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Alabama coach Nick Saban and LSU coach Les Miles shake hands following Alabama’s 27-21 overtime win Nov. 8, 2008 in Baton Rouge.

Coaches’ contrasting personalities add thrill to Saturday’s showdown

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

As similar as No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama look on the field, the head coaches on either sideline couldn't be more different. On one side is LSU coach Les Miles – a witty, strange-talking, grass-eating...

Football: SEC coaches paying attention to LSU, Alabama matchup

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

No. 1 LSU's matchup with No. 2 Alabama has undoubtedly captured the attention of fans and analysts from every corner of the country. When the Southeastern Conference coaches convened Wednesday for their...

Alabama coach Nick Saban barks orders during a game. Saban is known for his unpredictable temperament on the field.

Body Shots: ‘Napoleonic complex’ brings big problems for Little Nick

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
November 2, 2011

The breakdowns of LSU football coach Les Miles' mental psyche have been in full force ever since he bent down to gnaw on a blade of grass during last season's game against Alabama. But there is little,...

Middle blocker Michele Williams (23) approaches to spike the ball in a game Oct. 1 against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Michele Williams reaches 1,000 career kills

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
November 2, 2011

Sunday was a memorable day for the LSU volleyball team. Not only did the Tigers' comeback win against Mississippi State break a two-match losing streak and help solve what LSU coach Fran Flory called a...

Tigers take on Auburn

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
November 2, 2011

The LSU volleyball team will try to ride the momentum from its comeback win last week into tonight's matchup against Auburn. LSU had to overcome a two-set deficit against Mississippi State on Sunday, fighting...

Football: Keys to the Game

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November 2, 2011

The Daily Reveille asked analysts what the Tigers and the Crimson Tide need to watch out for on Saturday. Here are their answers. Pat Forde, Yahoo! Sports National College columnist: "Turnovers, kicking...

On the Mark: Tigers will top Tide with trickery

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

How do you pick? How do you make a distinction between two seemingly identical and damn near perfect football teams? It's like asking me to choose between Emma Watson and Rachel McAdams. Neither side has...

LSU students confident about Saturday’s matchup

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
November 2, 2011

The hype surrounding Saturday's "Armageddon in Alabama" has reached a fever pitch on campus after two weeks of apprehension, thanks to a bye week. The anticipation has been unbearable for political...

Head to Head: Alabama’s defense nastier than LSU

Alabama's defense is just flat out better than the LSU defense. They are better statistically, they are more physical and they are just nastier than LSU's defensive unit. This is not to say LSU's defense...

LSU, Alabama to meet in showdown between top-ranked teams

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 2, 2011

Fans want 'Bama, and they'll finally get 'Bama. For weeks the chants have emerged from the LSU student section. At the end of every lopsided defeat, fans demanded the showdown with the No. 2 team in the...

LSU Rugby to play first home game Saturday

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
November 2, 2011

No. 1 LSU may be making the trip to Tuscaloosa, Ala., this weekend, but there is still football to be played on campus, albeit a different kind. The LSU Rugby Club will take on Florida State at the Sports...

The Branch Ranch: LSU fans need to savor the moment

By Chris Branch
Associate Managing Editor
November 2, 2011

Relish these moments, LSU fans. Savor them like a bite of juicy, perfectly seasoned filet mignon you'd love to eat for every meal for the rest of your life. The problem is, more than half the steak is...