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Hatch has what it takes to lead LSU

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August 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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...

Lee should be No. 1 choice

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2008

When the Tigers take the field Aug. 30 against Appalachian State, redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Lee should start under center. While he lacks the years of playing experience of his main opponent...

U.S. hoops beats Spain for gold

By Brian Mahoney
The Associated Press
August 24, 2008

BEIJING (AP) — Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore.Culminating a three-year mission to end years of embarrassment, the U.S....

Expectations set high for 2008-2009 LSU athletics

By Jay St. Pierre
Sports Columnist
August 24, 2008

Pressure is nothing new to LSU athletics.But after 19 of LSU's 20 University-sponsored teams made it to NCAA postseason play this past season, these teams may be feeling more pressure than a shaken up...

Several Tigers OK with lack of summer vacation

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
August 24, 2008

While the typical college student landed a job or visited an exotic location during their summer vacation, members of LSU's football team spent their time preparing to defend their national championship. Many...

LSU soccer coach Brian Lee relieves Taryne Boudreau in a game against Ole Miss Sept. 30, 2007.

Tigers beat South Alabama in season opener

By David Helman
August 24, 2008

It was hardly a pretty performance, but the LSU soccer team got the job done Friday night, grinding out a 2-0 win against South Alabama. After finishing 2007 as the Southeastern Conference's leading goal...

Cincinnati quarterback Jeff Rowe (top) is sacked by New Orleans defensive end Bobby McCray (bottom) during Saturday’s preseason game in Cincinnati.

Saints’ defense makes strides in 13-0 preseason victory

By Joe Kay
The Associated Press
August 24, 2008

CINCINNATI (AP) — Carson Palmer's nose was scraped and swollen. Both nostrils were bleeding. A nasty cut on his lower lip left a trail of blood that dribbled down his chin and deposited red dots...

LSU sophomore quarterback Andrew Hatch attempts a pass Saturday during individual drills.

Students think QBs will get the job done

By Tiffany Tucker
Sports Contributor
August 24, 2008

LSU students have high expectations for the Tigers' starting quarterback — whomever he may be.  Neither of the Tigers' top two quarterbacks from 2007 will return to the team this season. Matt...

China wins gold medal race

By David Crary
The Associated Press
August 24, 2008

BEIJING (AP) — China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array...