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No. 4 LSU overcomes distractions to face No. 3 Oregon

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 2, 2011

Before the preseason polls came out and before both Oregon and LSU received top-5 rankings, the anticipation for the season-opening showcase in Arlington, Texas, had already reached a fever pitch. But...

Football: SEC teams open season with non-conference opponents

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
September 1, 2011

Despite no Southeastern Conference match-ups and a slew of cupcake opponents on this week's slate, a few intriguing story lines still dot the SEC landscape as the 2011 season arrives this weekend.   BULLDOGS...

Football: Oregon QB Darron Thomas leads fast-paced offense in game against LSU

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
September 1, 2011

Oregon junior quarterback Darron Thomas could have easily been on the other sideline Saturday night for the Ducks' showdown with LSU. Thomas, who grew up in the Houston area, yearned to play for the Tigers,...

7-on-7 tournaments grow in popularity, benefit recruits

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 1, 2011

Seven-on-seven tournaments have become as important to college football recruits as any summer camp. A style of touch-football that solely focuses on passing and has no linemen, 7-on-7s have grown in popularity...

Lowery’s ex seeks permanent restraining order

By Staff Reports
August 31, 2011

  Elizabeth Siadous, 18, plans to seek a permanent restraining order against ex-boyfriend Andrew Lowery, 21, according to her lawyer John Delgado. Siadous took out a temporary restraining order...

LSU senior sweeps International Sailing Federation Grand Slam qualifier

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
August 31, 2011

For someone who's been sailing since he was 6 years old, winning a regatta — a series of boat races — is not a surprise. Sweeping an International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Grand Slam qualifier,...

 

Blades back on pitch after injury

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
August 31, 2011

LSU redshirt freshman forward Kaley Blades can still vividly recall the play that ended her 2010 season. In a September road match at Virginia Tech, the Tigers' fourth game of the year, Blades sprinted...

Miles releases depth chart for season opener against Oregon

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
August 31, 2011

LSU coach Les Miles is beginning to cross the t's and dot the i's for his opening day roster Saturday. Miles released a depth chart Wednesday for the showdown against No. 3 Oregon, with a few surprises. Senior...

Witness speaks out about Lowery

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
August 31, 2011

Lewis Unglesby, suspended quarterback Jordan Jefferson's attorney, has not heard from LSU about meeting with coach Les Miles and Vice Chancellor and Senior Associate Athletic Director Joe Alleva about...

Fund created for injured coach

By Staff Reports
August 30, 2011

Friends and family of LSU Cheerleading coach Chico Garcia created a site called getwellchico.com to post updates and accept donations for Garcia, who was seriously injured in a boating accident Saturday. "Everything...

Elliott makes big impact on volleyball court

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
August 30, 2011

Most sophomores would consider it a rarity to be named to the Preseason All-Southeastern Conference First Team. But it's no surprise to sophomore middle blocker Desiree Elliott. Last season, Elliott became...

Tigers condition for up-tempo Duck offense in preparation for opener

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
August 30, 2011

One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, four Mississippi, five Mississippi, six Mississippi. Six seconds is all it takes for Oregon to run a play, reset its offense and run another one. The...