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Body Shots: Time to expose the legends and myths of Alabama football

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
November 4, 2010

Alabama will be in the national title game again. It's set in stone, a fait accompli. The Tide will run the table, win the Southeastern Conference Championship Game and book their flights for Glendale,...

Schwhemming Around: Dear Verne and Gary: a breakup letter to CBS commentators

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Columnist
November 4, 2010

Dear Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson, I'm writing to y'all together because I feel as though you are two peas in a pod. For the past five years you have been together in the booth, and I feel as though...

Season-ending stretch begins in ‘Death Valley’

By Cory Smith, Staff Writer
November 3, 2010

To win the ACC, the Wolfpack will have to get it done on the road. Three of its final four games, starting with this weekend's noon showdown with the Tigers, will take place outside the friendly confines...

LSU sophomore wide receiver Russell Shepard, who only has 25 receptions this season, is looking to find his niche in the LSU offense Saturday against No. 6 Alabama.

Football: Russell Shepard isn’t meeting own goals in his second season

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
November 3, 2010

Not all sophomore college football players are created equal. Rushing for nearly 300 yards as a freshman and finding the end zone three times through the first eight games of a sophomore campaign may be...

Football: Defense trying to replace production of DE Montgomery

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
November 2, 2010

Redshirt freshman defensive end Sam Montgomery became a budding superstar for LSU's defensive line through his first five starts this season.   The Greenwood, S.C., native was on pace for a special...

Football: Miles downplays Colorado rumors

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
November 2, 2010

Les Miles addressed LSU's struggles against Auburn last week and the team's preparation for Alabama on Saturday but was mum on rumors of taking a coaching job elsewhere at his weekly press luncheon Monday.   Miles...

Don’t count the chickens before they hatch

By Taylor Barbour, Deputy Sports Editor
October 31, 2010

  Let me begin this column by saying that I am a complete optimist in every aspect of the word. I always try to look on the bright side of things, even when they are the gloomiest. And as tough as...

Hello, driver’s seat

By Jeniece Jamison, Senior Staff Writer
October 28, 2010

In a seesaw battle with No. 16 Florida State, the football team was able to pull out a much-needed victory, 28-24. The win moves the Pack to 6-2 and 3-1 in conference play, while also giving State the...

 

Football: LSU players enjoy short break, use bye week to rest

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
October 28, 2010

With Halloween approaching, an eerie feeling is floating around campus. The aura is one of emptiness because, for the first time since August, there will be a weekend without an LSU football game. The...

Football: Les Miles addresses Saturday’s struggles

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
October 27, 2010

LSU football coach Les Miles had a difficult time Tuesday explaining how there was confusion coming out of a timeout late in Saturday's 24-17 loss to BCS No. 1 Auburn. LSU (7-1, 4-1) faced a fourth-and-7...

LSU redshirt freshman defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) launches himself into Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) during the Tigers’ 29-7 win Sept. 18 against the Bulldogs. Mingo leads the team in quarterback hurries with four.

Football: Barkevious Mingo starts career late but catches up quickly

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 27, 2010

LSU redshirt freshman defensive end Barkevious "KeKe" Mingo was not supposed to play football.   At least that's what his mother said when he was growing up. She said football was too dangerous for...