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LSU drops two out of three in WKU Tourney

By Adrian Wintz
Sports Contributor
September 10, 2011

As the Tigers push forward into the Southeastern Conference schedule, they leave a two-loss weekend in their wake. LSU (7-3) won its first match of the Western Kentucky University tournament by sweeping...

Sophomore quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to take a snap during the second half of LSU’s home opener against Northwestern State. Mettenberger completed 8-of-11 passes for 92 yards and threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Kadron Boone. Mettenberger was inserted into the game at the start of the second half.

Mettenberger’s debut efficient after entering game in second half

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 10, 2011

For the first time ever, Tiger fans finally caught a glimpse of junior college transfer Zach Mettenberger, and he didn't disappoint. Mettenberger, who led Butler (Kan.) Community College to a 11-1 record...

LSU inducts six into Hall of Fame

By Mike Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
September 10, 2011

LSU honored four former student-athletes and two former sports administrators Friday with inductions into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame. Seimone Augustus, Wendell Davis, Suzette Lee, Lloyd Peever, the...

Sophomore running back Spencer Ware runs in for a touchdown Saturday in the Tigers’ 49-3 victory over Northwestern State.

LSU defense stifling in 49-3 rout

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 10, 2011

After last week's impressive 40-27 win over Oregon in Dallas, LSU knew its defense was solid. After this week's 49-3 domination of Northwestern State, the No. 3 Tigers may realize their defense is something...

Tigers play solid in two games

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
September 10, 2011

Not since the 2007 season has LSU put together two completely satisfying performances in a row like they have this year. The Tigers were dominant in their 40-27 trouncing of Oregon on Sept. 3 in Dallas...

LSU dominates Northwestern State, 49-3

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 9, 2011

The No. 2 Tigers ran over Northwestern State in a 49-3 rout in front of 92,405 fans in this season's first Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. After the game, Northwestern State coach Bradley Dale Peveto...

Halftime Report: Tigers lead Northwestern, 28-3

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 9, 2011

After a slow start that only saw LSU leading 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, the Tigers exploded in the second quarter to take a 28-3 halftime lead over Northwestern State. Quarterback Jarrett Lee...

Volleyball:LSU hits road for Western Kentucky

By Albert Burford
Contributing Writer
September 8, 2011

LSU volleyball has a chance to make a statement to the NCAA Tournament committee this weekend. The season isn't ending, but the Tigers' tournament marks the last chance the squad will have to rack up out-of-conference...

Shaquille O’Neal statue unveiling ceremony draws a crowd

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
September 8, 2011

A gigantic banner emblazoned with a purple and gold Superman logo hung in front of the LSU men's basketball practice facility Thursday. In front of the banner sat a massive object veiled in a billowing...

Football: Shepard to serve three-game suspension

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 8, 2011

LSU junior wide receiver Russell Shepard will serve a three-game suspension for his violation of an NCAA rule. Shepard is scheduled to return for LSU's Sept. 24 game against West Virginia, according to...

Football: New season includes new parking plan

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 8, 2011

A new first-come, first-serve parking plan is set to be implemented for the 2011 football season. Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Senior Associate Athletics Director Herb Vincent...

Commemoration: Tiger Band honors 9/11 families

By Catherine Parsiola
Contributing Writer
September 8, 2011

The Golden Band from Tigerland will perform a special halftime show at the football home opener Saturday to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Roy King, director of athletic...