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Team leader Logan familiar with working for what he has

By Alex Cassara
Sports Writer
August 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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...

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 24, 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...

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

By Chandler Rome
Sports Writer
August 23, 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 23, 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...

Recruitment: Moses creating waves at University

By Lawrence Barreca
Sports Contributor
August 23, 2012

University High's Dylan Moses isn't an average eighth grade student. He has become a myth of sorts to many LSU fans; he's the young man everyone has heard of, but only few have seen perform. And when his...

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 23, 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?...

LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (33) runs past Alabama defenders during a kick return during the Tigers' 9-6 victory against the Crimson Tide Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Beckham, Shepard look to fill void left by Randle

August 22, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the third part in an eight-part series previewing each position heading into 2012. Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger’s strong arm and a commitment to be more aggressive...

LSU readies for season opener

August 22, 2012

Following the LSU football team’s final intra-squad scrimmage before the Tigers’ first game Sept. 1, Coach Les Miles praised his new-look offense led by junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger. ...