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JIM ENGSTER: LSU Loses Weak Leader in Tate
When William Fleming Tate IV was hired as LSU President, it was predicted in this space he would adapt street fighting skills honed as a lad on the streets of south Chicago to shake things […]
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President William Tate Leaving LSU for Rutgers
LSU President William Tate to take same job at Rutgers University by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator May 19, 2025 LSU President William Tate has been named the next leader of Rutgers University in New Jersey, […]
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Louisiana Punts Tax Breaks for NIL Athletes
Tax breaks for Louisiana college athletes on NIL money punted under budget pressure by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator May 15, 2025 Louisiana lawmakers have pumped the brakes on exempting college athletes’ name, image and likeness […]
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Governor Jeff Landry Approves Executive Order
Louisiana governor signs order to allow schools to pay college athletes by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator May 13, 2025 Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to give colleges and universities […]
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JIM ENGSTER: It is GQ Time for BK
The Advocate reporter Jan Risher noted recently that LSU’s glamorous guru Kim Mulkey is accompanied on road trips by her hair and makeup artist Morgan LeBlanc. Risher says the look Mulkey presents at courtside takes […]
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JIM ENGSTER: Should BK Break the Bank?
The pivotal year four has arrived for BK. LSU football czar Brian Keith Kelly has promised a national title and it’s time to deliver. It was in their fourth seasons that Paul Dietzel, Nick Saban […]
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LSU Academic Budget Cuts and NCAA Athletic Revenue Sharing
LSU athletic department not subject to university budget belt-tightening by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator April 3, 2025 The LSU athletic department is not subject to budget belt-tightening measures the university announced for all departments last […]
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TODD HORNE: Raise Millions, Spend It Wisely, WIN Championships . . . Lather, Rinse, Repeat
Ross Dellenger’s riveting Yahoo Sports article published this past week dives deep into a wild few weeks in Baton Rouge that could easily be compared to a high-stakes fourth quarter in college football history. Just […]
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Louisiana lawmaker Dixon McMakin proposes bill that would make NIL deals tax free for college athletes
By JOE GALLINARO, LouisianaRadioNetwork.com Louisiana lawmaker Dixon McMakin proposes bill that would make NIL deals tax free for college athletes A Baton Rouge lawmaker is preparing to file a bill for the upcoming regular session […]
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JIM ENGSTER: Freeman Stock Soars and Kelly Fate is Uncertain
The Ritz-Carlton lobby in Atlanta prior to Notre Dame’s 23-14 defeat to Ohio State in this year’s national championship game was adorned with a banner listing the eleven years the Irish won the title: 1924, […]