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Football

Hebert, Ware and Loston back from injuries

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 5, 2011

LSU football coach Les Miles said senior offensive lineman T-Bob Hebert, sophomore running back Spencer Ware and sophomore safety Craig Loston have returned to practice and will be ready to play this weekend. Hebert...

Nine position changes result in speedier Tiger defense

By Mark Clements
October 5, 2011

Speed kills. That seems to be the mindset of LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis every offseason. Nearly every player on the current defensive line came to LSU listed as a different position. Nine different...

Football team uses ‘Chain Gang’ as unifying symbol

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 5, 2011

Shortly after his move to Baton Rouge in 2005, LSU coach Les Miles made a trip to a local shipyard with an old, rusty, 25-pound chain link that was once part of a ship's anchor. He asked a worker for five...

LSU defense eager to face freshman QB after injury to senior Brantley

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 5, 2011

The Tigers' No. 1 ranking will hang in the balance Saturday when LSU hosts No. 17 Florida in the most recent chapter of the teams' storied rivalry. If last year's contest is any indication, it could be...

Jefferson trained unofficially while suspended

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
October 5, 2011

Despite not being allowed to participate in official team practices, senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson continued to workout throughout his suspension. Jefferson had access to the football facilities...

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...