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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....

Weekend game still scheduled for 4 p.m.

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
August 27, 2008

To see a video on coach Les Miles' Press Conference, click here. It's déjà vu for coach Les Miles as a potential hurricane, now Tropical Storm Gustav, could once again disrupt the Tigers' season...

Tiger running backs don’t mind sharing the ball

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
August 26, 2008

Their names probably will not appear on any Heisman Trophy ballots or on the cover of any national college football magazines. But as a unit, the LSU running backs are among the top in the nation.In 2007,...

Veteran receivers to help new QBs

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
August 26, 2008

Veteran.That is the word LSU football coach Les Miles used to describe his receiving corps."They look veteran," Miles said. "We're really in good shape there with [senior Demetrius] Byrd and [junior Brandon]...

Friends to back defensive line

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
August 25, 2008

Perry Riley and Kelvin Sheppard are not worried about any potential communication problems when they debut as starting linebackers this season.The two Georgia natives have had quite some time — about...

Young DBs to fill stars’ shoes

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2008

LSU's defense picked off 23 passes last season, and 14 of those interceptions were made by players who are no longer members of the Tigers' secondary.Former Tigers Jonathan Zenon, Chevis Jackson and Craig...

LSU safety Curtis Taylor runs a drill during fall camp. Taylor is one of the leaders in the defensive backfield.

Taylor leads secondary with experience

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
August 25, 2008

To view a soundslide of Curtis Taylor, click here. There are little kids in Franklinton, La., that want to be LSU senior free safety Curtis Taylor.One of them includes Shane Smith's son."He has a Curtis...

Hatch has what it takes to lead LSU

By
August 24, 2008

To listen to two Daily Reveille reporters debate LSU's quarterback situation, click here. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell made the best argument for Andrew Hatch being LSU's starting quarterback.   ...

Lee throws a pass as sophomore quarterback Andrew Hatch and freshman quarterback Jordan Jefferson watch.

Lee battles injury, keeps pace in QB race

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Contributor
August 24, 2008

Football has been a part of Jarrett Lee's life ever since his father can remember. Lee's father, Stephen, is the wide receivers coach at Brenham High School in Texas where he played his junior and senior...

Freshmen see new football ticket lottery system

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
August 24, 2008

Sara Menard is now a freshman at the University. She said she attends every LSU home football game with regular season tickets and said the student section is never full.Like a lot of incoming students,...

 

Mainieri meets with baseball team — 4:00 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 24, 2008

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri met with the 2009 Tigers for the first time  Monday."This is always the most exciting day of the year for me because it begins the process of building our team for...