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Georgia looking to end the team’s red-zone frustrations

By Charles Odum
The Associated Press
October 21, 2008

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's offensive numbers don't add up.The Bulldogs dominated in yards but settled for modest margins on the scoreboard in wins against Tennessee and Vanderbilt the last two...

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson address media members during media day Tuesday in the Athletic Administration Building.

Johnson ready to change losing ways

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 21, 2008

First-year LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson knows his program has to change a losing culture after finishing with a 13-18 record last season.But he said at media day Tuesday the burden isn't on...

Junior Rachel Mitchell bats during the LSU-Southeastern Louisiana softball scrimmage Wednesday evening. The Tigers defeated the Lions, 15-5.

Softball: Tigers send Tiger Park out in style with blowout win

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
October 21, 2008

With the team set to move into its new facility for the spring season, the Tigers sent Tiger Park away in style last night against Southeastern Louisiana.Thanks to a five-run first inning, the Tigers defeated...

New Orlens Saints coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Drew Brees during the Oct. 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans.

Brees, Chargers meet for first time

By Chris Lehourites
AP Sports Writer
October 20, 2008

LONDON (AP) — As the Chargers prepare to face Drew Brees for the first time since he left San Diego for the New Orleans Saints, one player in particular is looking forward to seeing his former teammate...

Players remember past losses to Georgia

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
October 20, 2008

To see a video of Miles' press conference, click here. LSU vs. Georgia football games during the 2004 and 2005 seasons may seem like distant memories to many Tiger fans.After all, there's no cure like...

LSU women’s basketball coach Van Chancellor signals to his players during a game last season. The Lady Tigers lost eight seniors from last year’s squad, including former center Sylvia Fowles, a player who Chancellor says the team will miss greatly.

Replacing Fowles is top priority for Lady Tigers

By David Harvey
Sports Contributor
October 20, 2008

LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor beamed about the upcoming season at Tuesday's annual media day.Smiling and joking with reporters, Chancellor conceded the Lady Tigers must make major adjustments...

Saints explain football to curious Londoners

By Mattias Karen
The Associated Press
October 20, 2008

WATFORD, England (AP) — Ambassadors for the NFL, the New Orleans Saints couldn't have expected to explain the basic rules of the game in London.But there was jet-lagged Saints coach Sean Payton on...

Softball: Girouard still changing lineups

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 20, 2008

LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard experimented with her lineups in the LSU Collegiate Classic last weekend, switching players in the infield and outfield each game.Girouard said the lineup changes help...

 

My Opinion: Tigers’ defense is not what it used to be

By Jay St. Pierre
Sports Columnist
October 20, 2008

The drought is over.And what a dry spell it's been for the Tigers.Until LSU senior safety Curtis Taylor intercepted South Carolina freshman quarterback Steven Garcia with four minutes left in Saturday's...

Rays, Phillies reach World Series after history of losses

By By Ben Walker
The Associated Press
October 20, 2008

Brad Lidge's only blemish this season came in the All-Star game. Turns out that loss means a lot more now.Because of that one slip-up, Lidge and the Philadelphia Phillies will open the World Series on...

Junior midfielder Malorie Rutledge, sets the ball up for a free kick in a 2-1 victory at home against Kentucky.

Rutledge evolves into duel threat for Tigers

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
October 20, 2008

When the time comes for women's soccer players to pick their uniforms at East Coweta High School in Georgia, they can choose any number they want — except No. 3.Since 2006, the number has been retired...

Shockey struggles, rips Saints

By By Mike Cranston
The Associated Press
October 20, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Shockey was hurting, frustrated and angry after a miserable return to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday following hernia surgery.Shockey questioned how the team has handled...