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LSU senior linebacker Lamar Louis (11) waits for a kickoff during the Tigers’ 48- 20 victory against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

LSU special teams unit struggling to uphold legacy

By Morgan Prewitt November 2, 2015

A glance at the personnel on LSU’s kickoff coverage is enough to see how the No. 4 Tigers buck the usual trend of letting young, inexperienced players handle special teams. From sophomore safety...

LSU senior linebacker Deion Jones (45) congratulates junior linebacker Kendell Backwith (52) after a tackle during the Tigers' 45-21 victory against Auburn on Saturday, Sept.19, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

Beckwith, Jones, Fournette among national award semifinalists

November 2, 2015

As No. 4 LSU rides an unbeaten streak into No. 7 Alabama on Saturday, three key Tigers have received national recognition for their efforts this season. Both junior linebacker Kendell Beckwith and senior...

LSU radio broadcaster Jim Hawthorne signs autographs during fan day on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at the Carl Maddox Field House.

LSU radio play-by-play broadcaster Hawthorne to miss Alabama game

November 2, 2015

Jim Hawthorne, who is in his final year as the play-by-play broadcaster for the LSU Sports Radio Network, will miss the first football game of his career with the Tigers after a successful medical procedure,...

LSU head coach Les Miles holds the team back when entering the field during the Tigers’ 45-24 victory against the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

2016 LSU football schedule released

October 29, 2015

Along with the schedule releases of the other 13 league schools, the Southeastern Conference released the LSU football team's 2016 schedule on Thursday evening.  Next year's schedule revealed some...

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Opinion: Now is the best time of the year for sports fans

October 27, 2015

The lyrics from “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” lied to me. I love Christmas time and everything that comes with it — except for shopping. But the most wonderful time...

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby (4) looks to the ball during a practice drill on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU basketball team’s talent-laden backcourt creates physical, beneficial competition

October 27, 2015

Of the players who could see regular action for the No. 19 LSU men’s basketball team this season, the backcourt contains a potential 2016 first round pick, and ESPN’s No. 3-rated shooting guard...

LSU junior golfer Brandon Pierce lines up his putt during the David Toms Intercollegiate tournament on Oct. 11, 2015, at the University Club golf course.

Pierce’s return, Ricard’s success drive improvement from men’s golf team

October 26, 2015

The LSU men’s golf team is off to a sluggish start to the 2015 season, but with the help of the junior golfers Brandon Pierce and Eric Ricard, the squad hopes to turn the season around. Pierce returned...

LSU freshman wide receiver Tyron Johnson (3) scores a touchdown during the Tigers’ 48- 20 victory against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

Freshman wideout Johnson flashes potential in improving receiving corps

October 26, 2015

For freshman wide receiver Tyron Johnson, the game of football came easy to him for most of his life, but the transition from high school football to college was far from simple. It overwhelmed a 19-year-old...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones discusses the upcoming basketball season with members of the media on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in the Athletic Administration Building.

Notebook: Jones takes over Miles’ weekly luncheon, players excited about upcoming scrimmage

October 26, 2015

With the No. 4 LSU football team on a bye week before its showdown against the University of Alabama, LSU men’s basketball took center stage Monday when basketball coach Johnny Jones subbed in for...

LSU freshman forward Alex Thomas (9) kicks the ball during the Tigers’ 1- 1 draw against South Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in the LSU soccer stadium.

Tigers return to national contention as improvements continue

October 26, 2015

After coming up short of qualifying for the NCAA Tournament in three consecutive seasons, the LSU soccer team is in position to break the drought this year. The Tigers (10-4-4, 4-4-2 Southeastern Conference)...

LSU senior guard Josh Gray (5) handles the ball during a practice drill on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

Senior guard Gray spends offseason focused on consistency

October 26, 2015

LSU senior guard Josh Gray’s 2014-15 season can be summed up in one word: inconsistent. The good: Gray’s creative finishes in the paint reflected his knack for scoring as a junior college All-American...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Jones, men’s basketball team not worried about distractions involved with preseason hype

October 26, 2015

Sporting News speculated whether preseason scouting combines organized by college basketball programs would become a trend after the University of Kentucky held its own prior to the 2014 season last November. “Probably...