What's going on around the SEC -- news nuggets

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LSU

There’s never a lack of drama in LSU athletics, and the latest seems to be credible sources that Athletics Director Joe Alleva will retire this year. Alleva has been criticized for his elevation of Ed Orgeron after the firing of Les Miles early in the 2016 season.

The athletics director may also be a victim of sagging donations and season ticket sales for football (though that’s an issue across the nation). As might be expected in Louisiana, the athletics department is intertwined with politics.

If a change is made, expect the first name to come up as new AD for the Tigers to be Scott Woodward, an LSU alum and Baton Rouge native is who is director of athletics at Texas A&M. There is a realization at LSU, though, that it can’t outbid the Aggies.

The Tigers are not happy that running back Derrius Guice was not taken in the first round of the NFL draft.
[Fans melting on Tiger Rant & SEC Rant.]

LSU’s quarterback battle will not be decided early, at least until the end of fall camp and “probably” with both Myles Brennan and Justin McMillan playing.

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