IN GOOD HANDS LSU will try something different for the game against Mississippi State University this weekend. For the first time ever a field goal net will be installed behind the goal post near the student section. The net is sponsored by Allstate and is one of many nets implemented by Allstate throughout college football in its field goal net program. Allstate will donate $300 to the LSU general scholarship fund for every field goal the Tigers make at home and $100 for every extra point successfully completed. Allstate will also donate $10,000 to the LSU general scholarship fund for the right to raise the net. LSU is one of 54 schools which participate in the program. The program is in its second year.
DYAKOWSKI HONORED LSU senior offensive tackle Peter Dyakowski was honored by the Southeastern Conference as this week’s Community Service Team Player of the Week. During the Lincoln Financial Sports telecast, Dyakowski will be featured for his good deeds. Dyakowski participates in the CHAMPS Halloween Boozar and the Christmas Toy Drive for children. For his work at CHAMPS last season, Dyakowski was selected for the Community Service of the Year award for his efforts in the community. Other services Dyakowski has done in the community are signing autographs, reading and handing out posters and stickers to children. Dyakowski was also had big part in assisting Hurricane Katrina victims.
INJURIES LSU coach Les Miles said everyone practiced this week, including senior offensive lineman Brian Johnson, who missed Saturday’s game against Tulane University. “Brian Johnson practiced [Wednesday and Thursday],” Miles said. “I certainly anticipate playing him.” Miles was not as optimistic about senior tight end Keith Zinger, who has been bothered by a stomach ailment. “Zinger’s situation is a little different and that will be a decision for later in the week,” Miles said.
NOTES For the 11:30 a.m. game against Mississippi State fans are being asked by the University to wear gold as this will serve as this season’s “Gold Game.” LSU’s game against the University of Florida on Oct. 7 will be televised by CBS at 2:30 p.m. This will be LSU’s second nation television appearance on CBS this season with the first being the 7-3 loss to Auburn.
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