SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert
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Triple Option: UConn basketball, Victor Wembanyama, & Easton Royal
Mike, Charlie, and Jeff played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Jeff discussed UConn's opportunity to win the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments. Charlie praised Victor Wembanyama's dominant run with the Spurs. Mike reviewed Lane Kiffin's pursuit of Brother Martin five-star WR Easton Royal.
Who could be "surprise" top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked on Saints podcast, joined Sports Talk. Jackson broke down New Orleans' options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He questioned Alvin Kamara's future with the Saints and evaluated the team's roster needs.
UConn is the team left in March Madness with a "championship mentality"
Mark Cook, a chief scout for the NBA, joined Sports Talk. Cook discussed LSU basketball's decision to re-hire Will Wade as the program's next head coach. He also broke down the NCAA Tournament's Final Four and Victor Wembanyama's case for NBA MVP.
Heath Schroyer: Will Wade is a "way better" coach than his first time at LSU
LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer joined Sports Talk. He discussed his new role in the Tigers' athletic department. Schroyer praised Will Wade and detailed his relationship with LSU's head basketball coach.
Full Show 4-1-26: LSU is a global brand, and the Tiger athletic department wants to "drive" that brand
Mike and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's 16-6 run-rule victory over Southern. LSU President Wade Rousse joined Sports Talk to discuss Will Wade's return to lead LSU's basketball program, the mission to develop Louisiana's future workforce at LSU, and the Tiger football team's new era under head coach Lane Kiffin. Mike and Charlie evaluated Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, a potential option for the Saints with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys also spoke to Wilson Alexander, a national college sports reporter for On3, about LSU's unique athletic department. Steve and Charlie interviewed Eric Edholm, a reporter for NFL Media, and Coach Scott Spinelli, a college basketball analyst.
Hour 1: LSU was "not satisfied" with the Tiger basketball program's recent struggles
Mike and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's 16-6 run-rule victory over Southern. LSU President Wade Rousse joined Sports Talk. President Rousse remembered his path to taking the leadership position over the LSU system. He discussed Will Wade's return to lead LSU's basketball program, his relationship with LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer, and the mission to develop Louisiana's future workforce at LSU. President Rousse also praised LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin.
Hour 2: Ohio State's Carnell Tate should be the only WR that goes in the Top 10 picks
Mike and Charlie shared their thoughts on Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, a potential option for the Saints with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wilson Alexander, a national college sports reporter for On3, joined Sports Talk. Alexander reported on LSU's spending spree to build their football roster for the 2026 season. He projected the Tigers' budget for Will Wade's 2026-27 roster. Alexander called LSU's athletic department "the most fascinating in the country." He also reviewed Jay Johnson's recent comments about the MLB. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: Can Monster Milam get his bat going as we reach the heart of SEC play?
Steve and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's victory over Southern. The guys evaluated Steven Milam, Zach Yorke, and Omar Serna Jr. The guys listened to LSU RF Jake Brown's media availability ahead of the Tigers' trip to Knoxville. Eric Edholm, a reporter for NFL Media, joined Sports Talk. Edholm broke down the Saints' options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting Rueben Bain Jr., Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, and Mansoor Delane.
Hour 4: What will the Pelicans do with Saddiq Bey and Karlo Matkovic?
Steve and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Pelicans. Coach Scott Spinelli, a college basketball analyst, joined Sports Talk. Coach Spinelli recapped the Elite Eight and previewed the Final Four. He broke down Illinois' defense, UConn's championship DNA, Michigan's size and experience, and Arizona's talent. Steve and Charlie also listened to LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's media availability before the Tigers' upcoming trip to Knoxville.
Coach Johnson: I'm very optimistic about our recent improvement
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's media availability before the Tigers' upcoming trip to Knoxville.
What should you expect from the Final Four this weekend?
Coach Scott Spinelli, a college basketball analyst, joined Sports Talk. Coach Spinelli recapped the Elite Eight and previewed the Final Four. He broke down Illinois' defense, UConn's championship DNA, Michigan's size and experience, and Arizona's talent.
The Saints are the biggest head-scratching team at the top of the NFL Draft
Eric Edholm, a reporter for NFL Media, joined Sports Talk. Edholm broke down the Saints' options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting Rueben Bain Jr., Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, and Mansoor Delane.
Brown: Our guys are "locked in" at the plate with the right approach
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU RF Jake Brown's media availability ahead of the Tigers' trip to Knoxville.
Triple Option: Paul Skenes, NCAA Tournament viewership, & Tourney games
Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve reviewed Paul Skenes' excellent bounce-back performance against the Cincinnati Reds. Charlie discussed the record viewership numbers for the upcoming 2026 NCAA Tournament.
LSU has the most fascinating athletic department in the country
Wilson Alexander, a national college sports reporter for On3, joined Sports Talk. Alexander reported on LSU's spending spree to build their football roster for the 2026 season. He projected the Tigers' budget for Will Wade's 2026-27 roster. Alexander called LSU's athletic department "the most fascinating in the country." He also reviewed Jay Johnson's recent comments about the MLB.
President Rousse: It was a strategic plan to get Will Wade to return to LSU
LSU President Wade Rousse joined Sports Talk. President Rousse remembered his path to taking the leadership position over the LSU system. He discussed Will Wade's return to lead LSU's basketball program, his relationship with LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer, and the mission to develop Louisiana's future workforce at LSU. President Rousse also praised LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin.
Full Show 3-31-26: What have we seen from the start of LSU's Spring Football practices?
Mike and Charlie interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, Matthew Paras, a Saints beat reporter for the Times-Picayune, and NBA scout Chris Dodson. Ruffino recapped the start of LSU's Spring Football practice sessions. Paras broke down the Saints' options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dodson shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' recent poor stretch at the end of the regular season. Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's comments after the Tigers' third Spring Football practice session.
Hour 1: LSU's young defensive line is making strides during Spring Football
Mike and Charlie interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, and Matthew Paras, a Saints beat reporter for the Times-Picayune. Ruffino recapped the start of LSU's Spring Football practice sessions. Paras broke down the Saints' options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Hour 2: Would the Saints gamble on Rueben Bain Jr. with pick 8?
Mike and Charlie spoke to WWL listeners about Rueben Bain Jr., Keionte Scott, and Lavon Williams, three prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. NBA scout Chris Dodson joined Sports Talk. Dodson discussed Will Wade's return to LSU, the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, and the Pelicans' final six games of the regular season. He also gave his pick for the 2026 NBA MVP. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: Lane Kiffin wants Blake Baker's defense to reach a "dominant" level
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's comments after the Tigers' third Spring Football practice session. Coach Kiffin shared his thoughts on LSU DC Blake Baker, the Tigers' WR room, and Will Wade's return to LSU.
Triple Option: NFL Draft, LSU WR room, & Tiger QBs
Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve discussed an article discussing the best "fits" in the 2026 NFL Draft. Charlie reviewed Lane Kiffin's comments about LSU's WR room. Mike also listened to Coach Kiffin's thoughts on the Tigers' quarterbacks.
James Borrego won't be guaranteed the Pelicans' full-time gig after this year
NBA scout Chris Dodson joined Sports Talk. Dodson discussed Will Wade's return to LSU, the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, and the Pelicans' final six games of the regular season. He also gave his pick for the 2026 NBA MVP.
Mansoor Delane is picking up momentum for the Saints with pick 8
Matthew Paras, a Saints beat reporter for the Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Paras projected Alvin Kamara's future with the Saints. He broke down the team's top options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
DL Deuce Geralds has been an early freshman standout for LSU at Spring Practice
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down the first four practice sessions of LSU Spring Football under new head coach Lane Kiffin. The guys compared Tiger freshman DL Deuce Geralds to Booger McFarland. Ruffino evaluated WR Jabari Mack and DB DJ Pickett. He also celebrated the return of Will Wade.
Full Show 3-30-26: Will Wade's talent evaluation should lead to early success at LSU
Mike and Charlie recapped Will Wade's introductory press conference at LSU. The guys interviewed Jacques Doucet, a sports reporter for WAFB News, and former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders. Mike and Charlie broke down the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament and previewed the upcoming Final Four. Steve and Charlie spoke to Tony Pauline, an NFL Draft analyst at Essentially Sports.
Hour 1: Will Wade sounded very confident at his re-introductory press conference
Mike and Charlie recapped Will Wade's introductory press conference at LSU. Jacques Doucet, a sports reporter for WAFB News, joined Sports Talk. Doucet discussed LSU WBB's Sweet 16 loss, Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge, and the work to return the Tigers' basketball program to prominence. Doucet also praised LSU baseball for winning a massive weekend series against Kentucky.
Hour 2: Cinderella may be dead, but the magic of the NCAA Tournament is still alive
Mike and Charlie broke down the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament and previewed the upcoming Final Four. Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Sports Talk. Sanders recapped LSU baseball's weekend series victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, highlighting Seth Dardar and Zac Cowan. He also previewed the Tigers' upcoming showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: LSU baseball is going to play an angry Tennessee team this weekend
Steve and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's weekend series victory over Tennessee and UConn's ridiculous win against Duke in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament. Tony Pauline, an NFL Draft analyst at Essentially Sports, joined Sports Talk. Pauline discussed the Saints' needs entering the 2026 NFL Draft. He ranked the draft's top receivers, evaluated S Caleb Downs, and praised RB Jeremiyah Love. Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head basketball coach Will Wade's opening statement at his introductory press conference.
Wade: We're going to win and win quickly with LSU basketball
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head basketball coach Will Wade's opening statement at his introductory press conference.
Getting legit weapons for Tyler Shough is paramount for the Saints in this draft
Tony Pauline, an NFL Draft analyst at Essentially Sports, joined Sports Talk. Pauline discussed the Saints' needs entering the 2026 NFL Draft. He ranked the draft's top receivers, evaluated S Caleb Downs, and praised RB Jeremiyah Love.
Triple Option: LSU's brand, Kellen Moore, and Dan Hurley
Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike praised the strength of LSU's brand after the Tigers hired Will Wade. Steve recapped Saints head coach Kellen Moore's comments at the annual owners' meetings. Charlie discussed the end-of-game scenario between Duke and UConn at the NCAA Tournament.
Can LSU's Game 3 win over Kentucky be a "signature" victory?
Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Sports Talk. Sanders recapped LSU baseball's weekend series victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, highlighting Seth Dardar and Zac Cowan. He also previewed the Tigers' upcoming showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Will Wade is a "lightning rod" for excitement, but how quickly can he turn LSU around?
Jacques Doucet, a sports reporter for WAFB News, joined Sports Talk. Doucet discussed LSU WBB's Sweet 16 loss, Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge, and the work to return the Tigers' basketball program to prominence. Doucet also praised LSU baseball for winning a massive weekend series against Kentucky.
New LSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Will Wade's Press Conference
Will Wade gives his speech during LSU's press conference as their new head basketball coach. Wade signed a 7-year deal to return to the Purple & Gold.
New LSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Will Wade's Press Conference Speech
Will Wade gives his speech during LSU's press conference as their new head basketball coach. Wade signed a 7-year deal to return to the Purple & Gold.
Full Show 3-27-26: Meet Saints safety Terrell Burgess and new quarterback Zach Wilson!
Steve and Jeff recapped the start of the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament, highlighting Illinois' victory over Houston and Arizona's dominant win against Arkansas. The guys interviewed Saints safety Terrell Burgess and new quarterback Zach Wilson. Burgess praised DC Brandon Staley and the versatility of New Orleans' safety room. Wilson discussed his decision to sign with the Saints as a free agent this offseason, highlighting Kellen Moore, the team's young QB room, and the "die-hard" Who Dat Nation. Steve and Jeff also spoke to Reed Darcy, a LSU WBB reporter for The Advocate, about the Lady Tigers' Sweet 16 matchup against Duke.
Hour 1: Illinois showed why they're a legit threat in this year's NCAA Tournament
Steve and Jeff recapped the start of the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament, highlighting Illinois' victory over Houston and Arizona's dominant win against Arkansas. Saints safety Terrell Burgess joined Sports Talk. Burgess discussed his decision to re-sign with the Saints this offseason. He also praised DC Brandon Staley and the versatility of New Orleans' safety room. Steve and Jeff reported on golf legend Tiger Woods' rollover car crash today.
Hour 2: Having a former QB as a head coach was a big draw for Zach Wilson coming to New Orleans
Steve and Jeff interviewed new Saints quarterback Zach Wilson and Reed Darcy, an LSU WBB reporter for The Advocate. Wilson discussed his decision to sign with the Saints as a free agent this offseason, highlighting Kellen Moore, the team's young QB room, and the "die-hard" Who Dat Nation. Darcy broke down the Tigers' upcoming Sweet 16 showdown against the Duke Blue Devils. Steve and Jeff also discussed Will Wade's controversial return to LSU.
Flau'Jae Johnson is chasing "her own" National Championship at LSU
Reed Darcy, a LSU women's basketball reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Darcy broke down the Tigers' upcoming Sweet 16 showdown against the Duke Blue Devils. Darcy shared his thoughts on Mikaylah Williams, Milaysia Fulwiley, and Flau'Jae Johnson. Steve and Jeff also discussed Will Wade's controversial return to LSU.
Zach Wilson: I'm looking forward to working with Kellen Moore and a younger QB room
New Saints quarterback Zach Wilson joined Sports Talk. Wilson discussed his decision to sign with the Saints as a free agent this offseason, highlighting Kellen Moore, the team's young QB room, and the "die-hard" Who Dat Nation.
Tiger Woods is once again in the news for the wrong reasons
Steve and Jeff reported on golf legend Tiger Woods' rollover car crash today.
Terrell Burgess: All of the Saints' safeties have versatility
Saints safety Terrell Burgess joined Sports Talk. Burgess discussed his decision to re-sign with the Saints this offseason. He also praised DC Brandon Staley and the versatility of New Orleans' safety room.
Full Show 3-26-26: The General is back to lead LSU basketball
Mike and Charlie reported on Will Wade's decision to leave NC State to take LSU's head coaching job. The guys interviewed Jo Madden, a sports betting analyst for Sports Grid, Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, and LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson. Steve and Charlie spoke to Glen West, a senior reporter for Geaux247 Sports, and Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com.
Hour 1: With Will Wade returning to LSU, the Tigers have a loaded group of coaches
Mike and Charlie reported on Will Wade's decision to leave NC State to take LSU's head coaching job. The guys interviewed Jo Madden, a sports betting analyst for Sports Grid, and Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated. Madden broke down the NCAA Tournament's upcoming Sweet 16 matchups. Nagy discussed Coach Wade's return to LSU.
Hour 2: Bringing Will Wade back is a "win at all costs" move for LSU
Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge. LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson shared his thoughts on Zac Cowan, Casan Evans, and the Tigers' upcoming matchup against Kentucky. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: Will Wade said his return to LSU is "deeply personal"
Steve and Charlie discussed former LSU head basketball coach Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge after spending three years at McNeese and NC State. Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West explained the connections that brought Wade back to LSU. West recapped the start of LSU Spring Football, highlighting Jordan Seaton and Trey'Dez Green. He also previewed LSU baseball's upcoming weekend series against Kentucky. Steve and Charlie listened to LSU LT Jordan Seaton's post-practice media availability.
Hour 4: It's early in SEC play, but this weekend series vs. Kentucky is critical for LSU
Steve and Charlie interviewed Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com. Etheridge discussed LSU baseball's 2-4 start to SEC play and broke down the Tigers' upcoming series against Kentucky. He also broke down the rest of the SEC. Steve and Charlie listened to LSU OF Derek Curiel's media availability. The guys also gave updates on the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 and the Pelicans' matchup with the Pistons.
Curiel: When our lineup starts to "click," we'll be tough to beat
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU OF Derek Curiel's media availability.
The SEC's baseball standings will be "tightly bunched together" this year
Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk. Etheridge discussed LSU baseball's 2-4 start to SEC play and broke down the Tigers' upcoming series against Kentucky. He also broke down the rest of the SEC.
Jordan Seaton: Lane Kiffin is right, being at LSU is "just different"
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU LT Jordan Seaton's post-practice media availability. Seaton discussed his decision to leave Colorado to join head coach Lane Kiffin at LSU.