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Volleyball: Florida ends Tigers’ 13-game unbeaten run

By Staff Reports
September 30, 2010

The No. 16 LSU volleyball saw its first loss of the 2010 season Friday night. After opening the first month of the season undefeated, the Tigers (13-1, 4-1) fell to No. 2 Florida (11-1, 4-0), 3-1, in front...

Football: Chad Jones to be honored at Saturday’s game

By Staff Reports
September 29, 2010

Former LSU football and baseball player Chad Jones will be honored at the end of the first quarter of Saturday's game against Tennessee. Jones, who was drafted by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of...

Football: Peterson could play offense Saturday

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
September 29, 2010

LSU coach Les Miles said Wednesday junior cornerback Patrick Peterson has been involved on offense in practice recently, though he would not specify a position.   "I don't know when he'll be ready,...

LSU senior setter Brittney Johnson (12) sets the ball for junior middle blocker Michele Williams (23) Sept. 10 during the Tigers’ 3-0 win against North Carolina.

Volleyball: Tigers travel to face No. 2 Florida

By Mark Clements
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2010

The LSU volleyball team began the 2010 season in record-setting fashion, winning 13 straight matches to mark the best start in program history. The road to perfection gets tougher this weekend as the No....

Tennis: Tigers send 8 players to Rice Invitational

By Hunt Palmer
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2010

The LSU men's tennis team will face off with four schools from the Lone Star State this weekend in the Rice Invitational at Jake Hess Tennis Stadium at Rice University. The Tigers will be joined on the...

Football: Former safety Jones to be honored Saturday

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
September 29, 2010

Former LSU safety Chad Jones will be honored Saturday for his achievements at LSU during the Tigers' game against Tennessee.   Jones, one of only two players in college history with a BCS national...

LSU hosts No. 2-rated defensive end Drew this weekend

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
September 29, 2010

After enduring a slow start to the 2010 recruiting season, the LSU football program plans to spice things up this weekend when they welcome a man of the Word.   That's no misprint — Ray Drew,...

LSU freshman middle blocker Desiree Elliott (4) and sophomore outside hitter Madie Jones (6) celebrate Sept. 10 after winning a point during the Tigers’ game against North Carolina. LSU beat the Tar Heels, 3-0, and remains undefeated this season.

Schweming Around: There’s another undefeated team on campus, so pay attention

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Columnist
September 29, 2010

Sometimes, inexperience is the best experience. Just think about back in the day when you were young. You would make a mistake, and you wouldn't think twice about it as long as nobody yelled at you. The...

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,...

Soccer: Tigers to host SEC home opener

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
September 29, 2010

The LSU soccer team will do something this weekend it's not accustomed to. For the first time this season, the Tigers play both weekend opponents at home, as they welcome Alabama (7-2, 2-0) and Auburn...

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...

Various athletic teams plan for practice venue makeovers

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
September 29, 2010

LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard knows firsthand that facilities have a huge impact in setting a collegiate sport apart from fellow schools. Girouard, whose Lady Tigers were the beneficiaries of a new...