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In this Nov. 3, 2012 photo, Louisiana Tech's Kenneth Dixon (28) runs against Texas-San Antonio during an NCAA college football game at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La. (AP Photo/The El Dorado News-Times, Michael Orrell) MANDATORY CREDIT

Football: Louisiana teams fighting to develop top-tier programs

By Tyler Nunez November 7, 2012

The Tigers’ extensive list of hated foes is missing one ingredient: a viable in-state rivalry. Sure, the Battle for the Rag filled this void for a time, but it’s difficult to justify calling...

Georgia running back Todd Gurley (3) gets around Florida linebacker Lerentee McCray for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 9

By Micah Bedard November 7, 2012

1. Alabama (9-0) Coach Nick Saban knows how tough it is to escape Tiger Stadium with a win. Despite getting shut down for the majority of the second half, quarterback AJ McCarron and the Alabama offense...

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.

Football: Collins, Hill remain close through trials, tribulations

By Chandler Rome November 7, 2012

In some of the most uncertain times of his life, Jeremy Hill’s end goal was never far from his mind — neither was Redemptorist High and LSU teammate La’el Collins. Committing to LSU with...

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) looks for a receiver as Alabama defensive lineman Quinton Dial (90) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Football: MSU offense is stable but inefficient

By Lawrence Barreca November 7, 2012

Every successful offense has an identity. Oregon finds production through speed in the backfield with the No. 2 rushing offense in the nation. Texas A&M has found its identity in one player, Johnny...

LSU junior defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) amps up the crowd Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 during the Tigers' 21-17 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

LSU football roster full of unique names

By Chris Abshire November 7, 2012

The names of LSU football players are some of the most often-used words in Baton Rouge each fall. Good luck pronouncing some of them, as the Tigers’ roster is littered with uncommon, confounding...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) scrambles past Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole (58) during the first half an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

NFL: Brees, Robinson key Saints 28-13 win against Eagles

By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press November 6, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints picked up a much-needed win. For Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles, more misery. Brees threw two touchdown passes, extending his...

LSU coach Les Miles walks off the field after the Tigers' 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Miles focuses on positives in loss

By James Moran November 6, 2012

Rather than focusing on the upcoming game against No. 22 Mississippi State, LSU coach Les Miles was forced to spend most of his media luncheon answering questions about the No. 9 Tigers’ 21-17 loss...

LSU sophomore tight end Nic Jacobs (84) fights for extra yardage Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, during the Tigers' 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

The good and bad from LSU’s 21-17 loss to Alabama

Three up Mettenberger shines: Zach Mettenberger played his best game of his career in the biggest game of his career. A few drops hurt his completion percentage, but Mettenberger still put up an...

LSU coach Les Miles walks off the field after the Tigers' 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Miles’ magic absent as Tide flips the script on LSU

By Chris Abshire November 4, 2012

They were waiting. Adorned in every style of headgear — sombreros, top hats, purple-and-gold feather afros, flat bills and snapbacks — the student section waited for LSU coach Les...

Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips walks off the field after his team's 40-0 loss to Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/ James Crisp)

Kentucky dismisses coach Joker Phillips

By Gary Graves, The Associated Press November 4, 2012

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips knew after Saturday’s embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt that keeping his job would be tough. The end came a day later. Athletic...

LSU junior wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) pumps up the student section Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, during the Tigers' 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Tigers should be proud in defeat

By Luke Johnson November 4, 2012

The No. 9 LSU football team came up short in its attempt for some Tiger Stadium voodoo Saturday night in a 21-17 loss to No. 1 Alabama, but it should be proud of its effort Saturday night. What...

LSU junior running back Michael Ford (42) and sophomore wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) react to the final score Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 after the Tigers' 21-17 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU’s effort demands respect

By Micah Bedard November 4, 2012

While the LSU players slowly exited the field after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Alabama, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. stopped and clutched the ground. It was expected that Beckham would be so...