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Miles: Top-ranked Tigers can improve

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 25, 2011

LSU football coach Les Miles said the Tigers' new No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press poll shouldn't draw any extra attention from opponents. "To be honest, we take it as a compliment to the program...

LSU junior quarterback Morris Claiborne returns a kickoff for a touchdown Saturday during the Tigers’ 47-21 victory against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va.

Football: Turnovers, special teams leading Tigers this season

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
September 25, 2011

Football coaches constantly emphasize the game-changing importance of turnovers and the need for sound special teams. Following another dominating turnover margin and a special teams score against West...

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...

Texas A&M officially joins SEC

By Staff Reports
September 24, 2011

Texas A&M will leave the Big 12 and become the 13th member of the Southeastern Conference effective July 1, 2012, the SEC announced Sunday. Although the Aggies were voted into the conference Sept....

LSU running back Michael Ford celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Josh Williford on Saturday during the fourth quarter of LSU’s 47-21 win over West Virginia.

LSU beats West Virginia, 47-21

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 24, 2011

September has been kind to the LSU football team. With a 47-21 victory over West Virginia on Saturday, the Tigers extended its win streak in September games to 21 victories. The team also earned respect...

Mathieu ties for most forced fumbles in school history

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 24, 2011

It's normally the seniors on a team who are flirting with school records. But if there's one thing LSU fans have learned the past two seasons, it's that sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu is anything...

Volleyball: Tigers sweep Mississippi State in first SEC home match

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 24, 2011

After trailing much of the first set, LSU volleyball rallied to win the set over visiting Mississippi State and never looked back, sweeping the Bulldogs, 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-17). It was the Tigers' first...

Football: LSU topples West Virginia 47-21

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 23, 2011

First Quarter LSU did their best to quiet a packed house of golden Mountaineer fans early on as senior quarterback Jarrett Lee tossed an 11 yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Rueben Randle on...

Football: Tide to steamroll Razorbacks, Cowboys to one-up Aggies

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
September 22, 2011

Last week I thought I had it figured out. It seemed like all I had to do was pick the teams from Alabama and I'd be home free. Boy, was I wrong. For the first time this season, I picked the Crimson Tide...

Club Sports: LSU rugby heads to SEC Sevens tourney

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
September 22, 2011

In a sport known for its viciousness, LSU's rugby team relies on something other than brute force to overcome its opponents — speed. This weekend, the rules will play to the Tigers' advantage. The...

W. Va. wide receiver learning from NFL cousin Chad Ochocinco

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 22, 2011

When West Virginia wide receiver Ivan McCartney tells people "it runs in the family," it carries a little more weight than the average person. As the cousin of New England Patriots receiver Chad Ochocinco,...