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Several University athletes have homeschool background

By Adrian Wintz
Sports Contributor
November 16, 2011

Many people have preconceived notions of home-schooled kids as weird, socially awkward or abnormally smart. But students who were home-schooled can blend in at a public university, even in college athletics....

Oklahoma Thunder's Kevin Durant, a former Texas player, watches an NCAA college basketball game between Rhode Island and Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Body Shots: NBA lockout not as simple as copying NFL blueprint

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
November 16, 2011

The entire NBA season is fading further and further into oblivion. NBA commissioner David Stern's deadline came and went Sunday evening. Stern had sent a proposal from the league owners to the Players...

Morris Claiborne named finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy

By Staff Reports
November 16, 2011

Following in the footsteps of predecessor Patrick Peterson, junior cornerback Morris Claiborne was named as one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, LSU announced Thursday. The trophy is awarded...

Football: Suspension deters Rebel special teams

By Alex Cassara
Sports Writer
November 16, 2011

When Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt suspended running back Jeff Scott on Tuesday for his team's matchup with No. 1 LSU on Saturday, he didn't just lose his leading rusher and one of his top receiving threats. He...

Men’s Basketball: Tigers to start Charleston Classic against Northwestern

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 16, 2011

Most early-season bounce-back games for major college basketball teams don't take place at a neutral site against a prime NCAA tournament contender. For LSU (1-1), however, its matchup against an experienced...

Football: Claiborne named semifinalist for Walter Camp award

By Staff Reports
November 15, 2011

Junior cornerback Morris Claiborne was named a semifinalist Wednesday for the 2011 Walter Camp Player of the Year award. Claiborne is one of just two defensive players on the 15-player watch list. He and...

Lady Tigers gear up for No. 10 Georgetown

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 15, 2011

After out-dueling Wichita State on Sunday, the No. 20 LSU women's basketball team (1-0) faces its first true test of the season Wednesday when it hosts No. 14 Georgetown (1-1) in its home opener at the...

Football: Nutt suspends three players

By Hunter Paniagua
November 15, 2011

Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt suspended three players Tuesday, including starting quarterback Randall Mackey, for Saturday's game against No. 1 LSU for a violation of team rules.   Nutt suspended Mackey,...

Men’s Basketball: Tigers fail first road test, lose to Chanticleers 71-63

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 15, 2011

The LSU basketball team dropped the ball in its first road test of the season, falling 71-63 at Coastal Carolina on Tuesday night. The Chanticleers held a 14-point advantage with 13 minutes to play, but...

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers squeak out 64-56 win to open season at Wichita State

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 14, 2011

Basketball is a game of runs. When the clock hit zero Monday night in Wichita, Kan., the No. 20 LSU women's basketball team (1-0) had run away with a 64-56 win against Wichita State (1-1) to officially...

Former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, left, and assistant coach Mike McQueary stand on the sidelines during the Sept. 24 game against Eastern Michigan in State College, Pa.

Football: Tigers weigh in on Penn State scandal

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
November 14, 2011

The entire country was shaken by last week's firings in response to allegations of sexual misconduct by former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno...

Miles: Ole Miss no small task

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 14, 2011

Ole Miss may have an 0-6 Southeastern Conference record and its coach, Houston Nutt, on the way out, but that didn't prevent LSU coach Les Miles from complimenting the Rebels on Monday during his weekly...