| The LSU coaching search is moving forward, with the focus falling on the top three candidates: Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, Mel Tucker of Michigan State and Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley. Scott Rabalais' column takes a look at these three, and why or why not they each might wind up with the job. Meanwhile, the trying times continue for LSU football on the injury front, with the news that guard Chasen Hines is joining the long list of Tigers lost for the season. There is better news for LSU sports on the recruiting front. Wednesday was the first day of the fall national signing period for numerous sports. New LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson signed what has been rated the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. Men's basketball coach Will Wade landed a five-star prospect in forward Julian Phillips, and new women's coach Kim Mulkey signed two top 100 players as part of her first recruiting class. There is more news from the football front. LSU coach Ed Orgeron defended his decision to give more playing time to freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in Saturday's game against Arkansas (6:30 p.m., SEC Network), and there's a story to ponder whether the blitz tactics the Tigers used at Alabama will continue to be part of LSU's defensive strategy. And lastly, before we go, take a look back at LSU men's basketball's impressive opening win over ULM, and LSU women's basketball's first win under Mulkey against Nicholls State. That's about it for a busy and eventful Wednesday. Have a great day Veterans Day, and remember to thank a veteran you know for the sacrifice they have made for our country. The LSU beat team, Scott Rabalais, Sheldon Mickles, Wilson Alexander and Leah Vann | 
