Off The Bench

Hour Two | Chambliss Returns, Valentine’s Day & LSU’s Rotation

In hour two of OTB, we react to Trinidad Chambliss getting another year of eligibility and what that means for LSU moving forward. The conversation drifts into Valentine’s Day plans and traditions before snapping back to baseball, as we take an early look at LSU’s starting rotation and how it’s shaping up heading into the season.

Hour One | Winter Olympics Buzz & LSU Baseball Opening Day

In hour one of Off the Bench, we bounce around the Winter Olympics and some of the wild storylines coming out of them before fully locking in on LSU baseball. It’s opening day in Baton Rouge, and the crew gets fired up about the start of the season, expectations for the Tigers, and why today officially feels like baseball season has arrived.

Hour Three | Jay Johnson Joins, NBA Trivia & Munchies

We kick off hour three with LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson ahead of opening day as he sets the stage for the season and what to expect from the Tigers. Jake tests the crew with some NBA trivia, Chef Michael Johnson drops by for Munchies, and we close things out with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Derby Debates, Pels Moves & LSU–South Carolina Preview

In hour two of OTB, baseball talk turns into a debate over which 104.5 ESPN show would win a home run derby. We also hit on the Pelicans and the Jose Alvarado trade buzz before previewing LSU women’s basketball’s big matchup against South Carolina this weekend and what to watch for in that showdown.

Hour One | Tribute, Combine Talk & Nuss Draft Outlook

In hour one of OTB, we pay tribute to James Van Der Beek before shifting into football mode with a look ahead to the NFL Combine. We discuss which LSU players will be participating, what they need to show in Indy, and where we think Garrett Nussmeier could realistically land when draft night rolls around.