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Football: former Tiger Drake Nevis still adjusting in the NFL

By Alex Cassara September 19, 2012

In the second year of his NFL career, former LSU defensive tackle Drake Nevis is still learning how to be a pro. “It’s something that you can never master,” Nevis said. “You approach...

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) scores on a 6-yard touchdown run as Arkansas cornerback Kaelon Kelleybrew (23) tried to stop him during first quarter action of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 (AP Photo/David Quinn)

Mic’d Up: SEC Power Rankings: Week 3

By Micah Bedard September 19, 2012

1/1 Alabama (3-0) It wouldn’t have made a difference if Arkansas starting quarterback Tyler Wilson would have played last Saturday. The Tide dominated from the opening kickoff, thrashing the Hogs...

Football: Lawson still learning at defensive tackle

By Lawrence Barreca September 18, 2012

It’s not easy keeping a tiger under control, but Catholic High managed to contain an LSU commit in its recent matchup against Denham Springs. Any onlooker at Olympia Stadium could point out the...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger
 
throws a pass in the Tigers’ victory against
 
North Texas on Sept. 1 in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU strives for offensive balance

By Spencer Hutchinson September 18, 2012

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Or so the old adage goes, but the LSU Tigers are looking for a fix. They just haven’t found it yet. In the past, LSU coach Les Miles and his staff...

Multi-sport freshman athlete has Olympic aspirations

By Chris Abshire September 18, 2012

There’s speed and then there’s football speed. Someone forgot to tell LSU freshman cornerback Kavahra Holmes. From the gridiron to the track, Holmes is used to sprinting past his opposition. ...

LSU sophomore safety Ronald Martin (26) celebrates after catching an interception during the Tigers' 63-14 victory against Idaho on Sept. 15, 2012, in Tiger Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Depth is an advantage for strong Tiger team

By Micah Bedard September 18, 2012

Depth is a word synonymous with success in college football. To be the best, coaches strive to put together teams who possess top-tier talent at every position. Teams with superior talent across the...

LSU Coach Les Miles, his daughter Macy Grace, and the football team sing the alma mater following the team's 63-14 victory against Idaho on Sept. 15, 2012, in Tiger Stadium.

Miles, Tigers ready for Auburn despite called off practice due to threat

By Chandler Rome September 17, 2012

Like many students and faculty, LSU coach Les Miles sat at his desk Monday, preparing his usual Monday routine. Miles spent time "reconciling" Idaho game film, fielding a scouting report for Auburn and...

Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) runs the ball downfield Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

The Champion Sound: Second quarter no cause for concern

By Alex Cassara September 16, 2012

Pick the pieces of your brains up off the floor, ranters, there’s nothing to worry about here. The Tigers scored 60 points for the first time since 1997 in their Saturday matchup with Idaho, routing...

Senior defensive end Lavar Edwards (89) runs in for a touchdown after intercepting the football Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Edwards, Martin, Hill shine against Vandals

By Chandler Rome September 16, 2012

Lavar Edwards had more than just six points on the line. After coming up with LSU’s third of four interceptions Saturday night, the senior defensive end couldn’t allow his reputation to be...

ULM falls 31-28 in overtime to Auburn

By The Associated Press September 16, 2012

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks didn’t flinch when facing a double-digit deficit to a Southeastern Conference team on the road. They’ve been there and done that, after...

Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) runs the ball downfield Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU sloppy in first half, dominant in second

By Spencer Hutchinson September 16, 2012

Ahead only 21-14, lining up to punt the ball away wasn’t the position LSU expected to find itself nearing the end of the first half against unranked Idaho. The Tigers’ first half was riddled...

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs past New Orleans Saints players during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. The Panthers won 35-27. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

NFL: Saints defense can’t contain Newton, Panthers

By The Associated Press September 16, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton talked all week about how much better the Carolina Panthers were on offense than they showed in their season opener. He proved it on Sunday. The second-year quarterback...