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Glen Logan signs NIL deal with the WWE

Could we see Roman Reigns battling it out with Glen Logan in the near future?

Could we see an LSU defensive tackle wresting in the near future?

According to the WWE, Glen Logan was one of the 15 athletes to sign a NIL deal with the company. They refer to it as “Next In Line” but make no mistake this is a Name, Image, and Likeness deal.

WWE’s NIL program was announced last week following the NCAA’s historic new policy that took effect on July 1, 2021, which has ushered in the NIL era, allowing college athletes the ability to monetize their name, image and likeness. The comprehensive program serves to recruit and develop potential future Superstars and further enhances WWE’s talent development process through collaborative partnerships with college athletes from diverse athletic backgrounds.

All athlete partnerships will feature access to the state-of-the-art WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., in addition to resources across the organization, including brand building, media training, communications, live event promotion, creative writing and community relations. Upon completion of the NIL program, select athletes may earn an exclusive opportunity to be offered a WWE contract.

Logan played in just six games this season while trying to recover from his foot injury. He recorded 10 tackles, 1.5 TFL, and one sack. Going the route of the WWE might be in his future if Logan doesn’t get the call to the NFL.

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Derek Stingley and Glen Logan’s injury updates

Coach Ed Orgeron provided updates on Glen Logan, Derek Stingley Jr, and Tyrion Davis-Price’s injuries.

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As part of any training or fall camps, injuries will occur. The LSU Tigers are nearing the beginning of the season as they are just three weeks away from kickoff against UCLA.

Head coach Ed Orgeron provided updates on two of the prominent starters on the defensive side of the ball. Regarding the defensive line, Glen Logan has what the coach is calling a “little break of the foot.”

“Just a little break in his foot,” he said. “It’s going to take a little more while to heal, and we’ll get him some time in the season.” – per The Daily Advertiser

Logan isn’t expected to play in the opener against UCLA on the road or at home against McNeese State. It remains to be seen if the defensive tackle will be back on the field against Central Michigan on Sept. 18, before they open SEC play on the road.

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Running back Tyrion Davis-Price missed practice on Thursday, Orgeron called it a minor calf injury. He will probably practice on Monday with no limitation according to Coach O.

All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Jr is dealing with a minor camp injury, he missed practice as well. Much like Davis-Price, Stingley is expected to return on Monday. The plan was to start working him into the offense at running back and wide receiver.

“We were going to do it this week,” he said. “In fact, we were going to do it the day he got a minor injury. I talked to Derek and Jake about the type of plays we’re going to run. We’re going to see where we are next week. I don’t know if he’s going to be full speed next week. I’m not going to play him both ways if he’s not full speed.”

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LSU DT Glen Logan marks fourth starting defensive linemen returning to Tigers in 2021

LSU’s new defensive coordinator in 2021 is stepping into a solid situation with the return of players like Glen Logan.

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The LSU Tigers will have a new defensive coordinator in 2021.

Fortunately for that new coordinator, he is stepping into a fantastic situation as the Tigers will return all four of the starting defensive linemen from 2020.

On Monday, senior defensive tackle Glen Logan made his return official.

The 6-foot-3, 339-pound Logan recently completed his senior season but will use the extra year of eligibility the NCAA granted all fall athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and return to Baton Rouge for 2021.

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In former defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s 3-4 scheme, Logan lined up as a defensive end. In Bo Pelini’s one year at LSU, Logan played defensive tackle. He started eight games in 2020.

Logan is now the sixth LSU player to announce he is returning in 2021, four of which are on the defensive line, including Andre Anthony, Ali Gaye and Neil Farrell.

After some chaos late in the season, head coach Ed Orgeron has to be pleased with how his 2021 roster is shaping up. Not only has LSU signed a strong recruiting class, but the Tigers have retained their entire defensive line and at least four starters along the offensive line.

LSU’s next defensive coordinator will have an exciting blend of experience and youth on the defensive line in 2021.

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Who shined, who came up short in LSU’s 52-24 win over South Carolina

LSU defeated South Carolina 52-24 behind freshman quarterback T.J. Finley’s big game and 135 rushing yards from Tyrion Davis-Price.

The LSU Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday 52-24 inside Tiger Stadium to improve to 2-2 on the season. South Carolina falls to 2-3 on the season after the loss.

Freshman quarterback T.J. Finley earned his first career start in place of Myles Brennan, who is out with a significant lower-body injury.

Here’s a look at who shined, and who could have a had a better day on the Tigers’ big SEC win.

Stud: QB TJ Finley

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Finley finished the game 17-of-21 passing for 265 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

Earning his first career start, the freshman signal-caller stepped up and showed flashes of the future at the position.

Finley also had eight carries for 24 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

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Looking into LSU’s two most pressing areas of concern against Missouri

LSU has two primary areas of concern as the Tigers face off against Missouri on Saturday.

With game day quickly approaching, the No. 17 LSU Tigers head to Columbia, Missouri for the first time ever to face their SEC East foe Missouri Tigers.

Hurricane Delta is impacting the game, which was originally slated to be played inside Tiger Stadium, and will now be moved to Faurot Field to be played on the turf of the “other Tigers.”

LSU has many familiar faces back for this game. Defensive lineman Glen Logan is expected to return, for one.

Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. returned last week and running back Chris Curry should be back after missing last week with an illness.

Here’s a look at the most pressing areas of concern for LSU against Missouri.

Defensive line

Last week, LSU started freshman Jaquelin Roy on the defensive line and failed to get the result they had hoped for. Roy finished with just one tackle, but still has a great amount of upside that will carry his career.

Glen Logan is expected back this week, and that provides the Tigers with a boost up front. But overall, the defensive line needs to get back on track.

Ali Gaye had trouble last week after having 11 tackles in the season opener, but has obviously shown he has the ability to make a strong impact in a single game.

Missouri isn’t a great rushing team on offense, but LSU has to get in the backfield more this week. Defensive coordinator Bo Pelini could even dial up more blitz packages given the lack of stats for Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak.

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Injury update: LSU to regain DT Glen Logan, LG Ed Ingram ‘may be questionable’ vs. Missouri

Orgeron seemed confident in that Rosenthal would be ready to go, noting that he had been questionable earlier on.

LSU football was without the likes of defensive end Glen Logan, offensive lineman Dare Rosenthal and running back Chris Curry in the team’s 41-7 rout of the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday.

But a lot of that changes heading into this weekend’s matchup against the Missouri Tigers in Baton Rouge.

Orgeron seemed confident in that Rosenthal would be ready to go, noting that he had been questionable earlier on.

“I think Dare is going to play this week,” he said Monday. “He was questionable going up to it. We thought maybe he could do it.”

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As for Curry, he was a game-time decision ahead of the Vanderbilt game, and should be expected to be back within the lineup when LSU hits the field in Tiger Stadium again.

Orgeron is happy with how his corps of running backs has performed as a whole to this point.

“We’ll have to see how healthy Chris (Curry) is,” he said. “Hopefully, those guys can share the reps back there, along with Tyrion. I still believe Tyrion Davis is an excellent back. I feel good about all three backs right now, and all three are equal in my mind.”

Logan is a full go for Missouri after sitting out the first two games of the season, and will have competition upcoming with how strong the group has been.

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“He’s good to go,” Orgeron said. “He’s been practicing. We’re going to have him starting. He’s been practicing every day, hasn’t missed a practice. Doing second team reps, running individual, doing extra on his own. He’s ready to go. I’ll tell you, it’s going to get a little tight there. He’s going to have competition because Joe Evans is playing well, Neil Farrell is playing well. Ika had a sack, and then Jaquelin Roy is coming along. Jaquelin is probably the most athletic with the biggest upside of any of them, and he’s only a freshman. I’m excited to see Jaquelin Roy playing the way he’s playing. I think he’s going to be an excellent defensive tackle for us.”

The status of Ingram, who limped off the field in the final drive of Saturday’s game, is still not for sure, with Orgeron saying he “may be questionable this week.”

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Derek Stingley Jr. expected to be back, Glen Logan to miss LSU vs. Vanderbilt

Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is expected to be back in the mix on Saturday, but defensive tackle Glen Logan will miss again.

It’s pretty easy to assume the LSU Tigers would have had a much better defensive outing against the Mississippi State Bulldogs if cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. had been in action.

He missed the game due to an “acute illness,” but is expected to be back against LSU’s second game of the season as the Tigers travel to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores, according to head coach Ed Orgeron in Monday’s press conference.

“I think Derek’s going to be back,” Orgeron said. “I talked to (head athletic trainer) Jack (Marucci). We were waiting for all the medical exams to clear. But I expect him back as early as maybe tomorrow. I’m not sure.”

The Tigers will definitely be without starting defensive tackle Glen Logan, who was not dressed out in Saturday’s 44-34 loss to Mississippi State.

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Orgeron did not disclose why Logan was sitting it, and also mentioned he would be back against Missourri.

“Glen Logan will not be available this week and he will be available for Missouri,” Orgeron said.

LSU is set to take on Vanderbilt at 6:30 p.m. CST in Vanderbilt Stadium.

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LSU football’s two main areas of concern against Mississippi State

As LSU opens their season against Mississippi State on Saturday, the offensive and defensive lines draw concern.

The 2020 college football season for the defending national champion LSU Tigers kicks off in two days.

On Saturday, the Tigers welcome the Mississippi State Bulldogs to Baton Rouge for the first game of the conference-only season.

LSU lost 14 players from last year’s team to the 2020 NFL draft, which leaves a few questions in the air when it comes to production at each position.

Let’s take a look at two main areas of concern heading into Saturday’s season-opening game for the Tigers.

Offensive Line

As much of a lingering question that the quarterback position could be with Myles Brennan leading the way replacing Joe Burrow, the Tigers’ offensive line lost three starters from last season.

With the official depth chart for the first game being released last week, the Tigers will start three players that have experience on the line in Dare Rosenthal at offensive tackle, Chasen Hines at right guard and Austin Deculus at right tackle.

Offensive guard Ed Ingram also has starting experience and will be a key factor in protecting Brennan and opening holes in the running game.

The Tigers’ starting center will be Harvard transfer Liam Shanahan, who is a player that the coaching staff has been giving high praise for.

The main reason for the concern is due to the fact that the team lost nearly all of their starters from last season on the line. Protecting Brennan is focal point number one for this unit.

If they can transition into a solid unit early in the season, things will look good for them from a protection and production standpoint for the season.

However, the front seven has to give Brennan enough time in the pocket to complete passes and escape pressure. We will find out on Saturday how well the unit is clicking during the game.

Going up against a team with a new head coach, coupled with a new quarterback in Brennan, could give the offensive line a struggle during the game.

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