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Swimming and Diving: Tigers, Lady Tigers face tough task in season opener

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
October 20, 2008

It won't be a walk in the park when LSU's swimming and diving teams open their seasons today at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 2 p.m. against Florida. "It is a tough first meet," said LSU coach Adam Schmitt. "But...

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...

Tigers win six scrimmages in three days at Tiger Park: Softball

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 18, 2008

LSU coach Yvette Girouard said her team did "exactly what we wanted to do" this weekend in the LSU Collegiate Classic.The Tigers won all of their scrimmages in the tournament, winning six games in three...

Panthers shut down Saints’ high-powered offense

By Mike Cranston
AP Sports Writer
October 18, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Smith called it a debacle. Chris Harris said he was embarrassed. Jake Delhomme described it as awful.A week after giving up sole possession of first place in the NFC...

Sophomore third baseman Jessica Mouse swings this weekend during the Tigers’ 2-1 victory against Chipola College at the LSU Collegiate Classic.

Softball: Tigers win six scrimmages in three days at Tiger Park

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
October 18, 2008

LSU coach Yvette Girouard said her team did "exactly what we wanted to do" this weekend in the LSU Collegiate Classic.The Tigers won all of their scrimmages in the tournament, winning six games in three...