| Top 'o the mornin' to you all and Happy Saint Patrick's Day. It's a day for the wearing of the green, and thinking of all the green you're going to win when you win your NCAA Tournament bracket, right? Proabably best to just count your cash on hand right now, but it doesn't mean it isn't time to get excited. We're on the verge of the two best sports days of the entire year with the first round of the NCAA men's tournament. The action for LSU gets started Friday when the Tigers open Midwest Regional play against Iowa State in Milwaukee. Our Sheldon Mickles helps you get more familiar with LSU's coach for the Big Dance, interim coach Kevin Nickelberry. By the way, Nickelberry makes it six different coaches in LSU's last six NCAA Tournament appearances. This story lays out the particulars of this remarkable stat. Plus, one more NCAA Tournament-eve honor for LSU forward Tari Eason, as the Tigers' super sub earns USBWA District VII recognition. The NCAA Women's Tournament gets started in the PMAC Thursday night with Florida State taking on Missouri State in the inaugural First Four for the women. The winner moves on to play Ohio State here Saturday, while LSU takes on Jackson State. Meanwhile, a big-time recognition has come LSU point guard Khayla Pointer's way. Everything is happening right now. Not just basketball, but the LSU gymnasts are headed for the SEC Championships on Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama. Check out the health of the Tigers' top two gymnasts, Kiya Johnson and Haleigh Bryant, and it's official: LSU led the nation in attendance this season. If you're like me you have an eye past March Madness to April, which brings The Masters and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Former LSU Tiger Sam Burns will play in his first Masters, then team again with Billy Horschel in the Zurich. FINALLY: HERE’S A GREAT DEAL It clearly is an eventful spring at LSU. Our staff will keep you up to date on the latest news on campus (and elsewhere). Support their work, and stay on top of everything. If you’re not a subscriber, come join us. Thank y'all for reading and Erin go Bragh! The Advocate beat team (Scott Rabalais, Sheldon Mickles, Wilson Alexander and Leah Vann) | 