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Tigers out-kick ‘Bama, 9-6

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 5, 2011

First Half: It's been the slugfest so many predicted through one half at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. LSU and Alabama are tied at 3 after 30 minutes as Drew Alleman hit a 20-yard field goal as time...

Alabama junior running back Trent Richardson (3) escapes a tackle Oct. 15. Alabama beat Ole Miss, 52-7. Richardson says he’s ready to play LSU again after getting hurt in his last game against the Tigers.

Football: Richardson enjoying Heisman-quality season at Alabama

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
November 3, 2011

As the rest of the college football world anxiously awaits Alabama's matchup against LSU for two weeks, Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson just patiently practices harder. He's already waited for...

Head to Head: Statistics don’t tell the whole story

In LSU's locker room the words "Four quarters of mean, nasty, tough ass football" stand out on a whiteboard. That's how the LSU defense tends to play. When you compare the Tigers to Alabama, it's easy...

Going Hunting: Let’s fill A.J. McCarron’s inbox with Tiger pride

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 3, 2011

LSU students, take out your phones. Text your friends. Text your neighbors. Text your dog. Somebody has Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron's phone number, and they need to give it up. LSU once had a strong...

Tide has taken two of last three games

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
November 3, 2011

This weekend's matchup between LSU and Alabama has been called the game of the year. But is it more than that? The matchup was dominated by LSU from 2003 to 2007, when LSU won every year. With two championships...

Top defenses square off Saturday

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
November 3, 2011

Two of the nation's most celebrated defenses will take the field Saturday when LSU plays Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. For ESPN senior writer Ivan Maisel, even two full weeks of analysis and speculation...

Alabama coach Nick Saban and LSU coach Les Miles shake hands following Alabama’s 27-21 overtime win Nov. 8, 2008 in Baton Rouge.

Coaches’ contrasting personalities add thrill to Saturday’s showdown

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 3, 2011

As similar as No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama look on the field, the head coaches on either sideline couldn't be more different. On one side is LSU coach Les Miles – a witty, strange-talking, grass-eating...

Football: SEC coaches paying attention to LSU, Alabama matchup

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
November 3, 2011

No. 1 LSU's matchup with No. 2 Alabama has undoubtedly captured the attention of fans and analysts from every corner of the country. When the Southeastern Conference coaches convened Wednesday for their...

Alabama coach Nick Saban barks orders during a game. Saban is known for his unpredictable temperament on the field.

Body Shots: ‘Napoleonic complex’ brings big problems for Little Nick

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
November 3, 2011

The breakdowns of LSU football coach Les Miles' mental psyche have been in full force ever since he bent down to gnaw on a blade of grass during last season's game against Alabama. But there is little,...

Football: Keys to the Game

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November 3, 2011

The Daily Reveille asked analysts what the Tigers and the Crimson Tide need to watch out for on Saturday. Here are their answers. Pat Forde, Yahoo! Sports National College columnist: "Turnovers, kicking...

On the Mark: Tigers will top Tide with trickery

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
November 3, 2011

How do you pick? How do you make a distinction between two seemingly identical and damn near perfect football teams? It's like asking me to choose between Emma Watson and Rachel McAdams. Neither side has...

LSU students confident about Saturday’s matchup

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
November 3, 2011

The hype surrounding Saturday's "Armageddon in Alabama" has reached a fever pitch on campus after two weeks of apprehension, thanks to a bye week. The anticipation has been unbearable for political...