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Wide receiver Demetrius Byrd breaks away from Alabama defensive back Marcus Carter to run the ball in for a touchdown during LSU’s 41-34 victory in Bryant-Denny Stadium last season.

Alabama fans also have game marked down, are ready for Saturday showdown

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 6, 2008

LSU fans have discussed Saturday's contest with Alabama on the Internet since former LSU coach Nick Saban was hired by the Crimson Tide in January 2007.But Alabama fans are fighting back too, commenting...

Swimming: Tigers, Crimson Tide rivalry hits Natatorium

By By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
November 6, 2008

The LSU-Alabama rivalry will make its way into the LSU Natatorium as the Tigers' swimming and diving teams try to turn the tide of their season and earn their first victories against the Crimson Tide at...

Tigers seek revenge against Vols

By Johanathan Brooks
Contributing Writer
November 6, 2008

Two days after exacting their revenge against No. 7-seed Ole Miss in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, No. 2-seed LSU has the opportunity to knock off another foe that handed them a regular season...

Recruit stripped of scholarship offer

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 6, 2008

LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson has pulled recruit Brad Reese's scholarship offer after Reese visited with another school. Reese's coach, Gulf Coast Community College coach Jay Powell, said Thursday...

Women’s basketball: Lady Tigers win first exhibition game

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November 6, 2008

Eight new Lady Tigers got their first taste of playing on the home hardwood Wednesday during the season-opening exhibition game at the PMAC.Visible jitters plagued No. 24 LSU during the first half, but...

LSU installing new HD screens

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
November 5, 2008

The LSU Athletic Department announced Tuesday that LSU is installing new video screens in several athletic facilities.The total cost of the new boards will be approximately $7.2 million, according to an...

Tigers unaffected by early kickoff

By Ellen Zielinski
Contributing Writer
November 5, 2008

Saturday night in Tiger Stadium has drawn many famous comments about its level of intimidation.Former Alabama coach Bear Bryant once said competing in Death Valley was like "playing inside a drum."But,...

Drama abounds at UREC intramural championship

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
November 5, 2008

At least some LSU students will be celebrating football championships this year. The University Student Recreation Complex held its annual intramural football championships Tuesday at the UREC fields,...

‘Bama, Nick Saban downplay top ranking

By John Zenor
The Associated Press
November 5, 2008

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A No. 1 ranking. A grudge match. A title shot.To Alabama coach Nick Saban, those aren't things to celebrate. They're "external factors," potential distractions that can waylay...

Soccer: Tigers kick off SEC tourney

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
November 5, 2008

If LSU can achieve its preseason goal of winning the Southeastern Conference championship, this week's 2008 SEC Tournament will be a shot at vengeance.The Tigers may have a chance at a rematch with all...

Tigers in rare underdog role against ‘Bama

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
November 5, 2008

LSU knows the drill.Teams facing opponents ranked in the nation's top 10 play with emotion and adrenaline because they feel they have nothing to lose, and very few people expect them to win.The Tigers...

Williams enters starting lineup

By By Andy Schwehn
Sports Contributor
November 4, 2008

LSU coach Fran Flory said freshman middle blocker Michele Williams has one of the fastest arm swings in the country. Don't believe it? Williams once gave a concussion to another player when she spiked...