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Numerous athletic facilities damaged by Gustav

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
September 6, 2008

Many buildings around the University's campus suffered some kind of damage from Hurricane Gustav's charging rain and wind storms.The athletic facilities also fell victim to the storm's wrath.Almost every...

Miles, staff sleep at Operations Center

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
September 6, 2008

Even LSU football coach Les Miles isn't above sharing an air mattress with his family in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.Unfortunately for Miles, the end result was the cold floor of the LSU Football...

New Orleans escapes division rival Bucs, 24-20

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
September 6, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees delivered on his pledge to give the Saints' storm-weary fans what he thought they deserved.Brees passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

Football team to remain in BR for Gustav

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
August 30, 2008

LSU's football team will stay in town and ride out Hurricane Gustav. The team held a 3 p.m. to discuss the storm. LSU is scheduled to take on Troy at 7 p.m. Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Check back later...

Scott leads rushing attack

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Contributor
August 29, 2008

On an excruciatingly hot season opener Saturday in Tiger Stadium, LSU running back Charles Scott had a career day in the Tigers' win against Appalachian State.Scott wasted no time making his presence felt...

Tigers trounce Mountaineers, 41-13

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
August 29, 2008

A then-Category 4 hurricane on the horizon didn't stop about 60,000 Tiger faithful from making an early morning trek to LSU's 10 a.m. match against Appalachian State.The No. 7 Tigers showed no signs of...

‘David and Goliath’ battle Saturday

By David Harvey
Sports Contributor
August 28, 2008

Baton Rouge will play host to two teams who ended last season with championship hardware. LSU beat Ohio State in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game, and Appalachian State defeated Delaware to win...

White hat, attitude heighten Miles’ new media attention

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
August 28, 2008

Whether you are sipping Raising Canes' sweet tea or watching ESPN, it is hard to avoid the image of LSU coach Les Miles and his signature white hat.Miles enters his fourth season with the Tigers on Saturday...

Former offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth gives a hand to a family that evacuated in 2005 from the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina.

Players recall Katrina struggles

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
August 28, 2008

Senior defensive tackle Marlon Favorite said he has "vivid memories" following Hurricane Katrina.He recalled one man in particular, whom he described as "scratched up from the storm" after losing his house."He...

Tigers open season Friday against Texas A&M

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
August 28, 2008

With expectations comes pressure.And LSU volleyball coach Fran Flory is letting her team know it.The team won the past three Southeastern Conference Western Division titles and is a unanimous coaches'...

Defensive tackle returns to action after knee injury

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
August 27, 2008

To see a video of Charles Alexander, click here. Senior defensive tackle Charles Alexander was living his dream 13 months ago — starting on the defensive line for LSU.But while going through preparations...

Senior kicker stays focused through years as a Tiger

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
August 27, 2008

"Endeavor to persevere." Kickers have to keep a positive mind set to be able to bounce back from missed or blocked kicks.That is why LSU senior kicker Colt David has those words tattooed on his left wrist....