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Football

Freshman running back Clemons’ father, cousin boast NFL experience

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
September 29, 2011

When Kentucky freshman running back Josh Clemons steps onto the field in front of a raucous lunch-time Tiger Stadium crowd on Saturday, he won't be intimidated. After all, the Fayetteville, Ga., native...

Jefferson, Johns to return to practice today after grand jury reduces charges

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 28, 2011

LSU senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson was reinstated to the football team Wednesday after a grand jury reduced felony second-degree battery charges against him. The grand jury reduced Jefferson's charge...

Miles: Defensive tweaks needed

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 28, 2011

After three weeks of stingy defensive performances, LSU's showing Saturday against then-No. 16 West Virginia had junior cornerback Morris Claiborne unsatisfied. "We know we can do better," Claiborne said. The...

Junior wide receiver Rueben Randle (2) catches one of his six passes against Mississippi State on Sept. 15. Randle, who had 98 yards in the game, has at least five receptions and 50 yards in each of his last five games.

Randle emerges as lone deep threat in receiving corps

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2011

In four games this season, the Tigers have completed seven passes of more than 15 yards to receivers not named Rueben Randle. That number drops significantly to only three completions on passes of more...

Jordan Jefferson’s charges reduced to simple battery

By Staff Reports
September 27, 2011

7:33 p.m. — Les Miles just confirmed on his official radio show that Jordan Jefferson and Josh Johns have both been reinstated, pending any compliance hurdles. They will both return to practice tomorrow. LSU...

ACC Roundup

By Sean Fairholm, Deputy Sports Editor
September 26, 2011

    After an embarrassing weekend of football, the ACC is preparing to pick up the pieces with several games within the conference. Completing the week five slate, Maryland, Miami, Virginia,...

Current defense comparable to past championship teams

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 26, 2011

One of the most treasured sounds of Tiger Stadium is the historic hymn of the "Chinese Bandits" tune, honoring the legendary defense of LSU's first national championship team in 1958. LSU's past two national...

Comparisons to former QB Flynn run deep

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 26, 2011

Through four games, senior quarterback Jarrett Lee has been a stabilizing force for an LSU team that has dealt with plenty of off-the-field negativity. Lee has played through the distractions and led the...

Players indifferent with early kickoff against Wildcats

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 26, 2011

No. 1-ranked LSU football team will storm the field before lunch time Saturday for its 11:20 a.m. match up with the Kentucky Wildcats. The Southeastern Conference announced the early kickoff time last...

Body Shots: West Virginia’s not far from heaven

By Rob Landry
September 26, 2011

Wild and wonderful. There isn't a state in the union that has more of an appropriate state motto as West Virginia or a town that encompasses said motto as well as Morgantown. From the moment my friend...

Miles: Top-ranked Tigers can improve

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 25, 2011

LSU football coach Les Miles said the Tigers' new No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press poll shouldn't draw any extra attention from opponents. "To be honest, we take it as a compliment to the program...

LSU junior quarterback Morris Claiborne returns a kickoff for a touchdown Saturday during the Tigers’ 47-21 victory against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va.

Football: Turnovers, special teams leading Tigers this season

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
September 25, 2011

Football coaches constantly emphasize the game-changing importance of turnovers and the need for sound special teams. Following another dominating turnover margin and a special teams score against West...