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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,...

LSU freshman cornerback Tyrann Mathieu tries to tackle West Virginia sophomore quarterback Geno Smith during the Tigers’ 20-14 win Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

St. Augustine players form talent channel to LSU

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
September 28, 2010

A pipeline is forming from one traditional purple and gold powerhouse to another. LSU and St. Augustine High School in New Orleans have more in common than their storied football programs and the same...

Saints waive WR Adrian Arrington after John Carney signing

By The Associated Press
September 28, 2010

METAIRIE (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have waived receiver Adrian Arrington to make room on the roster for the addition of veteran place kicker John Carney. The Saints took Arrington out of Michigan...

Basketball: Maravich Maniacs plan for new season

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
September 28, 2010

The Maravich Maniacs' offseason has ended. A rambunctious group of about 40 LSU basketball fans met Tuesday night to discuss ideas for the upcoming season's student section. "Tonight we're going to start...

Basketball: Former Tiger Chris Johnson invited to Celtics’ training camp

By Staff Reports
September 28, 2010

Former LSU center Chris Johnson has been invited to Boston Celtics' training camp. Johnson, who played at LSU from 2005-09, spent the last year playing professionally in Europe. Eric Fleisher, Johnson's...

Baseball: Tigers’ first fall practice held Sunday

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
September 27, 2010

It's never too early for baseball in Baton Rouge. The Tigers held their first fall practice Sunday at 4 p.m., about five months before their opening game Feb. 18 against Wake Forest. Sunday marked the...

LSU junior cornerback Patrick Peterson returns a punt Saturday during the first quarter of the Tigers’ 20-13 victory against West Virginia in Tiger Stadium.

Schwehmming Around: Dear LSU football, you need to make a few adjustments

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Columnist
September 27, 2010

It's time to play Tuesday-morning quarterback. I feel the best way to do that is to write a few letters. Dear Patrick Peterson, Late last week, I wrote a column in which I said that your Heisman Trophy...

Gymnastics: Engle, Lee hope to lead the way for young LSU team

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2010

The LSU gymnastics team is back in the gym following its appearance in the NCAA Championships this past spring, but the team is much different from last year's squad. The Tigers are dealing with the departure...

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...

Volleyball: Freshman middle blocker makes immediate impact for Tigers

By Mark Clements
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2010

Speed kills — this is a phrase LSU volleyball's Desiree Elliott knows a lot about. To go along with the numerous teammates complimenting her quickness, Elliott has powered home 90 kills in 13 games...

Brooks, Graff, Eugene feed off crowd energy to help lead SEC in kickoff coverage

By Sean Isabella
Sports Writer
September 27, 2010

If University students, whether seventh-year seniors or six-week-old freshmen, don't have enough to cheer about before kickoffs, look no further than the LSU football team's own spirit trio. Senior safety...