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Volleyball: Tigers to host two NCAA rounds

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Writer
November 29, 2009

LSU's volleyball team held a private watch party for the NCAA selection show at coach Fran Flory's house last season, as they were unsure whether they would even make the field of 64.On Sunday afternoon,...

Football: LSU RB Coach Porter leaves Tigers for Memphis Tigers

By Staff Reports
November 29, 2009

LSU running backs coach Larry Porter is headed back to his alma mater to try to resurrect the program where he starred years ago.Porter was formally named Memphis' head coach Sunday after reports surfaced...

Women’s Basketball: Hightower, Jones leave Tulane contest with injuries

By Rachel Whittaker
Senior Sports Writer
November 29, 2009

The LSU women's basketball team had to overcome some adversity to defeat Tulane for the eighth time this decade Wednesday.In their 73-65 overtime victory, the No. 7 Lady Tigers lost senior guard Allison...

Babbling Brooks: Dear senior Tigers: Thank you for the memories

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
November 29, 2009

LSU football and I have been through a lot in my last five seasons in the student section, but it's nothing compared to what the guys on the field go through.On senior night — my last home game as...

Wolfpack slips by Heels, 28-27, in season finale

By Kate Shefte
Sports Editor
November 27, 2009

Despite being decimated by injuries, the Pack rallied back for a victory in its final game of 2009. Redshirt junior wide receiver Jarvis Williams and junior wide receiver Owen Spencer finished with two...

Football: Miles addresses mistakes in loss

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
November 24, 2009

LSU football coach Les Miles could not escape questions at his weekly press luncheon Monday about the Tigers' clock management debacle in Saturday's 25-23 loss to Ole Miss.Miles repeatedly took responsibility...

 

Football: New Nike uniforms revealed

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
November 24, 2009

The LSU football team is ditching the usual purple and gold threads Saturday night for a modern uniform with a traditional twist.The University and Nike officially unveiled an LSU version of the Nike Pro...

LSU senior running back Keiland Williams runs past Ole Miss defenders during the Tigers’ 25-23 loss Saturday to Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss.

Football: Offensive starters play in Oxford, Miss., despite injuries

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
November 24, 2009

Injuries plague all football teams.But the LSU football team has had four offensive starters go down with injuries in recent weeks.During LSU's 25-23 loss against Ole Miss on Saturday, the Tigers had three...

Holiday: Athletes to celebrate despite busy schedule

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
November 24, 2009

Aside from just a few days out of class, the Thanksgiving holiday is a time when students get to return home to their families and enjoy their time together.But some students won't have such an opportunity.Members...

Swimming: Tigers win, Lady Tigers take third in Cougar Classic

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
November 23, 2009

The No. 15 LSU men's swimming and diving team dominated this weekend as it took the top spot at the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational. The No. 21 Lady Tigers took third in a field of nine. The Tigers scored...

Men’s Basketball: Johnson reels in highly touted class, four signatures

By David Helman
Sports Writer
November 23, 2009

Basketball season is just getting underway, but LSU coach Trent Johnson is already building toward the future.Johnson finished his second recruiting class at LSU on Nov. 11, obtaining signatures from four...

LSU sophomore forward Taylor Turnbow, center, shoots the ball Nov. 21 during the Lady Tigers’ 75-54 win against Houston in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tiger forward turning heads in sophomore season

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
November 23, 2009

LSU sophomore forward Taylor Turnbow had a tall task in her sixth career start for the Lady Tigers against Middle Tennessee State — stopping All-American senior forward Alysha Clark."The game plan...