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Shutdown and shutout in Florida

By Sean Fairholm
Deputy Sports Editor
October 30, 2011

As the Seminoles stormed onto the field amidst fireworks and Chief Osceola's flaming spear, a late-arriving Doak Campbell Stadium crowd barely had time to acknowledge the Pack as they quietly ran out of...

Soccer: Tigers grab No. 2 in SEC tournament with 3-0 win

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 30, 2011

The LSU soccer team earned its third Southeastern Conference runner-up finish in four seasons by breezing past Arkansas with a late offensive barrage in a 3-0 victory Friday at Razorback Field. Senior...

Brees, Saints sputter, shocked by lowly Rams, 31-21

By The Associated Press
October 30, 2011

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Too late to make a difference, Drew Brees completed a short toss over the middle in the closing seconds that preserved his remarkable touchdown streak. It was his pass toward the...

Body Shots: University should open Tiger Stadium for ‘Bama game

By Rob Landry
Sports columnist
October 30, 2011

Saturday's game between LSU and Alabama is being billed as the game of the century, with hoards of LSU fans expected to descend upon Tuscaloosa this weekend. But the cheapest tickets available on the ticket...

Football: As Halloween looms, football players divulge their biggest fears

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
October 27, 2011

LSU's brand of football is frightening. The team plays in a stadium called "Death Valley," the name hinting at its status as one of the scariest stadiums in college football. The defense and kickoff coverage...

Soccer: LSU closes regular season at Arkansas, SEC title in reach

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 27, 2011

The LSU soccer team concludes another regular-season title campaign with a road match tonight at Southeastern Conference cellar-dweller Arkansas. The Tigers (12-6-1, 7-3 SEC) have already clinched a fourth...

Volleyball: Tigers look to prevent 3rd straight SEC loss as they go on road

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
October 27, 2011

The LSU volleyball team (14-8, 7-5 SEC) hasn't lost three straight matches since October 2004. On Sunday, the Tigers will defend that streak when they travel to Mississippi State (10-11, 5-7 SEC), four...

Body Shots: ‘Trick or Treat’ time in college football

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 27, 2011

Believe it or not, there are actually games to be played before college football Armageddon arrives Nov. 5. Sure, next weekend's matchup between Alabama and LSU may be on the forefront of everyone's minds,...

Basketball: SEC renaissance in the works

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 27, 2011

The Southeastern Conference may be in for a revival as the conference consolidates into a division-less format for the first time since 1992 and experienced talent steps to the forefront. This was the...

Different attractions draw two Swedish golfers to LSU

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
October 26, 2011

The LSU women's golf team has been through natural roster turnover the last decade because of graduations and transfers, but one thing has remained constant — the team represents other countries...

Football: Tigers at full strength with return of Ware, Mathieu, Simon

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 26, 2011

Halloween may be four days away, but LSU already had its fair share of scares this season. Tiger fans across Louisiana held their collective breath in August after news broke that starting senior quarterback...

NCAA adopts proposal for $2,000 boost to athlete aid

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 26, 2011

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors adopted a proposal Thursday that will provide student athletes with  additional economic aid to cover additional school expenses. The proposal calls for athletes...