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Junior wide receiver Rueben Randle (2) catches one of his six passes against Mississippi State on Sept. 15. Randle, who had 98 yards in the game, has at least five receptions and 50 yards in each of his last five games.

Randle emerges as lone deep threat in receiving corps

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2011

In four games this season, the Tigers have completed seven passes of more than 15 yards to receivers not named Rueben Randle. That number drops significantly to only three completions on passes of more...

Around the SEC: Texas A&M gets its first taste of Southern play this weekend

By Staff Reports
September 27, 2011

The Southeastern Conference's newest member won't play its first official SEC game until the 2012 season. But it'll get an early preview this weekend. Texas A&M (2-1) and Arkansas (3-1) will match...

Jordan Jefferson’s charges reduced to simple battery

By Staff Reports
September 27, 2011

7:33 p.m. — Les Miles just confirmed on his official radio show that Jordan Jefferson and Josh Johns have both been reinstated, pending any compliance hurdles. They will both return to practice tomorrow. LSU...

[LEFT] Senior offensive guard Will Blackwell - "Gears of War 3." [MIDDLE] Sophomore running back Michael Ford - "Madden 12." [RIGHT] Redshirt freshman punter Brad Wing - "Madden 12, NCAA Football 12."

Football: Players stay competitive off the field with video games

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 27, 2011

The 2011 LSU football team has more than a few trash talkers on the field. They stand over opponents after every play and jaw back and forth with rivals prior to each snap on Saturdays. When the players...

Briefs: LSU players earn Player of the Week nods

By Staff Reports
September 26, 2011

Wing named Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday Freshman punter Brad Wing was named the Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. After missing the last two games due to...

Comparisons to former QB Flynn run deep

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 26, 2011

Through four games, senior quarterback Jarrett Lee has been a stabilizing force for an LSU team that has dealt with plenty of off-the-field negativity. Lee has played through the distractions and led the...

Players indifferent with early kickoff against Wildcats

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 26, 2011

No. 1-ranked LSU football team will storm the field before lunch time Saturday for its 11:20 a.m. match up with the Kentucky Wildcats. The Southeastern Conference announced the early kickoff time last...

Body Shots: West Virginia’s not far from heaven

By Rob Landry
September 26, 2011

Wild and wonderful. There isn't a state in the union that has more of an appropriate state motto as West Virginia or a town that encompasses said motto as well as Morgantown. From the moment my friend...

Body Shots: Pac-12’s Scott keeps college football intact

By Rob Landry
Sports columnist
September 26, 2011

Larry Scott saved college football. The Pacific 12 Commissioner made the decision last week that his conference wouldn't continue expanding, but was instead content to stay put with 12 teams. This move...

ACC Roundup

By Sean Fairholm, Deputy Sports Editor
September 26, 2011

    After an embarrassing weekend of football, the ACC is preparing to pick up the pieces with several games within the conference. Completing the week five slate, Maryland, Miami, Virginia,...

Current defense comparable to past championship teams

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 26, 2011

One of the most treasured sounds of Tiger Stadium is the historic hymn of the "Chinese Bandits" tune, honoring the legendary defense of LSU's first national championship team in 1958. LSU's past two national...

Saints coach Malone and family part of two Louisiana sporting institutions

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
September 25, 2011

The New Orleans Saints and LSU football are linked by more than just a common sport — each is an important part of modern Louisiana culture, inspiring passion and pride equally. Saints tight ends...