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The LSU student section perform "Chinese Bandits," the song designated for when the Tigers regain posession of the ball, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 during the game against Washington in Tiger Stadium.

Student section needs to grow up

By Tyler Nunez October 8, 2012

Another season, another song defaced and defiled by the student section. We lost “Tiger Rag,” “Oh-We-Oh,” “Neck” and now a song that was gone before most students...

LSU football support staf help LSU junior offensive guard Josh Williford (74) off the field as head coach Les Miles watches on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the Tigers' 14-6 loss to Florida in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Miles addresses media after loss

By Mike Gegenheimer October 8, 2012

LSU coach Les Miles has the daunting responsibility of preparing his team for something the Tigers haven’t faced since November of 2009 — returning to the field a week after losing. “Our...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a touchdown pass for his 48th consecutive game, breaking Johnny Unitas' NFL record which stood for over 50 years, during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

NFL: Saints nab first win, Brees breaks record

By The Associated Press October 7, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees’ latest assault on a prestigious NFL passing record lifted the embattled New Orleans Saints to their first victory of the season. Brees broke a half-century-old...

LSU head coach Les Miles watches the replay of a Florida touchdown Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the Tigers' 14-6 loss to the Gators in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Miles beaten at his own game

By Micah Bedard October 7, 2012

Florida coach Will Muschamp is a plagiarist. He didn’t merely take a page out of LSU coach Les Miles’ book — Muschamp copied the whole thing, put an orange and blue cover on it and...

LSU junior linebacker Kevin Minter (46) makes a tackle Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the Tigers' 14-6 loss to the Gators in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Minter had a career-high 20 tackles including two sacks during the game.

Football: Minter has the game of his life in disappointing loss

By Alex Cassara October 7, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — LSU junior linebacker Kevin Minter may have played a little too well in the Tigers’ 14-6 loss to Florida on Saturday. In the Gators’ first offensive drive of the...

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) reacts to the final score Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the end of the Tigers' 14-6 loss against the Gators in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Football: LSU offense delivers punchless performance in 14-6 loss at Florida

By Chris Abshire October 7, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Even when the LSU offense got it right, it was all wrong. Trailing Florida 7-6 and facing a third down late in the third quarter in front of a frenzied Ben Hill Griffin Stadium...

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) reacts to the final score Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the end of the Tigers' 14-6 loss against the Gators in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Florida overtakes LSU in second half, downs Tigers 14-6

By Chris Abshire October 6, 2012

There was no Les Miles magic against Florida this time. LSU couldn't overcome yet another woeful offensive performance, and Florida running back Mike Gillislee gashed the Tigers for 146 yards en route...

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: Tigers should look to Shepard for guidance

By Luke Johnson October 4, 2012

With confidence in the No. 4 Tigers waning faster than Trindon Holliday with a full head of steam, LSU might do well to listen to a senior member of its team as its showdown in The Swamp awaits. The Tigers...

LSU head coach Les Miles sings the alma mater with his team on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 after the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Tigers seek chemistry on and off the field

By Alex Cassara October 4, 2012

For an aural representation of the season this year’s LSU team has had so far, cue up the opening track of the timeless Beatles album “Abbey Road.” Much like in “Come Together,”...

LSU then-sophomore running back Spencer Ware (11) gets taken down by Florida defenders Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 during last season's 41-11 over the Gators in Tiger Stadium. The No. 4-ranked Tigers travel to Gainesville this weekend to take on No. 11 Florida.

Football: Tigers invade The Swamp for top-10 matchup with the Gators

By Chris Abshire October 4, 2012

Ask LSU junior cornerback Tharold Simon if No. 4 LSU has played to its ranking yet, and the answer is an emphatic “no.” “We haven’t proven we’re one of the best teams yet,”...

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) calls signals against Vanderbilt during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 5

By Micah Bedard October 4, 2012

Not much movement in Week 5 except for LSU and Arkansas. That being said, I’m more excited for this weekend’s marquee Southeastern Conference games than the premiere of “Taken 2.”...

LSU senior defensive end Lavar Edwards (89) sacks Washington junior quarterback Keith Price (17) on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Senior defensive end flashing big-play ability

By Bria Turner October 2, 2012

LSU senior defensive end Lavar Edwards is having a breakout season again. Edwards emerged in 2010 after Sam Montgomery’s season-ending knee injury. Edwards started seven games, had a 29-yard fumble...