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LSU freshman defensive back Tre'Davious White (16) celebrates after a successful play Wednesday, January 1, 2014 during the Tigers' 21-14 victory against Iowa in the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

LSU defensive backs Robinson, White primed for 2014 season

By Jack Chascin August 29, 2014

Confidence. It’s an attribute that walks a tight line in the world of sports. A player who is confident can be taken one of two ways, either as an ultimate competitor looking to strike certain fear...

Offensive, defensive line battle key to matchup

By Michael Haarala August 28, 2014

Come Aug. 30, the LSU defense will begin its quest to clinch a spot for the Tigers in the first ever college football playoff. The Wisconsin Badgers, led by star running back and Heisman Trophy hopeful...

LSU tight end Dillon Gordon (85) runs past Texas A&M junior defensive back Howard Matthews (31) on Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 during the Tigers' 34-10 victory against Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium.

LSU tight ends could be bigger part of offense this season

By Morgan Prewitt August 28, 2014

In recent years the LSU offense hasn’t made much use of the tight end position, but in a year of transition for the offense the tight ends could play a bigger role. The return of senior Travis Dickson,...

LSU sophomore linebacker Kwon Alexander (25) celebrates after a tackle during the 44-41 loss to Georgia in Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

LSU linebackers will rely on experience and talent in 2014

August 28, 2014

With an offense in flux after losing the majority of its skill position players, the LSU linebacker corps returns two starters along with five players who received significant playing time last season. The...

LSU sophomore Jalen Collins (32) blocks a pass Aug. 31, 2013 before the 37-27 victory against TCU in the Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Keep Your Enemies Close: LSU’s similarities define showdown with Wisconsin

By Marcus Rodrigue August 28, 2014

After weathering the brutal conditions and rigorous schedules of summer workouts and fall camp, most football players are ready to hit someone other than their teammates. LSU coach Les Miles and his players...

LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10)celebrates with fans Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 after the Tigers' 21-14 victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

LSU prepared to play two quarterbacks

By Tyler Nunez August 28, 2014

As the number of ticks on the clock until the 2014 Advocare Texas Kickoff quickly diminishes, Tiger coach Les Miles seem no closer to revealing a starting quarterback than he did after spring camp. Not...

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LSU receiver Quantavius Leslie looks to contribute while balancing grades and fatherhood

By Michael Haarala August 27, 2014

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. No one knows this better than LSU senior wide receiver Quantavius Leslie, who has had to raise his grades and a child while pursuing his collegiate...

LSU junior running back Terrence Magee runs towards the endzone Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers' 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.

Tigers looking to have a productive season from their tailbacks

By Jack Chascin August 27, 2014

The LSU football team has historically made its name off hard running, elusive backs. This season looks to be much of the same as the Tigers boast one of the deepest and most talented running back corps...

LSU sophomore defensive end Danielle Hunter (94) celebrates after blocking a pass Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.

LSU not concerned with young defensive line

By Mike Gegenheimer August 27, 2014

After several years of producing high-profile talent, the 2014 LSU defensive line finds itself scraping the bottom of the barrel for experienced players. The entirety of the Tigers’ defensive...

LSU coach Les Miles, junior left tackle La'el Collins (30), sophomore left guard Vadal Alexander (78) all sing the alma mater on Saturday October 5, 2013 during the 59-26 victory against Mississippi State in Davis Wade Stadium.

Games, guitars foster O-line friendships

August 27, 2014

When LSU senior offensive lineman Hoko Fanaika picks up the guitar, he isn’t always playing alone. More times than not, the room is filled with his offensive line teammates, freestyling and singing...

LSU freshman wide receiver Avery Peterson (2) catches the ball Tuesday, August 5, 2014 during a drill in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

LSU WR Avery Peterson ready to make name for himself

By Jack Chascin August 26, 2014

When LSU redshirt freshman wide receiver Avery Peterson committed to LSU as the No. 23 receiver in the country by ESPN in 2012 and the brother of former LSU star Patrick Peterson, success at LSU seemed...

Right guards Hoko Fanaika and Evan Washington compete for starting postion

By Tyler Nunez August 26, 2014

LSU offensive linemen Hoko Fanaika and Evan Washington have a lot of similarities. Both fifth-year seniors stand at 6 feet, 6 inches and weigh in at around 330 pounds, both lived under the same roof last...