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"Bill, I have a feeling we are about to embark on a most unprecedented expedition!"Thus spoke Ted Theodore Logan,...
By Casey Gisclair Chief Sports Writer
• March 17, 2009
With names like Sylvia Fowles, Candace Parker and Tasha Humphrey gone from the Southeastern Conference this season, most expected the SEC to be poorly represented in the NCAA tournament.But with seven...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Paul Spicer.Team spokesman Greg Bensel announced the deal Tuesday. Financial...
By Kimberly Hefling The Associated Press
• March 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama selected Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland on Tuesday, turning to a lifelong Republican who provided the Democrat critical campaign...
By Sean Isabella Sports Contributor
• March 17, 2009
LSU men's tennis coach Jeff Brown said today's match is by far the most important of the season for his team.The Tigers (5-5, 1-3) host No. 27 South Florida (9-4) at 3 p.m. at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium."To...
Three LSU coaches and the LSU athletic director will pay LSU students' admission to NCAA tournament games this weekend at the PMAC, the LSU athletic Department announced Wednesday.LSU football coach Les...
By Michael Lambert Sports Contributor
• March 16, 2009
Prized running back Bryce Brown finally made his college decision after 40 extra days, seven college visits and weeks of prayer and fasting.The Scout.com No. 1 recruit committed to Tennessee in front of...
By Rachel Whittaker Sports Writer
• March 16, 2009
Rising sophomore fullback Stevan Ridley is out for spring practices with a knee injury, LSU football coach Les Miles said Tuesday.Ridley was a backup to former LSU fullback Quinn Johnson last season, and...
By Rachel Whittaker Sports Contributor
• March 16, 2009
LSU junior guard Allison Hightower is one of seven players selected to the State Farm Coaches' Region III All-America Team, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Tuesday.Hightower is one...
ATLANTA (AP) — LSU guard Allison Hightower was named to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference first team, which was released Tuesday. Hightower, a junior, was the only non-senior to make...
The Southeastern Conference is sending three teams to the NCAA tournament — the lowest number of bids of any of the six power conferences. The Pac 10 and Big 12 each have the next lowest total with...
