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Volleyball: LSU signs two recruits – 5:48 p.m.

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
November 12, 2008

LSU's volleyball team signed two recruits today.LSU coach Fran Flory said Madie Jones, a 6-foot-2-inch outside hitter from Plano, Texas, and Allyson Judkins, a 6-foot-1-inch middle blocker from Houston,...

Costner looks to silence critics

By Langdon Morris
Deputy Sports Editor
November 12, 2008

A display of ink on Brandon Costner's right arm indicates some of the things he values most: pride, family and integrity.  And of the several mottos tattooed on his arm as motivational reminders,...

Gamecocks, Gators meet in SEC game of the week

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 12, 2008

The Southeastern Conference's best offensive and defensive units face off Saturday when No. 4 Florida (8-1, 6-1) hosts No. 25 South Carolina (7-3, 4-3).This will be South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier's...

Facebook limited for college athletes

By Nicholas Persac
News Editor
November 12, 2008

LSU outfielder Blake Dean boasts he "smells good," quarterback Jordan Jefferson went to Panama City for his senior trip, volleyball defensive specialist Lauren Waclawczyk follows the "official rules of...

Hightower stepping out of comfort zone to lead Lady Tigers

By Tiffany Tucker
Sports Contributor
November 12, 2008

The Lady Tigers enter the 2008 season this weekend with a young team of seven freshmen, three sophomores and only three upperclassmen.And junior guard Allison Hightower, a self-described quiet person,...

Fields ready to lead women’s team

By Candice Kaschiske
Staff Writer
November 12, 2008

For the last two years, there has been one constant in the Wolfpack's backcourt--Shayla Fields. The senior from Salisbury has been the Wolfpack's starting point guard since her sophomore year. Last season,...

My Opinion: Down season brings learning experiences

By Jay St. Pierre
Sports Columnist
November 11, 2008

Chalk this season up as a failure.One look at the remaining schedule is all it takes to realize this season will end far from another BCS title berth.If the Tigers win out, they'll finish the season with...

Volleyball to honor seniors

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
November 11, 2008

LSU's volleyball and soccer teams held a press conference Tuesday to talk about the teams' upcoming events.In volleyball news, LSU assistant coach Steve Loeswick said the team's two seniors — libero...

Student-athletes struggle to meet academic standards

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 11, 2008

To view a database of LSU student-athlete graduation rates compared with the national average and other SEC schools, click here.LSU's on-field success is not matching its performance in the classroom.In...

LSU fits ‘well in Cotton Bowl’

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
November 11, 2008

As the holiday season draws near, LSU fans must now factor wins and losses into their vacation plans.Saturday's loss to Alabama is important for LSU's destination in college football's bowl season. The...