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Tigers look to rebound from consecutive 11-win seasons

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 15, 2011

Following consecutive 11-win seasons and five combined Southeastern Conference wins in that span, expectations for the LSU men's basketball team aren't exactly lofty as the team begins practice for the...

Tigers take down conference rivals

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports contributor
October 15, 2011

The LSU volleyball team bounced back after dropping three of its last four games to win back-to-back home games against Georgia and Auburn this weekend. After the Tigers' 3-1 win over Georgia on Friday,...

LSU sophomore running back Spencer Ware (11) stiff-arms Tennessee freshman defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) during Saturday’s matchup against the Volunteers.

LSU ranks No. 1 in BCS after 38-7 victory against Tennessee

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 15, 2011

LSU football games have started to follow a certain script. The defense creates turnovers and minimizes the production of opposing offenses. The offense protects the ball and pounds away with a dominant...

LSU Water Ski team places 10th at national championship

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
October 15, 2011

While fall break brought a respite for most LSU students, the University's Water Ski Club stayed on the grind, continuing to polish their skills.  The club placed 10th in Division II of the National...

Senior linebacker Karnell Hatcher (37) rushes senior quarterback Matt Simms on Saturday during the Tigers' win.

Chavis delivers stout defensive performance in return to alma mater

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 15, 2011

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis is a baby. He admitted it. Chavis spoke through tears following No. 1 LSU's (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) 38-7 victory against Tennessee (3-3, 0-3 SEC) on Saturday. "I'm...

LSU coach Nikki Caldwell speaks with the media Thursday at the basketball practice facility. Caldwell believes the Lady Tigers have the potential to be an elite program.

Lady Tigers begin preparations for 2011 season with coach Caldwell

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 15, 2011

The LSU women's basketball team will open more than just its new season Nov. 14. The game marks the beginning of the Nikki Caldwell era at LSU. Caldwell inherits an LSU squad that finished with a 19-13...

LSU wide receiver Rueben Randle (2) scores a touchdown on a 5-yard pass play as Tennessee defenders Austin Johnson, left, and Marsalis Teague, right, try to stop him in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Football: LSU defeats Tennessee 38-7

By Hunter Paniagua
October 13, 2011

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 1 LSU wore down Tennessee and dominated time of possession en route to a 38-7 victory in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers possessed the ball for more than 38...

LSU athletes idolize current NFL players, coaches

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 10, 2011

Many college football players grew up with dreams of someday playing in the NFL and idolizing those who have made it. The favorite athletes of a few of LSU's football players have a distinctly local flair. Sophomore...

LSU cheerleader Kip Carter released from hospital

By Staff Reports
October 10, 2011

LSU Cheerleader Kip Carter was released from the hospital around noon yesterday after being struck by a vehicle on River Road early Sunday morning, according to his roommate, junior Anthony Alexander. Alexander...

Injured cheerleader home from hospital

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Editor
October 10, 2011

LSU Cheerleader Kip Carter was released from the hospital around noon Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on River Road early Sunday morning, according to his roommate, junior Anthony Alexander. Alexander...

Ryan Baker (22), Junior Linebacker, rushes the Tennessee quarterback during the game on October 2nd.

Tigers gear up for road test against SEC opponent Tennessee

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 10, 2011

There must be something in the water. For the second week in a row, LSU's dominating defense will face a backup quarterback facing his first start of the season. While the No. 1 Tigers (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern...