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LSU sophomore wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) hurdles an Arkansas defender during the Tiger's 20-13 win over the Razorbacks on November 23, 2012.

Football: Special teams builds on success of last season

By Trey Labat December 2, 2012

Despite losing return man extraordinaire Tyrann Mathieu before the season, the special teams unit was again a strong suit for the No. 9 LSU football team. Sophomore wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. provided...

LSU junior linebacker Kevin Minter (46) slams into Arkansas junior wide receiver Javontee Herndon (19) during the Tiger's 20-13 win over the Razorbacks on November 23, 2012.

Unsung linebackers sparked stout LSU defense

By Chris Abshire December 2, 2012

The 2012 LSU defense rarely stuck to the script. With a green secondary and a dominant defensive line, the first months of the season were supposed to bring growing pains against the pass, and the linebackers...

LSU head coach Les Miles speaks about his 7-year contract renewal Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at the Football Operations Building.

LSU should approve of Miles’ contract

By Luke Johnson November 30, 2012

Assuming the world doesn’t end in a couple of weeks, as the Mayans would have you believe, LSU locked in one of the premier coaches in college football for a long time — and you can bet Les...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) makes a catch between Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon, obscured, and Charles Mitchell (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Falcons pick off Brees five times, beat Saints 23-13

By The Associated Press November 30, 2012

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons raced to a 17-0 lead and the defense made it stand up, picking off five of Drew Brees’ passes and ending his NFL-record touchdown streak with a 23-13 victory...

LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, 7, celebrates after his touchdown from a recovered fumble Saturday afternoon October 11, 2011 in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Mathieu to enter 2013 NFL draft

By Staff Reports November 29, 2012

Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu announced Thursday that he will enter the 2013 NFL Draft. “I am sorry that I was not able to complete my journey at LSU, but I will always support LSU in...

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) pulls in a touchdown reception over New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) and strong safety Roman Harper (41) in the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. The Saints won 31-27. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Falcons look to end skid in series against Saints

By The Associated Press November 28, 2012

ATLANTA (AP) — On the verge of clinching their division before December, the Atlanta Falcons don’t look so dominant when their longest, most intense rival is on the field with them. The New...

LSU head coach Les Miles speaks about his 7-year contract renewal Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at the Football Operations Building.

Miles, LSU agree to contract extension

By Alex Cassara November 28, 2012

Just like that, LSU fans will have seven more years of the Hat. Faster than speculation of LSU coach Les Miles’ potential move to Arkansas ramped up, it screeched to a halt. While there was a bit...

Arkansas pitches job offer to Miles

By Staff Reports November 28, 2012

Numerous news outlets have confirmed that Arkansas offered LSU coach Les Miles a deal on Tuesday to become its head coach in the 2013 season. The offer, initially reported in a tweet by the Sports by...

LSU head coach Les Miles calls out to in the second half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. LSU won 41-35.

Football: Tigers’ season a worthy encore to 2011

By Chris Abshire November 28, 2012

 Coaches usually fear their teams playing up or down to the quality of an opponent. The 2012 season was more proof that LSU coach Les Miles embraces it. Throw out the preseason expectations brought...

LSU senior wide receiver Russell Shepard (10) hypes up the crowd before the Tigers' 12-10 victory over Auburn on Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Football: Players offer varied reasons for number selection

By Luke Johnson November 28, 2012

The purpose of a football player’s uniform number is to identify that player on the field, but a few choose it to identify themselves off the field. For some, the digits are a tribute to those they...

LSU sophomore forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) dribbles past a defender during the Tiger's 75-50 win over Mississippi Valley State on November 24, 2012.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers don’t put stock in fast start

By Chris Abshire November 27, 2012

The LSU basketball team has outperformed its modest expectations early on, outscoring opponents by an average of 18 points per game during a 4-0 start. Just don’t be surprised if it’s fool’s...

LSU head coach Les Miles clowns around before the Tigers' 12-10 victory over Auburn on Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

A guide to Les Miles’ favorite pregame and practice tunes

By Chris Abshire November 26, 2012

He’s long been The Quotable Les Miles, but this season, the LSU coach has become The Danceable Les Miles. Between his Shake N’ Bake silliness after the North Texas game and his bowling impression...