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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...

Tigers recall ‘crazy’ 2010 Tenn. game

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 9, 2011

As the final seconds ticked off the clock Oct. 2, 2010, the scoreboard in Tiger Stadium read 14-10 in favor of Tennessee. Amid a field of chaotic frenzy, CBS displayed the upset on televisions across the...

Body Shots: Slive, SEC need to stand up for tradition, not dollar signs

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 9, 2011

Sadly, tradition is a thing of the past. This season, LSU will not play a Southeastern Conference home game at night for the first time since 1935. A streak of 76 consecutive seasons with at least one...

Football: Taylor makes key plays; work ethic inspires teammates

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 9, 2011

Playing in the same defensive backfield as a certain 5-foot-9-inch Heisman contender, one could be understandably overlooked. Senior safety Brandon Taylor praised the play of sophomore defensive back Tyrann...

Pack well overdue for some sunshine

By Sean Fairholm, Deputy Sports Editor
October 9, 2011

Even powerhouses can watch constant success get stolen away.   For the first time since Dec. 6, 1982, not a single college football program from the state of Florida is represented in the AP...

Football: Ford’s time on field not linked to fumble

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 9, 2011

Sophomore running back Michael Ford recorded only one carry for two yards against Florida on Saturday after rushing for 322 yards in LSU's first five games. Ford fumbled in the first quarter against Kentucky...

Mathieu’s impressive season draws comparisons to Peterson, Heisman winner Woodson

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
October 9, 2011

As the lore of the Honey Badger grows, so does sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu's Heisman hype. Mathieu, who said he doesn't hate the nickname, doesn't like the sweet implication of the word "honey,"...

Senior tight end Mitch Joseph scores a touchdown during the game Saturday against Florida in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers won 41-11.

Body Shots: Tigers’ jump pass vindicates ghosts of Florida past

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 8, 2011

One play can remedy a lifetime of pain. LSU coach Les Miles' call to have senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson throw the ever-loathed jump pass with 12:20 remaining in the fourth quarter of LSU's 41-11...

Tigers lead Harris Interactive Poll

By Staff Reports
October 8, 2011

The LSU football team is one step closer to a top spot in the Bowl Championship Series standings, which will be revealed Sunday. The Tigers topped the season's first Harris Interactive Poll, which is one...

Florida senior running back Chris Rainey (1), who also lined up against LSU as quarterback Saturday, gets tackled by senior linebacker Ryan Baker (22).

Three quarterbacks not enough for Florida to overcome Tiger defense

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 8, 2011

The last time Florida came to Tiger Stadium with a freshman quarterback, Chris Leak, the Tigers came out on the losing end. This time, the result was much different. Florida came to LSU without the services...

Lady Tigers return home from Texas, Calif.

By Adrian Wintz
Sports Contributor
October 8, 2011

The LSU women's tennis team faced a tough week, and the rain didn't help their cause. Inclement weather made play impossible Sunday at the Rice Fall Invitational in Houston and Wednesday at the ITA/Riviera...