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Football

A Saints fan holds an image of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints lost, 40-32.

NFL: Saints downed by rookie RG3

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
September 8, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. Showing a veteran's composure by scrambling only when necessary,...

Sophomore receiver Jarvis Landry (80) leads the team Sept. 1 before the Tigers’ 41-14 victory against North Texas.

Football: Landry named offensive captain for Washington game

By Alex Cassara
Sports Writer
September 6, 2012

From practice dummy to team leader, just like that. As the LSU football team made its BCS push in 2011, then-true freshman receiver Jarvis Landry toiled against the starting defense week after week. It's...

Students roar on the Tigers on Sept. 1 during their first home game against North Texas. LSU and Washington, each coming off a season-opening win, meet on Saturday.

Football: Injury-plagued Washington Huskies head to Tiger Stadium

By Tyler Nunez
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2012

The last time LSU lost a regular season, non-conference football game, gas cost an average of $1.45 per gallon, M. Night Shyamalan's "Signs" was topping the box office and Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throws for a completion Sept. 1 against North Texas. Mettenberger threw for 192 yards in the season opener.

The Bert Locker: LSU doesn’t need a ‘Mett-siah’ for success

By Albert Burford
Deputy Sports Editor
September 6, 2012

One week ago today, plenty of people were discussing LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger. Can he be the first LSU quarterback in recent years to pose a serious and consistent threat with his vertical...

LSU junior running back Alfred Blue (4) claimed 123 yards for 16 carries against North Texas in the Sept. 1 opener in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Stats show backfield one of nation’s best

By Trey Labat
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2012

Having a dominant rushing attack can go a long way in helping a team succeed in the Southeastern Conference. The past five national champions, all hailing from the SEC, have averaged more than 200 rushing...

Football: Stats show backfield one of nation’s best

By Sports Contributor September 6, 2012

Having a dominant rushing attack can go a long way in helping a team succeed in the Southeastern Conference. The past five national champions, all hailing from the SEC, have averaged more than 200 rushing...

LSU sophomore wide reciever Jarvis Landry (80) makes a finger tip catch in Saturday's game vs North Texas in Tiger Stadium. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.

Football: Landry named offensive captain for Washington game

By Sports Writer September 6, 2012

From practice dummy to team leader, just like that. As the LSU football team made its BCS push in 2011, then-true freshman receiver Jarvis Landry toiled against the starting defense week after week....

Junior center Ben Domingue speaks at Christ The King's 8 p.m. mass Sunday night.

Faith and Football: Ben Domingue’s Christian ministry breaks the mold

By Sports Writer September 5, 2012

He fits the mold of any LSU offensive lineman. Standing 6-foot-3-inches with a barrel chest and burly stature, Ben Domingue fills out his number 61 jersey admirably as he snaps the ball in Death Valley. ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

NFL: Cowboys romp past Giants 24-17 to open season

September 5, 2012

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the New York Giants. When they got it in the 2012 season opener, they were ready. So were the replacement officials,...

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner runs back a turnover Saturday against Michigan in Cowboys Stadium.

Mic’d Up: SEC Power Rankings: Week 1

By Micah Bedard
Sports Columnist
September 5, 2012

1. Alabama Michigan quarterback Denard "Shoelace" Robinson wouldn't have been able to beat Alabama with his shoes tied. The Crimson Tide crushed the Wolverines, 41-14, in the second straight Cowboys Classic...

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree (85) scores a touchdown Wednesday night as New York Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips (21) defends during the second half of the 2012 NFL season opener.

NFL: Cowboys romp past Giants 24-17 to open season

By Barry Wilner
The Associated Press
September 5, 2012

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the New York Giants. When they got it in the 2012 season opener, they were ready. So were the replacement...

Junior center Ben Domingue speaks Sunday at Christ the King Catholic Church’s 8 p.m. mass.

Faith and Football: Ben Domingue’s Christian ministry breaks the mold

By Chandler Rome
Sports Writer
September 5, 2012

He fits the mold of any LSU offensive lineman. Standing 6-foot-3-inches with a barrel chest and burly stature, Ben Domingue fills out his number 61 jersey admirably as he snaps the ball in Death Valley....