Two teams with a lot to prove in opening game
ATLANTA (AP) -- Boy, talk about two teams with something to prove.
For LSU, three years removed from winning a national championship, a prime-time showcase against North Carolina provides a chance to start reclaiming its status as a big hitter in a college football world now dominated by two of its chief rivals.
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Deke: 2010 SEC Predictions
SEC West 1. Alabama - The Tide will be hard pressed to go undefeated in the regular season for a third straight season. With that said, they won't have to in order to get back to Atlanta for the SEC Championship ...
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Jeff: LSU - North Carolina preview
A long off-season filled with tons of questions finally comes to end Saturday night for Les Miles and the LSU Tigers. Fans have questioned Miles' job security, Gary Crowton's play-calling and the defense's ability to get off the field quickly ...
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North Carolina-LSU Preview Capsule
North Carolina gets a shot to measure itself against an SEC school, though the Tar Heels aren't sure how many players will be sidelined by an NCAA investigation.
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Jeff: SEC RANKINGS, LSU 4th
LSU kicks off football season this coming Saturday. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo will rank the teams of the Southeastern Conference each week. Here is how he sees things stacking up heading into week #1
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Jeff: LSU preparing for North Carolina's best
There are certain positions that LSU's Head Coach Les Miles wouldn't disclose to the media who would be the starter on Monday. But North Carolina coach Butch Davis has bigger problems. Davis is not sure who will be playing.
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Jeff: LSU's season opening opponent in more hot water
The hype surrounding the season opener between LSU and North Carolina is losing its luster. That's because some of the Tar Heels best players might not play, because of an investigation into the UNC football program the has expanded into possible academic misconduct.
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LSU single-game tickets go on sale Saturday
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Single-game tickets for LSU home football games against Mississippi State, McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe will go on sale to the general public Saturday.
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Jeff: LSU's offense outperforms the defense in 2nd scrimmage
LSU Coach Les Miles was looking for his offense to make a statement, after the defense had its way in the first scrimmage of fall camp. On Thursday, Miles saw what he needed to see as the offense had success against the defense in a 100-plus play scrimmage in Tiger Stadium.
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Video: Defensive Co-Ordinator John Chavis at LSU Media Day
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Video: Offensive Co-Ordinator Gary Crowton at LSU Media Day
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VIDEO: Les Miles at LSU Media Day
Les Miles gives his opening statement, including his thoughts about former LSU Chancellor Sean O'Keefe who was recently involved in a plane crash.
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Jeff: Media picks the Tigers to finish fourth in the SEC West
Reporters at the Southeastern Conference Media Days are expecting Coach Les Miles and the LSU Tigers to have a tough 2010 campaign. The media pick LSU to finish fourth behind, Alabama, Arkansas, and Auburn.
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Jeff: Five newcomers sure to have an impact for LSU
This week marks the unofficial start of the college football season, with SEC media days set to get underway Wednesday in Birmingham. So, it's time to get our game faces on and begin dissecting the upcoming season.
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Kristian: Louisiana Sports - the stuff legends are made of
From players to coaches, there's something in the water down here that produces amazing athletes. If you take a close look at some of the legends in Louisiana sports history, you won't be short on material..."Pistol Pete" Maravich, Eddie Robinson, Billy Cannon, Mel Ott and the list goes on and on.
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LSU player suspended ''indefinitely"
LSU Fullback Dominique Allen has been suspended indefinitely from the football team, head coach Les Miles announced today. In a press release, Miles would only say that Allen was suspended for "violating team rules."
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Geller: The ultimate virtual LSU football experience... VIDEO
Tiger fans...can't wait for the start of the season? Well, NCAA Football 11 went on sale this week and as EA Sports boasts...IT'S IN THE GAME! The first thing that grabs you by the facemask is the graphics. From kickoff to the game's final play, you feel like you're a part of the ESPN Game of the Week.
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Deke: Louisiana's long and hot summer leads to an even hotter fall for Les Miles
To say it's hot right now would be an understatement. But as the Summer months come to an end, the heat could get more intense in the capital city of Baton Rouge. After getting off to a great start, Head Football Coach Les Miles is without question on the hot seat as he prepares to enter his sixth season at LSU.
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Kristian: Arm Trouble for Tigers in 2011
The LSU Tigers pitching staff struggled throughout the 2011 season. After losing staff ace Anthony Ranaudo to pro baseball, skipper Paul Mainieri learned they'll be without two more of their top arms next season.
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Russell's arrest stems from 2-month investigation
The arrest of JaMarcus Russell for alleged possession of codeine syrup resulted from a two-month undercover investigation that could result in more arrests. Mobile County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lori Myles said Tuesday that the investigation wasn't targeting the former Oakland Raiders quarterback but that his name and home address had come up several times.
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JaMarcus Russell arrested on Alabama drug charge
Alabama authorities say former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of codeine syrup - a controlled substance - without a prescription.
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Chad Jones heading to NY hospital
New York Giants rookie safety Chad Jones is being moved to a New York hospital today. The two-sport LSU star, seriously injured in an auto accident last Friday, is on his way to New York's Presbyterian Hospital for plastic surgery and additional orthopedic procedures.
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NFL points to Chad Jones injury as ''a lesson''
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell kicked off the annual rookie symposium Sunday evening by talking to the league's newest players about a range of topics, including taking responsibility and honoring the game.
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Chad Jones wants to play football again
LSU two-star athlete Chad Jones apparently is in good spirits and hopes he can return to professional athletics. Never mind walking and running again. No, he wants to play football again.
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LSU star Chad Jones out of surgery
Former LSU baseball and football star Chad Jones got out of surgery Friday afternoon and was visiting his mother and father in the hospital, according to Eyewitness Sports' Juan Kincaid.
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2-sport star Chad Jones injured in crash
LSU 2-sport athlete Chad Jones has been involved in a car crash in New Orleans. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo talked with Jones' father, who was headed to the hospital. Alfred Jones confirmed his son was hurt, but said he was alert when paramedics took him to the emergency room.
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LSU QB enrolls in summer school after he's picked in MLB Draft
A day after being selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, LSU signee Zach Lee arrived on campus and enrolled in school for the summer session. LSU head coach Les Miles said Lee is scheduled to attend class on Wednesday. Lee is slated to begin LSU's summer conditioning program on Wednesday as well.
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LSU Tigers picked in MLB Draft
Five LSU players that played vital roles in the Tigers' return to national prominence have been selected through the first two days of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. Thirty rounds of the 50-round draft have been completed. The final day of the draft begins at 11 a.m. CT Wednesday with Rounds 31-50.
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LSU Baseball falls short, season ends & attention turns to draft
UC Irvine pitching limited the second-seeded Tigers to three runs and Anteater left fielder Drew Hillman went 3-for-3 as UC Irvine eliminated LSU, 4-3, from the NCAA Los Angeles Regional Sunday afternoon in Jackie Robinson Stadium.
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LSU falls into loser's bracket
UCLA starting pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched an outstanding eight innings, while the top-seeded Bruins launched three homers and held off a late LSU rally to top the second-seeded Tigers, 6-3, in the second round of the NCAA Los Angeles Regional Saturday night in Jackie Robinson Stadium.
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LSU Baseball wins in extra innings at NCAA Tourney
The LSU Tigers have advanced in the winners’ bracket after getting an extra innings win in their opening game of the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Outfielder Trey Watkins was the hero in the bottom of the 11th inning when he belted a fly ball into deep right field allowing two runs to score. That gave the Tigers the 11 - 10 victory.
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Geller: Reemergence of LSU's Ranaudo comes at the right time
Fightin' Tiger baseball is sure making everyone forgets about their disappointing regular season thanks to some spectacular play in the post season that lead them to win the SEC tournament for the 3rd straight year. Now they head into regional NCAA Tournament action.
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Jeff: Pitching figures to dominate Los Angeles regional
LSU won the SEC Tournament because of its pitching. If they advance out of Los Angles, it will be because of their pitching. The Fighting Tigers can't expect to slug their way into the super regionals, when they face an UCLA team that has the second best ERA in the nation at 3.02. Third-seeded and Friday's opponent UC Irvine isn't too shabby either. The Anteaters team ERA is 3.79.
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Jeff: LSU heading to LA for regionals
Hey Paul Mainieri, you just won the SEC Baseball Tournament for a third consecutive season. What are you and the Tigers going to do next? "I'm going to Disneyland," Mainieri exclaimed during the post game celebration.
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Tigers heading to L.A. for NCAA tourney
The LSU Tigers will begin their road to Omaha in Los Angeles at the UCLA Regional against UC Irvine. ESPN's college baseball analyst Kyle Peterson says the SEC Champs have a rough draw in the opening round.
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SEC CHAMPS! Tigers beat Bama for 3rd-straight baseball title
Second baseman Tyler Hanover knocked in the game-winning run in the top of the 11th inning with a single to left, and junior right-hander Anthony Ranaudo fired three final shutout innings to lift LSU to a 4-3 victory over Alabama in 11 innings to clinch the SEC Tournament Championship Sunday afternoon in Regions Park.
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LSU wins SEC baseball title for 3rd time in a row
Tyler Hanover's two-out RBI single in the top of the 11th inning lifted LSU to a 4-3 victory over Alabama Sunday and its third consecutive Southeastern Conference tournament title.
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Alsup Throws 1-Hitter, LSU baseball in SEC title game
Sophomore right-hander Ben Alsup pitched a one-hit, complete-game shutout, and first baseman Blake Dean and second baseman Tyler Hanover collected three RBI apiece as the eighth-seeded Tigers pounded sixth-seeded Ole Miss, 8-0, in a seven-inning game Saturday at Regions Park to advance to the championship game of the SEC Tournament.
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LSU's Alsup shuts down Ole Miss, 8-0
Ben Alsup tossed a one-hitter to lead LSU back into the Southeastern Conference championship game with an 8-0 victory over Mississippi on Saturday. Making just his second start of the season, Alsup (4-0) struck out seven and walked two in a game that was delayed 90 minutes and shortened to seven innings because of rain. He faced only two batters over the minimum thanks to a double play.
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Ross puts LSU Baseball in SEC driver's seat
LSU starter Austin Ross threw a magnificent eight innings and the eighth-seeded Tigers pounded 15 hits to beat fifth-seeded Vanderbilt, 7-5, in the second round of the SEC Tournament Thursday night at Regions Park.
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LSU knocks off #1 seed Florida 10-6
LSU exploded for 19 hits, including three apiece by shortstop Austin Nola and left fielder Mason Katz, and junior right-hander Anthony Ranaudo hurled an outstanding 7.2 innings as the eighth-seeded Tigers defeated the No.1-seed Florida Gators, 10-6, Wednesday in the opening round of the SEC Tournament in Regions Park.
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LSU drops home finale headed for SEC tourney
Mississippi State scored an early run in the first and one run in the eighth, and Bulldog starter Chris Stratton threw seven shutout innings to defeat No. 27 LSU, 2-1, Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU wins big, clinches SEC Tourney berth
After eight runs in the third inning, No. 27 LSU never looked back. A seven-inning masterpiece by Austin Ross and three homers from the LSU offense powered the Tigers to a 17-3 victory over Mississippi State Friday night in Alex Box Stadium, clinching a berth for LSU in the SEC Tournament.
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LSU takes first of three against Miss State, 14-13
Two home runs and five RBI's by designated hitter Matt Gaudet, including the game-winning sacrifice fly in the eighth, lifted No. 27 LSU to a 14-13 win over Mississippi State Thursday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: LSU fighting for postseason life in final SEC series
Who would have thought when the defending national champs were 32-6, 11-4 in the SEC, they would struggle to make the conference tournament? It was unthinkable at the time, but that's exactly where the Tigers find themselves as they conclude the regular season with a three-game series against Mississippi State.
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Green Wave swamps Tigers
A four-run fifth inning, including a three-run homer by Tulane second baseman Brennan Middleton, and 5.1 shutout innings by starting pitcher Kyle McKenzie powered the Green Wave to a 9-1 victory over No. 27 LSU Tuesday night at Turchin Stadium.
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Kristian: Mainieri ''ready for it to end''
The LSU Tigers and skipper Paul Mainieri are Uptown tonight taking on the Tulane Green Wave at Turchin Stadium. Mainieri's squad is really struggling dropping five straight and 8 out of their last 10.
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Jeff: Missing SEC Tournament a real possibility for LSU
LSU's second-half slide continued in Lexington as the Fighting Tigers were swept by the surging Wildcats. The three-game sweep has forced a four-way tie for 7th place in the SEC standings between LSU, Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee. Only two of those teams will make it to Hoover.
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Kentucky sweeps LSU on grand slam
An 8th-inning grand slam by Kentucky handed the LSU Baseball Tigers a 6-4 loss on Sunday, giving the Wildcats a sweep of the 3-game series. It was the 11th consecutive road loss for the Tigers in league play. The game was also LSU's 11th defeat in their last 12 SEC matchups.
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Wildcats power past Tigers
Freshman right-hander Jordan Cooper pitched seven solid innings Saturday and Kentucky pounded out 17 hits as the Wildcats posted a 9-4 win over No. 20 LSU in Cliff Hagan Stadium. Kentucky improved to 28-23 overall and 11-15 in Southeastern Conference play. LSU fell to 34-17 overall and 12-14 in league games.
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Kentucky comeback in ninth drops LSU
Designated hitter Lance Ray launched a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night to lift Kentucky to an 11-9 win over No. 20 LSU in Cliff Hagan Stadium. The win improved to Wildcats to 27-23 overall, 10-15 in the SEC.
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Jeff: LSU looks to build momentum for the postseason
Usually at this time of year, LSU baseball is making a push to finish first in the Southeastern Conference or at least trying to set itself up for hosting a Super Regional. But the Tigers have a different goal this year, as they are trying to right the ship in the hopes of regaining their confidence before the SEC Tournament.
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LSU freshman Edward blossoms into strong hitter
LSU freshman Alex Edward admits experiencing some frustration as he went with no hits in his first 13 at-bats. "I started thinking about it a little bit, but every time I came up to hit I just tried to put a good swing on the ball," Edward said. "The older guys kept it light with me, and that made it easy to not press too much."
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LSU baseball under pressure after recent slide
Before defending national champion LSU can think about winning another College World Series, the Tigers have to finish their regular season well enough just to qualify for the Southeastern Conference tournament. LSU (34-15, 12-12 in the SEC) is coming off its third straight SEC series loss this past weekend after Vanderbilt won in Baton Rouge on Sunday to take the final two games of a three game series.
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Vandy's Hill handcuffs Tigers, evens series
Vanderbilt starting pitcher Taylor Hill fired a complete game, holding the Tigers scoreless through the first eight innings to lead the 18th-ranked Commodores to a 6-2 victory over No.15 LSU Saturday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Tigers stage 7-run comeback to beat Vandy in extra innings
In one of the most thrilling LSU baseball games in recent memory, the Tigers clawed back during a battle of the bats to beat SEC foe Vanderbilt, 16-15. LSU's Micah Gibbs capped 4-for-5 performance with a two-out, walk-off double in the 10th inning that completed a seven-run comeback and gave the Tigers a 16-15 victory over Vanderbilt on Friday night at Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: Vanderbilt brings a plethora of arms to face LSU Baseball at Alex Box
LSU fans have been yearning for good pitching in recent weeks. Well they'll get it this weekend, but it might not come from the guys in purple and gold. Vanderbilt arrives in Baton Rouge for a three-game series against LSU boasting the SEC's best team ERA at 3.31. The Commodores have had a strong pitching staff in recent years and this year is no exception.
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Raiders release former No. 1 overall pick Russell
The Oakland Raiders released former No. 1 overall pick from LSU JaMarcus Russell on Thursday, ending a three-year tenure marked by his high salary and unproductive play on the field. Senior executive John Herrera told The Associated Press about the move and said that "we wish him well."
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Geller: 3 big questions for LSU football in 2010
We are four months away from the start of Fighting Tiger football, and fans are wondering if this team can regain their mighty roar in the SEC. Much of the answer to that question lies in maturing quarterback Jordan Jefferson.
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Jeff: Mainieri and the Tigers not ready to give up on the season
It's been a rough stretch for the LSU baseball team to say the least. They are in the mist of a seven game losing streak, the longest for the program since 1982. During the streak, LSU has been blown out, lost close games, and have seen their ace give up 13 runs in his last two starts.
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LSU C Hebert suspended after DWI
LSU head coach Les Miles says he is suspending center T-Bob Hebert indefinitely because of a drunken driving arrest over the weekend. Miles says Hebert will not be allowed to take part in any football related activities until he fulfills certain obligations to the team.
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LSU Baseball losing streak grows to 7
Senior centerfielder Matt den Dekker collected five hits and four RBI Sunday to lead sixth-ranked Florida to a 13-6 win over ninth-ranked LSU at McKethan Stadium. The Gators improved 31-11 overall, 15-6 in the SEC. LSU is 32-13 overall and 11-10 in conference play.
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LSU center Hebert arrested for DWI
LSU center T-Bob Hebert, son of former NFL quarterback Bobby Hebert, has been arrested by campus police for drunken driving following a minor accident in a parking lot.
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LSU baseball skid continues as Florida takes 2
Florida freshman right-hander Hudson Randall limited ninth-ranked LSU to one run on seven hits in eight innings Saturday to lead the No. 6 Gators to a 7-3 victory at McKethan Stadium.
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LSU drops two more
The LSU baseball team dropped lost two games against Florida today. In the match to finish off Friday's rain-suspended game, Florida beat the Tigers 8-5.
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LSU baseball game suspended with Florida leading big
Friday's game between No. 6 Florida and No. 9 LSU at McKethan Stadium was suspended in the bottom of the fifth with the Gators holding a 7-0 lead due to heavy rains and unplayable field conditions.
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Perrilloux's uphill climb starts with Vikes tryout
Ryan Perrilloux's college career ended quietly without the promise of a pro contract, the once-prized quarterback's stock plummeting out of the draft and to the point where all he had was a tryout invitation from the Minnesota Vikings.
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Jeff: LSU's weekend rotation remains a mystery going into the Florida series
There are two things we know as the Fighting Tigers gear up to play Florida in a crucial Southeastern Conference series. LSU needs a win and Anthony Ranaudo will start game one.
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UNO stuns lethargic Tigers, 7-4
The Privateers (11-29) ended a nine-game losing streak, beating the Tigers (32-10) for the first time since 2008. UNO outhit LSU, 14-10, led by a 3-for-4, three RBI outing by left fielder Roddarick Jones. UNO staged a late-game rally, plating four runs in the final two innings to beat No.9 LSU, 7-4, Tuesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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14 LSU Tigers head to the NFL
Eight LSU football players have signed free agent contracts with the NFL, running the number of players from the 2009 team now on a pro football roster to 14.
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LSU and UNO square off on the diamond
Ninth-ranked LSU (32-9) plays host to the University of New Orleans (10-29) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Alex Box Stadium. The game will be carried by the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network. Live video, audio and stats may be accessed in the Geaux Zone at www.LSUsports.net.
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Jeff: LSU pitching gets rocked during a three-game sweep in Oxford
It must have been a long bus ride from Oxford after Ole Miss swept the Fighting Tigers with a 7 to 6 win on Sunday. It was the second walk-off win of the weekend for the Rebels, who banged out seven home runs, racked up 37 hits and scored 27 runs off of LSU's beleaguered pitching staff.
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Ole Miss takes 2 baseball games from LSU
Second baseman Alex Yarbrough's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday night lifted No. 19 Ole Miss to a 9-8 victory over fifth-ranked LSU at Swayze Field. The win gave Ole Miss a sweep of Saturday's doubleheader as the Rebels captured Game 1 by an 11-9 count.
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Saints pick DT from LSU
The New Orleans Saints have tapped LSU defensive tackle Al Woods. The Saints traded up with Arizona for the 123rd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Woods Woods played in 41 games for LSU, starting 16 times. He finished his career in Baton Rouge with 73 tackles, including 35 solo stops.
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Eagles select LSU RB Charles Scott
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected LSU running back Charles Scott in the sixth round of the NFL draft. Scott was chosen with the 200th overall pick Saturday.
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LSU Baseball at Ole Miss Rained Out; DH Saturday
The scheduled baseball game between LSU and Ole Miss Friday night at Swayze Field has been postponed due to severe weather in the Oxford area. The teams are now scheduled to play a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. CT Saturday. The first game Saturday is scheduled to be televised by Fox Sports Net; the second game will not be televised.
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Jeff: 2 top flight pitchers in Game 1 of LSU-Ole Miss series
You can bet there will be more than a few major league baseball scouts in attendance when LSU opens a three-game series against Ole Miss. Two of the top pitchers that are available for the 2010 major league baseball amateur draft will face off , Anthony Ranaudo for LSU and Drew Pomeranz for Ole Miss.
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Tigers beat Demons, 8-6
The Tigers (32-6) are on a six-game winning streak and remain undefeated in mid-week contests this season. Northwestern State dropped to 25-12 with the loss. Shortstop Austin Nola knocked in three runs, and No.5 LSU staged a two-out rally in the eighth inning, breaking a 6-6 tie to beat No.30 Northwestern State, 8-6, Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Holliday hopes NFL is not too big for him
At 5-foot-5 and little more than 160 pounds, Trindon Holliday has spent much of his life winning over critics who thought he was too small to play football, starting with his own mother. Before taking to the gridiron for LSU, where he became one of the best kickoff and punt returners in school history, he was told he was too small to play major college football.
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Video: Miles on LSU sending another group to the NFL
Since arriving at LSU in 2005, head coach Les Miles has seen 25 Tigers selected in the NFL Draft. LSU will add to that number starting later this week when the annual NFL Draft takes place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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LSU baseball beats the Demons 14-3
Shortstop Austin Nola was a single shy of hitting for the cycle, and the fifth-ranked Tigers pounded 15 hits to top No. 30 Northwestern State, 14-3, Tuesday night at Fair Grounds Field.
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A more mature Chad Jones awaits draft
Chad Jones, who arrived at LSU declaring his first love was baseball, learns later this week where he will play professional football. Jones declared for the NFL draft after his junior year, the first in which he started the entire season at free safety. That announcement came several months after Jones, as a relief pitcher, helped LSU win the College World Series.
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Dozar's 14th-Inning walk-off HR gives LSU sweep of 'Bama
Third baseman Grant Dozar blasted a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 14th inning, as No.6 LSU topped Alabama, 6-5, to complete the series sweep Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium.
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Record crowd watches McDonald's day and LSU victory over 'Bama
Three solo homers in the third inning, including back-to-back dingers by shortstop Austin Nola and first baseman Blake Dean, highlighted No. 6 LSU's 9-7 win over Alabama to clinch the series in front of a record crowd of 10,019 Saturday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Tigers outlast Alabama, 6-5
It took the LSU 14 innings, but the Tigers finally won the 3rd game of the weekend against the Crimson Tide, sweeping the home SEC series. The winning run in the 6-5 victory was a solo homer in the bottom of the 14th inning.
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LSU beats Bama again in baseball
LSU beat Alabama in game two of the weekend series between the two baseball teams. The Tigers won 9-7 over the Crimson Tide. Blake Dean, Austin Nola and Johnny Dishon all had homers for LSU.
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Dean powers LSU baseball past Alabama, 12-5
First baseman Blake Dean's two homers, including a three-run dinger in the second that erased a 4-3 deficit, powered No. 6 LSU to a 12-5 victory over Alabama in the series opener Friday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: LSU enters a critical stretch of the season
April 15th is a big day for two reasons in Louisiana. Of course its federal tax day and it's also the time the LSU baseball team usually kicks it into high gear for a long postseason run. Starting on April 21st last year, LSU won 10 of 11 to move into first place in the SEC West. The Tigers, who lost 19 games last year, only suffered five defeats after April 15th.
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LSU beats Tulane 10-4
Right fielder Mikie Mahtook and center fielder Leon Landry collected three RBI apiece, and the LSU bullpen held Tulane scoreless through the final six innings as the sixth-ranked Tigers earned a 10-4 victory over the Green Wave Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU bats Tulane 10-4
LSU's Bayou Bengal baseball team pulled away from the Tulane Green Wave to win the mid-week matchup, 10-4. The national-champion Tigers, now 27-6, will face Alabama in an SEC series starting this Friday evening in Baton Rouge.
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Hokie: LSU - Tulane baseball keeps the rivalry going
It keeps the LSU - Tulane rivalry going as opposed to football. In football, it's not an issue anymore. It's not something that people look forward to even when they do schedule one another for a football game; no one is really interested anymore. With the baseball series, I think it's different.
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Auburn evens series with LSU Baseball
Leftfielder Brian Fletcher and catcher Tony Caldwell drove in three runs each Saturday to lead Auburn to an 11-7 win over third-ranked LSU at Plainsman Park. Auburn improved to 21-11 overall, 6-5 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 26-5 overall and 8-3 in league play. The loss ended LSU's four-game win streak.
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LSU Baseball holds off Auburn, 14-10
Third-ranked LSU struck for six first-inning runs Friday night and held off a late Auburn rally as the Tigers posted a 14-10 victory at Plainsman Park. Game 2 of the series will start at 2 p.m. CT. The game may be heard on the LSU Sports Radio Network, and audio and live stats are available at www.LSUsports.net.
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Jeff: LSU looks to keep rolling in SEC play vs. Auburn
Most would agree the Southeastern Conference is the toughest league in college baseball. But LSU hasn't had much trouble grabbing victories. The Fighting Tigers enter this weekend's series against Auburn, winners in 16 of their last 17 SEC regular-season series. Coach Paul Mainieri's club has also won eight straight SEC road series since May 2008.
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LSU takes 12 to topple Southern Miss
Pinch hitter Wet Delatte lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift No. 3 LSU to a 6-5 victory over Southern Mississippi Wednesday night in the annual Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic in front of 9,370 fans Wednesday night at Zephyr Field.
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Mahtook hits for the cycle in LSU blowout
Rightfielder Mikie Mahtook hit for the cycle and the third-ranked Tigers pounded 20 hits as LSU defeated Alcorn State, 17-5, Tuesday night in Alex Box Stadium. Mahtook became the first Tiger to hit for the cycle since Aaron Hill accomplished the feat on April 5, 2003 against South Carolina. Mahtook went 4-for-4 with five runs scored.
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Jeff: LSU's temporary lead-off man helps Tigers to a series victory over Dawgs
April 4, 2010, will be a day Mary Ann Mahtook will remember for a long time. Her son, Mikie Mahtook, hit two home runs on her birthday to help LSU defeat Georgia 15 to 5 in the rubber game of their weekend series.
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LSU takes 2 of 3 in series with Georgia
Two early home runs from rightfielder Mikie Mahtook along with clutch two-out hitting gave No. 4 LSU all the offense it needed to take a 15-5 victory in the series finale against Georgia on Easter Sunday in Alex Box Stadium.
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Georgia evens baseball series with LSU
LSU designated hitter Matt Gaudet collected four RBI, but the Georgia offense pounded out 15 hits to power the Bulldogs past the fourth-ranked Tigers 12-6 Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium.
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Pitching Carries LSU Past Georgia
A pair of clutch RBI singles by Beau Didier and Austin Nola helped drive the No.4 LSU Tigers past the Georgia Bulldogs 4-3 Friday night in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (22-3) earned their eighth straight victory and improved to 6-1 in SEC play. With the loss, the Bulldogs (9-16) drop to 1-6 in league play.
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Jeff: LSU's ace back in his regular role
Fighting Tigers coach Paul Mainieri was smiling from ear to ear when he met with reporters prior to LSU's series with Georgia. Mainieri has a lot to smile about these days, but a big reason for his happiness is the health of Anthony Ranaudo.
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VIDEO: LSU Baseball erupts in 8th to beat Binghamton
A seven-run eighth inning by LSU erased a 7-6 deficit and powered the fourth-ranked Tigers to a 13-7 win over Binghamton Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Purple turf at LSU's Tiger Stadium?
LSU officials posted a story to their web site today indicating that the school was going to install purple turf at Tiger Stadium. The article was complete with quotes from the football coach.
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Ranaudo back as LSU Friday starter
The LSU Tiger baseball team has a midweek contest against Binghamton Wednesday night. The Tigers should be back at full strength this weekend when they host Georgia at the Box.
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Skip Bertman to be honored at LSU
LSU will honor former baseball coach and athletic director Skip Bertman on Saturday during "Skip Bertman Day" at Alex Box Stadium. Before the 4 p.m. LSU-Georgia game, Bertman's jersey No. 15, which was retired in 2001 and displayed in the original Alex Box Stadium, will be unveiled on the grandstand fascia of the new Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: LSU baseball off to a fast start in SEC play
LSU's first trip away from Alex Box Stadium this year was a successful one as the Fighting Tigers swept a three-game series over a struggling Tennessee club. The Bayou Bengals are 5-and-1 in the Southeastern Conference, tied with South Carolina for first place in the league standings.
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LSU sweeps Vols
Catcher Micah Gibbs and designated hitter Matt Gaudet each drove in two runs Saturday night to lead fourth-ranked LSU to an 8-6 win over Tennessee in the second game of a doubleheader at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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White wins LSU Spring Game
Stevan Ridley ran for 104 yards and a touchdown as the White team defeated the Purple team 24-9 in LSU's spring football game Saturday. Ridley did most of the work when the White team drove 80 yards in 10 plays for a touchdown on the opening possession of the game.
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Ross, Hanover Lead Baseball Past Tennessee
Second baseman Tyler Hanover drove in four runs Friday night and right-hander Austin Ross pitched six solid innings to lead fourth-ranked LSU to a 6-2 win over Tennessee in Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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Video - Miles: We have improved across the board
Les Miles is excited for Saturday's spring game. It's not because spring practice comes to an end, but the head coach is eager to showcase a team that he believes has improved since the Tigers lost to Penn State in the Mud Bowl.
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LSU Baseball hits the road for the 1st time this year
The 7th-ranked LSU Tiger baseball team takes to the road tomorrow for a three game SEC series with the Tennessee Volunteers. The Tigers maintained their SEC dominance taking last weekend's series with Arkansas 2 games to 1. This is the first LSU road trip for the 2010 season.
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LSU Baseball eeks out win over Cajuns
A pair of RBI by catcher Micah Gibbs and five shutout innings by the LSU bullpen led the fourth-ranked Tigers to a 4-3 victory over UL-Lafayette Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (17-3) have won seven of their last 10 meetings with the Cajuns (11-10) since 2000 and lead the all-time series 46-22.
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Tigers drop in 1 poll, stay same in other
LSU dropped one spot to No. 4 in the latest Collegiate Baseball poll, but held onto the No. 7 spot in the Baseball America Top 25. LSU took two of three games from Arkansas over the weekend. The Hogs dropped four spots to No. 20 in Collegiate Baseball and three to No. 16 in Baseball America's list.
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LSU dismisses catcher Luquette
LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri says freshman catcher Wes Luquette has been dismissed for violation of team rules. Luquette had been sidelined after having Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm, but was scheduled to return to the team in April.
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Jeff: LSU may have found a weekend starter in victory over Arkansas
Since the injury to staff ace Anthony Ranaudo, the weekend rotation has been in a state of flux. But sophomore left-hander Chris Matulis showed the ability he could do the job in a 5 to 1 victory over Arkansas on Sunday. The win gave LSU a series victory to begin conference play.
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LSU wins series over Arkansas
Solo homers by right fielder Mikie Mahtook and left fielder Trey Watkins along with an outstanding performance by starting pitcher Chris Matulis propelled No. 3 LSU to a 5-1 victory over No. 13 Arkansas in an SEC series finale Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU's Hebert injured in scrimmage
LSU center T-bob Hebert broke his right leg today in the Tigers' intersquad scrimmage. Medical staff expect the injury to keep him out of action for 6-8 weeks. The Tigers open the 2010 season against North Carolina at Georgia Dome on September 4th.
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LSU baseball falls to Arkansas in SEC opener
The defending national champion LSU Tigers had a rough go in their SEC opener, hosting Arkansas Friday evening. No.3 LSU could not overcome three Arkansas home runs, including a pair of two-run dingers by Razorback centerfielder Brett Eibner, as the Tigers fell to No. 13 Arkansas, 6-3, in Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: LSU Baseball SEC play starts with College World Series re-match
The two teams that are expected to compete for the SEC West Division championship meet this weekend in the opening series of league play. The 7th ranked LSU Tigers host 13th ranked Arkansas in a series that will give the winner an early leg up for a division title.
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Gaudet homer helps LSU Baseball best Nicholls
A three-run homer by designated hitter Matt Gaudet, along with six shutout innings by the Tigers' pitching staff lifted No. 3 LSU to a 10-3 victory over Nicholls State Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU Baseball to wear special St. Patrick's Day uniform
The third-ranked LSU baseball team returns to action at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when the Tigers play host to Nicholls State in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers will wear green caps and helmets, and white jerseys trimmed in green on Wednesday in recognition of St. Patrick's Day.
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Jeff: Kansas knocks around LSU's young pitching in a series victory
LSU was 12-and-0 heading into its series against Kansas. The Fighting Tigers were clicking on all cylinders, even though their best pitcher hasn't thrown since opening night, because of a sore elbow. But LSU could have used Anthony Ranaudo this past weekend, after the Jayhawks racked up 21 runs on 32 hits.
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Kansas Takes Baseball Series Finale, 8-4
A four-run fifth inning along with three shutout innings by the Kansas bullpen lifted the Jayhawks to an 8-4 victory over No.1 LSU to clinch the weekend series Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (13-2) dropped their first regular-season series since losing two of three games against Tennessee in 2009, breaking a seven-series win streak dating back to last season. Kansas improved to 11-4 with the victory.
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Dean, Tigers Bounce Back to Even Series
LSU first baseman Blake Dean went 3-for-3, including a game-winning two-run home run in the seventh inning to power the top-ranked Tigers past the Kansas Jayhawks, 4-2, in Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU suffers first defeat
The top-ranked LSU baseball team lost for the first time Friday night as Kansas outscored the Fighting Tigers 11 to 9. The Jayhawks jumped out to a 9 to one lead by scoring six runs in the second off starting pitcher Joey Bourgeois. LSU made it close in the end by scoring five runs in the seventh, but still ended up dropping its first game of the season.
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Jeff: Mainieri shuffles weekend pitching rotation as the SEC season nears
The top-ranked Tigers are 12-and-0, but not everything is perfect for the Bayou Bengals, who entertain Kansas for a three-game series. For the second straight weekend, LSU will not have the services of All-American Anthony Ranaudo. The right-hander is still feeling pain in his throwing elbow and will watch this series from the dugout.
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LSU falls to Tenn in tourney 59-49
A scrappy LSU men's basketball team lost to the Tennessee Vols today at the SEC tournament in Nashville. Wayne Chism had 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 15 Tennessee overcame its worst first half of the season to beat LSU.
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Video: Toliver apologizes as LSU Football prepares for Spring Game
LSU went through its sixth practice of the spring with a two-hour workout in full pads here Tuesday at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility. The Tigers will take Wednesday off and then close out their second week of spring drills with a practice on Thursday followed by a scrimmage in Tiger Stadium on Saturday.
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Palermo: LSU Baseball off to an 11-0 start
The last time the LSU Tigers began the season with an 11-and-0 record was in 1997. That season the Bayou Bengals won their first 19 games and eventually repeated as national champions. Could history repeat itself?
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VIDEO: Landry leads LSU to 11-0 start
Freshman left-hander Jordan Rittiner allowed only one earned run in six innings, and centerfielder Leon Landry went 3-for-4 with two triples, as No.1 LSU topped Brown, 9-2, Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium.
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Mitchell leads LSU over Georgia 50-48
Tasmin Mitchell has been LSU's best player all year long and did what he could to ensure he'd go out a winner in his final home game. He only needed a little help from Bo Spencer at the end. Spencer's off-balance jumper with 19 seconds remaining helped LSU close out its regular season with only its second Southeastern Conference victory of the season, 50-48 over Georgia on Saturday.
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Video: LSU's fastest start since '97
LSU (10-0) is off to its best start since 1997 when the Tigers started that season with a 19-0 mark. Saturday's win was the Tigers' 16th-straight home victory, dating back to last season.
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Kristian: LSU pitching to be stretched with 4 games over 2 days
The LSU Tigers open an unusual series of baseball games today. They will alternate contests through Sunday against Pepperdine and Brown. "This is a unique weekend for us. It's kind of exciting, actually, to play two different opponents this weekend - kind of a tournament type atmosphere," LSU Skipper Paul Mainieri told WWL Radio. The games start with Pepperdine tonight at the Box in Baton Rouge.
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Video: Tigers turn to Saints for inspiration
As LSU Spring Practice moves along, Tiger football players are talking about the coming season and looking to the Super Bowl Champion Saints. Cornerback Patrick Peterson says they are facing challenges with losing six starters on defense. "It's going to be hard just to replace those type of players that we had last year, but we just gotta coming in a do what we gotta do," Peterson said.
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LSU ranked No. 1 in 2 polls
Defending national champion LSU is ranked No. 1 for the second straight week in the Collegiate Baseball newspaper poll.
The Tigers have also moved to No. 1 this week in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll.
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Jeff: Spring practice gets underway for LSU
LSU players were only in helmets Monday as spring practice kicked off, but everyone involved was still estatic to be back on the gridiron. Les Miles was pleased with the first workout. The head coach liked what he saw from several young players and veterans as well.
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LSU sweeps William and Mary, remains undefeated
No.1 LSU Baseball completed the weekend sweep of William and Mary as the Tigers captured both games of a Sunday doubleheader, winning Game 1 by a score of 9-6 and taking Game 2 by a 7-4 margin in Alex Box Stadium. With the wins, the Tigers (7-0) completed their second series sweep of the season. William and Mary fell to 3-3 with Sunday's losses.
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Jeff: LSU Football looks to get back to its dominate ways
Spring practice kicks-off today for the LSU Tigers and the next month will be an important time for Les Miles and his entire coaching staff. The fan base is loosing its patience with Miles. They want to see this program back in the SEC Championship game and among the national title contenders.
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Tiger baseball's biggest comeback in 22 years
After trailing 8-0 in the middle of the sixth inning, No.1 LSU came back to score eight runs in the bottom of the sixth and two more in the seventh to defeat William and Mary, 10-9, Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (5-0) notched their largest comeback victory since April 10, 1988 when they trailed Ole Miss, 13-3, through six innings and came back to win, 15-13.
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Rain means Sunday doubleheader for LSU
The LSU-William & Mary baseball game scheduled for Friday night was postponed due to heavy rain in the Baton Rouge area. The teams will play a single game at 2 p.m. Saturday and a doubleheader consisting of two nine-inning games at 1 p.m. Sunday in Alex Box Stadium. The second game of Sunday's twin bill will begin one hour after the conclusion of the first game. The stadium will be cleared between games.
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LSU basketball hopes for late season streak
The LSU men's basketball team will try to continue its improved play of late when they travel to Auburn Saturday for a 6 p.m. game with the Auburn Tigers in the next-to-last game to be played in the Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. The game will be televised regionally by Fox Sports Net and broadcast on the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network, including WWL-AM.
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LSU baseball postponed due to rain
LSU officials say rain means no baseball tonight. There will be a double header Sunday as a result. WWL will bring you coverage of both games Sunday. LSU released the following: Friday's scheduled 7 p.m. baseball game between LSU and William & Mary has been rained out and rescheduled for Sunday, one hour following the 1 p.m. CT game.
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Tigers push spring practice to Monday - name former LSU QB as TE coach
Steve Ensminger, a former starting quarterback for LSU, has been named the school's tight ends coach, head coach Les Miles announced on Thursday. Ensminger, a 1982 graduate of LSU, played quarterback for the Tigers under head coach Charlie McClendon from 1976-79. Ensminger played in three bowl games at LSU and has followed that by coaching in 10 bowl games as an assistant.
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LSU ace to miss start with injury
LSU ace pitcher Anthony Ranaudo will be out of action with tenderness in his throwing elbow. Just how much time could he miss? "I don't know how long it is going to take," Skipper Paul Mainieri said. "It might be a week, it might be two weeks it might be three weeks. We really don't know, because I just don't have a lot of experience with these kind of things."
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LSU ranked No. 7 in football attendance in 2009
For the 10th consecutive season, LSU ranked among the top 10 schools in the nation in football attendance with a 92,489 average for its seven home games in 2009. LSU's per game average ranked seventh in the nation and it also marked the fourth straight year in which the Tigers averaged over 92,000 at home...
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Jeff: 12 Tigers look to improve draft stock at NFL Combine
LSU went 8-and-5 in 2009, but no other school is sending more players to the NFL Scouting Combine than the Tigers. The combine, gets underway in Indianapolis today, invited 12 players from LSU. Rahim Alem, Charles Alexander, Ciron Black, Harry Coleman, Chris Hawkins, Trindon Holliday, Chad Jones (above), Brandon Lafell, Perry Riley, Charles Scott, Keiland Williams, and Al Woods.
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Bourgeois helps LSU sweep opening series
Home runs by first baseman Blake Dean and catcher Micah Gibbs, along with a brilliant LSU debut by starting pitcher Joey Bourgeois led the second-ranked Tigers to a 4-0 shutout of Centenary Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. With the series sweep, the Tigers (3-0) captured their 11th-straight season-opening series victory dating back to 2000. Centenary dropped to 0-3 with the loss.
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Tigers tear up Gents for Mainieri's 1000th win
Led by a two-homer performance by designated hitter Matt Gaudet and a six-RBI evening by first baseman Blake Dean, second-ranked LSU exploded for 23 hits en route to 25-8 victory over Centenary, giving head coach Paul Mainieri his 1,000th career victory Saturday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU scores first victory in defense of title
The second ranked LSU baseball team opened its 2010 season last night with a five to four victory. The Tigers had just four hits, but took advantage of two Centenary errors to score three unearned runs. New left fielder Trey Watkins scored three runs and stole two bases.
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No. 2 LSU baseball opens title defense
Second-ranked LSU opens its 2010 season this weekend as the Tigers play host to Centenary in a three-game series in Alex Box Stadium. The series begins at 7 p.m. Friday. The game will be carried by the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network, including WWL 870am and 105.3 WWLfm. Audio and stats of all three games may be accessed in the Geaux Zone at www.LSUsports.net.
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Dean brings firepower to LSU's infield
Blake Dean has delivered as many clutch hits as any recent LSU player. Now another chapter can be added to his legend. Dean, a senior from Crestview, Fla., essentially has won the job at first base -- a position he had never played -- with one arm behind his back.
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Jeff: LSU's lineup to feature both new and old faces
The Fighting Tigers begin defense of their baseball national championship on Friday with a three-game series against Centenary. LSU lost several players who were part of last year's national title team, but several key pieces return. Here's a look at how the starting line-up shapes up for opening day.
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Jeff: Don't let the weather fool you - LSU Baseball is right around the corner
Thank goodness the Saints won the Super Bowl, because LSU hasn't given sports fans much to cheer about lately. The LSU basketball team is winless in conference play and the Lady Tigers have a losing record in the SEC. Coach Les Miles brought in a top ten recruiting class, but fans are still trying to figure out how they lost to Ole Miss.
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Jeff: LSU's 2010 recruiting class better than expected
The Saints motto during the playoffs has been to finish strong. The phrase must have inspired the Tigers coaching staff, because they convinced several recruits on national signing day that LSU was the place for them.
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National Signing Day
Today is college football's national signing day. While the Super Bowl is a HUGE deal, ask any of the players there and they will never forget the day they signed on the dotted line for their university. Here is a look at LSU and Tulane's current commitments.
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LSU starts SEC week on road in South Carolina
LSU looks for its first road win and first Southeastern Conference victory when it travels to Columbia Wednesday to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at 7 p.m. (CST) at the Colonial Center.
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Jones is a gone pecan
Bad news for both the LSU football and baseball programs. Safety and relief pitcher Chad Jones has decided to enter his name into the NFL draft. Jones' decision means he won't be back for his senior season on the gridiron and he won't play baseball this spring. WWL NFL Draft Analyst Mike Detillier says Jones is a late 1st or early 2nd round draft choice.
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Green leads Alabama past LSU 66-49
First-year Alabama coach Anthony Grant didn't want to make too much of his first victory in the Southeastern Conference. "It's never going to be about me," Grant said. "Guys are beginning to understand what we're trying to do. They're beginning to get more comfortable in the offense, understanding each other, what each guy brings to our team and what our team needs to be successful."
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Jeff: LSU Basketball tips-off SEC play against Bama
Coach Trent Johnson guided the LSU Tigers to an SEC regular season title in his first season at the helm. Repeating as champs is unlikely, and a winning season in league play is also not expected in his second year.
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LSU finishes No. 17 in AP poll
LSU capped the 2009 football season ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. The Tigers posted a 9-4 mark in 2009 and reached a bowl game for a record 10th straight season. Three of LSU's four losses came to teams ranked in the top 10 in the final polls No. 1 Alabama, No. 3 Florida and No. 8 Penn State.
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Jeff: 5 big question marks heading into 2010 for LSU
During the summer, head coach Les Miles said 8-and-5 was not acceptable at LSU. A 9-and-4 record for 2009 isn't much better. LSU has now lost nine games in the last two seasons. They lost only ten games in the previous five seasons. The Fighting Tigers are also only 8-and-8 in the SEC over the last two years.
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LSU was doomed by sputtering offense
With 34 wins and a national title in his first three seasons, Les Miles left himself little room for improvement - and plenty of room to fall. Now a 9-4 season is a disappointment. That's what LSU wound up with following its 19-17 loss to Penn State in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando on Friday.
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The Good, Bad, and the Ugly from LSU's sloppy 19 to 17 loss to Penn State
Brandon LaFell was the only bright spot for an LSU offense that was stuck in the mud for most of the game. He caught five passes for 87 yards and one touchdown. LaFell finishes his LSU career with 25 touchdown catches, one behind Dwayne Bowe for the most in school history. It was an up-and-down final season for LaFell, but he came through on New Year’s Day as Terrance Toliver had trouble catching the football.
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Penn St. nips LSU 19-17 at Capital One Bowl
Collin Wagner kicked a 21-yard field goal with 57 seconds left to lift No. 11 Penn State to a 19-17 win Friday over No. 13 LSU in a sloppy Capital One Bowl.
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Jeff: LSU-Penn State Preview
When you look at the New Year’s Day bowl lineup, the LSU-Penn State match-up has the potential to be the best of the day. Both teams had aspirations of playing in a BCS Bowl, but instead will face each other in the Capital One Bowl. The annual bowl game in Orlando has a history of being close.
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LSU preps for Penn State, goes to Disney
Sunny skies and unseasonably cool temperatures greeted the LSU football team on Tuesday as the Tigers held a two-hour workout here at Dr. Phillips High School as they continue to prepare for Friday's Capital One Bowl against Penn State.
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LSU alumni in Florida gear up for bowl tailgating
Purple & Gold fans throughout Florida are converging on Orlando this week to be a part of the LSU experience at the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. Rae Connally, the head of the Central Florida LSU Alumni Group, says thousands of Tiger fans are coming in to Orlando from around the state for this Friday's game.
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Forbes: LSU football worth $89 million
LSU has one of the most valuable college football programs in the nation, according to an article in Forbes Magazine. Forbes estimated Fighting Tiger football's worth at $89 million, making it the seventh-most valuable college football program.
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LSU baseball team #2 in first preseason poll
In the first preseason poll of the year, the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper has ranked the LSU baseball team #2 in the country. The ranking places the Texas Longhorns at #1, just slightly ahead of the Bayou Bengals baseball team.
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Jeff: Miles doesn't plan on any more changes to his coaching staff
LSU struggled on defense last season and changes were made. The co-defensive coordinators were urged to find new jobs and the defensive line coach was told his services were no longer needed. This year LSU's offense has been a problem. The Tigers are ranked 108th in the nation in total offense, which brought speculation a new offensive coordinator would come to Tiger Town.
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LSU assistant coach D.J. McCarthy resigns
The LSU assistant football coach linked to an investigation involving possible recruiting violations has resigned his position. LSU says D.J. McCarthy was immediately relieved of his duties Wednesday.
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Jeff: LSU and Penn State to meet in Orlando
The last time the LSU Tigers lost a non-conference game was the 2005 Capital One Bowl. The Tigers were defeated in the final seconds in Nick Saban’s final game on the LSU sidelines.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
LSU's win and Ole Miss' loss have shaken up the second tier in the SEC rankings. WWL.com's Jeff Palermo sizes up the Southeastern Conference football teams every week:
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Deke's College Football Top 10 Week #13
The Gators got another huge effort from senior Tim Tebow. Now Florida is one win away from a shot at a repeat. Like last year it won't be easy. This one is gonna be good! Last week Florida beat Florida State 37-10 / this week vs Alabama.
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Jeff: The good - bad and the ugly from LSU's thrilling 33 to 30 victory over Ark
The Fighting Tigers were much more prepared this week then last week in Oxford. LSU's last timeout was used at the proper time, when Jordan Jefferson was sacked on the first play of the drive. Only seven seconds came off the clock, so there was no hesitation.
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LSU, Miles seeking strong finish
For all the criticism Les Miles has endured lately, LSU could finish with double-digit wins for the fourth time in the coach's five seasons with the Tigers. LSU moved up to 15th in the AP poll following a 33-30 overtime victory against visiting Arkansas on Saturday night. If the Tigers can win their bowl game, they'll improve to 10-3.
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AP Source: LSU assistant to take Memphis job
An LSU official says Tigers assistant Larry Porter has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Memphis. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Porter did not plan to inform the Tigers' players of his decision until after Saturday night's game against Arkansas.
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Top recruiter leaving LSU to coach Memphis
An LSU official says Tigers football assistant Larry Porter has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Memphis. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
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LSU survives Arkansas comeback bid, 33-30 in OT
LSU learned from its mistakes and came through in the clutch. Josh Jasper hit a 41-yard field goal with 4 seconds to go to force overtime, then made a 36-yarder in overtime to lift No. 17 LSU to a 33-30 victory over Arkansas on Saturday night.
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Arkansas visit has high stakes for Miles and LSU
LSU's two-game losing streak in the Southeastern Conference ruined the Tigers' chances of even a second-place finish in the league's Western Division, and likely cost LSU a New Year's Day bowl.
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LSU falls to Arizona State
Derek Glasser scored a career-high 24 points, Eric Boateng added 17 and Arizona State used its suffocating zone defense to beat LSU 71-52 on Friday in the consolation game of the NIT Season Tip-Off.
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Jeff: LSU wraps up regular season against Arkansas
It seems like it was last week, when LSU was gearing up for the season opener against Washington. Another college football season has flown by, but this last week has been a long one for Coach Les Miles. A week ago, Tiger fans were looking at the possibility of a 10-win regular season and a trip to the Capital One Bowl. But an unforgettable final minute against the Rebels has LSU fans furious.
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Holiday swap for Arkansas-LSU, Auburn-Alabama
Arkansas and LSU have been displaced from their traditional spot the day after Thanksgiving. Second-ranked Alabama will play at Auburn this Friday, meaning the Razorbacks and 17th-ranked Tigers will face off Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La.
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Backcourt leads No. 13 UConn to 81-55 rout of LSU
Jerome Dyson didn't think No. 13 Connecticut had anything to prove after three lackluster wins. Kemba Walker believed precisely the opposite. They were in synch with just about everything else on Wednesday night.
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Jeff: LSU down - Ole Miss up in the SEC Rankings
The meltdown in Mississippi has shaken things up in this week's Southeastern Conference football rankings. Each week WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo tells us how the SEC teams stack up:
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LSU - UCONN at NIT Season Tip-Off event
Mike Krzyzewski played at Madison Square Garden as a cadet at Army in the 1960s. He has brought his Duke teams to the New York City arena enough that the Blue Devils have a history there with three NIT Season Tip-Off titles and they are within two wins of a fourth.
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Arkansas trying for rare 3-game win streak vs. LSU
When Jerico Nelson decided to play for Arkansas instead of LSU, the reaction in his home state was predictable. Then the Razorbacks beat the Tigers last season, and the taunting back in Louisiana came to a halt.
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LSU, USC, Miami alive for BCS at-large bids
BCS officials announced Tuesday that a total of 20 teams are still in the running for spots in the national championship game and the Rose, Fiesta, Sugar and Orange bowls.Southern California, LSU and Miami are among eight teams that cannot earn an automatic BCS bid, but are still in contention for an at-large invite to a marquee bowl game.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #12
The Gators polished off in state foe Florida International and this week they can whip up on Florida State. Hey Gators, take it easy on Bobby's Boys. Last week Florida beat Florida International 62-3 / this week vs Florida State.
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Jeff: Les Miles takes the blame - but that's not enough for LSU fans to forgive
Was Saturday's loss at Ole Miss the beginning of the end of the Les Miles era at LSU? Time will tell, but most Tiger fans would not be sad if LSU called a press conference today to announce the firing of Miles.
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Miles: "It's my fault. It's my mistake"
LSU head football Coach Les Miles today accepted full blame for the meltdown in Mississippi. "It's my fault. It will be fixed. Its my responsibility," Miles said.
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Miles takes to radio to discuss debacle
LSU Head Coach Les Miles confronts reporters today after his Tiger football team squandered away a chance to win at Ole Miss Saturday with last second confusion on the field and among the coaches.
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's frustrating 25 to 23 loss to Ole Miss
The box score shows Ole Miss was 4-for-4 in the red zone, but three times the Rebels had to settle for a field goal. LSU’s ability to keep Ole Miss out of the end zone kept them in the ball game.
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LSU falls to #17 in AP poll
Following a humiliating loss at Ole Miss, the LSU Tigers have fallen to #17 in the Associated Press poll of sports writers. The defeat by the unranked Rebels also means LSU will fall in the upcoming BCS rankings.
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Razorbacks eyeing LSU finale
Arkansas is finally nearing the end of its marathon stretch of 11 games in 11 weeks. Of course, a break might be the last thing the team needs. "We didn't sign up for bye weeks," quarterback Ryan Mallett said. Mallett threw for 313 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Razorbacks to a 42-21 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
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Video shows Miles calling for spike at end of game
Following the loss to Ole Miss, LSU Coach Les Miles said he doesn't know who called for the football to be clocked. However, sideline video shot by a WBRZ cameraman apparently shows Miles calling for quarterback Jordan Jefferson to spike the ball.
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Deke: "Bizarre and mind boggling ending" to LSU - Ole Miss game
There were a lot of things that you could point out in today’s game as the Ole Miss Rebels beat the LSU Tigers 25-23 in a contest that featured one of the most bizarre and mind boggling endings in recent memory.
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McCluster passes Ole Miss to 25-23 win over LSU
Time ran out on No. 10 LSU before it could attempt a short, potential game-winning field goal and Dexter McCluster and Mississippi survived a frantic final minute to come away with a 25-23 victory Saturday.
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Much at stake for both LSU and Ole Miss
Things are looking awfully familiar for No. 8 LSU and Mississippi. There are two games left in the season and the traditional rivals are again fighting for second place in the Southeastern Conference Western Division and the postseason plums that come with it - just like last year.
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Jeff: LSU should beat Ole Miss, if they play to their capability
Two teams looking to finish the season strong meet in Oxford on Saturday as 10th ranked LSU visits Ole Miss. The winner of this game will likely find itself in the Captial One Bowl on New Year's Day. If LSU loses, they could spend the New Year's holiday weekend in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #11... Bama poised to go all the way
The Tide had no hangover from their physical battle with LSU. Bama can punch their ticket to the big game with three more wins. I think they'll do it. Roll Tide! Last week Bama beat Mississippi State 31-3 / this week vs Chattanooga.
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Jeff: Ole Miss coming on as LSU prepares for the Rebels
Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo sizes up the Southeastern Conference football teams. This week Georgia and Ole Miss are surging, while Auburn and Tennessee are tumbling. The top three are holding strong...
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Jeff: Tigers know they need to play better to beat the Rebels
For the second year in a row, the Tigers played a non-conference game in November, and barely came away with a victory. Last year, LSU had to rally from a 31 to 3 deficit to beat Troy 40 to 31. The Bayou Bengals went on two lose their next games.
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LSU knocks off Indiana State 56-45
Storm Warren had his second double-double in as many games as LSU defeated Indiana State 56-45 on Monday night. Warren had 14 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers (2-0) advanced to a second round of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Tipoff against Western Kentucky, which beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee 69-65.
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LSU QB Jefferson returns to practice
Jordan Jefferson is expected to practice throughout the week and No. 10 LSU is hopeful its starting quarterback will be able to play after missing the last game with a sprained right ankle.
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Jeff: The good - bad and the ugly from LSU's lackluster win over Louisiana Tech
It was nice to see Keiland Williams have a good day running the football. The senior from Lafayette had 116 yards on two touchdowns. You knew he was going to have a good game, when his first carry was 18 yards long. It's a shame he only had 15 rushing attempts, because Tech couldn't stop him.
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Jeff: LSU wins ugly
It wasn't pretty, but the Tigers grinded out a 24 to 16 victory on Saturday night inside Tiger Stadium thanks to running back Keiland Williams and a solid performance by the defense in the second-half.
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Williams lifts No. 9 LSU over La. Tech, 24-16
Keiland Williams' combination of power and elusiveness ensured LSU's century of dominance over Louisiana Tech would continue. Williams ran for 116 yards and two second-half touchdowns, helping the ninth-ranked Tigers fend off the upset-minded Bulldogs 24-16 on Saturday night.
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Jeff: Will LSU overlook Louisiana Tech?
Two teams that could use a win meet Saturday night in Tiger Stadium as LSU hosts Louisiana Tech for homecoming. The Fighting Tigers have spent the week licking their wounds from a hard fought loss to Alabama. Tech also had a good performance in their last meeting, but came up short against 6th ranked Boise State.
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Jeff's SEC Rankings: Hogs move up - Gamecocks drop
Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks the football teams in the Southeastern Conference. Despite losing, LSU is holding at #3. Arkansas is climbing. South Carolina is falling. Here are the rankings:
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LSU's Lee could get start against La. Tech
Although Jordan Jefferson has returned to practice this week, head coach Les Miles said he remains "a little gimped," keeping open the possibility that sophomore Jarrett Lee will start for the first time since late last season.
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Tigers regroup
For eight games this fall, the LSU football team lived a rather charmed life and steered clear of damaging injuries to major players. The one exception was versatile running back Richard Murphy, whose season ended with a compound knee injury Sept. 12.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #10
Here is where the plot thickens. There are a few big games left that can have an impact on the national title game. Texas looks like a lock, and the winner of the SEC Title game should get the other ticket. One slip up could allow TCU or Cincy to be in the right place at the right time.
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Jeff: LSU looks to avoid another late season collapse
The Fighting Tigers were in a similar position last year with three weeks to go in the regular season. They were coming off a tough loss to Alabama and their chances of winning the SEC West were all gone.
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Jeff: The good, bad, and the ugly from LSU's hard fought loss to Alabama
In a game where field position was critical, the Tigers punters had their best game of the season. Short-punt specialist Josh Jasper had two punts, and both were downed at the 1-yard line. Derek Helton was also solid, averaging 47 yards on six punts.
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Tide rolls over Tigers 24-15, earns SEC championship slot
No. 3 Alabama picked up another dramatic win and a second straight trip to the SEC championship game. Julio Jones caught a 73-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and Leigh Tiffin booted a 40-yard field goal with 3:04 left to seal a 24-15 victory for the Crimson Tide against No. 9 LSU.
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Tigers and Tide: More at stake than just Saban facing his old team
When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there's more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title.
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Bama-LSU might be another defensive struggle
When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there's more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
The top 3 football teams in the SEC are holding strong, but we have new names moving up into the 4, 5 and 6 spots. Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks the Southeastern Conference teams:
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LSU and Bama both look to run and stop the run
The question to be answered when LSU visits No. 3 Alabama this weekend is whether LSU's 267 yards rushing against the Tulan Green Wave was a sign of real improvement or simply a case of steamrolling an overmatched opponent.
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LSU seeking to gain ground on Alabama
Compared to recent years, LSU's ground game has run aground. The ninth-ranked Tigers are averaging 141.5 yards rushing, or 25 yards per game off their pace from a season earlier and 73 yards below their average in 2007. The only time LSU's had a 100-yard rusher in a single game this season was when Charles Scott did it last weekend in a 42-0 victory over Tulane.
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Big Chiefs CFB top 10
Well the Trojans are out of the hunt and the featured game this week is in Tuscaloosa as the Tide tangles with the Bayou Bengals. Someone will move up this week; and if Bama losses Boise State, Iowa, TCU and Cincy will all still be alive in the BCS Title hunt.
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Bama-LSU prep for a Top 10 showdown
Just another game. Or a top-10 showdown that could help set up a one-game playoff with Florida for a shot at the BCS national championship. The next one. Or an our-coach-is-better-than-yours statement game.
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Jeff: The good, bad and ugly from Saturday's 42 to 0 LSU win over Tulane
LSU’s defense got the shutout it’s been looking for since the beginning of the season. The comparisons are starting to be made between this defense and the defenses that won national championships in 2003 and 2007.
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Jeff: LSU shuts out Tulane and looks ahead to Bama
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers treated themselves to a solid 42 to 0 win over Tulane on Halloween night. It was the first shutout for the Tigers since the 2007 national championship season when the Bayou Bengals blanked Middle Tennessee.
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No. 9 LSU cruises past Tulane, 42-0
LSU can prepare for Saban Bowl III with a little more swagger. Brandon LaFell caught two touchdown passes, moving him into second on LSU's career list, and the ninth-ranked Tigers shut out Tulane for the first time since 1969, 42-0 on Saturday night.
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Jeff: LSU-Tulane Preview
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers face in-state rival Tulane for the 98th time on Saturday night, and it will be the last time these two teams play each other in Tiger Stadium for many years. The two schools decided to cancel a scheduled 10-game series back in September. They will play one more game in the Superdome, but a date has yet to be determined.
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Cannon's run celebrated 50 years later
When Billy Cannon first pulled on a purple and gold LSU uniform, he never figured he'd do anything on a football field that would last 50 years. By the time his college career was over, the star running back had won a national title (1958), a Heisman Trophy (1959) and his No. 20 jersey had been retired, making him the first LSU player to receive such an honor.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
Every week WWL.com's Jeff Palermo ranks the football teams in the Southeastern Conference. This week he's got Alabama, Florida, LSU and South Carolina holding tight on top. Ole Miss is the big mover, jumping up 4 spots, while Arkansas tumbles. Here's how Jeff sees the SEC stacking up:
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Jeff: Coach Miles believes the Tigers have the potential to be very explosive
What a difference a win makes. The prospect of a 10-win season looks much better after LSU's solid 31 to 10 victory over Auburn. After the loss to Florida, LSU fans had deep concerns about the offense and quarterback Jordan Jefferson. But the sophomore rebounded by throwing a career-high 242 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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Big Chief's CFB top 10
Florida (7-0) - The Gators beat Mississippi State last week despite not looking great. Maybe their rival can get them fired up this week. Last week they beat Mississippi State 29-19 / this week vs Georgia.
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Miles embraces break from SEC play
Les Miles says time is LSU's ally as the No. 9 Tigers prepare for the final three games of their Southeastern Conference schedule. The Tigers (6-1) get a break from conference play on Saturday night when they host struggling Tulane (2-5), a team coming off a 43-6 loss at Southern Mississippi.
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Jeff: The Good - bad and ugly from LSU's 31 to 10 win over Auburn
LSU's defense had another fantastic performance. They held Auburn to just 193 total yards, as the War Eagles averaged just 3.2 yards a play. The two things LSU struggled with coming into the game, they were able to correct. They sacked Auburn quarterbacks four times. They had zero sacks in their last four games. The Tigers also did well on third down. Auburn was 4 of 13 on third down conversions.
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Jeff: LSU wins by following a Saints style script
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers took a page from the Saints playbook on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Build an early lead and force turnovers. That recipe led to an easy 31 to 10 win over Auburn.
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Jefferson gets redemption, LSU beats Auburn 31-10
Jordan Jefferson followed the worst game of his young career with his best. Jefferson threw for a career-high 236 yards, including two touchdown passes, and scrambled for another score to lead No. 9 LSU to a 31-10 victory over Auburn on Saturday night.
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Nail-biters are the norm when Auburn meets LSU
Auburn and LSU know a thing or two about thrilling, must-see football - a good deal of that knowledge comes from playing each other. It's hard to forget Demetrius Byrd's last-second touchdown catch against Auburn that helped propel LSU to an eventual national championship two seasons ago.
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Jeff: LSU should beat Auburn
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers and Auburn meet for the 44th time on Saturday night in Death Valley. Both teams are trying to get back in the win column. Auburn has last two straight, while the Bayou Bengals fell to Florida in their last outing.
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Hokie Gajan: Miles "getting hard headed" about LSU QB's
WWL.com : You've watched LSU for six games, and you saw what happened in Florida. They're 5 and 1, with 6 games to go. Realistically, after what you've seen for half a season, do they have a real shot to make it to Atlanta to be in the SEC championship game?
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Miles reasserts intent to work in Shepard
With No. 9 LSU's offense at the bottom of the Southeastern Conference, gaining 295 yards per game, Les Miles found himself answering questions this week about his quarterback situation.
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Jeff: Top teams hold tight in SEC - Auburn slides
While the top teams in the Southeastern Conference are holding their positions, LSU's next opponent is falling in the rankings. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo ranks the SEC teams every week. Here are his latest rankings showing Auburn dropping three spots:
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #7
The Gators offense is struggling and they've put their defense in tough situations in each of the last two weeks. Better get it together before the SEC Title game! Last week Florida beat Arkansas 23-20 / this week @ Mississippi State.
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Jeff: Coach Miles wants more deep passes
The bye week came at a good time for the 9th ranked LSU Tigers, who rank 112th in the nation in total offense. It gave the coaches a chance to take a long look at what they are doing on offense, and how they can move the ball more efficiently.
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LSU primed to get back in the SEC race
LSU has reached the halfway point of its regular season schedule with a 5-1 record and is ranked No. 9 in the country, moving up one spot this week despite not playing.
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Jeff: Five games to watch on an LSU free Saturday
LSU is not playing Saturday, but they picked a good time to take a weekend off. There are four games on Saturday that feature two teams ranked in the Top 25. Here are five games you can't miss.
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Jeff: Bama still the best - LSU holds tight in SEC rankings
Each week, WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo ranks the teams in the Southeastern Conference of college football. Here is how he sees the teams in the SEC stacking up right now.
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Police arrest 4 in counterfeit ticket case
LSU Police have arrested four people from Atlanta and booked them with the selling of counterfeit tickets to the Tigers' football game against the University of Florida.
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Deke: Tigers offense, defense going in different directions
At the end of the day you can be a person who looks at the glass half full or half empty. You can be a person who stares at life through Purple & Gold glasses and just despises anyone who says anything other than the Tigers are GRRReat! Or ,you can be a flat out hater.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10
There are now only nine undefeated teams remaining in college football. Last week LSU, Auburn and Wisconsin fell for the first time. This week's big games include Cincinnati @ South Florida, Virginia Tech @ Georgia Tech, USC @ Notre Dame and Oklahoma versus Texas. Alabama and Florida look like they are on a collision course in the ATL.
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LSU Auburn set for 6:30pm
LSU will play another nighttime matchup in Tiger Stadium when they return to action. The university has released the following information: On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced its television selections for the weekend of Oct. 24. LSU will play host to Auburn at 6:30 p.m. CT on either ESPN or ESPN2.
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's 13 to 3 loss to top ranked Florida
LSU's defense played remarkably well against a very difficult offense to defend. The 13 points were the fewest the Gators have scored since 2005. The linebackers continue to play well, Kevin Sheppard had 13 tackles, while Perry Riley had 12 stops and two pass break-ups. This defense is good enough for LSU to go 10-and-2 for the regular season.
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LSU baseball team begins fall practice
The 2010 LSU baseball team takes the field for its first full-squad workout Tuesday as the defending national champions begin their five-week fall practice period in Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: Tebow takes care of Tigers
The legend of Tim Tebow grew on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. The Heisman Trophy winner shook off a concussion he suffered two weeks ago to lead the top ranked Gators to a 13 to 3 victory over the 4th ranked LSU Tigers.
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LSU's sputtering offense exposed by Gators
LSU's offense needed to be at its best against No. 1 Florida's veteran defense. Instead, the fourth-ranked Tigers sputtered worse than they had all season - worse than they had in years.
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LSU coaches win pay raises, including Johnson
LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson was given a 25 percent raise on Friday, while football offensive coordinator Gary Crowton was given a 12.5 percent raise.
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Tigers and Gators square off Saturday night
#4 LSU hosts #1 Florida in Tiger Stadium Saturday night. Click here for keys to the game, video analysis and more...
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Kristian: If Tebow plays at Tiger Stadium - LSU loses
Since September 26th, LSU fans have been wondering... will he or won't he? Will Tim Tebow be able to play against the LSU Tigers this Saturday? Would you rather face the top ranked team at full strength or his back up?
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Jeff: LSU - Florida "This is really a tough game to call"
It's the biggest game in Tiger Stadium in 50 years. Here are five things to look for when top ranked Florida battles fourth ranked LSU in Death Valley.
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Still no word on Tebow's status against LSU
Florida coach Urban Meyer says quarterback Tim Tebow had his best practice of the week Thursday, but the top-ranked Gators still aren't sure the Heisman Trophy winner will be cleared to play against No. 4 LSU.
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LSU picked to lose
Analysts are overwhelmingly picking Florida to beat LSU Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. WWL's top Tiger fans are included in that number. WWL's Bobby Hebert, father of the LSU starting center T-Bob Hebert, expects the Tigers to lose by 7 points.
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Tiger fans can party at the PMAC for the football game
LSU is doing something it hasn't done in almost 15 years, letting overflow fans come watch this Saturday's football game in the basketball arena. The big watch party for the Tigers and the Gators will be inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
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LSU encouraging fans to arrive early Saturday
With an expected overflow of fans on campus Saturday for the LSU/Florida matchup, LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette is advising fans to arrive early for both tailgating and for the game.
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LSU students warned about ticket scalping
University officials say selling the student tickets for above face value violates both state law and LSU's code of conduct. The crime carries up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $500.
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Auction of unique LSU fan experience ends today
Bidding for LSU's auction of an once-in-a-lifetime "fan experience" ends this afternoon at 3:00pm. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette said that bidding is going well for the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the Tigers this Saturday.
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Death Valley no stranger to historic games
As the LSU Tigers, and LSU in general, prepare for one of the biggest games in recent memory, many Tiger fans recall past historic Saturday Night games in Death Valley.
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Purple + Gold = green for LSU and retailers
Those LSU t-shirts, hats and bumper stickers on display across the state are a great source of pride for Tiger fans. And, fan support for the Purple and Gold puts a smile on the faces of school officials as well.
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Jeff: LSU climbs in SEC rankings
Who are the top college football teams in the Southeastern Conference? Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks them. This week LSU moves up a spot Georgia slips a bit. Here's how the SEC stacks up.
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Tebow back at practice
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has returned to practice on a limited basis, though he still has not been cleared to play in Saturday's game against No. 4 LSU.
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Bidding starts at $10,000 for unique LSU gameday experience
As the hype and expectations grow for this Saturday's matchup between the #4 Tigers and #1 Florida, LSU is offering one lucky fan, and his or her guest, the chance to see the game from a unique perspective.
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Jeff: Coach Les Miles looks forward to Saturday's Showdown
LSU Coach Les Miles is not like most coaches the week before a big game. Most coaches give you canned statements like, "It's just another game" or "Its a big game, because it's the next game." Miles takes a different approach, he embraces the big game atmosphere...
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Record hype means record ticket prices for LSU/Florida match-up
Though this weekend's match-up between the Tigers and the Gators at Death Valley has officially been sold out for months, the secondary market for tickets is alive and quite well.
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Tim Tebow hasn't practiced since concussion
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is reading, watching television, attending class, studying film and doing just about everything else he was before his concussion. Except practicing.
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LSU fans seemingly have Florida's number
Looks like LSU fans have Florida's number - again. Backup quarterback John Brantley said Monday night he has received "quite a few" taunting text messages from numbers he does not recognize. Florida coach Urban Meyer, offensive coordinator Steve Addazio and receiver Riley Cooper have also been getting extra calls and texts this week.
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SEC says Georgia got raw deal on celebration call
No foul. The Southeastern Conference said Monday that Georgia receiver A.J. Green should not have been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after his late touchdown against No. 4 LSU.
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Miles embraces big-game feel of LSU vs. Florida
LSU coach Les Miles won't deny that he can feel a certain excitement on campus and around town. The visit by No. 1 Florida to Tiger Stadium this Saturday night is anything but just another game. "It's going to be a great week. This is why you come to LSU - to play in games like this," Miles said Monday.
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The hype is real: LSU / Florida game may draw record crowds
This Saturday's matchup between #1 Florida and #4 LSU at Death Valley is shaping up to be one of the biggest games ever on the campus of LSU. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the game is attracting top national attention from major media outlets around the country.
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Meyer: Tebow has no post-concussion symptoms
Florida coach Urban Meyer says quarterback Tim Tebow has not yet been cleared to play against No. 4 LSU and will not practice Monday. But Meyer also said the Heisman Trophy winner is no longer dealing with post-concussion symptoms.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week 6
Alright, another team went down last week and is out of the title hunt. Say goodbye to Oklahoma. October 10th has some big games on the docket including two huge ones in the SEC: Florida at LSU and Bama at Ole Miss. Another shake-up is highly likely!
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LSU's Charles Scott played with "controlled rage" in win over Georgia
For most of the day, it was a defensive struggle. Then, with the clock winding down, LSU and Georgia started trading touchdowns as though the defenses weren't even on the field.
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Jeff: Good, bad and ugly from LSU's 20 to 13 win over Georgia
ESPN's Lou Holtz said it best last Thursday night when he picked the Tigers to beat Georgia. He said LSU just knows how to win, despite the fact they can't run the football or pass it. Fans have been waiting for this team to establish an identity. I would say their identity is a team that refuses to lose.
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No. 4 LSU rallies late, holds off No. 18 Ga. 20-13
Charles Scott scored on a 33-yard run with 46 seconds remaining to cap a wild finish that gave No. 4 LSU a 20-13 victory over 18th-ranked Georgia on Saturday.
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Jeff: What to watch for in the LSU - Georgia game
The LSU Tigers will have a chance to prove they are the 4th ranked team in the country as they visit 18th ranked Georgia. The Bayou Bengals are also seeking their first win in Athens since 1987. Here are 5 things to keep an eye on Saturday.
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Miles: "I could give a rat"
LSU head football coach Les Miles is getting fed up with everyone asking him about the Tiger's 4th place ranking in the major college football polls. "I could give a rat about a 4th ranking in the country. I just want you to know," Miles declared during his radio show on WWL.
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Georgia playing too loose with the ball
Georgia is defying conventional football wisdom, which goes something like this: The team that turns the ball over the most usually loses the game. The No. 18 Bulldogs have a total of 12 fumbles and interceptions through their first four games, but they've managed to win three times heading into Saturday's crucial Southeastern Conference game against No. 4 LSU.
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Jeff: Bama leapfrogs Florida in SEC rankings
Who are the top football teams in the Southeastern Conference? WWL.com's Jeff Palermo ranks them every week. This week he says the two teams leading the way in the SEC flipped positions this week.
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Jeff: Miles is not giving up on the running game
The most baffling part of this undefeated season for LSU has been its running game. It hit rock bottom this past Saturday, when the Tigers rushed for 30 yards against Mississippi State.
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LSU still undefeated and still uneasy
LSU head coach Les Miles is trying to be fair. Miles doesn't like the inconsistency with which the Tigers have played, but he doesn't want to be too critical of a squad that is 4-0 and ranked fourth in the nation, either. "We have played four games and we have four victories," Miles said Monday. "We certainly are where we want to be. But, we certainly want to improve along the way."
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Florida coach thinks Tebow will be ready for LSU
Florida coach Urban Meyer says he thinks quarterback Tim Tebow will play in the top-ranked Gators' next game, against No. 4 LSU on Oct. 10. Meyer said Monday that Tebow has a headache, but is eating well. He thinks - but doesn't know - that his star player will be ready to go against the Tigers.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week 5
For the fourth straight week another shake up took place in the nation's Top 10. Three teams fell and fell hard. Now teams, who suffered losses and dropped out of the Top 10, are back already in national contention. And, by the way, this season is crazy.
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No. 4 LSU has work to do with Ga., Fla. next up
LSU coach Les Miles' words were the kind no football player wants to hear. Especially after a win. "The team better show up at home on Monday ready to work," Miles said. Sure, the Tigers beat Mississippi State 30-26, remained undefeated and jumped from seventh to No. 4 in the Top 25. But it was the kind of game that leaves a coach worried his team could be the next contender to lose.
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LSU moves to #4 in both major polls
Coming off a hard-fought, but often sloppy, win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the LSU Tigers have advanced to #4 in the nation in both the AP and Coaches' polls. LSU was #7 in both major polls last week. The Tigers won Saturday, beating Mississippi State 30 to 26.
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LSU to break the top 5?
The LSU Tigers figure to move into the ranks of the top 5 teams in the college football. LSU was #7 in both major polls last week. The Tigers won Saturday, beating Mississippi State 30 to 26.
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Late goal-line stand lifts No. 7 LSU to 30-26 win
No. 7 LSU stuffed Mississippi State at the goal line for a 30-26 victory Saturday. Brandon LaFell had 101 yards and two touchdown catches and Chad Jones scored on a 93-yard punt return for the Tigers (4-0, 2-0 SEC). Anthony Dixon couldn't score on two attempts from inside the 3 with a minute to go. LSU then stuffed quarterback Tyson Lee on fourth and inches.
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Jeff: LSU - Mississippi State preview
LSU has one more tune-up before the schedule gets much more difficult. Here are five things to look for when the Tigers and Bulldogs meet for the 103rd time.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
Each week, WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks the football teams in the Southeastern Conference. Here is how he sees the schools stacking up on the grid iron: 1. FLORIDA (1) Last Week: Beat Tennessee 23 to 13 - This Week: At Kentucky. Not a very impressive win over Tennessee, but Coach Urban Meyer is blaming the flu bug. Many are saying Tim Tebow has a chance to win his second Heisman Trophy, but his game against the Vols won't help.
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Jeff: Miles says LSU can play better
LSU is 3-and-0 on the season, ranked 7th in the country, and they've outscored their opponents by a combined score of 85 to 35. But Coach Miles is not happy. "We want to improve, and we don't want to stop at good," Miles said. "We want to be better than good. I challenged my team with that premise. I congratulated them with victory, but certainly we want to do better."
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's 31 to 3 victory over ULL
The defense continues to show improvement. Even though the Tigers didn't have any sacks, they constantly put pressure on the ULL quarterback. The tackling has also improved since game one. There was also some good individual performances. Harry Coleman had 8 tackles and a forced fumble. Chad Jones intercepted two passes.
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LSU looks to move up in the polls
LSU was #9 in The Associated Press college football poll heading into this weekend. A strong Tigers performance and a couple of upsets above them mean LSU will be movin' on up. LSU beat ULL 31 - 3.
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Jeff: LSU dominates Cajuns 31 - 3
The LSU-ULL football series remains a one-sided affair as the Fighting Tigers beat the Cajuns again 31 to 3. The Tigers now lead the overall series 22 to 0 and Louisiana-Lafayette hasn't scored a touchdown against LSU since 1924.
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LSU paid Tulane $700,000 to end series
LSU paid Tulane $700,000 to end the football series between the two schools. That's according to LSU associate athletic director Verge Ausberry. Tulane gave up the last six games of a 10-game home-and-home series that ends in Tiger Stadium on Oct. 31. By dropping next year's game, LSU opened up a spot to play North Carolina in Atlanta in the Kickoff Classic.
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Jeff: Five things to look for between LSU and ULL
Is this the week LSU puts it all together? The Tigers have played good enough the last two weeks to win comfortably, but fans are looking for a dominating performance against the Ragin Cajuns. Here are five things to look for on Saturday night.
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LSU 21-0 all-time against Louisiana-Lafayette
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU is 21-0 all-time against Louisiana-Lafayette, although the two programs have met only twice since 1938. In those two matchups, the Tigers rolled 48-0 in 2002 and 45-3 in 2006.
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LSU releases 2010 and 2011 football schedule - Tulane out
LSU will open the 2010 college football season in a nationally televised game, but won't play Tulane for at least the next two season. Officials today released the schedule for the next two seasons. Here is the news release and the schedules for 2010 and 2011:
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
Every week, WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo is ranking the teams in the Southeastern Conference of college football. As we head into week three of the season here is how he thinks the 12 teams stack up:
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Jeff: Miles says don't underestimate the Cajuns
Before every game, LSU Coach Les Miles always talks up the upcoming opponent. This past Monday, he said something that caught everyone's attention. "I think that they (the Cajuns) are a better offensive team than the team (Vanderbilt) we just played," Miles said.
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Big Chief's CFB TOP 10 - Week 3
A big surprise happened in week two of the 2009 college football season, Oklahoma State proved they can't handle success. Another contender is already out of the mix. and a few Top 10 teams struggled again this week. There are some intriguing matchups this weekend that will shake up the top and knock more teams off the BCS Path. Keep an eye on Nebraska's visit to Blacksburg; and USC's trip up to Washington could be interesting.
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LSU movin' on up in the polls
LSU has moved up two spots in both major college football polls. The Tigers are tied for #7 in the USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll. LSU is #9 in the Associated Press college football poll. Here is a look at the top 25 in both polls: The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 12, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th and previous ranking:
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Les Miles Vanderbilt Post Game Interview
I certainly enjoyed the victory. Winning is the key piece. I think any time you play imperfectly, and you come to the post-game, you have to recognize that first things first. You’d much rather win than do any other thing that we got, so that being said, I think we have to play better.
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QB Jordan Jefferson on Vandy Victory
As of right now, we’re looking really good. Our defense gave us a lot of opportunities to be on the field. We’re looking to excel week after week. Personally for me, I learned a lot from last week. I thought I did a good job of reading Vanderbilt’s defense and progressing the game plan as much as I could. I’m still learning, though, and still trying to progress as a good quarterback.
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Jeff: D steps it up, but O stumbles in LSU win over Vandy
Last week it was the defense that LSU fans were complaining about, this week it will be the offense. But at least LSU got the win, beating the Vanderbilt Commodores 23 to 9. LSU had 232 total yards in the first half, with a balanced attack of 122 yards on the ground and 110 through the air. But the second half was a different story as the Tigers could only muster 94 yards of total offense.
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No. 11 LSU wears down scrappy Vanderbilt, 23-9
Keiland Williams proved to be enough to power the LSU offense, which has yet to hit high gear. Williams rushed for 72 yards and LSU's only two touchdowns in a 23-9 victory over Vanderbilt on a rain-soaked Saturday night. The Commodores (1-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) trailed by only one touchdown midway through the fourth quarter as they attempted to win in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 1951.
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Rain could close some parking at LSU on Saturday
LSU is warning football fans to arrive early and carpool if possible for the Vanderbilt game. The game is at 6 p.m. CDT Saturday, but continued rain in the Baton Rouge area could affect grassy parking areas that are frequently used for LSU football games.
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LSU band to be inducted into Hall of Fame
The Louisiana State University Tiger Band is set to be inducted this weekend into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame _ the only college marching band to receive such an honor. The band, known as the "Golden Band from Tigerland," had a fight song written by Louisiana Gov. Huey Long and had an internationally known jazz orchestra leader, Castro Carazo, as its band director.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
One week into the college football season, how do the teams in the SEC stack up? Here is a team by team break down:
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's win over Washington
LSU's 31 to 23 victory over Washington to open the 2009 season, had a little bit of everything. Here's a quick recap of the Tigers victory in Seattle.
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No. 11 LSU beats Washington 31-23
Jefferson threw a career-high three touchdown passes to help the 11th-ranked Tigers hand the Huskies their 15th consecutive loss, 31-23 Saturday night in new coach Steve Sarkisian's Washington debut.Thanks to career nights from Jordan Jefferson and Terrance Toliver, LSU finally got going and put away a revived Washington team looking to end a streak of futility that stretched back to 2007.
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LSU escapes Washington 31-23
Jordan Jefferson threw three touchdown passes to help No. 11 LSU overcome a slow start and hand Washington its 15th consecutive loss, 31-23 Saturday night in new coach Steve Sarkisian's Huskies debut.
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Purple and Gold faithful invade Seattle
More than 10,000 LSU fans have descended upon the Emerald City to watch the Bayou Bengals take on the Washington Huskies. "You will be surprised at how many LSU fans have come all across the country to see their Tigers play. I think it's going to be a lot of screaming Tiger fans," Nella Everett, who made the trip from Crowley, told Seattle's KIRO radio.
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