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Football

Young linebackers stepping into big roles after Sheppard’s departure

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 3, 2011

Overshadowed by the hype of the defensive line and record-breaking performances in the secondary, there lies another defensive unit trying to earn recognition of its own. The Tiger linebackers have avoided...

QB speaks for first time since altercation

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 3, 2011

After an offseason full of hype and promise was shattered by a latenight bar brawl, senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson's return to the football team was one of mixed emotions when he rejoined the Tigers...

LSU sophomore running back Alfred Blue escapes University of Kentucky defenders Saturday during the game.

Blue, Magee seize new opportunity

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 3, 2011

While LSU sophomore running back Alfred Blue may not have been running on Kentucky's blue turf, he spent much of Saturday running over the blue-clad Kentucky defenders. Blue produced his career-best performance...

Jefferson’s offensive role going forward appears uncertain

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 3, 2011

Few teams have a backup quarterback with 27 career starts and nearly 4,000 passing yards. LSU does. Following his reinstatement, senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson has returned as the No. 2 quarterback...

Florida speedsters pose dangerous threat to Tiger defense

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 3, 2011

Alabama's defensive performance Saturday against Florida displayed that the Gators' two most dangerous playmakers are, at the least, containable. Florida senior running backs Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps...

Alfred Blue loses home in fire

By Staff Reports
October 3, 2011

Sophomore running back Alfred Blue has experienced success on the field lately, with a 72-yard rushing game against Kentucky last weekend. But outside of football, Blue went through a recent setback when...

Students lack faith in football season

By Rishav Dey
Staff Writer
October 2, 2011

After witnessing a stellar 9-4 season last year, many members of the Wolfpack faithful were expecting a season where the team would finally be in a position to challenge for top honors as well as the ACC...

Hardcore fans take the show on the road

By Jeniece Jamison
Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2011

Students have long enjoyed their traditions, memories and Wolfpack pride at Carter-Finley Stadium, but for some, one of the greatest joys lies in taking their Pack pride on the road.  Matthew Otto,...

Miles: Ware plans to practice

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 2, 2011

LSU coach Les Miles said he expects sophomore running back Spencer Ware to participate fully in practice this week. Ware left LSU's game against Kentucky in the first quarter after suffering an injury,...

Pack to battle needless penalties

By Rishav Dey
Staff Writer
October 2, 2011

Back from another performance that left a lot to be desired, N.C. State (2-3, 0-2 ACC) take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-3, 1-1 MAC) on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley. The Pack will be looking...

Florida quarterback John Brantley (12) is helped off the field Oct. 1 after he was injured late in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Alabama.

Body Shots: History may repeat itself with Brantley out

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 2, 2011

Be careful what you wish for. When Florida coach Will Muschamp announced Tuesday that senior quarterback John Brantley would miss the LSU game due to injury, there was a collective sigh of relief from...

Tigers down Kentucky 35-7, ‘repay a debt’

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 1, 2011

The LSU and Kentucky series has been a wild one since the turn of the millennium. Unless you put the game in Tiger Stadium. While the Tigers' recent trips to Lexington, Ky., have been complete with Bluegrass...