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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. The Redskins won 40-32. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

NFL: Saints downed by rookie RG3

By Brett Martel September 9, 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...

LSU head coach Les Miles holds back the Tigers before running through the tunnel on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Football team not satisfied despite 2-0 record

By Columnist/Blogger September 9, 2012

Some college football teams grow complacent with success. When placed on a pedestal for all the country to marvel at, it’s easy for a group of 18- to 22-year-old athletes to lose focus and shout...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) winds up to throw the football on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Miles: Minus dropped passes, Mettenberger ‘on the money’

By Sports Writer September 9, 2012

They couldn’t catch the ball. He couldn’t catch a break. Multiple drops by the LSU wide receivers in their matchup with Washington on Saturday masked a highly efficient performance by junior...

LSU junior running back Alfred Blue (4) fights off Washington senior cornerback Desmond Trufant (6) Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU dominates Washington Huskies, 41-3

By Sports Writer September 9, 2012

The LSU football team tied a couple of records Saturday with its 41-3 defensive drubbing of Washington. With the win, LSU tied Kansas State for the most consecutive non-conference wins with 39. They...

Mic’d Up: Football team not satisfied despite 2-0 record

By Micah Bedard
Sports Columnist
September 8, 2012

Some college football teams grow complacent with success.  When placed on a pedestal for all the country to marvel at, it's easy for a group of 18- to 22-year-old athletes to lose focus and shout...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger drops back to pass Saturday during the Tigers’ 41-3 victory against the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium. Mettenberger went 12-for-18 in his second start.

Miles: Minus dropped passes, Mettenberger ‘on the money’

By Alex Cassara
Sports Writer
September 8, 2012

They couldn't catch the ball. He couldn't catch a break. Multiple drops by the LSU wide receivers in their matchup with Washington on Saturday masked a highly efficient performance by junior quarterback...

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...