Mike talks to Nicholls football coach Charlie Stubbs about LSU's hire of Steve Kragthorpe as offensive coordinator.

Read his Houma Courier column here.

Mike talks to Rachel Wittaker about the legacy of LSU's senior players.

Read the Reveille article here.

Mike D’s Top Prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft
**juniors

1. Nick Fairley-Defensive Tackle, Auburn **

2. Da’Quan Bowers-Defensive End, Clemson **

3. Patrick Peterson-Cornerback, LSU **

4. A.J. Green-Wide Receiver, Georgia **

5. Marcell Dareus-Defensive End/Tackle, Alabama **

6. Prince Amukamara-Cornerback, Nebraska

7. Von Miller-Outside Linebacker, Texas A&M

8. Robert Quinn-Defensive End, North Carolina **

9. Blaine Gabbert-Quarterback, Missouri **

10. Julio Jones-Wide Receiver, Alabama **

11. Ryan Kerrigan-Defensive End, Purdue

12. Cam Newton-Quarterback, Auburn **

13. Nate Solder-Offensive Tackle, Colorado

14. Mark Ingram-Halfback, Alabama  **

15. Cameron Jordan-Defensive End, California

16. Aldon Smith-Defensive End, Missouri **

17. Ryan Mallett-Quarterback, Arkansas **

18. Akeem Ayers-Outside Linebacker, UCLA **

19. J. J. Watt-Defensive Tackle, Wisconsin **

20. Adrian Clayborn-Defensive End, Iowa 


Read the rest of Mike's list (top 64 prospects) here.

In his weekly column, Mike takes a look at the 2011 LSU Tigers, who will return eight starters and could make a run for the BCS Championship.

Read his Houma Courier column here.

Mike tells the LSU Reveille that Stevan Ridley could be picked in the fourth round or could slide into the late third round or early fifth.

Read the article here.

Mike weighs in on potential first-picks for the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 Draft, including: Nick Fairley, Da'Quan Bowers, A.J. Green, Patrick Peterson and Cam Newton

Read The (S.C.) Herald article here.

Mike tells Jim Wyatt with The Tennessean that Cam Newton has the "it" factor that NFL teams are looking for.

Read the article here.