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Former LSU center Chris Johnson to join Blazers

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
January 23, 2011

Chris Johnson will get his chance to represent LSU in the NBA, according to Fanhouse.com. The site reports the Portland Trail Blazers are calling up Johnson from the NBA Development League. Johnson, a...

Men’s Basketball: LSU suffers second blowout in a row after starting 2-0 in SEC play

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
January 23, 2011

Saturday's men's basketball game began with cheers of "Geaux to Hell, Ole Miss" from a relatively full LSU student section. It ended with eerie silence and empty seats. Ole Miss (13-7, 1-4) mauled LSU,...

Swimming and Diving: LSU falls short to Big 12 powerhouse

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
January 23, 2011

In a highly competitive dual meet Saturday, the Texas A&M men's and women's swimming and diving teams edged out LSU's squads. The No. 8 Texas A&M women nipped the No. 23 Lady Tigers (10-4), 163-120,...

Track and Field: Aggies trounce Tigers in early indoor meet

By Chris Abshire
Sports Contributor
January 23, 2011

The LSU track and field team ran into an impressive Texas A&M squad in an early-season indoor dual meet Saturday between the two prestigious track powers. Despite an outstanding day for Tiger senior...

NFL: Packers win NFC, Steelers take AFC for trip to Super Bowl XLV

By The Associated Press
January 23, 2011

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP CHICAGO (AP) — It was the 182nd meeting in the league's most historic rivalry, and the stakes had never been bigger. Now the Green Bay Packers (13-6) are headed to Dallas. And no...

Football: Miles has long admired Kragthorpe

By Staff Reports
January 23, 2011

LSU coach Les Miles was familiar with new offensive coordinator Steve Kragthorpe long before Miles interviewed him. Kragthorpe was the head coach at Tulsa when Miles piloted Oklahoma State. "I watched...

Football: Toliver fails to shine in Shrine game

By Staff Reports
January 23, 2011

Only two and a half weeks removed from winning the Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP, former LSU wide receiver Terrence Toliver laid a goose egg in his final collegiate game. Toliver, who hauled in three touchdowns...

Gymnastics: Tigers snap 10-meet home winning streak Friday

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
January 23, 2011

Consistency. LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux preached the word throughout the week, but it was No. 1 Florida who had it Friday at No. 24 LSU's home opening meet. The Tigers (0-3, 0-2) led after the first...

LSU junior forward LaSondra Barrett (55) attempts a jump shot during the Lady Tigers’ 72-58 win against Florida on Sunday in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers crush Lady Gators

By Mark Clements
Sports Contributor
January 23, 2011

Coming off one of its best offensive performances of the season, the LSU women's basketball team kept its hot hand Sunday afternoon. The Lady Tigers (14-7, 4-3) came out of the gates firing, hitting 6-of-13...

Poor second half shooting leads to blowout loss against Ole Miss, 78-51

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
January 22, 2011

Expectations that increased after LSU began the Southeastern Conference slate 2-0 have quickly came back down to preseason level. The men's basketball team suffered its second rout in a row, 78-51, Saturday...

Gymnastics: Engle takes torch as Tigers’ leader

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
January 21, 2011

Many people spend their entire lives in search of their true calling but never find it. Others accidentally stumble upon their fate. But for LSU senior Sam Engle, she was drawn to her destiny from birth. Engle's...

LSU junior forward LaSondra Barrett drives past a Rebel defender Thursday night during the Tigers’ win against Ole Miss in the PMAC. Barrett scored 19 points, leading the Tigers to a 78-43 victory.

Women’s Basketball: Barrett, LSU thrash Rebels

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
January 21, 2011

LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor had his players do something rather unusual to motivate them before LSU's game against Ole Miss on Thursday night. They rowed in a boat on the floor. The message...