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LSU football head coach Les Miles pulls in junior safety Jalen Mills (28) for a celebratory hug Saturday, September 6, 2014 after the Tigers' 56-0 win against Sam Houston State in Tiger Stadium.

LSU football officially announces return of six underclassmen

By Jack Chascin January 16, 2015

Six underclassmen for the LSU football team announced their decision to remain with the team instead of declaring for the NFL Draft during a press conference Friday. Juniors offensive lineman Vadal Alexander,...

LSU sophomore quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) attempts a pass downfield Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 20-13 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Will quarterback or coach be the difference for Tiger football?

By Jared Joseph January 16, 2015

Which aspect of next year’s football team will create a bigger impact for the tigers on the field? Will it be the new coaching trio created with the additions of new Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele...

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones answers questions at a news conference in Cleveland after announcing he would not enter the NFL draft Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Jones, 3-0 as a college starter including a win in the national championship game, says he will return to the Buckeyes for his final two years of eligibility. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Opinion: Underclassmen should declare for NFL Draft when ready

By Brian Pellerin January 15, 2015

From third-string quarterback to leader of the Cinderella national champions, Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones enjoyed one of the most meteoric rises in popularity in college football history. But...

Shoe store employee chooses jail over helping police unravel how LSU football cleats ended up on eBay

By Ben Wallace, The Advocate January 15, 2015

A Baton Rouge shoe store employee posted a $3,000 bail after refusing to cooperate with police in the investigation of stolen football equipment.  Fletcher Sanders, a 25-year-old Politics employee,...

New defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is introduced to the media on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. in the Moran building at LSU.

Opinion: Steele brings important flexibility for LSU’s defense

By Brian Pellerin January 14, 2015

“What you say, guys?” With that introductory outburst, new LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron ushered in a new era for the LSU football team’s defense. Orgeron used similar sayings and...

LSU football head coach Les Miles introduces new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele and new defensive line coach Ed Orgeron on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. in the Moran building at LSU.

LSU football team welcomes Steele, Orgeron to coaching staff

By Jack Chascin January 14, 2015

The future is here. LSU football coach Les Miles formally introduced Baton Rouge’s newest arrivals, defensive coordinator Kevin Steele and defensive line coach Ed Orgeron, during a press conference...

LSU guard Tim Quarterman (55) drives past West Virginia guard Tarik Phillip (12) during an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

Heavy minutes pay dividends for newly-assembled LSU basketball team

By David Gray January 14, 2015

With so many fresh faces entering this season, LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones knew it would take some time for his newly equipped team to jell on the court.  Because LSU sophomore forwards...

Ed Orgeron coached two stints at USC, one as defensive line coach and assistant head coach at the turn of the century, and another as interim head coach in 2013. 

LSU hires Ed Orgeron as new defensive line coach; Brick Haley reassigned.

By Tommy Romanach January 14, 2015

LSU football made more moves to the coaching staff Wednesday morning, hiring Ed Orgeron as the team's new defensive line coach. Former defensive line coach Brick Haley has been reassigned to an administrative...

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LSU football hires Alabama linebackers coach Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator

By Marcus Rodrigue January 13, 2015

The LSU football team has hired Alabama linebackers coach Kevin Steele as its new defensive coordinator, Sports Information director Michael Bonnette confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. “This...

LSU freshman quarterback Brandon Harris (6) fights off an Alabama defender Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 20-13 loss against the Crimson Tide in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Transfers won’t solve LSU quarterback problems

By Brian Pellerin January 13, 2015

Stop me if this sounds familiar: LSU needs to find a quarterback who can win it football games for the team to compete for a championship next season. It’s the same song Les Miles’ Tigers have...

LSU senior running back Kenny Hilliard (27) gets tackled by Notre Dame sophomore starter Max Redfield (10) in a winning game for the Fighting Irish 31-28 Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at LP Field in Nashville.

LSU football team falls to Notre Dame, 31-28, in Music City Bowl

By Morgan Prewitt December 30, 2014

Despite a record breaking performance from freshman running back Leonard Fournette, the No. 22 LSU football team fell to Notre Dame, 31-28, in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville,...

Notre Dame sophomore Malik Zaire (8) gets tackled by LSU freshman Davon Godchaux (57) in Notre Dame win 31-28 at Music City Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at LP Field in Nashville.

LSU defense turns in poor performance against Notre Dame amid Chavis rumors

By Tommy Romanach December 30, 2014

Les Miles didn’t know the answer to every LSU fan’s question. The Tigers defense had allowed 449 total yards in one of its worst performances of 2014 and rumors of defensive coordinator John...