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Tigers use fake field goal, late touchdown to top Florida

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 10, 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Could LSU really pull off wild miracle last-second victories against Southeastern Conference opponents in two straight weeks? You better believe it.   LSU coach Les Miles...

Football: LSU heads to Gainesville for ‘must-win’ game against Florida

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
October 8, 2010

Sometimes things on paper aren't necessarily a reliable measuring stick in the world of sports.   But for the No. 12 LSU football program, paper is everything.   With a record boldly stating...

Wild Tigers

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 7, 2010

There is a unique group on the LSU football field known as the "Wild Tigers."   It's neither the offense nor the defense — it's the special teams unit, and the return game in particular has...

Defensive end out for rest of season

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
October 7, 2010

So long, Sam Montgomery.   The redshirt freshman defensive end will miss the remainder of the season with torn ligaments in his right knee, LSU football coach Les Miles said Wednesday.   Montgomery,...

Then-sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson (9) runs the ball during the Tigers’ 13-3 loss to the Florida Gators last season. The Tigers travel to Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday.

Football: Florida game a turning point for LSU in recent years

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
October 6, 2010

The 5-0 LSU football team will face a familiar quandary this Saturday in Gainesville, Fla.   In each of the last two seasons, the Tigers' campaign has been derailed in games against Florida. The Tigers...

 

Football: Redshirt freshman defensive end Sam Montgomery’s injury changes Tigers’ rotation

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
October 4, 2010

LSU redshirt freshman defensive end Sam Montgomery sprinted Saturday around the blind side tackle in an attempt to sack Tennessee junior quarterback Matt Simms.   But Montgomery's rush — and...

SEC: Ridley, Kinneman receive recognition

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
October 4, 2010

Tigers from two different sports were honored Monday for their achievements this past weekend.   Junior running back Stevan Ridley was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week,...

LSU junior quarterback Jarrett Lee (12) throws a pass Saturday during LSU’s 16-14 win against Tennessee. Miles said both Lee and Jefferson will play against Florida.

Football: Miles takes blame for late-game clock errors

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 4, 2010

LSU football coach Les Miles voiced his happiness about the outcome of Saturday's last-second victory against Tennessee, but he was not happy with the way LSU got the win.   Miles took the blame for...

Junior tight end Deangelo Peterson (19) stiff arms Tennessee cornerback Marsalis Teague (10) during LSU’s 16-14 win on Saturday.

Football: Tight ends struggle to stay healthy

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 4, 2010

Junior tight ends Deangelo Peterson and Mitch Joseph know what it's like to deal with injuries this season.   Peterson missed the first three games of LSU's season after he injured his foot, and Joseph...

Football: Quarterback Shuffle

By Ryan Ginn
Sports Contributor
October 3, 2010

LSU junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson burst through the hole, left would-be tackler Tennessee sophomore defensive back Prentiss Waggner grasping at air, and began a 83-yard touchdown run that came so...

Body Shots: Miles toying with clock, living life on the edge

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
October 3, 2010

Les Miles must be a thrill-seeking junkie.   It's the only explanation for his complete and utter disregard for the clock late in football games.   For the second time in less than a year, Miles...

Football: Ridley’s score on second chance play keeps LSU undefeated

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
October 3, 2010

Nearly 11 months ago, the LSU football program dealt with one of the most hectic, head-scratching endings LSU fans have ever seen in a 25-23 loss Nov. 21 at Ole Miss.   LSU coach Les Miles emphatically...