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LSU senior quarterback Danny Etling (16) hands off the ball to sophomore tight end Caleb Robby (85) during the first spring football practice on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Charles McClendon LSU football practice facility.

Etling slowly adjusting to new LSU offense under Matt Canada

By Seth Nieman April 3, 2017

A new voice can be heard loud and clear in LSU’s spring football practices. That voice is none other than offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the first major hire of coach Ed Orgeron’s tenure...

LSU senior safety Corey Thompson (23) as he gets set on Tuesday Oct. 11, 2016 during practice at LSU's practice facilities.

Granted another year of eligibility, Thompson determined to make most of senior season

By Seth Nieman April 3, 2017

Senior outside linebacker Corey Thompson’s career at LSU has run on longer than he anticipated. The 23-year-old Thompson has endured two redshirt seasons due to injuries to his knee and ankle, and...

LSU coach Ed Orgeron spectates during the first spring football practice on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Charles McClendon LSU football practice facility.

Football notes: Martin ‘out’ for spring, quarterback battle still open

By Brandon Adam April 1, 2017

LSU sophomore outside Linebacker Sci Martin is “out” with an undisclosed injury, coach Ed Orgeron said at a post-scrimmage press conference. Martin has missed practice all week after suffering...

LSU junior linebacker Donnie Alexander (48) attempts to drag down Louisville senior running back Brandon Radcliff (23) on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, during the Tigers' 29-9 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl win against the Cardinals at Camping World Stadium in Florida.

Heading into final season, Donnie Alexander prepared for new role

By Brandon Adam March 30, 2017

Donnie Alexander is ready to follow the same path as Duke Riley and Deion Jones in his senior season. Alexander, who will be under Dave Aranda’s tutelage for a second-straight season, said he is...

LSU freshman linebacker Devin White (24) butting heads with Ole Miss sophomore wide reciver DaMarkus Lodge (5) on Saturday Oct. 22, 2016 during the Tigers' 38-21 victory over the Rebels at Tiger Stadium.

‘He is setting himself up for great things’: White working toward being leader on defense

By Brandon Adam March 27, 2017

If Devin White had to pick a teacher, it would be Dave Aranda. “He is not the guy that’s [going to] holler at you and all that,” White said about his defensive coordinator. “But...

LSU freshman defensive end Rashard Lawrence (90) persuing the play on Saturday Oct. 22, 2016 during the Tigers' 38-21 victory over Ole Miss at Tiger Stadium.

After limited playing time in freshman season, Lawrence hoping to make bigger impact this season

By Seth Nieman March 27, 2017

Back for his sophomore year, defensive end Rashard Lawrence is ready to make a name for himself. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Lawrence said he learned a lot in his freshman year with the Tigers, and most of...

LSU junior quarterback Brandon Harris speaks and answers questions asked by the media on Tuesday March 15, 2016, in the football indoor practice facility.

Former LSU quarterback Brandon Harris announces commitment to North Carolina

By Brandon Adam March 26, 2017

Former LSU quarterback Brandon Harris announced his intent to transfer to North Carolina on Sunday. “I’m fully committed to UNC this upcoming year and I look forward to the opportunity to play...

LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada directs offensive players during the first spring football practice on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Charles McClendon LSU football practice facility.

LSU’s offense showing progression under Canada

By Brandon Adam March 25, 2017

LSU’s offense is continuing to make strides under new offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Coach Ed Orgeron said for the second straight week, the offense won the scrimmage between the Tigers’...

LSU junior running back Derrius Guice (5) participates in offensive drills during the first spring football practice on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Charles McClendon LSU football practice facility.

Injuries sideline multiple Tigers, offense showing progression this spring

By Brandon Adam March 21, 2017

The injury bug has hit the LSU football team. Already without junior center Will Clapp and junior offensive tackle Toby Weathersby, a few more Tigers have gotten hurt during spring practice. During the...

New men’s basketball coach Will Wade to hold welcome event in LSU Student Union

New men’s basketball coach Will Wade to hold welcome event in LSU Student Union

By Josh Thornton March 21, 2017

LSU students can meet the Tigers’ recently hired men’s basketball coach Will Wade Wednesday at noon in the LSU Student Union.The LSU cheerleaders, Mike the Tiger and the tiger girls will make...

LSU sophomore cornerback Kevin Toliver II (2) forces Mississippi State senior running back Brandon Holloway (10) out of bounds during the Tigers' 23-20 victory on Saturday Sept. 17, 2016 at Tiger Stadium.

Back healthy, Toliver hoping for consistent junior season

By Brandon Adam March 20, 2017

Kevin Toliver headed into his sophomore season entrenched as the starter opposite of former All-American cornerback Tre’Davious White. Toliver, who started eight games in his freshman season, struggled...

LSU junior cornerback Ed Paris (21) picks up the ball after after a uncertain fumble from the Eagles during the LSU 45-10 win against Southern Mississippi on Saturday Oct. 15, 2016, in Tiger Stadium.

Next up: New crop of LSU defensive backs working to replace former All-Americans

By Brandon Adam March 17, 2017

LSU’s secondary is going through a slight makeover. Gone are All-American defensive backs and regular starters Tre’Davious White and Jamal Adams. So are veterans Dwayne Thomas and Ricky Jefferson....