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Football: LSU forced to look beyond Louisiana for potential quarterbacks

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2010

Every summer, the best high school and college quarterbacks in the country flock to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La., to learn the ins and outs of playing under center.   This summer,...

Former LSU tight end Robert Royal hauls in the go-ahead 25-yard touchdown pass Sept. 30, 2000, in overtime during LSU’s 38-31 win against Tennessee. The game began a decade of crowning achievements for the Tigers.

Football: Upset victory against Tennessee in 2000 jumpstarts LSU’s return to prominence

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2010

In 2000, the LSU football team was attempting to emerge from a decade of darkness and despair.   The Tigers exited the 1990s with a forgettable 54-58-1 record, which included seven losing seasons.   With...

Football: Jefferson will start against Tennessee

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
September 27, 2010

LSU junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson has his starting job for at least another week, coach Les Miles said at his weekly press luncheon Monday.   Jefferson has not thrown a touchdown pass or eclipsed...

Despite offensive struggles, LSU boasts 4-0 record thanks to reliable defense

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
September 27, 2010

With a quarter of the 2010 football season now in the books, the LSU football team has a recipe for success that would make even celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse proud.   Take a large piece of a dominant...

Football: LSU cracks Top 10 in Coaches’ Poll; 12th in AP poll

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
September 25, 2010

The LSU football team broke into the top 10 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Poll Sunday following its 20-14 victory over West Virginia Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers (4-0, 2-0) clocked in at...

Football: LSU racks up 120 yards in penalties, still pulls out 20-14 win

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
September 25, 2010

When a football team records only 30 more rushing yards than penalty yards in a game, there will be some issues to address.   LSU finds itself in this exact position after a 20-14 victory against...

LSU holds on behind Peterson’s return as quarterback questions emerge

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
September 25, 2010

Click Here for more pictures of the game Patrick Peterson has swag — Heisman swag.   The junior cornerback stole the show Saturday for the third time in four games for the undefeated LSU football...

West Virginia Running back Noel Devine breaks a tackle Sept. 10 during WVU’s 24-21 win against Marshall in Huntington, W.Va.

Football: LSU, West Virginia to square off for first time in history

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
September 23, 2010

The Big East conference doesn't get enough credit when it comes to the caliber of its football teams.   At least that's West Virginia coach Bill Stewart's opinion.   The No. 22 Mountaineers (3-0)...

Football: Mountaineers quarterback Geno Smith leads team in his breakout year

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
September 22, 2010

West Virginia sophomore quarterback Geno Smith has already enjoyed his coming out party this season.   In just his second game as a starter, Smith directed the then-No. 23 Mountaineers to two 96-plus...

Football: D. Peterson to play against West Virginia

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
September 21, 2010

After being sidelined for LSU's first three games of the 2010 season, junior tight end Deangelo Peterson will make his season debut Saturday against West Virginia, LSU coach Les Miles said Wednesday.   Peterson...

Football: Toliver’s career at LSU not meeting his own expectations

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
September 21, 2010

Any LSU fan who hasn't been living under a rock the past four years knows the type of raw talent Terrence Toliver has.   The LSU senior wide receiver was rated No. 1 in the country at his position...

 

Recruiting: QB Mettenberger mulling LSU offer, plans to visit Nov. 20

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
September 21, 2010

LSU football fans felt optimistic about the future of the team's quarterbacks on National Signing Day in 2009.   Scout.com five-star recruit Russell Shepard, a dual-threat quarterback with a personality...