LSU’s CWS Coverage Levels Up as Reporter Heads to Omaha to Join John Eads in Chasing Another Championship Run

There’s something special about June in Baton Rouge. The heat rises, the purple and gold fly high, and the LSU Tigers are—once again—bound for Omaha. But this time, it’s not just the players making the journey to the College World Series. One of the Tigers’ most passionate storytellers is packing his bags, camera gear, and unmatched energy to help bring every pitch, cheer, and walk-off moment back to the Bayou.

John Eads has been nothing short of a machine this season in his coverage of LSU baseball. With relentless hustle, sharp insight, and an unshakable devotion to telling the story of this talented Tigers squad, Eads has carved out a reputation as one of the best beat reporters on the college baseball scene. He’s been everywhere—home and away—offering fans a front-row view into the rise of another national title contender under Jay Johnson.

But even the best need a hand during the game’s biggest stage. And with LSU gearing up for another championship push in Omaha, WAFB Channel 9 is stepping it up by sending reinforcements.

Yes, it’s official: I’m Omaha bound!

It’s time to join the party.

The College World Series is more than just a baseball tournament—it’s a pilgrimage. For programs like LSU, which wear championship pedigree like a second skin, Omaha is both a destination and a proving ground. It’s where legends are born. It’s where hearts get broken and banners are made. It’s where Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and the 2023 squad lifted the trophy with tears in their eyes and grit in their hearts.

Now, it’s 2025. A new team, a new fight, and a familiar hunger. And this time, LSU’s journey will be covered with even more firepower behind the lens and the mic.

While John Eads continues to lead the charge in telling the on-field story, I’ll be adding my voice, perspective, and camera angle to bring a fresh layer to our coverage. Together, our mission is simple: make the fans feel like they’re right there in the stands at Charles Schwab Field. Whether you’re watching from your living room in Denham Springs or tuning in from your phone in New Orleans, we’ll make sure you don’t miss a beat.

For months, John has documented every thunderous bat crack, every clutch double-play turn, and every moment where this LSU team reminded the college baseball world who they are. The Tigers have had their ups and downs, sure—but resilience is in their DNA. They have battled through injuries, lineup shifts, and hostile SEC environments, all to reach the sport’s biggest stage once more.

If there’s one constant throughout this rollercoaster of a season, it’s been the unwavering effort from the WAFB sports crew to deliver real-time, heartfelt, and high-quality coverage. It’s not about just being first—it’s about being right, being deep, and being connected to the heart of the team and the fans who live and breathe LSU baseball.

Now that I’m joining the charge in Omaha, we’re doubling down. Expect more behind-the-scenes content. Expect player interviews, coach pressers, pre-game previews, and post-game breakdowns. Expect energy. Expect hustle. Expect passion. We’re not going there to sit on the sidelines—we’re going to give Tiger Nation everything we’ve got.

Of course, the Tigers have to hold up their end of the bargain on the diamond. But if we’ve learned anything over the past few months, it’s that this group doesn’t flinch. They don’t panic. They believe in themselves, and they’re ready for the moment. From gritty seniors to explosive underclassmen, the roster is loaded with the kind of makeup you need to survive and thrive in Omaha.

Their ace has been locked in. The bullpen, while shaky at points during the season, has found its rhythm. The bats are alive. And the dugout? United. Focused. Hungry. It feels a lot like 2023. The chemistry is there. The swagger is real. The expectations? Sky high. Just how LSU likes it.

And if we do get a repeat of 2023? If Jay Johnson’s boys manage to win it all again? Then you best believe we’ll have the best angles, the most emotional locker room moments, and all the Tiger celebration coverage you could hope for.

But even if this journey ends before another championship, the story is worth telling. Because Omaha isn’t just about the final dogpile—it’s about the ride to get there. The drama. The heartbreak. The elation. The college kids chasing childhood dreams. And for us, the storytellers, it’s about capturing that magic and sending it home.

There’s also something deeply personal about covering LSU baseball in Omaha. It’s not just another assignment. It’s history, culture, community—and a connection that runs generationally deep. For many, LSU baseball is more than a sport. It’s a family tradition, a summer ritual, a source of pride. And when the Tigers take the field in Omaha, they represent not just a university, but a state.

The gold jerseys. The dugout chants. The unmistakable roar of Tiger fans traveling in droves to fill the stands—they all make this more than a game.

That’s why this coverage matters.

That’s why it’s not just about the game stories—it’s about telling LSU’s story. In full. With clarity. With emotion. With all the context, color, and chaos that make college baseball one of the most underrated sports spectacles in America.

And now, I get to be a part of that, standing side-by-side with John Eads, who’s already set the bar sky-high.

Our team at WAFB Channel 9 is all in. Every tweet, every reel, every news segment—crafted to bring the Omaha experience back home to Baton Rouge and beyond.

So as the Tigers touch down in Omaha and take batting practice under the wide Nebraska sky, know that we’re there with them. Not just to witness history—but to document it in real-time.

Let’s run it back, Tiger Nation.

Let’s paint Omaha purple and gold once again.

Let’s bring this thing home.