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The newly-renovated University Club will re-open Friday. The members-only course has added yardage and a degree of difficulty.

Golf: University Club completes renovations, re-opens Friday

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

The LSU men's and women's golf teams will get the opportunity to test out their new digs this fall after their home course, the University Club, completes renovations. The company hired to do the renovations,...

NFL: Former Tigers playing in pros don’t forget alma mater

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
August 25, 2010

OXNARD, Calif. — True Tigers will always bleed purple and gold.   They may now be wearing the Dallas Cowboys' blue and silver, but linebacker Bradie James, defensive end Marcus Spears and safety...

LSU to rely on young players this year

By Mark Clements
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

The LSU volleyball team's path to defend its Southeastern Conference title is shaping up to be an intriguing one. The Tigers graduated four seniors, three of which started all 32 matches and 116 sets from...

LSU junior Mo Isom (0) makes a save against the University of South Alabama. The Lady Tigers shut out the Jaguars 8-0 on Aug. 22 at the LSU Soccer Complex. They will travel to face three-time defending Conference USA champion Memphis on Saturday.

Soccer: Tigers face defending Conference USA champ Memphis

By Ryan Ginn
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

For the LSU soccer team, the real test begins now. After kicking off their 2010 campaign by pouring in eight goals against a punchless South Alabama side, the No. 18 Tigers (1-0) face a much stiffer challenge...

LSU tackle Joseph Barksdale, left, lines up against Mississippi State defensive lineman Sean Ferguson on Sept. 26, 2009 in Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. Barksdale will switch from right to left tackle this season.

Football: Senior Joseph Barksdale embraces move to left tackle

By Ryan Ginn
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

When the LSU offense takes the field for the first time this year, senior tackle Joseph Barksdale will line up in a new spot, arguably the most important in football — left tackle. The position,...

photo courtesy of LSU SPORTS INFORMATION A rendering of Tiger Stadium shows purple and gold accent lighting in the stadium’s archways, giving its new windows a bright glow.

New windows coming to stadium

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
August 25, 2010

The Daily Reveille printed in an Aug. 24 article an incorrect description of the Tiger Stadium windows that will be installed this year. The 430 new windows will not be purple and gold in color. "There...

Volleyball: Tigers prepare to defend SEC title

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

The No. 23 LSU volleyball team will begin its 2009 Southeastern Conference title defense Friday afternoon in College Station, Texas. The Tigers will compete in the Texas A&M Invitational, facing off...

Schwehming Around: Upcoming seasons will show bright, promising future for LSU sports

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Columnist
August 25, 2010

The future. It's normally a term coaches cling to when the season isn't going the right way, when their jobs get put on the line and fans start to mumble. It's normally something sports fans don't like...

Football: Peterson takes on cornerback, returner positions in junior year

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
August 25, 2010

Patrick Peterson. The name alone sends a shiver down quarterbacks' spines.   Just ask Alabama senior quarterback Greg McElroy, who nearly threw the game away to Peterson in the waning minutes of the...

Football: Murphy named as Doak Walker candidate – 12:11 p.m.

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
August 25, 2010

LSU senior running back Richard Murphy was announced today as a candidate for the Doak Walker Award, the honor given to college football's best running back. Murphy is one of 49 total candidates and six...

Football: Tigers turn to Claiborne to fill vacant cornerback position

By Mark Clements
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

Being the cornerback forced to play opposite of Patrick Peterson is no easy task.   The LSU coaching staff needed to find a Robin to Peterson's Batman. They may have found the answer with sophomore...

LSU receiver Terrence Toliver runs the ball downfield during the Tigers’ 24-15 loss on Nov. 2, 2009. He has more experience than other returning receivers combined.

Football: Lauded wide receiver enters his senior season, looks to leave a successful legacy

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2010

The wait is finally over for Terrence Toliver.   The 6-foot-5-inch receiver came into his own last season as the Tigers' No. 2 option behind Brandon LaFell. He will finally get his chance to be the...