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Football remains No. 9 No. 11 in national polls – 12:23 p.m.

By Staff Reports
September 7, 2009

The LSU football team stood its ground in the national polls after winning its season opener this past weekend. The Tigers (1-0) are No. 9 in the latest USA Today Coaches Top 25 and No. 11 in the most...

Football: Alexander back from injuries, making most of sixth year

LSU senior defensive tackle Charles Alexander walked onto the field for Senior Day last season against Arkansas knowing he wouldn't be in Tiger Stadium for the last time.Alexander will get another opportunity...

Football: LSU squeaks out win at Washington

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
September 6, 2009

"Regardless of the score, we want them to walk off the field and respect us."Washington coach Steve Sarkisian said these words the week before his Huskies coaching debut against No. 11 LSU in both teams'...

Recruiting: LSU extends scholarships to nine in-state prospects for 2011 class

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

The 2009 LSU football recruiting class was ranked as one of the three best in the country by ESPNU.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com, and the 2010 class has 22 commitments nearly five months before National...

Babbling Brooks: On Thursday night, LeGarrette Blount was ‘that guy’

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
September 6, 2009

There's always "that guy."Everybody knows the type — the one who likes to rain on the parade and be the center of attention.Be it through some outlandish act, ridiculous statement or an unending...

UREC intramural season begins today

By Jonathan Schexnayder
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

Sports can be a way for some students to escape the responsibilities of school and stay active at the same time.Some students will get that opportunity today when the fall intramural season begins at the...

Women’s Golf: Lady Tigers advance to semifinals of Match Play Championships – 1:18 p.m.

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

The No. 11 LSU women's golf team knocked off Georgia this morning in their opening round match in the championship bracket of the Hooters Collegiate Match Play Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla.The...

Soccer: Clarke sparks Tigers to 2-1 win

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

The weekend could have been much worse for the LSU soccer team.Thanks to senior leadership and a couple late goals on Sunday by senior midfielder Melissa Clarke, the Tigers (2-1-1) left the South Florida...

Golf: Winstead puts men’s team back on map

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

LSU men's golf coach Chuck Winstead was worried the golf program was not where it should be when he was hired in 2005 to coach his alma mater.Now entering his fifth season in Baton Rouge, he managed to...

Volleyball: Duo of setters helps pace offense

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Writer
September 6, 2009

In football, it's the quarterback. In basketball, it's the point guard. Both positions run the offense, pacing their teams to victory or defeat.For a volleyball team, it's the setter who runs the offense...

Women’s golf: Lady Tigers advance at Collegiate Match Play Championship – 12:16 a.m.

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

The LSU women's golf team, led by sophomore Jacqueline Hedwall and freshman Mary Michael Maggio finished tied for third in the opening round of the Hooters Collegiate Match Play Championship in Daytona...

Women’s Golf: LSU advances to finals at Match Play Championship – 9:37 p.m.

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
September 6, 2009

The No. 11 LSU women's golf team secured a spot in the championship match of the Hooters Collegiate Match Play Championship on Monday with a 3-2 upset victory over Florida at the Legends Course of LPGA...