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Football: Tigers wrap up bye week practices

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
October 1, 2008

To see a video on Les Miles' press conference, click here. LSU football coach Les Miles wants his players to take a break from football this weekend and recharge their batteries.But Miles is a realist,...

Senior outside hitter Kyna Washington talks with an official during Sunday’s game against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Volleyball: Tigers change pace of play heading into weekend

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
October 1, 2008

LSU volleyball coach Fran Flory said at the beginning of the season her team was going to be fast, explosive and play at a high level above the net.Flory said the Tigers didn't live up to those expectations...

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri speaks Thursday about the team and fall practice at a media luncheon at Walk-On’s.

Baseball: Coleman to start ’09 opener

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 1, 2008

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri already knows who his starting pitcher will be for the first game in the new Alex Box Stadium.Senior Louis Coleman will likely be LSU's starter for the opening of the new...

Senior defensive end Charles Alexander makes a tackle Saturday night in Tiger Stadium during the Tigers’ 34-24 win against Mississippi State.

Defensive line’s depth has its ups and downs

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
September 30, 2008

If Penn State is Linebacker U. and USC is Halfback U., then senior defensive tackle Charles Alexander knows exactly what LSU's moniker across the country should be."This is officially now Defensive Line...

LSU redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Lee scrambles Aug. 30 during LSU's 41-13 win agianst Appalachian State. Lee's stats in his first start match up well with past LSU quarterbacks.

Lee’s stats match up with former first-time starters

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
September 30, 2008

To see an interview with Jarrett Lee, click here. LSU redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Lee has been told all season that he doesn't need to be a superstar for the Tigers' offense to be successful.   ...

‘SEC Football: 75 Years of Pride and Passion’

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2008

"In the East, college football is a cultural exercise. In the West, it is a tourist attraction. In the Midwest, it is cannibalism. But in the South, it is religion. And Saturday is the Holy Day."This quote...

Baseball team honored, begins fall practice

By Robert Sewart
Sports Writer
September 29, 2008

To see a video on LSU baseball beginning practice, click here. LSU fans got to see another Southeastern Conference champion Saturday in Tiger Stadium.The baseball team was honored at the LSU-Mississippi...

Football: Tigers using bye week to recover

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2008

To see a video from Les Miles' press conference, click here. LSU senior linebacker Darry Beckwith did not practice Tuesday, and coach Les Miles said Beckwith and the team will take advantage of the bye...

Shepard LSU’s newest recruiter

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
September 29, 2008

Several top committed and uncommitted high school recruits — including star quarterback Russell Shepard — spent their Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.Stavion Lowe, Chris Davenport and Chris...

Soccer: Tigers lose first match of season

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2008

The longest winning streak in LSU soccer history came to an end Sunday afternoon in Oxford, Miss.Ole Miss (3-5-2, 1-1) bested the No. 9 Tigers (7-1,1-1), 1-0, to end the streak.Prior to this weekend's...

Cross Country: Tigers win lone home meet

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2008

The LSU men's and women's cross country teams had very different weekends as they tried to replicate stellar results in last season's LSU Tiger Cross Country Festival.The LSU men won their first race of...

New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister (26) tries to outrun San Francisco 49ers defender Patrick Willis, right, in New Orleans on Sunday.

Deuce returns, Saints beat 49ers

By Brett Martel
AP Sports Writer
September 27, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Setting Deuce loose was more than a crowd pleasing move by a coach feeling the heat from disgruntled fans.San Francisco's shaky run defense had trouble stopping Deuce McAllister's...