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Flashback Friday: UAB loss in 2000 the last remnant of LSU’s former misery

By Chris Abshire September 5, 2013

This Golden Age of LSU football began not with a bang but right after a Tiger whimper one September night 13 years ago. Before Alabama coach Nick Saban was comparing a loss against UL-Monroe to Pearl Harbor...

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UAB beat writer answers five questions about game on Sat.

By Mike Gegenheimer September 5, 2013

To bring a different perspective of LSU’s opponent, The Daily Reveille teamed up with AL.com’s UAB beat writer Drew Champlin to get his thoughts on the upcoming matchup. 1. How similar is UAB...

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) waits to respond to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football: Tigers’ unpredictability brings allure to home opener

By Tommy Romanach September 5, 2013

The unexpected has become one of the greatest appeals to watching football. The chance that something different might happen lures fans in year after year. At LSU, the unanticipated represents not just...

LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) responds to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football Notebook: Offensive production leads to better defense

By Tyler Nunez September 4, 2013

The Tigers produced 448 yards of total offense against TCU and controlled the clock, earning a time of possession of just more than 36 minutes. And according to Tigers coach Les Miles, the offense has...

West Monroe High School football player Cameron Robinson, a top prospect as an offensive lineman, smiles during a news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in West Monroe, La., where he announced his verbal commitment to attend the University of Alabama. (AP Photo/The News-Star, Margaret Croft) NO SALES

Football: La. native spurns LSU for Bama

By Trey Labat September 4, 2013

Cam Robinson, a five-star offensive tackle from West Monroe High School, chose to join Alabama over LSU in a ceremony at the school Wednesday afternoon. Robinson was the top-ranked offensive tackle in...

LSU senior running back Alfred Blue (4) maneuvers downfield Saturday, August 31, 2013 during the Tigers' 32-27 victory against TCU in the 2013 Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Blue’s Blues: Senior running back puts negative experiences behind him

By Tyler Nunez September 4, 2013

The life of an LSU running back is one of perpetual worry. With their spots on the depth chart constantly in jeopardy, they must bring their best performance and utmost focus every week. Every game matters....

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco prepares to throw a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Baltimore, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Opinion: Don’t expect a Ravens repeat

By James Moran September 4, 2013

College kicked off the football season last weekend, and tonight the Broncos and Ravens will get the NFL season underway.  Even though a scheduling conflict is preventing them from opening at home...

LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) maneuvers downfield Saturday, August 31, 2013 during the Tigers' 32-27 victory against TCU in the 2013 Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Football: Fumbles an anomaly for LSU

By Lawrence Barreca September 4, 2013

The date was Saturday, Sept. 29. Towson University travelled to Tiger Stadium for LSU’s final non-conference game of 2012. On first and 10 on the Towson 18-yard line in the third quarter, former...

Cam Robinson picks Alabama over LSU

By Trey Labat September 4, 2013

Cam Robinson, a five-star offensive tackle from West Monroe High School, chose to join Alabama over LSU in a ceremony at the school Wednesday afternoon. Robinson was the top-ranked offensive tackle in...

LSU freshman linebacker Duke Riley (40) talks to reporters at LSU Football Media Day on August 11, 2013 at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football Notebook: Linebacker stats don’t reflect production in TCU game

By Mike Gegenheimer September 4, 2013

LSU’s starting linebackers produced just seven tackles in Saturday’s season opener against TCU, but don’t mistake a lack of stats for a lack of production. “I don’t think...

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Close To Home: LSU coaching staff welcomed U-High recruit as family

By Trey Labat September 3, 2013

University Laboratory School running back Nick Brossette is accustomed to running a long way to score touchdowns. But he won’t need to run far to take the next step in his football career. Brossette...

Les Miles answers questions from reporters at Lunch with Les on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the Athletics Administration Building.

Football: Miles pleased with overall effort in game against TCU

By Tyler Nunez September 3, 2013

LSU never trailed in its 37-27 victory against TCU, thanks in large part to execution of a balanced offensive game plan behind the strong play of senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger. At his weekly press...