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Football: three-star linebacker commits to Tigers – 12:03 p.m.

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
November 20, 2008

LSU coach Les Miles picked up his 21st committment for the class of 2009 late Wednesday night when Lamin Barrow of John Ehret High School gave his pledge to the Tigers. The 6-foot-2-inch, 210-pound...

Fans prefer night game atmosphere over early kickoff

By Ellen Zielinski
Contributing Writer
November 19, 2008

Todd Ladner was excited about the last home football game of the season — until he found out it was at 2:30 p.m."It ruins tailgating because the best games — Georgia and Alabama and now Ole...

Hill finishes fall season ranked number one nationally

By Sean Klemm
Staff Writer
November 18, 2008

Matt Hill may not be up for giving lessons anytime soon with his busy schedule. But during the fall season, the sophomore from Brights Grove, Ontario, did some schooling of his own. Hill posted a 69.4...

 

Chancellor shoulders blame for first loss

By David Harvey
Sports contributor
November 18, 2008

Most episodes of the long-running crime drama "Hawaii Five-O" end with Steve McGarrett's signature catch phrase to Danny Williams: "Book 'em, Danno!"LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor channelled...

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia wins AL MVP

By Ben Walker
The Associated Press
November 18, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston little man Dustin Pedroia won the AL MVP award Tuesday, becoming the first second baseman to earn the honor in nearly a half-century.Pedroia easily beat out Minnesota slugger...

Watching their weight

By Technician Sports Staff
November 18, 2008

Whether it's football players looking to add muscle mass before they hit the gridiron or a wrestler hoping to make weight as he steps onto the scale before a match, weight is an important and a consistently...

‘Evening of Champions’ allows athletes to give back

By Tiffany Tucker
Sports Contributor
November 18, 2008

The Big Buddy Program hosted the first "Evening of Champions" dinner Tuesday at the LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center and gave athletes the opportunity to share a positive message with underprivileged kids from...

Wiffleball moves into playoffs

By A.G. Walton
Staff Writer
November 18, 2008

Wiffleball, one of Campus Recreation's newest intramural sports, is set for the playoffs. Played along the same lines as softball, wiffleball employs similar rules but uses a small plastic ball with holes....

Women’s Basketball: Fans think youth hurts team

By By David Harvey
Sports Contributor
November 17, 2008

Marjorie Robins has followed Lady Tiger basketball since the team played its first game in the PMAC in 1975.She has seen LSU legends like Maree Jackson, Joyce Walker and Seimone Augustus set all-time school...

Senior outside hitter Kyna Washington (front) and freshman middle blocker Michele Williams (back) go up for a block in the Tigers' win over Mississippi State.

Volleyball: Washington’s mother plays big influence in life

By By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
November 17, 2008

LSU volleyball coach Fran Flory said it's no coincidence the Tigers have won three straight Southeastern Conference Western Division titles since LSU senior outside hitter Kyna Washington arrived on campus.The...

Football: Tennessee fullback prospect commits to Tigers – 10:50 a.m.

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
November 17, 2008

LSU coach Les Miles received his 20th verbal commitment for the class of 2009 on Sunday when Dominique Allen of Paris, Tenn., gave his pledge this weekend. Allen, who is ranked as a 3-star fullback prospect...

Johnson’s winnning debut well recieved by fans

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Writer
November 17, 2008

The verdict is in — everybody loves Trent Johnson.Well, maybe not everybody. But one game into the men's basketball season, fans seem happy with the Tigers' new coach."It's nice to see [Johnson]...