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Pat Alexander

Pat Alexander is a News Orleans sports fan living on the West Coast. He roots for his alma mater LSU Tigers from afar and has a secret tattoo of Toonces. You can follow him on Twitter @freecalipat. 

SEC sweep could mean Florida State is back

Florida State hasn't had a winning season since 2017 under Jimbo Fisher. In the third year of Mike Norvell's program rebuild, the Seminoles are 8-3, begging the question: Is the former national powerhouse finally back?

Kentucky DC surprised this SEC player isn't generating Heisman buzz

Quarterback Stetson Bennett IV had doubters when he took over the Georgia offense last season. Then the ex-walk-on led the Dawgs to a national title. Now he has Georgia knocking on the door to repeat.

Nick Saban wishes this Ole Miss freshman played for Crimson Tide

There is a budding star at Ole Miss who is the envy of many a coach's eye.

LSU Tigers miraculously control own destiny against Alabama Crimson Tide

For LSU, quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to have unlocked a cheat code, and he is starting to put up video game numbers with game-changing plays every week. 

Why the Saints should trade for Cowboys' Cooper Rush

The Saints are 3-5, but New Orleans could turn around its season by trading for Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush.

Could 'trap' for No. 3 Vols shut down Tennessee-Georgia buzz?

Tennessee plans to upset No. 1 Georgia next week, but first it must beat Kentucky. The No. 3 Volunteers (7-0, 3-0 in SEC) are one of two remaining undefeated teams in the SEC, and they have their best shot at winning a league title since Y2K.

Phillies P Aaron Nola to reunite with 'messy' Astros 3B Alex Bregman

The key question as the World Series looms is: Will Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola mention Astros third baseman Alex Bregman's nasty college habits?