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Football

Pack well overdue for some sunshine

By Sean Fairholm, Deputy Sports Editor
October 9, 2011

Even powerhouses can watch constant success get stolen away.   For the first time since Dec. 6, 1982, not a single college football program from the state of Florida is represented in the AP...

Football: Ford’s time on field not linked to fumble

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 9, 2011

Sophomore running back Michael Ford recorded only one carry for two yards against Florida on Saturday after rushing for 322 yards in LSU's first five games. Ford fumbled in the first quarter against Kentucky...

Mathieu’s impressive season draws comparisons to Peterson, Heisman winner Woodson

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
October 9, 2011

As the lore of the Honey Badger grows, so does sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu's Heisman hype. Mathieu, who said he doesn't hate the nickname, doesn't like the sweet implication of the word "honey,"...

Tigers recall ‘crazy’ 2010 Tenn. game

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 9, 2011

As the final seconds ticked off the clock Oct. 2, 2010, the scoreboard in Tiger Stadium read 14-10 in favor of Tennessee. Amid a field of chaotic frenzy, CBS displayed the upset on televisions across the...

Football: Taylor makes key plays; work ethic inspires teammates

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 9, 2011

Playing in the same defensive backfield as a certain 5-foot-9-inch Heisman contender, one could be understandably overlooked. Senior safety Brandon Taylor praised the play of sophomore defensive back Tyrann...

Sophomore running back Spencer Ware (11) runs through Florida's defenders during the game on Saturday.

Tigers blast Florida, 41-11, behind Ware, Blue

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 8, 2011

The LSU football team may have been playing No. 17 Florida, but reverberating throughout Tiger Stadium was the phrase, "We want happen." After just one reception last week against Kentucky, junior wide...

Senior tight end Mitch Joseph scores a touchdown during the game Saturday against Florida in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers won 41-11.

Body Shots: Tigers’ jump pass vindicates ghosts of Florida past

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 8, 2011

One play can remedy a lifetime of pain. LSU coach Les Miles' call to have senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson throw the ever-loathed jump pass with 12:20 remaining in the fourth quarter of LSU's 41-11...

Tigers lead Harris Interactive Poll

By Staff Reports
October 8, 2011

The LSU football team is one step closer to a top spot in the Bowl Championship Series standings, which will be revealed Sunday. The Tigers topped the season's first Harris Interactive Poll, which is one...

Florida senior running back Chris Rainey (1), who also lined up against LSU as quarterback Saturday, gets tackled by senior linebacker Ryan Baker (22).

Three quarterbacks not enough for Florida to overcome Tiger defense

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 8, 2011

The last time Florida came to Tiger Stadium with a freshman quarterback, Chris Leak, the Tigers came out on the losing end. This time, the result was much different. Florida came to LSU without the services...

Sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) shares a tackle of a Florida player in the third quarter Saturday.

Football: Final: LSU 41 Florida 11

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 7, 2011

First Quarter No. 1-ranked LSU continued to make a case for the the top spot in college football coming out of the gates firing on all cylinders against No. 17 Florida. True freshman quarterback Jacoby...

Auburn QB Kiehl Frazier will head to his home state Saturday at Arkansas.

Body Shots: Auburn to upend Arkansas, Cornhuskers to topple Buckeyes

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 6, 2011

Yikes. For anyone who took my advice and actually put down some money on my picks last week, I sincerely apologize. But considering it was week five of the season and my first under-.500 performance, I...