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Lady Tigers expect to be quick, versatile, fast-paced team

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 8, 2011

After the first official LSU women's basketball practice under new coach Nikki Caldwell, one word was continuously used to describe the young coach's style — fast. Like a broken record, the players...

Body Shots: Penn State scandal shakes college football to the core

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnists
November 8, 2011

College football is a sport marred by cheating, scandal and egregious improprieties. Recruiting scandals, improper benefits, free cars, free tattoos and anything under the sun have become a staple of the...

Reid named national player of the week

By Staff Reports
November 8, 2011

Sophomore safety Eric Reid was named the Bronco Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for his performance in Saturday's 9-6 LSU win at Alabama. Reid, who was named the Southeastern...

Tigers find fall success in doubles draws on the court

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
November 8, 2011

Strength in numbers. For LSU's men's tennis players, the saying rings true while on the court. Doubles teams involving LSU players posted a .625 winning percentage this fall, claiming the Costa Mesa Classic...

Coverage team allows only .69 average yards per return on punts this season

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
November 8, 2011

It's no secret that redshirt freshman Brad Wing is talented. The amiable punter is often the subject of praise and receives more press as a punter than some quarterbacks. But Wing, who launched a 73-yard...

LSU students dance along with Tiger Band on Saturday during the Tigers’ 9-6 overtime victory against Alabama in Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Football: Game meets high expectations

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
November 7, 2011

LSU bested Alabama in overtime of the first Southeastern Conference regular season matchup between a No. 1 and No. 2 team, but was it really the "game of the century"? LSU players think so. "It was a defensive...

Miles merry after win in Alabama

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 7, 2011

The mood seemed light at LSU coach Les Miles' weekly press conference after a monumental win against Alabama. Miles told stories of his recruiting trips to American Samoa while coaching at Colorado and...

Montgomery delivers against Tide

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 7, 2011

Sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery sat on an exercise bike while junior kicker Drew Alleman lined up for the game-winning field goal against Alabama on Nov. 5. Though Montgomery had full confidence...

Eric Reid, Sam Montgomery receive SEC honors

By Staff Reports
November 7, 2011

The LSU defense continued to get showered with praise as sophomore safety Eric Reid and sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery were recognized for their performances Saturday in the Tigers' 9-6 defeat...

Body Shots: Miles tricks Saban without trickery

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnsit
November 7, 2011

Nick Saban got outcoached. That statement is rarely uttered, but it was the truth on Saturday night. Something heard on even fewer occasions is that Saban, the Alabama head man, got outcoached by the same...

Soccer: Tigers to face A&M in first round of NCAA tourney

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 7, 2011

With its spot in the NCAA tournament almost guaranteed, the LSU soccer team wasn't exactly sweating the selection show as it gathered to watch its postseason fate Monday afternoon in the Lawton Room. "The...

Helen Boyle named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Staff Reports
November 7, 2011

Outside hitter Helen Boyle took SEC Freshman of the Week honors Monday for the first time in her LSU career. She amassed 18 kills and delivered with a .405 hitting clip and 18 digs against Auburn in a...