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Football: Keys to the Game

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November 2, 2011

The Daily Reveille asked analysts what the Tigers and the Crimson Tide need to watch out for on Saturday. Here are their answers. Pat Forde, Yahoo! Sports National College columnist: "Turnovers, kicking...

On the Mark: Tigers will top Tide with trickery

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

How do you pick? How do you make a distinction between two seemingly identical and damn near perfect football teams? It's like asking me to choose between Emma Watson and Rachel McAdams. Neither side has...

LSU students confident about Saturday’s matchup

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
November 2, 2011

The hype surrounding Saturday's "Armageddon in Alabama" has reached a fever pitch on campus after two weeks of apprehension, thanks to a bye week. The anticipation has been unbearable for political...

LSU, Alabama to meet in showdown between top-ranked teams

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

Fans want 'Bama, and they'll finally get 'Bama. For weeks the chants have emerged from the LSU student section. At the end of every lopsided defeat, fans demanded the showdown with the No. 2 team in the...

The Branch Ranch: LSU fans need to savor the moment

By Chris Branch
Associate Managing Editor
November 2, 2011

Relish these moments, LSU fans. Savor them like a bite of juicy, perfectly seasoned filet mignon you'd love to eat for every meal for the rest of your life. The problem is, more than half the steak is...

Alabama junior running back Trent Richardson (3) escapes a tackle Oct. 15. Alabama beat Ole Miss, 52-7. Richardson says he’s ready to play LSU again after getting hurt in his last game against the Tigers.

Football: Richardson enjoying Heisman-quality season at Alabama

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

As the rest of the college football world anxiously awaits Alabama's matchup against LSU for two weeks, Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson just patiently practices harder. He's already waited for...

Miles eager for ‘Bama showdown

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 1, 2011

With the countdown to kickoff between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama drawing nearer, LSU coach Les Miles said Wednesday his team is eager to take the field. With no suspensions and no injuries — except...

Ticket prices rise for Saturday’s showdown

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 1, 2011

Gas from Baton Rouge to Tuscaloosa: $60. Hotel in Tuscaloosa, Ala., for two nights: $250. Lower level ticket to the game: $1,000. Watching No. 1 LSU battle No. 2 Alabama: Priceless? With one of the most...

Alabama wide receiver Marquis Maze (4) hauls in a pass as Tennessee defensive back Marsalis Teague (10) watches during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Without Jones, Alabama leans on receiver Maze

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
November 1, 2011

The Crimson Tide's downfield threat has a different look this season after losing its most dangerous wide receiver to the NFL. Julio Jones, current Atlanta Falcon and No. 6 overall pick in the 2011 NFL...

Reed, Davey’s record days spurred LSU in instrumental 2001 Alabama game

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 1, 2011

LSU's 2001 Southeastern Conference championship team hardly looked like a title contender when the Tigers traveled to Tuscaloosa, Ala. 10 years ago today. An unranked 4-3 LSU entered Bryant-Denny Stadium...

Both LSU, Alabama stacked in running depth

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 31, 2011

For the first time this season, LSU will face an opponent with an equally formidable offensive backfield. The Tigers' trio of sophomore running backs, along with senior dual-threat quarterback Jordan Jefferson...

Ticket opportunities arise for LSU-Alabama

By Adrian Wintz
Sports Contributor
October 31, 2011

Update (Nov. 2, 5:20 p.m.) -- Babcock Partners received a notice Wednesday from Collegiate Licensing Company stating that the University of Alabama's ticket policy prohibits the use of game tickets in...