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Football team’s meals meticulously planned by dietitian

By Chandler Rome October 2, 2012

The LSU football team had a culture shock last year. It was neither the out-of-conference gauntlet the Tigers faced nor the road trips to Dallas, Morgantown or Tuscaloosa. Instead, it was the lack...

LSU sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) heads back to the locker room before the Tigers' 9-6 overtime victory against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Montgomery reinforces that athletes are students too

By Alex Cassara October 2, 2012

Of all the savage LSU football Tigers, junior defensive end Sam Montgomery is arguably the most intimidating. Montgomery catalyzes a vicious cycle: the superhero strength generated by his shredded frame...

Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger speaks with the press after the game Saturday while donning a mustache.

‘Sporting the Scruff’: Multiple Tigers claim to have the best facial hair

By Spencer Hutchinson October 2, 2012

Five games is too short of a career for a nose-tickler as infamous as junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger’s. LSU fans either mourned or rejoiced Monday as news spread that Mettenberger had shaved...

Freshman defensive specialist Haley Smith (15) celebrates with Sam Delahoussaye (3), senior defensive specialist, Friday, Sept. 21, during the Tigers’ win against Kentucky.

Volleyball: Haley Smith rises to the occasion

By Tyler Nunez October 2, 2012

She may have come from humble beginnings, but LSU freshman defensive specialist Haley Smith has had a journey fit for Hollywood. “Haley has been an amazing story,” said LSU coach Fran Flory....

Football: LSU sees abundant penalties this season

By James Moran October 1, 2012

LSU has been plagued by penalties this season but so far has avoided paying for its mistakes. Through five games, the No. 4 Tigers have been flagged 42 times for 305 yards. By comparison, through five...

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch in the end zone to defeat the Green Bay Packers on a controversial call by the officials at CenturyLink Field on September 24, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The best and worst of the NFL in September

By Micah Bedard October 1, 2012

What a difference a month makes. It seems like yesterday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was giving the replacement referees a pat on the back. The New Orleans Saints were ready to use the bounty...

Soccer: Men’s teams absent in the SEC

By Trey Labat October 1, 2012

The Southeastern Conference is best known for its football, but lately fútbol players have begun to make a name for themselves. Soccer has recently overtaken other sports, such as basketball and...

LSU sophomore offensive guard La'el Collins blocks a Towson player Saturdya, Sept. 29, 2012 during the Tigers' 38-22 win over Towson in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Injuries strain depth, cause position changes on offensive line

By Chris Abshire October 1, 2012

LSU sophomore offensive lineman La’el Collins takes it personally. Each time he sees quarterback Zach Mettenberger on the ground after a sack, he sees failure. “You have to take it personal,...

Football: Tigers getting turnovers out of system in early competition

By Alex Cassara October 1, 2012

Better now than later.  That was LSU coach Les Miles’ mindset on his football team’s rampant turnover problem when he spoke to the media Monday at his weekly press luncheon.  Miles’...

Cool Hand Luke: Mettenberger causes a stir with a shave

By Luke Johnson October 1, 2012

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Soccer: Late goal nets LSU 2-2 draw at UGA

By Chris Abshire September 30, 2012

LSU can’t seem to stop Georgia junior midfielder Nicole Locandro. Locandro scored UGA’s only goals against LSU for the second year in a row, but LSU scraped out a 2-2 double-overtime draw...

Sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) recovers a Towson fumble during the Sept. 29, 2012 game against Towson University.

Football: Fumbles overshadow win against Towson

By Bria Turner September 30, 2012

The highlights of Saturday night’s football game against Towson weren’t senior wide receiver Russell Shepard’s 78-yard run for a touchdown or junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger’s...