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LSU senior running back Terrence Magee (14) partcipates in drills Tuesday, March 18, 2014 during practice at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Underclassmen accepting open leadership roles

By Mike Gegenheimer March 18, 2014

For the first time in recent memory, the LSU football team is without established upperclassmen on either side of the ball to lead the team. The Tigers fell victim to the ravages of the NFL draft and graduation...

Teams with top-10 average recruiting classes have advantage in quest for championship

Teams with top-10 average recruiting classes have advantage in quest for championship

By Tommy Romanach March 17, 2014

With players such as Leonard Fournette, Malachi Dupre and Brandon Harris, 2014 yielded one of LSU’s best recruiting classes in years. Now the question for many fans is how good recruiting translates...

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis (left) watches junior linebacker Lamar Louis (23) on Monday, March 10, 2014 during practice at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football: Linebackers ready to lead defense back to glory

By David Gray March 12, 2014

On the first day of full pads for the LSU football team, sophomore linebacker Kendell Beckwith, a former defensive end, lined up against junior tight end Dillon Gordon in the Tigers’ notorious “big...

LSU sophomore quarterback Anthony Jennings throws the ball during practice Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football: Jennings begins transition to starting quarterback

By Mike Gegenheimer March 11, 2014

Anthony Jennings watched film of the 2014 Outback Bowl more times than he can count. The rising LSU sophomore quarterback said he was shaky in the huddle last season and didn’t know what to say or...

LSU senior linebacker D.J. Welter pushes pads Monday during spring practice at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Tigers vote Unity Council, defense wins the day and Alexander changes numbers

By Mike Gegenheimer March 10, 2014

Day 2 Notebook Whenever LSU fans hear about the football team’s Unity Council, it’s usually in address to a teammate who’s in trouble, but the small group of players acts as the vocal...

LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) hands the ball off to senior running back Alfred Blue (4) April 11, 2013 during practice at the LSU Football Operations Center.

Notebook: Football returns to practice

By Mike Gegenheimer March 8, 2014

Boys are back in town It’s been two months since LSU has been able to hold an official practice, but the Tigers returned to the Charles McClendon Practice Facilities on Saturday to kick off spring...

LSU junior placekicker James Hairston (30) runs off the field Saturday, September 14, 2013 before the Tigers' 45-13 victory against Kent State.

James Hairston transferring, wants chance to kick field goals

By Mike Gegenheimer March 7, 2014

LSU senior kicker James Hairston intends to transfer following his graduation in May in the hopes of receiving an opportunity to kick field goals. Associate Athletic Director Michael Bonnette confirmed...

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

Players begin competing for starting offensive positions

By David Gray March 7, 2014

The 2014 football season is still six months away, but Saturday marks the beginning of spring practice. Last year, the Tigers’ offense averaged 453.3 yards and 35.8 points per game, its highest totals...

LSU head football coach Les Miles sings the alma mater 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 moves spring practice start date

By Staff Reports March 7, 2014

The LSU football team pushed back the start of its spring practices by one day to allow head coach Les Miles and other members of his staff to attend a memorial service Friday night for legendary West...

FILE - In this July 24, 2013, file photo, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) and tackle Jonathan Martin (71) stand on the field during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla. Pending free agency and a racially charged bullying scandal could add up to a completely overhauled Miami Dolphins offensive line and some players looking for a job. Several Miami linemen are at the center of the NFL-ordered report, including Incognito, Martin, John Jerry and Mike Pouncey. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Opinion: Proposed n-word penalty impossible

By Camille Stelly March 6, 2014

After scoring a crucial touchdown in an NFL game, an African-American player runs to the end zone to celebrate with his teammates. Another African-American player approaches him in excitement and says...

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.

Daily Reveille Sports Cast

By Trey Labat March 6, 2014

Daily Reveille Deputy Sports Editor Trey Labat, sports writer Lawrence Barreca and columnist James Moran talk LSU baseball and the start of LSU spring football.

The LSU student section perform "Chinese Bandits," the song designated for when the Tigers regain posession of the ball, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 during the game against Washington in Tiger Stadium.

Reserved section targeted in struggle to end vulgar chants

By Chandler Rome March 5, 2014

As LSU finished off its 34-10 stifling of Texas A&M on Nov. 23 in Tiger Stadium, senior associate athletic director Eddie Nunez watched as his fears came true. Standing on the field in front of the...