LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry on Hiring Decisions, NIL Era & Future of College Sports

LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry on Hiring Decisions, NIL Era & Future of College Sports

Tyrann Mathieu and his lifelong best friend Tyrell McCall return for the final interview from the Tyrann Mathieu Player Lounge at LSU. This time, they sit down with LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry for an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss. From Ausberry’s perspective on Tyrann’s time at LSU to his historic role as the first Black athletic director in school history, this interview covers it all. They also dive into key hires like Lane Kiffin and Will Wade, the impact of the NIL era, the future of the NCAA, and much more. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content from the Tyrann Mathieu Player Lounge. 01:30 - Introducing Verge Ausberry 03:32 - Hiring Lane Kiffin 06:06 - Verge on the "Honey Badger" era 10:08 - Transitioning from a playing career to AD 15:40 - Investing in Louisiana 17:10 - Significance of being LSU’s first Black athletic director 18:44 - Transitioning from the interim role to permanent athletic director 21:45 - Political roots and managing community relations 22:52 - Evaluating coaches and selling the program 26:13 - Bringing back fan-favorite coaches 28:55 - FanDuel 32:21 - Challenges of the NIL and revenue-sharing era 35:08 - The impact of the transfer portal on player development 37:25 - Future outlook for LSU and a "one play at a time" mindset 39:24 - Legal challenges and the future of the NCAA 43:39 - Conclusion and mutual expressions of respect In The Bayou is presented by FanDuel and produced by The 33rd Team. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Whit Weeks Gets Real About LSU, Lane Kiffin and Why He Loves Louisiana

Tyrann Mathieu and Tyrell McCall are back on In The Bayou with LSU linebacker Whit Weeks for a bonus interview. Whit Weeks breaks down LSU football, Lane Kiffin’s presence around the program, his relationship with his coaches, the impact of NIL in college football, what it’s like playing alongside his brothers, and LSU’s expectations heading into the 2026 season. If you’re a fan of LSU football, college football interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight into the NIL era, this episode is for you. Make sure to like and subscribe for more episodes of In The Bayou. 1:25 Whit Gets Introduced 1:50 How did Whit get his edge? 2:30 Falling in Love With Louisiana 4:50 Biggest Stand Out Player 5:40 What’s Special about LSU 6:20 What will Whit miss the most about LSU? 7:10 Preparing to Play Ole Miss 8:20 Whit's relationship with Lane 11:10 Throwing Up Before Games 12:20 What’s It Like Playing With Your Brothers? 13:20 2026 Goals 16:40 Whit’s Question for Tyrann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Lane Kiffin on LSU’s Upcoming Season, Recruiting 101 & Internet Trolling

Tyrann Mathieu and his lifelong best friend Tryell McCall are back with another episode of In The Bayou—and this one is special. The guys head down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to LSU for an exclusive sit-down with Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin. In this episode, they dive into the outlook for LSU football in 2026, what it’s really like recruiting in the NIL era, and Tyrann’s unforgettable playing days in Baton Rouge. Plus, Lane Kiffin opens up on building a program, navigating today’s college football landscape, and much more. Filmed on location inside the Tyrann Mathieu Player Lounge at LSU, this is a must-watch conversation for college football fans. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of In The Bayou! 00:00 Intro 01:00 Lane Kiffin on settling in at LSU 04:00 Tyrann Mathieu coming back? 04:50 Recruiting 101 08:00 How Lane Kiffin missed Tyrann Mathieu during recruiting 11:00 Trinidad Chambliss 14:10 Back to recruiting 19:20 Recruiting in the NIL era 20:30 Lane on Sam Leavitt 21:15 Toosi leaving LSU football? 22:45 Lane’s thoughts on LSU 23:50 Lane Kiffin on rehiring Ed Orgeron 27:50 Back to 2026 LSU football 28:30 Legends coming back into the building 31:45 LSU player flying under the radar in 2026 32:30 Social media & internet trolling 39:00 LSU’s 2026 expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Darrell “Housh” Doucette Talks Olympics, Mahomes & The Future of Football | FULL EPISODE

In this episode of In the Bayou, NFL legned Tyrann Mathieu and his lifelong best friend Tyrell McCall are joined by Team USA flag football QB Darrell “Housh” Doucette III. The guys break down the future of flag football, Housh’s comments on Patrick Mahomes, what it was like growing up in Louisiana, the 2028 Olympics and much more. This is an episode you won’t want to miss — make sure to like and subscribe for more. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 4:30 Olympic Games 6:45 Growing up in New Orleans 7:30 How Housh knows Tyrann's Brother 15:00 Going to Xavier University 28:30 The Biggest Difference Between Flag and Tackle 35:00 Breaking Down the Fanatics Flag Game 46:40 Patrick Mahomes Comparison 54:00 More Olympic Flag Football 1:00:00 Future of Flag Football In The Bayou is presented by FanDuel and produced by The 33rd Team. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Larry Fitzgerald Relives the Cardinals Glory Days with Tyrann Mathieu | FULL EPISODE

On this special episode of In the Bayou, NFL legend and future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald joins his former Arizona Cardinals teammate Tyrann Mathieu. The guys dive into everything—from the Cardinals’ glory days and Fitzgerald’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction to his thoughts on the 2026 Arizona Cardinals. They also break down some of Larry’s best career highlights and discuss life after football. If you’re a fan of the NFL, Arizona Cardinals, or Larry Fitzgerald, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content! Timeline: 00:00 Intro 2:40 Introducing Larry Fitzgerald 3:30 Larry Fitzgerald’s Thoughts on New Orleans 5:00 Tyrann and Larry Playing Together 10:00 “Larry Random” 16:00 Which Receiver Needs to Make the HOF? 29:20 Larry Fitzgerald Playing Golf 34:40 Larry’s Son Is Going to Notre Dame 40:00 Larry’s Thoughts on the 2026 Cardinals 44:40 How Many Games Will the Cardinals Win in 2026? 46:20 Photographic Memory Game 51:20 Closing Thoughts In The Bayou is presented by FanDuel and produced by The 33rd Team. Contact harrison@the33rdteam.com for sponsorship opportunities. ---------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL • Twitter - https://x.com/InTheBayouPod • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthebayoupod/ • Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthebayoupod -------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]