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Link Gumbo - 3/11/14

News and notes from the last week surrounding LSU, and more.

By Jake Nazar
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Slive will return as SEC commissioner in 2014-15 | AL.com - After a few months of consideration, and with 1 year remaining on his contract after the latest academic year, Mike Slive has announced he will be returning as SEC commissioner for the 2014-15 academic year. Everyone's excited, right? Right?

Bradley Dale Peveto can't wait for LSU spring practice to begin - We've seen pictures of Peveto pretty pumped up with the start of spring practice, and here's a piece with some words from him as to why.

The Jameis Juggle - Southern Pigskin - Southern Pigskin Talks to former LSU QB and Marlins OF Josh Booty on Jameis Winston balancing his super stardom achieved on the gridiron with FSU and now on the diamond as a pitcher for the 'Noles.

NCAA, Riddell target of Mike Anderson lawsuit | Home | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA - Former LSU linebacker Mike Anderson is suing the NCAA and helmet maker Riddell, to cover ongoing medical costs that trace back to multiple concussions he suffered when at LSU.

SEC will review alcohol policy for fans at off-campus games | AL.com - A debate that's elicited quite a bit of reaction and discussion in the last couple years, alcohol during college games, will be discussed by the SEC but in a different area, off-campus games.

Reserved section targeted in struggle to end vulgar chants - lsureveille.com: Football - LSU looking to target the reserved section in a way to rectify the infamous "neck" chant that emanates at times in LSU games.

Mettenberger's Rehab Ahead Of Schedule - ESPN Video - ESPN - Fantastic news, as former LSU QB Zach Mettenberger's recovery from an ACL tear in the final game of the season vs Arkansas is ahead of schedule. ESPN has a video with Zach on SportsCenter discussing the injury, his pro day in just under a month, and why he should be drafted.

Majority of SEC ADs favor 8 league football games, but presidents will help as decision nears | AL.com - The discussion of whether to move to a 9 game football schedule, or keep it at 8 continues. Mike Slive says the talk is almost over and a decision will be made before the 2016 schedule is released.

Former LSU stars make 2014 VooDoo roster - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports - A few former LSU stars, QB Ryan Perrilloux, WR Skyler Green, and DL Marlon Favorite are on the roster of the New Orelans VooDoo AFL team for this coming season.

LSU football notes: Position shuffling | LSU | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA - Notes on a few position changes that have taken place during spring practice. Rob Bolden has moved from QB to WR. Incoming enrollee Ed Paris, who committed as a S is taking snaps at Corner, and LB Melvin Jones could get time at RB. Kwon Alexander has taken Lamin Barrow's spot at Strong Side LB, and Lamar Louis is there as well.

LSU football notes: Quarterback battle rages on | LSU | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA - Practice Day 2 notes, with the big news that Kendell Beckwith is taking snaps at LB.


Jarrett Lee, Seth Doege and John Beck are the latest big-name QBs to head to the CFL | 55 Yard Line - Yahoo Sports Canada - Former LSU QB Jarrett Lee is heading to the CFL, along with some other "notable" names.

LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings discussed his personal growth as a player and a leader. - YouTube - Another YouTube clip, this one with QB Anthony Jennings that includes him speaking about his growth as a player and a leader for the team.

Yes, Karl Malone will take a selfie with you