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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...

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]...

Men’s Basketball: Tigers squeak by Jackson State in season opener

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 16, 2008

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson walked up to the microphone after his team's contest Saturday against Jackson State and made a short statement about his team's performance."A win is a win," Johnson...

Cross Country: Senior leader qualifies for the NCAA Championships

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
November 16, 2008

LSU's senior leader Jacob Simmons earned a chance to compete in the NCAA Championships after leading the Tigers to a No.7 finish in the NCAA South Central Regional on Saturday. Simmons finished the race...

Saints breeze past Chiefs

By The Associated Press
November 16, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Like a slick and experienced salesman, Drew Brees knows how to close.Kansas City, desperate for a win, scored in the fourth quarter to get within seven points and had the...

LSU freshman guard Destini Hughes attempts to drive past Notre Dame’s Melissa Lechlitner in the PMAC on Sunday during the Tigers’ 62-53 loss to Notre Dame.

Women’s Basketball: New-look Lady Tigers stumble in loss to Notre Dame

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
November 16, 2008

With nine new players and a completely new starting lineup, LSU coach Van Chancellor didn't know what to expect from the new look Lady Tigers. After a 62-53 season-opening loss to No. 14 Notre Dame, Chancellor...