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LSU sophomore safety Ronald Martin (26) celebrates after catching an interception during the Tigers' 63-14 victory against Idaho on Sept. 15, 2012, in Tiger Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Depth is an advantage for strong Tiger team

By Micah Bedard September 18, 2012

Depth is a word synonymous with success in college football. To be the best, coaches strive to put together teams who possess top-tier talent at every position. Teams with superior talent across the...

LSU Coach Les Miles, his daughter Macy Grace, and the football team sing the alma mater following the team's 63-14 victory against Idaho on Sept. 15, 2012, in Tiger Stadium.

Miles, Tigers ready for Auburn despite called off practice due to threat

By Chandler Rome September 17, 2012

Like many students and faculty, LSU coach Les Miles sat at his desk Monday, preparing his usual Monday routine. Miles spent time "reconciling" Idaho game film, fielding a scouting report for Auburn and...

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

Soccer: Tigers finish SEC opening weekend with 1-1 draw

By Bria Turner September 16, 2012

The LSU Soccer team capped its Southeastern Conference opening weekend with a 1-1 draw against Alabama on Sunday afternoon in LSU Soccer Stadium. “I thought today was one of our lesser performances...

Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) runs the ball downfield Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

The Champion Sound: Second quarter no cause for concern

By Alex Cassara September 16, 2012

Pick the pieces of your brains up off the floor, ranters, there’s nothing to worry about here. The Tigers scored 60 points for the first time since 1997 in their Saturday matchup with Idaho, routing...

Senior defensive end Lavar Edwards (89) runs in for a touchdown after intercepting the football Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Edwards, Martin, Hill shine against Vandals

By Chandler Rome September 16, 2012

Lavar Edwards had more than just six points on the line. After coming up with LSU’s third of four interceptions Saturday night, the senior defensive end couldn’t allow his reputation to be...

ULM falls 31-28 in overtime to Auburn

By The Associated Press September 16, 2012

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks didn’t flinch when facing a double-digit deficit to a Southeastern Conference team on the road. They’ve been there and done that, after...

Cross Country: Carleton sets the pace in opener

By James Moran September 16, 2012

Senior Laura Carleton finished fifth overall individually to lead the Lady Tigers to a ninth-place finish out of 25 teams competing at the season-opening Commodore Classic held at Vanderbilt University...

Junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) runs the ball downfield Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU sloppy in first half, dominant in second

By Spencer Hutchinson September 16, 2012

Ahead only 21-14, lining up to punt the ball away wasn’t the position LSU expected to find itself nearing the end of the first half against unranked Idaho. The Tigers’ first half was riddled...

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs past New Orleans Saints players during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. The Panthers won 35-27. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

NFL: Saints defense can’t contain Newton, Panthers

By The Associated Press September 16, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton talked all week about how much better the Carolina Panthers were on offense than they showed in their season opener. He proved it on Sunday. The second-year quarterback...

LSU sophomore outside hitter Helen Boyle (8) spikes it past LSU freshman right side outside hitter Cati Leak (24) and LSU junior middle blocker Desiree Elliott (4) on Saturday in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in the Purple and Gold Scrimmage.

Volleyball: Tigers’ struggles continue against conference foes

By Tyler Nunez September 16, 2012

The LSU volleyball team is in danger of falling into a deep hole after losing its first two Southeastern Conference matches this weekend. The weekend ended for the Tigers on Sunday with a five-set loss...

LSU coach Les Miles dismisses Tyrann Mathieu from the team on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012.

Cool Hand Luke: Tigers preach appropriate lessons to athletes

By Luke Johnson September 14, 2012

The message is simple for LSU athletes: If you mess up, you will face the consequences. For that, kudos to LSU coach Les Miles and the LSU Athletic Department. The Tigers were dealt a blow earlier...

Football: Linebackers forging their own on-field presence

By Chandler Rome September 14, 2012

Often overshadowed by the defensive line’s media-praised members and without a reputation like “DBU,” LSU junior linebackers Luke Muncie, Kevin Minter and Lamin Barrow keep one thing...