OMAHA, Neb. -- Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise will be the focus of a symbolic gesture by the LSU baseball team at the College World Series.
LSU coach Paul Mainieri said after the team arrived here Thursday that Scalise would be considered an honorary coach for the Tigers at the eight-team national championship tournament.
"He really is in our thoughts and prayers," Mainieri said after his arrival at the team hotel. "We're hoping that he's going to have a full recovery and a speedy recovery but my understanding is he's having to deal with some real issues here.