd46-5594-a6d6-a5551fb62541.html#tncms-source=featured-2
about 2 months ago
0
1
0
LSU center Braelin Moore practiced yesterday and is expected to practice today, Brian Kelly said. He may be listed as probable on the first availability report tonight.
about 2 months ago
0
2
1
LSU backup defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell is no longer on the roster. After transferring from Texas, Mitchell did not play in the first two games.
loading . . .
An LSU backup defensive tackle is no longer on the team after two games with the Tigers
He had not played in LSU's first two games.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/sydir-mitchell-leaves-lsu-football/article_4d8052ca-758e-4170-b20b-964bc13fd914.html
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
Harlem Berry flashed against Louisiana Tech, so has the five-star freshman earned more touches as LSU tries to improve the run game? Here's what Brian Kelly said:
loading . . .
Has Harlem Berry earned a larger role in LSU's offense? Here's what Brian Kelly thinks.
It might've taken only one long run for a five-star freshman to earn more work in the LSU offense.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-harlem-berry-larger-role-offense-brian-kelly/article_f5c4733d-74c7-5312-9194-521f93b8534e.html
about 2 months ago
0
3
0
Brian Kelly referenced pounding the table. "I can't do that anymore. They make memes of that."
about 2 months ago
0
6
1
LSU injury report from Brian Kelly: - Braelin Moore is "day-to-day," and the MRI did not give them the "true sense" that Moore has a high ankle sprain. - Trey'Dez Green has a sprained MCL. He's questionable to play against Florida.
about 2 months ago
0
1
1
LSU center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain, according to multiple reports.
loading . . .
LSU starting center Braelin Moore could miss time with an ankle injury. Here's the latest.
LSU football starting center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain against Louisiana Tech, according to multiple reports.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/braelin-moore-lsu-ol-injury-update/article_1ce1279a-ef0d-4c7b-b6e4-6efde69e0a83.html
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
Sounds like Trey'Dez Green avoided a season-ending knee injury, but it's still unclear how long the LSU tight end will be out.
loading . . .
LSU football has reportedly received some good news regarding Trey'Dez Green's knee injury
An LSU tight end will reportedly not miss much time after suffering a knee injury against Louisiana Tech.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/treydez-green-lsu-football-injury-update-tight-end-brian-kelly/article_93b438eb-82b9-43f9-87da-82321b05314f.html
about 2 months ago
0
3
3
News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.
loading . . .
LSU's Jay Johnson, two baseball assistant coaches set to receive raises after national title
LSU's Jay Johnson is getting paid after winning his second national title. Here are the details.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/jay-johnson-lsu-baseball-contract-raise/article_43c7862b-48b1-4e8e-aeb8-642924cd42a0.html
about 2 months ago
0
4
2
Shaq has gotten involved in the project for LSU's new arena.
loading . . .
Shaq to invest in new LSU arena: 'LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena'
"LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena," Shaq said in a statement Friday.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/shaq-lsu-arena-oak-view-group/article_027c70d4-5f41-4f04-bb4c-999630247a7f.html#tncms-source=featured-top
2 months ago
0
2
3
LSU's QB recruiting, the role of NIL moving forward and more: What stood out from a discussion with general manager Austin Thomas
loading . . .
A QB plan, NIL deals and more: What stood out from a discussion with LSU football's GM
Three things we learned from a wide-ranging conversation with LSU football GM Austin Thomas.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-austin-thomas-nil-collectives-garrett-nussmeier/article_653264f3-3e77-5f9f-b2e7-654f4f276c79.html
2 months ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Wilson Alexander
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
loading . . .
Brian Kelly reveals how much money LSU football spent to build its 2025 roster
Wondering how much LSU football players will make this season? Brian Kelly gave out an estimate on Thursday.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-brian-kelly-roster-money-spent/article_b2a4b0a5-be3e-5050-9881-0f8ed457d10b.html#tncms-source=the-latest
2 months ago
0
1
1
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
loading . . .
Brian Kelly reveals how much money LSU football spent to build its 2025 roster
Wondering how much LSU football players will make this season? Brian Kelly gave out an estimate on Thursday.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-brian-kelly-roster-money-spent/article_b2a4b0a5-be3e-5050-9881-0f8ed457d10b.html#tncms-source=the-latest
2 months ago
0
1
1
A couple years ago, the expectation was LSU’s three annual SEC opponents would be Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Was told whether or not that changes is TBD.
2 months ago
0
3
0
The SEC announced it will start playing a nine-game conference schedule in 2026.
2 months ago
0
2
2
Could LSU start a freshman on the offensive line? Monday's practice raised the possibility with Carius Curne at right tackle. Full observations:
loading . . .
Will LSU start a freshman on the offensive line? Monday's practice raised the possibility.
Could there be a late shakeup to LSU's offensive line before the Clemson game?
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/carius-curne-practices-lsu-offensive-line/article_80a2fd38-6bf9-5bb1-a8f7-300c579b9de9.html#tncms-source=featured-top
2 months ago
0
2
1
Roles are becoming clear for LSU's transfers. Made an educated guess of who will start, rotate and be a backup:
loading . . .
A lot of LSU football's new transfers will start. Here's a breakdown of which ones.
LSU football added 18 transfers, and many of them will likely start for the Tigers this season.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-impact-transfers-brian-kelly/article_eb57bf46-7c0b-5768-8e36-fc88e6b69734.html#tncms-source=the-latest
2 months ago
0
2
0
Here's the latest on LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier:
loading . . .
What is Garrett Nussmeier's injury and when will he return to LSU practice? Here's the latest.
Here's the latest on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier after he suffered from a knee ailment during practice on Wednesday.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/garrett-nussmeier-injury-lsu-football-quarterback-joe-sloan/article_07acaa82-4763-4346-a012-acfaf26f30cd.html
3 months ago
0
1
1
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has patellar tendinitis and aggravated it, Brian Kelly said. He described the level of concern as a 1.5 on a scale of 1-10. Nussmeier threw today, and he'll be in a "practice situation" Saturday.
3 months ago
0
1
3
There are some rumors flying around today, so just coming on here to report that LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier did not suffer a major injury at practice.
3 months ago
0
10
3
Broke down everything we've seen so far from LSU on the latest pod 🎧:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
📺:
youtube.com/watch?v=X1Tv...
3 months ago
0
3
2
This wall in LSU’s team room used to show every game on the schedule. Now, only Clemson. The teams will be uncovered week-by-week throughout the year.
3 months ago
0
4
2
LSU WR Aaron Anderson had some work done for inflammation in his left knee, Brian Kelly told me. After missing the last three practices, he's expected to return Wednesday. "We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."
loading . . .
Brian Kelly updates the status of a starting LSU wide receiver who has missed practice
Here's the latest on the status of an injured LSU wide receiver.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-wr-aaron-anderson-knee-injury-brian-kelly/article_71fc6821-f737-49bb-9387-f4b555727ac0.html
3 months ago
0
1
2
LSU has landed four top 100 recruits on the defensive front in 2026, per the 247Sports composite - Lamar Brown, No. 3 - Trenton Henderson, No. 42 - Richard Anderson, No. 49 - Deuce Geralds, No. 95
3 months ago
0
2
0
Full observations from Day 4 of LSU preseason camp: - Aaron Anderson out again - Nice moments for a few offensive players - But the defensive front wins the day
loading . . .
LSU camp observations: Starting WR misses practice as the defensive front stands out
Here's all the latest from LSU football practice.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-observations-aaron-anderson-defense/article_515ec775-b5dd-5b4f-88c6-f97c8fbcdc6f.html
3 months ago
0
2
0
Good recap of LSU's first practice 👇
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
0
2
0
LSU freshman offensive lineman Solomon Thomas is out for a month with a foot injury, source confirms. He was a top 50 overall recruit.
loading . . .
An LSU freshman offensive lineman and 4-star recruit is reportedly out for a month with foot injury
An LSU freshman offensive lineman is reportedly out for the next month with a broken foot.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-injury-solomon-thomas-brian-kelly-broken-foot/article_be0bcf19-aac6-5377-a729-34ab0946668e.html#tncms-source=the-latest
3 months ago
0
2
0
Harold Perkins back at LSU practice 📸: Javier Gallegos,
@theadvocatebr.bsky.social
3 months ago
0
4
1
Nic Anderson was limited as LSU opened camp. He had to clear concussion protocol after the car accident, Brian Kelly said. Should be a full participant tomorrow.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
0
2
1
Keli Zinn had a big hand in things at LSU the past few years, most recently with the rev-share plan and the new arena project. Comes after Rutgers hired former LSU president William Tate earlier this summer.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
1
6
4
News: LSU running back Trey Holly enrolled at Southern as a walk-on. He remained suspended by LSU as he awaits trial on one count of illegal use of a weapon in connection with a Feb. 2024 shooting.
loading . . .
An LSU running back has suddenly transferred to Southern amid an ongoing legal issue
LSU running back Trey Holly enrolled at Southern University as a walk-on, a team spokesperson confirmed. Holly, a native of Farmerville, Louisiana, was suspended at LSU.
https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/trey-holly-lsu-football-transfers-southern/article_547e2de3-7ece-4007-81b6-1ed8b8d9f0f1.html
3 months ago
0
0
0
Tyrann Mathieu has talked before about coaching when his playing career ended. On why it appeals to him, he told me in 2022: "I saw what coaching did for me... I do think I can do that for the next person." Would be pretty cool if he coached at LSU someday.
3 months ago
1
6
1
reposted by
Wilson Alexander
NOLA.com
3 months ago
The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.
loading . . .
Tyrann Mathieu unexpectedly announces retirement right before Saints training camp
The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.
https://bit.ly/4kO0R39
0
4
5
LSU already lost 60% of its 2023 recruiting class. Turns out, it's not alone. Arkansas has three players left, and nine SEC teams lost at least half of their HS signees. What happened to the class at LSU and across the SEC:
loading . . .
LSU football has already lost most of its 2023 recruiting class. It's not alone in the SEC.
There seems to be a trend developing in the SEC if you consider the circumstances surrounding the recruiting class of 2023.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-football-2023-recruiting-sec/article_f4719bb0-7d6c-5da0-869b-6529ed7a699e.html#tncms-source=featured-2
3 months ago
0
4
1
Ask about LSU WR Barion Brown, and Kentucky players all bring up the same thing: speed. "He's a blur, dude." "No one can catch that guy." Thing is, he might not be LSU's fastest receiver:
loading . . .
A Kentucky transfer could make a difference for LSU with his speed. 'You ain’t catching him.'
The LSU receiving corps has a chance to work with Garrett Nussmeier to put something special on the field in 2025.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-wr-barion-brown-chris-hilton-bring-speed/article_8be8d93e-a8cf-506d-a840-ee17d811df79.html#tncms-source=the-latest
3 months ago
0
2
0
On Kalen DeBoer, Alabama QB Ty Simpson told me: “Not many people — a lot of people trusted him, but they didn’t trust him fully. I think this year, everybody trusts him." Can Alabama get back on top in Year 2?
loading . . .
Alabama players say they didn't 'fully' trust Kalen DeBoer after Nick Saban's retirement
"A lot of people trusted him, but they didn’t trust him fully. I think this year, everybody trusts him." Will Kalen DeBoer put Alabama back on top in Year 2?
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/alabama-football-kalen-deboer-second-year/article_83ce2931-48bc-546c-a8e1-ae5429f55fce.html
3 months ago
0
0
0
Florida QB DJ Lagway has been throwing three times a week after he was limited this spring with a shoulder injury. Billy Napier said "we feel confident in terms of him being ready to go."
3 months ago
0
0
0
Alabama LT Kadyn Proctor just said he owns 170(!) bottles of cologne. He lives with Wilkin Formby, who apparently has like 70 bottles himself, and I can't imagine what that house smells like.
4 months ago
0
2
1
Clemson logos in the weight room. 1-0 on the screens. Even blasting music the players don't like. After 5 straight season-opening loses, LSU circled Clemson and made some changes. "We needed to do some things differently this year."
loading . . .
How Brian Kelly made changes to help end LSU's season-opening skid against Clemson
With Clemson logos in the weight room and 1-0 on all the screens, LSU is doing some things differently to win the first game. Here's the inside story.
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/brian-kelly-circles-lsu-football-clemson-season-opener/article_809f2654-e38b-51e5-9eab-eafdc57bb4be.html
4 months ago
0
4
1
Load more
feeds!
log in