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Johnson: Conditioning while fatigued will improve team

By Andrew Chapple
Sports Contributor
November 9, 2011

When LSU was fatigued at the end of each half last year, sloppy play ensued as the Tigers lost control of the point margin. In turn, LSU coach Trent Johnson has focused on increasing conditioning during...

Tigers find fall success in doubles draws on the court

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
November 8, 2011

Strength in numbers. For LSU's men's tennis players, the saying rings true while on the court. Doubles teams involving LSU players posted a .625 winning percentage this fall, claiming the Costa Mesa Classic...

Coverage team allows only .69 average yards per return on punts this season

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
November 8, 2011

It's no secret that redshirt freshman Brad Wing is talented. The amiable punter is often the subject of praise and receives more press as a punter than some quarterbacks. But Wing, who launched a 73-yard...

Tigers ready for on-campus doubleheader Saturday

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 8, 2011

When the LSU basketball team takes the floor Saturday for its first game of the year, the Tigers won't just be opening their season — they'll be the opening act for an LSU sports doubleheader. LSU's...

Lady Tigers expect to be quick, versatile, fast-paced team

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 8, 2011

After the first official LSU women's basketball practice under new coach Nikki Caldwell, one word was continuously used to describe the young coach's style — fast. Like a broken record, the players...

Body Shots: Penn State scandal shakes college football to the core

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnists
November 8, 2011

College football is a sport marred by cheating, scandal and egregious improprieties. Recruiting scandals, improper benefits, free cars, free tattoos and anything under the sun have become a staple of the...

Reid named national player of the week

By Staff Reports
November 8, 2011

Sophomore safety Eric Reid was named the Bronco Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for his performance in Saturday's 9-6 LSU win at Alabama. Reid, who was named the Southeastern...

Montgomery delivers against Tide

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 7, 2011

Sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery sat on an exercise bike while junior kicker Drew Alleman lined up for the game-winning field goal against Alabama on Nov. 5. Though Montgomery had full confidence...

Eric Reid, Sam Montgomery receive SEC honors

By Staff Reports
November 7, 2011

The LSU defense continued to get showered with praise as sophomore safety Eric Reid and sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery were recognized for their performances Saturday in the Tigers' 9-6 defeat...

Body Shots: Miles tricks Saban without trickery

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnsit
November 7, 2011

Nick Saban got outcoached. That statement is rarely uttered, but it was the truth on Saturday night. Something heard on even fewer occasions is that Saban, the Alabama head man, got outcoached by the same...

Helen Boyle named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Staff Reports
November 7, 2011

Outside hitter Helen Boyle took SEC Freshman of the Week honors Monday for the first time in her LSU career. She amassed 18 kills and delivered with a .405 hitting clip and 18 digs against Auburn in a...

Ole Miss coach out after this season

By Staff Reports
November 7, 2011

Ole Miss has announced the 2011 season will be Houston Nutt's last as the Rebels' head football coach. Athletic director Pete Boone said Monday the fourth-year coach will finish the remainder of the season....