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LSU then-freshman punter Brad Wing tearfully watches Alabama players and fans celebrate their Allstate BCS National Championship win Jan. 9, 2012.

Wing suspended for bowl game

By Chandler Rome December 20, 2012

UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette confirmed via text message that sophomore punter Brad Wing is suspended for the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Bonnette said in the text message...

LSU Head Coach Les Miles discusses the upcoming Chick-fil-A Bowl during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12, with  Gary Stoken, Chick-fil-A Bowl president and Joe Alleva, LSU vice chancellor and director of athletics.

Miles previews Chick-fil-A Bowl

By Chandler Rome December 12, 2012

Les Miles called his team's Chick-fil-A Bowl matchup with Clemson "very likely better than some of the BCS games" on Wednesday, as he previewed the matchup of Tigers on December 31. Joined by Vice Chancellor...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) watches the scoreboard during the closing moments in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The 49ers won 31-21. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Opinion: Saints, Tigers don’t meet lofty expectations

By Micah Bedard December 2, 2012

August seems like forever ago. The LSU football team possessed more overall talent than it did in 2011, returned a Heisman Trophy finalist and had the savior of its passing woes answered in the form...

South Carolina's Mike Davis (28) is tackled by Clemson's Spencer Shuey (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Clemson, S.C. South Carolina won 27-17. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

Football: LSU in Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson

By Alex Cassara December 2, 2012

No. 9 LSU will travel to Atlanta to face No. 14 Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31, appropriately summing up the Tigers’ tumultuous season. Hours before the bowl matchups were officially...

LSU head coach Les Miles pumps up his team before the game against Arkansas in Fayetteville on Novembre 23, 2012. The Tigers would hold off a late fourth-quarter drive to beat the Hogs 20-13.

Football: Tigers’ season shaped by dismissal, injuries

By Spencer Hutchinson December 2, 2012

The 2012 LSU football team reported to fall camp three months ago boasting a preseason No. 1 ranking, five preseason All-Americans, a Heisman Trophy finalist and a colossal chip on its shoulder after a...

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...