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Veteran receivers to help new QBs

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
August 27, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 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...

Tiger athletes still shine during summer break

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
August 25, 2008

It was a busy summer for LSU athletics. While students enjoyed their time off from hectic school life, LSU athletes continued training and striving toward their goals.From the College World Series, to...

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...