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LSU freshman forward Fernanda Piña (7) dribbles the ball around Florida International junior midfielder Nicole DiPerna during the Tigers' 0-0 draw against the Panthers Friday night at the LSU soccer complex.

Soccer: LSU plays to 0-0 draw against Florida International

By Sports Contributor September 9, 2012

In its third double overtime of the season, the LSU soccer team earned a draw with Florida International in a no-score game Friday night at LSU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers (3-1-2) controlled the 110-minute...

LSU sophomore setter Malorie Pardo sets the volleyball Saturday for her teammate junior Desiree Elliott (4) during the Purple and Gold Scrimmage in the Petet Maravich Assembly Center.

Volleyball: Tigers take two of three matches at Carolina Classic

By Sports Contributor September 9, 2012

The LSU volleyball team’s arduous non-conference schedule finally concluded with back-to-back wins at the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. LSU’s wins against Western Michigan and Middle...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. The Redskins won 40-32. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

NFL: Saints downed by rookie RG3

By Brett Martel September 9, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. Showing a veteran’s composure by scrambling only when...

LSU head coach Les Miles holds back the Tigers before running through the tunnel on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Football team not satisfied despite 2-0 record

By Columnist/Blogger September 9, 2012

Some college football teams grow complacent with success. When placed on a pedestal for all the country to marvel at, it’s easy for a group of 18- to 22-year-old athletes to lose focus and shout...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) winds up to throw the football on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Miles: Minus dropped passes, Mettenberger ‘on the money’

By Sports Writer September 9, 2012

They couldn’t catch the ball. He couldn’t catch a break. Multiple drops by the LSU wide receivers in their matchup with Washington on Saturday masked a highly efficient performance by junior...

Golf: Men’s and women’s programs tee off

By Sports Contributor September 9, 2012

The LSU men’s golf team teed off to a hot start at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic, but a poor final round left the team with a fourth place finish. The Tigers sent juniors Andrew Presley...

LSU junior running back Alfred Blue (4) fights off Washington senior cornerback Desmond Trufant (6) Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU dominates Washington Huskies, 41-3

By Sports Writer September 9, 2012

The LSU football team tied a couple of records Saturday with its 41-3 defensive drubbing of Washington. With the win, LSU tied Kansas State for the most consecutive non-conference wins with 39. They...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger drops back to pass Saturday during the Tigers’ 41-3 victory against the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium. Mettenberger went 12-for-18 in his second start.

Miles: Minus dropped passes, Mettenberger ‘on the money’

By Alex Cassara
Sports Writer
September 9, 2012

They couldn't catch the ball. He couldn't catch a break. Multiple drops by the LSU wide receivers in their matchup with Washington on Saturday masked a highly efficient performance by junior quarterback...

A Saints fan holds an image of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints lost, 40-32.

NFL: Saints downed by rookie RG3

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
September 9, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. Showing a veteran's composure by scrambling only when necessary,...

Golf: Men’s and women’s programs tee off

By Lawrence Barreca
Sports Contributor
September 9, 2012

The LSU men's golf team teed off to a hot start at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic, but a poor final round left the team with a fourth place finish. The Tigers sent juniors Andrew Presley and Landon...

A referee prepares to make the call as LSU senior midfielder Natalie Ieyoub and Florida International University sophomore midfielder Scarlett Montoya fight for the ball Friday during the Tigers’ 0-0 tie against FIU.

Soccer: LSU plays to 0-0 draw against Florida International

By Bria Turner
Sports Contributor
September 9, 2012

In its third double overtime of the season, the LSU soccer team earned a draw with Florida International in a no-score game Friday night at LSU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers (3-1-2) controlled the 110-minute...

Volleyball: Tigers take two of three matches at Carolina Classic

By Mike Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
September 9, 2012

The LSU volleyball team's arduous non-conference schedule finally concluded with back-to-back wins at the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. LSU's wins against Western Michigan and Middle Tennessee...