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Steve Kragthorpe, who was hired recently as LSU football offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, talks to reporters Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/The Advocate, Patrick Dennis)

Football: Quarterback coach Kragthorpe’s sons become Tigers

By Sports Writer August 19, 2012

In his family’s darkest hours, Brad Kragthorpe personified the adage “life ain’t always beautiful.” The 19-year-old quarterback who longed to start anew in an unfamiliar setting...

Steve Kragthorpe

Football: Quarterback coach Kragthorpe’s sons become Tigers

By Chandler Rome
Sports Writer
August 18, 2012

In his family's darkest hours, Brad Kragthorpe personified the adage "life ain't always beautiful." The 19-year-old quarterback who longed to start anew in an unfamiliar setting at Idaho State quickly...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger throws a pass March 6, 2012 during practice.

Football: Mettenberger anticipates being definitive starter

By Tyler Nunez
Sports Contributor
August 18, 2012

Editor's Note: This is the first in an eight-part series previewing each position heading into 2012. The loss of two veteran quarterbacks would be met by most teams with dread and uncertainty. But for...

LSU offensive guard Josh Dworaczyk (68) tackles Vanderbilt linebacker Chris Marve on Sept. 11, 2010, in LSU’s 23-9 win in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Dworaczyk’s presence motivates fellow teammates

By Lawrence Barrecca
Sports Contributor
August 18, 2012

Senior offensive lineman Josh Dworaczyk is no ordinary upperclassman. He is a mentor for the fresh blood and the veterans of the squad alike. After redshirting as a true freshman, Dworaczyk started in...

Football: Defensive linemen strive to be the GOAT

By Spencer Hitchinson
Sports Contributor
August 18, 2012

Since the beginning of summer training, sophomore LSU defensive lineman Ego Ferguson said he has been striving to be the GOAT. In fact, the entire LSU defensive line wants to be the GOAT. But Ferguson...

Senior wide receiver Russell Shepard carries the ball Oct. 8, 2011, in LSU’s win against Florida.

Shepard enters defining senior season after delaying NFL premiere

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
August 18, 2012

A quick scan of preseason All-American or All-Southeastern Conference teams reveals several LSU representatives. LSU senior wide receiver Russell Shepard isn't one of them. Three years after entering the...

Tigers to debut at No. 3 out of top 10

By Luke Johnson
Sports Editor
August 18, 2012

The LSU football team will kick off its 2012 campaign with a No. 3 ranking in the Associated Press preseason poll.  is LSU's highest preseason ranking since opening the 2007 season in the No. 2 slot,...

Copeland: ‘I am a punisher’

By Mike Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
August 18, 2012

Junior running back Alfred Blue described running behind junior fullback J.C. Copeland as "a Corolla behind an 18-wheeler." Copeland runs like a bull in a china shop with his intimidating 6-foot-1-inch,...

Mic’d Up: Tigers now Mettsiah’s team

By Micah Bedard
Sports Columnist
August 18, 2012

It's now or never for LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger. He bided his time holding a clipboard on the sideline; now it's Mettenberger's time to shine and become the face of the 2012 LSU football...

Father: Mathieu in rehab, will not play football in 2012

By Chandler Rome
Sports Writer
August 16, 2012

After a week of speculation surrounding the football future of former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, it appears the Honey Badger won't suit up anywhere this fall. According to a report from WVUE-TV in...

Heisman finalist Tyrann Mathieu kicked off LSU football team

By Luke Johnson
Sports Editor
August 9, 2012

LSU dismissed defensive back Tyrann Mathieu from the team Friday morning citing continued violations of school rules. "Difficult times, sometimes you have to deliver bad news," LSU coach Les Miles said....

Former Penn State QB considering LSU

By Chandler Rome
Staff Writer
July 29, 2012

Embattled Penn State quarterback Robert Bolden may soon get a fresh start in Baton Rouge. A source told The Daily Reveille that Bolden, who has two years of eligibility remaining, has been removed from...