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S.C. rallies, beats Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press
August 30, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - No. 9 South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier got a big scare to open the season. Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw helped the Gamecocks grind their way past plucky Vanderbilt....

Football: New kickoff rules to take effect

By James Moran
Sports Contributor
August 30, 2012

Sophomore kicker James Hairston will kick off the Tigers' 2012 campaign against North Texas on Saturday differently from any previous season in college football history. The NCAA announced this offseason...

Team leader Logan familiar with working for what he has

By Alex Cassara
Sports Writer
August 26, 2012

"Work" is a word that, in his heavily accented speech, LSU junior defensive tackle Bennie Logan uses often. "Guys that's not in the spotlight, they have to be hungry and humble, they've got to be patient...

Football: Despite tropical storm, Miles preparing “like normal” for Mean Green

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
August 26, 2012

The combination of North Texas and hurricanes is becoming old hat for Les Miles. As the Tigers prepare for their season opener against the Mean Green, preparations are now extending beyond the gridiron's...

Mingo hailed as most improved player

By Spencer Hutchinson
Sports Contributor
August 26, 2012

After he led the Tigers in tackles for loss and finished second in sacks all while starting only four games, LSU opponents this season will surely be keeping a close eye on junior defensive end Barkevious...

Football: Inexperienced linebacking corps expects big things

By Mike Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
August 26, 2012

Editor's Note: This is the sixth in an eight-part series previewing each position heading into 2012. The 2012 season ushers in new blood for the LSU linebacking corps after the departure of seniors Ryan...

Freshman linebacker Kevin Minter (46) attempts to tackle freshman running back Michael Ford (42) in the National L Club spring football game on Saturday.

Football: Inexperienced linebacking corps expects big things

By Sports Contributor August 26, 2012

The 2012 season ushers in new blood for the LSU linebacking corps after the departure of seniors Ryan Baker and Stefoin Francois, leaving large question marks in the core of the defense. The Tigers return...

Bennie Logan. #93, breaks through the offensive line and rushes the quarterback during the game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 against Florida.

Team leader Logan familiar with working for what he has

By Sports Writer August 26, 2012

“Work” is a word that, in his heavily accented speech, LSU junior defensive tackle Bennie Logan uses often. “Guys that’s not in the spotlight, they have to be hungry and humble,...

LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) reaches to block a pass by Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron on Nov. 5, 2011.

Football: Defensive line matures, bonds during offseason

By Bria Turner
Sports Contributor
August 23, 2012

Editor's Note: This is the fifth in an eight-part series previewing each position heading into 2012. After losing dominant defensive tackle Michael Brockers, LSU's defensive line matured, developed and...

In this October 8, 2011 file photo, Punter Brad Wing kicks the ball away against the Florida Gators.

Cool hand Luke: Punters from a land Down Under

By Luke Johnson
Sports Editor
August 22, 2012

Keyboards stopped clacking, faces contorted and heads snapped toward a mystery reporter after his question during one of LSU coach Les Miles' weekly press luncheons last November. What did he just say?...

Football: Bolden’s road to LSU a ‘blessing’

By Chandler Rome
Sports Writer
August 22, 2012

For most high school football stars in the Northeast, it was a tantalizing offer. The opportunity to play under Joe Paterno, a living legend who transcended his sport and his school as he guided Penn State...

Football: Veteran offensive linemen get preseason hype

By Lawrence Barreca
Sports Contributor
August 22, 2012

Editor's Note: This is the fourth in an eight-part series previewing each position heading into 2012. The 2012 LSU offensive line is expected to be a key strength for the program this season because of...