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My Opinion: Hornets could be title contenders

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October 28, 2008

OK, I admit it. I was wrong.Just a half a year ago, I wrote a column about how the Hornets would get ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks.It turns out the Hornets battered...

Junior defender Chelsea Potts jumps for a header after a corner kick in the Tigers’ 2-1 loss at home to Florida on Oct. 26.

Soccer: Postseason looms for Tigers

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
October 28, 2008

No. 20 LSU (12-3-1, 6-3-1) is hoping for a second-straight run into the NCAA postseason as its conference slate comes to a close.Following Sunday's 2-1 loss to No. 7 Florida, the Tigers sit tied with Auburn...

Volleyball: Tigers use unusual method to improve defense

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 27, 2008

To see a video on the volleyball team's peculiar practice tactics, click here. LSU players use an unusual practice rule to prepare themselves to dive for a volleyball during a game.Any time they make a...

Tulane RB out for the season

By The Associated Press
October 27, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane running back Andre Anderson is out for the season.An MRI revealed both a fracture and dislocation of Anderson's right shoulder suffered in Saturday's loss to Rice. He will...

My Opinion: Fans rude before and after game

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
October 27, 2008

Some people should be ashamed of themselves.The behavior of some of the "fans" in Tiger Stadium on Saturday was deplorable at best, and it made all of the purple-and-gold faithful look bad.I'm all for...

Lawnmowers win flag football Men’s Open

By Kate Shefte
Senior Staff Writer
October 27, 2008

The Lawnmowers beat out Pi Kappa Alpha Gold, 21-12 to clinch the Men's All-Campus Championships on Wednesday night on Harris Field.  "I heard the fraternity team is pretty good," Brian Whitley, a...

The Real Dynasty

By Tiffany Tucker
Sports Contributor
October 27, 2008

Intramural flag football playoffs begin this week at the University Student Recreation Complex, and one team already knows what it takes to win it all.The Real Dynasty won the playoffs the past two years...

Falcon, Heberg win regional title

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
October 27, 2008

Megan Falcon and Mykala Hedberg took the doubles championship at the Wilson/ITA Southwest Regional Tournament on Monday after beating the No. 9-ranked doubles team of Anna Sydorska and Macall Harkins from...

Pack women playing for pride

By Sean Klemm
Staff Writer
October 27, 2008

Coming off eight straight losses, scoring only two goals, most teams would be down on one another, pointing fingers and making excuses. But, with only two games left, the players on the women's soccer...

Senior Chris Johnson, center, makes a slam dunk goal at the intrasquad scrimmage Monday in the PMAC. The scrimmage is LSU’s first attempt to bring in fans to support the team, which coach Trent Johnson says will pick up its weight this season.

Tigers hold open basketball scrimmage in PMAC

By By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 27, 2008

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson said it's his team's responsibility to bring fans to the PMAC.The men's program averaged 8,565 tickets sold per game in 15 games last season. The PMAC holds 13,472...

Miles staying confident in co-defensive coordinators

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
October 27, 2008

To see a video of Miles' press conference, click here. Two disheartening losses are in the books for LSU, and questions loom about what answers coach Les Miles has for inconsistent quarterback play and...

Lee not to blame for team’s struggles

By Casey Gisclair
Columnist
October 27, 2008

LSU football has a problem.A major problem. But it's not where a lot of people think it is.It's not the LSU special teams, which has been the overall strength of the team all season.Believe it or not,...