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Freshman forward Fernanda Piña (7) chases the ball away from an opponent Sunday, Sept 16, in a game against Alabama.

Soccer: Young Tigers going through ‘growing pains’ this season

By Bria Turner September 20, 2012

LSU soccer is familiar with the out with the old, in with the new philosophy. The team graduated five talented seniors and gained five talented freshman within the same breath. But while LSU coach...

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KLSU Sports NFL Podcast Week 3

September 20, 2012

Week 2 was an exciting one in the NFL. Joining me to recap last week's NFL action are Alex Cassara of the Daily Reveille and KLSU Sports Reporter Cooper Petagna. Take a listen!

Football: Tigers struggle with raucous crowd at Auburn in recent years

By Chandler Rome September 20, 2012

Josh Dworaczyk had a problem. Getting his first action of the game during a goal-line formation against Auburn in 2008, the New Iberia native was in trouble before he even got down in his stance. “I...

Men’s Golf: All eyes on freshman in first tournament

By Lawrence Barreca September 20, 2012

The LSU men’s golf program is expecting a future impact from its trio of freshmen, but Zach Wright has already come out swinging. “If I had to choose one of our freshmen [to play right now],...

Freshman middle blocker Khourtni Fears spikes the ball during practice Wednesday afternoon.

Volleyball: Khourtni Fears makes big impact in freshman season

By Tyler Nunez September 20, 2012

Keeping true to her surname, LSU freshman middle blocker Khourtni Fears gives opponents a reason to be afraid. Fears has stormed out of the gate to begin her collegiate career, leading the Tigers and...

LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) goes up against Washington sophomore offensive lineman Micah Hatchie Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 win over the Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Sam Montgomery is a breath of fresh air

By Alex Cassara September 20, 2012

Sam Montgomery is the “Most Interesting Defensive Lineman in the World.” Well, maybe not. I can only speak about the players I cover. But he definitely gives the Dos Equis Man a run for...

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Football: former Tiger Drake Nevis still adjusting in the NFL

By Alex Cassara September 20, 2012

In the second year of his NFL career, former LSU defensive tackle Drake Nevis is still learning how to be a pro. “It’s something that you can never master,” Nevis said. “You approach...

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) scores on a 6-yard touchdown run as Arkansas cornerback Kaelon Kelleybrew (23) tried to stop him during first quarter action of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 (AP Photo/David Quinn)

Mic’d Up: SEC Power Rankings: Week 3

By Micah Bedard September 19, 2012

1/1 Alabama (3-0) It wouldn’t have made a difference if Arkansas starting quarterback Tyler Wilson would have played last Saturday. The Tide dominated from the opening kickoff, thrashing the Hogs...

Baseball: Tigers lose two pitchers

By Chandler Rome September 19, 2012

LSU coach Paul Mainieri confirmed Wednesday that junior pitcher Joe Broussard will undergo Tommy John surgery Friday and miss the entire 2013 season. The Holy Cross product tallied a 4-1 record over...

Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar speaks to reporters at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Escobar was suspended for three games Tuesday by the Blue Jays for wearing eye-black displaying a homophobic slur written in Spanish during last Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

MLB: Escobar suspended three games for slur

By The Associated Press September 19, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto shortstop Yunel Escobar was suspended for three games Tuesday by the Blue Jays for wearing eye-black displaying a homophobic slur written in Spanish during a game last weekend...

Football: Lawson still learning at defensive tackle

By Lawrence Barreca September 19, 2012

It’s not easy keeping a tiger under control, but Catholic High managed to contain an LSU commit in its recent matchup against Denham Springs. Any onlooker at Olympia Stadium could point out the...

Golf: Freshmen step into key roles

By James Moran September 19, 2012

Early in the season, both the Tigers and Lady Tigers looked to true freshmen to help fill voids left by departing No. 1 golfers. The Tigers lost Sang Yi to graduation in May. Yi was named first team...