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LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis throws a ball during warm-up for the Sept. 29, 2012, game against Towson. Chavis’ defense often ranks among top lines.

Chavis improves size, athleticism of defensive line

By Trey Labat July 10, 2013

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis has produced a culture in Baton Rouge of fast, hard-hitting defenses that consistently rank at the top of the Southeastern Conference. But what did Chavis’ hiring...

LSU freshman running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs the ball Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, during the Tigers' 21-17 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Offensive line will feature familiar players

By Staff Reports July 10, 2013

Editor’s note: This column compiled by The Daily Reveille’s sports staff is the last in a series of player predictions for the 2013 LSU football season. Last week, The Daily Reveille’s...

LSU junior running back Alfred Blue (4) slips past a North Texas defender in Saturday's game vs North Texas in Tiger Stadium. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.

Football: Running game essential to victory

By Tyler Nunez July 10, 2013

As the 2013 LSU football season approaches, many eyes seem to be focused on senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger and the passing game. But if the Tigers are not careful, they could find themselves struggling...

Sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) takes off down the field April 20, 2013 during the white squad's 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.

LSU running back Jeremy Hill formally charged with simple battery

By Trey Labat July 8, 2013

Jeremy Hill, LSU's leading rusher from last season, was formally charged Monday with simple battery following a fight in Tigerland on April 27. Hill was suspended indefinitely by coach Les Miles following...

Opinion: Defense will be mix of old, new

By Staff Reports July 1, 2013

Editor’s note: This column compiled by The Daily Reveille’s sports staff is the first in a series of player predictions for the 2013 LSU football season. It’s never too early to talk...

LSU junior defensive tackle Bennie Logan (18), junior linebacker Lamin Barrow (57), and sophomore defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) stop MSU junior quarterback Tyler Russell during the Tiger's 37-17 victory over Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Defense should be strong despite departures

By Trey Labat July 1, 2013

Any time a team loses eight players who received regular playing time, replacing them is a scary proposition. And any time those eight guys are on one side of the ball, it becomes nearly impossible. LSU’s...

Football talent due to local culture

By Lawrence Barreca June 27, 2013

Take one trip out to any high school in the middle of nowhere in “The Pelican State,” and you’ll understand why football is more than just a game around these parts. Football is life...

Opinion: Patriots rushed to pass judgment on Hernandez

Opinion: Patriots rushed to pass judgment on Hernandez

By James Moran June 27, 2013

I guess the phrase “innocent until proven guilty” doesn’t hold a lot of weight in Foxborough, Mass. Massachusetts State Police arrested Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday morning, and then...

Tigers poised to have the best recruiting class in years

By Trey Labat June 27, 2013

LSU football has become a pipeline of NFL talent, and every year the Tigers lose a few players to the pros. The fan reaction is always the same: “What will we do now that ‘Star Player X’...

LSU football head coach Les Miles discusses spring training and the team roster March 13, 2013, at a press conference in the Athletic Administration Building.

Football staff makes $4M more than all other staffs combined

By Trey Labat June 24, 2013

The culture around LSU revolves around athletics, and by the amount of money used in bringing in top coaches from around the nation, it shows. LSU pays its coaches handsomely, with football coach Les...

Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) passes the ball April 20, 2013 during the white squad's 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.

Hill suspension acts as sour end to productive offseason

By Tyler Nunez May 5, 2013

After a productive spring full of personnel changes and offensive scheme adjustments, the LSU football team had its semester end on a sour note when coach Les Miles announced the indefinite suspension...

LSU football head coach Les Miles discusses spring training and the team roster March 13, 2013, at a press conference in the Athletic Administration Building.

Football: Spring semester was vibrant one for recruiting

By Lawrence Barreca May 5, 2013

After a devastating loss in the Chick-fil-A Bowl in December, LSU looked to the early months of 2013 to begin the reloading process, as National Signing Day and the start of the 2014 recruiting process...