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Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NCAA, LSU must fix drug policies

By Micah Bedard April 15, 2013

It’s time for LSU and the NCAA to step up their drug-testing game. A report surfaced last week in which an anonymous NFL assistant coach told USA Today’s Jarrett Bell that former LSU defensive...

LSU sophomore quarterback Stephen Rivers (17) and senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throw downfield April 11, 2013 during football practice at the LSU Football Operations Center.

LSU football looks to find long-awaited consistency at quarterback

By Tyler Nunez April 15, 2013

For the first time in almost five years, it seems as if the LSU football team has found depth at the quarterback position. LSU has struggled to find consistency in its passing game since the dismissal...

Former LSU sophomore corner back Tyrann Mathieu (7) runs a route Wednesday, March 27, 2013 during Pro Day at Football Operations Center.

Mathieu disputes quotes given by anonymous NFL assistant

By Tyler Nunez April 14, 2013

Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu disputed a USA Today report that contains a quote attributed to him by an unnamed NFL assistant coach. The assistant told USA Today that Mathieu admitted to failing...

Former LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) speaks with members of the media Wednesday, March 27, 2013 during Pro Day at Football Operations Center.

Tyrann Mathieu claims he failed up to 10 drug tests at LSU

By Trey Labat April 12, 2013

Former LSU football star Tyrann Mathieu told an NFL assistant he failed at least 10 drug tests at LSU, according to a column by USA Today's Jarrett Bell. "I quit counting at 10," said Mathieu, according...

Sophomore defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) chases the carrier Saturday, September 29, 2012 during the Tigers' 38-22 win over Towson in Death Valley.

Football: LSU looks to rebuild defensive line

By Tyler Nunez April 10, 2013

Perhaps the most significant adjustment LSU is undergoing during spring practice is taking place on the defensive line. The Tigers are looking to fill a gaping hole left by four linemen declaring for...

LSU sophomore tight end Travis Dickson (41) celebrates with sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) after Landry's leaping touchdown grab in the first half of the Tiger's 20-13 win over Arkansas in Fayetteville on November 23, 2012.

Football: Tigers go through spring with only three tight ends

By James Moran April 8, 2013

The LSU football team has gone through spring practice with only three tight ends on the active roster: juniors Travis Dickson and Logan Stokes and sophomore Dillon Gordon.  “We’re the...

Former LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) speaks with members of the media Wednesday, March 27, 2013 during Pro Day at Football Operations Center.

Former Tigers attempt to improve draft stock at Pro Day

By Tyler Nunez March 27, 2013

Less than a month before the 2013 NFL Draft, a number of former Tigers tried to impress scouts Wednesday on LSU’s annual Pro Day at the program’s practice facility. Many players looked at...

LSU senior wide reciever Russell Shepard (10) catches a pass Wednesday, March 27, 2013 during Pro Day at Football Operations Center.

Former wide receiver Shepard tests defensive back for NFL scouts

By James Moran March 27, 2013

Former LSU wide receiver Russell Shepard tried something unfamiliar Wednesday when he worked out at LSU’s Pro Day. Shepard could be seen reading the ball, switching his hips and retreating back...

Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Five questions to be answered at LSU Pro Day

By Micah Bedard March 26, 2013

LSU’s NFL hopefuls have one more hurdle before next month’s NFL Draft: Pro Day. For NFL coaches and scouts in attendance, it’s one of the last times they can see players in person before...

Football Notebook: March 19, 2013

By Tyler Nunez March 19, 2013

Offensive Consistency “Consistency” seems to be the buzzword among members of the LSU passing offense early in spring practice. “Last year, I think everybody would say receivers were...

LSU junior linebacker Kevin Minter (46) tackles Clemson wide receiver Adam Humphries Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 during the Tigers' 24-25 loss in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson in Atlanta, Ga.

Miles, Tigers looking for top three linebackers

By James Moran March 19, 2013

When linebacker Kevin Minter decided to forgo his senior season and declared for the NFL Draft in January, he left a large hole in the middle of the LSU defense. Minter started every game at middle linebacker...

Les Miles, LSU football team put out Harlem Shake video

By Albert Burford March 18, 2013

It was only a matter of time. Les Miles and the LSU football team have put out a Harlem Shake video. The trend peaked a few weeks ago, but it's impossible not to enjoy dancing Les Miles.  ...