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Football Preview: Defense perseveres without Nevis

By Katherine Terrell
Sports Contributor
March 31, 2011

It's never easy to replace an All-American. From leadership and experience to pure physical ability, former defensive tackle Drake Nevis left big shoes to fill on the LSU defensive line. Nevis started...

Recruiting: $80,000 bribe for Peterson reported

By Staff Reports
March 31, 2011

Willie Lyles, a recruiting scout involved in an ongoing NCAA investigation, was implicated in a pay-for-play scheme for former LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson, ESPN reported late Wednesday. Former Texas...

Football: Peterson speaks on reported pay-for-play allegations

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
March 31, 2011

Former LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson has released a statement regarding the allegations connecting him to Will Lyles. "I have never had any type of relationship with Willie Lyles and he had no influence...

Thomas reportedly commits to LSU

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Contributor
March 31, 2011

2012 tight end John Thomas committed to LSU late Wednesday night, according to several reports. Thomas, a 6-foot-6-inch, 225-pound tight end from Airline High School in Bossier City, makes the sixth commitment...

Former LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson denies relationship with Willie Lyles

By Staff Reports
March 31, 2011

Former LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson released a statement through LSU today saying he has never had a relationship with Willie Lyles, the scout that allegedly asked for pay-for-play scandal from Texas...

Golf: Tigers take Bulls Bay team title

By Chris Abshire
Sports Contributor
March 30, 2011

The LSU men's golf team used a big day from senior Andrew Loupe and clutch play on the last three holes to capture the team title at the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate tournament. The No. 11 Tigers...

Football: Three early enrollees impress new coaches, teammates in spring practice

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
March 30, 2011

LSU freshman Anthony Johnson has to win more than his spot on the defensive line this spring. The 6-foot-3-inch, 294-pound defensive tackle was known as "The Freak" for his size and strength in the middle...

Football: Wide receivers range in experience in spring practice

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
March 30, 2011

It's clear who the two veterans are in the LSU wide receiving corps, but plenty of other players are making their presence felt. Juniors Rueben Randle and Russell Shepard have emerged as the starting outside...

Report: Lyles tried to get money in return for Peterson

By Staff Reports
March 30, 2011

Willie Lyles, a recruiting scout involved in an ongoing recruiting scandal, was involved in a pay-for-play scheme for fomer LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson, ESPN reported late Wednesday. Former Texas A&M...

Softball: Game postponed to May 3

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Contributor
March 29, 2011

Inclement weather forced the No. 25 LSU softball team to postpone its game Tuesday. The game has been rescheduled for May 3 and will begin at 6 p.m. LSU defeated Southeastern 9-0 in the first matchup with...

Junior first baseman Mike Lowery waves at a pitch March 22 in LSU’s 11-5 loss against ULL. Lowery, who could start Wednesday, didn’t play high school baseball.

Feature: Lowery makes most of opportunities

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
March 29, 2011

With an athletic 6-foot-1-inch, 186-pound frame and a left-handed bat, junior infielder Mike Lowery looks the part of a college baseball player. A glance at LSU's statistics through 24 games shows what...

LSU students join the millions of fans who gamble on NCAA bracket picks

By Mark Clements
Sports Contributor
March 29, 2011

March Madness — the tournament that warrants an entire month of craziness devoted to its name — draws attention from sports fans of all ranks and causes number crunchers to over-analyze every...