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All content by Micah Bedard
The LSU student section perform "Chinese Bandits," the song designated for when the Tigers regain posession of the ball, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 during the game against Washington in Tiger Stadium.

10 unpopular LSU sports opinions

By Micah Bedard
May 2, 2013
In this photo provided by ABC, NBA basketball veteran Jason Collins, left, speaks during an interview with George Stephanopoulos, Monday, April 29, 2013, in Los Angeles. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins became the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. The interview aired on Good Morning America on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Eric McCandless)

Jason Collins fits a definition of a hero

By Micah Bedard
April 30, 2013
Arizona Cardinals first-round draft pick Jonathan Cooper is introduced on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Cardinals' training facility in Tempe, Ariz. Cooper was selected seventh overall in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The winners and losers of 2013 NFL Draft

By Micah Bedard
April 28, 2013
Ernie Johnson (left), Kenny Smith (middle) and Charles Barkley (right) are part of TNT’s NBA coverage team on Emmy award-winning show “Inside the NBA.” Sports Columnist Micah Bedard says TNT’s NBA coverage is leaps and bounds above that of ESPN.

TNT puts ESPN’s NBA coverage to shame

By Micah Bedard
April 22, 2013
From left, New York Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain, starting pitchers Hiroki Kuroda, Phil Hughes, CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte bow their heads during a moment of silence in honor of victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. In big ways and small, New York is putting aside its heated and historical rivalry with Boston in a show of support after the Boston Marathon explosions. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tragedies like Boston bombing bring out the best of sports

By Micah Bedard
April 17, 2013
Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NCAA, LSU must fix drug policies

By Micah Bedard
April 15, 2013
Tiger Woods reacts after missing a putt on the fourth green during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Tiger Woods had no reason to withdraw

By Micah Bedard
April 14, 2013

“Hand Down. Man Down.”: April 11, 2013

By Micah Bedard
April 11, 2013
LSU junior all-around Sarie Morrison flys off the uneven bars March 8, 2013, during the Tigers' 197.500-197.725 loss against Alabama at the PMAC.

LSU Gymnastics doesn’t get the recognition it deserves

By Micah Bedard
April 10, 2013

O’Bryant III helps himself, Tigers by returning next year

By Micah Bedard
April 9, 2013
LSU freshman infielder Alex Bregman (30) catches the ball to strike out a Kentucky player at second base Sunday, April 7, 2013 during the Tigers' 11-4 victory against the Wildcats in Alex Box Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Hot start won’t matter if Tigers finish cold

By Micah Bedard
April 8, 2013
Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) waves to the crowed after defeating Colorado State 82-56 in a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won 82-56. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NCAA: Louisville, Ohio State, Florida, Indiana destined for Final Four

By Micah Bedard
March 27, 2013
Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Five questions to be answered at LSU Pro Day

By Micah Bedard
March 26, 2013
Harvard's Siyani Chambers (1) celebrates after defeating New Mexico 68-62 during a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City Thursday, March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NCAA: No. 16 seed will soon top No. 1 seed

By Micah Bedard
March 24, 2013
The Oklahoma State team waits to learn their NCAA college basketball tournament assignment during a Selection Sunday viewing party, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State is scheduled to face Oregon in the second round on Thursday. (AP Photo/Tulsa World, KT King)

Upsets to watch for in NCAA Tournament

By Micah Bedard
March 19, 2013
LSU men's basketball head coach Johnny Jones argues with a referee March 9, 2013 during the Tigers' 67-81 loss to Ole Miss in the PMAC.

Head to Head: No excuse for LSU to pass on CBI tournament

By Micah Bedard
March 18, 2013
Saint Louis forward Grandy Glaze (1) positions himself for a rebound against La Salle guard D.J. Peterson, right,, forward Jerrell Wright, lower left, and guard Sam Mills during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2013 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Snubs and Surprises of the NCAA Tournament field

By Micah Bedard
March 17, 2013
LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) walks off the field Saturday, March 9, 2013 after hitting two home runs during the Tigers' 8-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Katz discusses his hot bat, the upcoming SEC schedule

By Micah Bedard
March 13, 2013
(Courtesy SEC Digital Network)

“I Get Buckets”: March 12, 2013

By Micah Bedard
March 13, 2013
LSU senior center Andrew Del Piero (55) dunks over Ole Miss defenders March 9, 2013 during the Tiger's 67-81 loss to Ole Miss in the PMAC.

SEC filled with bubble teams desperate for wins

By Micah Bedard
March 11, 2013
Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk (13) and teammate Sam Dower (35) celebrate their 70-65 victory over Brigham Young during their NCAA basketball college game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NCAA: March’s contenders, pretenders, dark horses

By Micah Bedard
March 5, 2013
New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon (10) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks' O.J. Mayo (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Opinion: Hornets should tank the season for 2013 draft

By Micah Bedard
March 5, 2013
LSU's Charles Carmouche (00) is sandwiched between Arkansas' Michael Qualls (24) and Mardracus Wade (1) during their NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 65-60. (AP Photo/The Advocate, Heather McClelland)

“I Get Buckets”: March 5, 2013

By Micah Bedard
March 5, 2013
LSU head coach Les Miles speaks about his 7-year contract renewal Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at the Football Operations Building.

Les Miles rumor: a lesson to journalists

By Micah Bedard
March 3, 2013
LSU sophomore forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) attempts to keep the ball away from Arkansas defenders Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 65-60 victory against the Razorbacks in the PMAC.

Johnny O’Bryant III dishes on MJ and one-and-done rule

By Micah Bedard
February 27, 2013
(The Advocate, Catherine Threlkeld/ Associated Press ) - LSU guard Andre Stringer (10) and guard Malik Morgan celebrate their win over Alabama in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

“I Get Buckets” – Feb. 26, 2013

By Micah Bedard
February 26, 2013
LSU junior guard Andre Stringer (10) celebrates with fans and teammates Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 after the Tigers' 97-94 triple overtime victory against the Crimson Tide. Stringer scored 10 out of the Tigers' 97 points.

Resilience defines LSU men’s basketball throughout season

By Micah Bedard
February 24, 2013
FILE -- In a Jan. 17, 2013 file photo NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at the organization's annual convention in Grapevine, Texas. The University of Miami is critical of the NCAA's investigation into the University. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

Emmert, NCAA have lost all credibility

By Micah Bedard
February 19, 2013
Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron discusses his plans for the LSU football team at a press conference on Feb. 15, 2013, at the Athletic Administration Building. LSU football head coach Les Miles announced Cameron as the team's new offensive coordinator.

Cameron won’t change LSU’s conservative offensive identity

By Micah Bedard
February 17, 2013
LSU freshman infielder Alex Bregman (30) catches a ground ball Feb. 5, 2013 during baseball practice at Alex Box Stadium.

Opinion: Fans should temper early expectations for Bregman

By Micah Bedard
February 13, 2013
Photo by Chris Graythen

“Hand Down. Man Down.” Feb. 7, 2013

By Micah Bedard
February 7, 2013
Photo by Thomas Wells

“I Get Buckets” 2/5/2013

By Micah Bedard
February 7, 2013
LSU sophomore guard Anthony Hickey (1) lays up Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 the basketball over Vanderbilt sophomore forward James Siakam (35) during the Tigers' 57-56 victory over the Commodores in the PMAC.

Anthony Hickey talks football and the future of LSU men’s basketball

By Micah Bedard
February 6, 2013
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed (20) embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Opinion: Goodell finally gets something right

By Micah Bedard
February 4, 2013
Les Miles, Scott Van Pelt

Mic’d Up: Halfway through Super Bowl Week in New Orleans

By Micah Bedard
January 31, 2013
New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson speaks at a news conference announcing that the NBA basketball team's name will change from the Hornets to the Pelicans starting next season, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hand Down. Man Down. – Jan. 24, 2013

By Micah Bedard
January 25, 2013
LSU sophomore all-around Jessie Jordan tumbles over a balance beam Jan. 4, 2013 during the Tiger's 196-194 win over NC State in the PMAC.

Mic’d Up: LSU Athlete of the Week – All-round gymnast dishes about the spotlight

By Micah Bedard
January 23, 2013
LSU point guard Anthony Hickey

“I Get Buckets” 1/22/2013

By Micah Bedard
January 22, 2013
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2013 file photo, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh yells from thne sideline during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco. The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the NFL title game. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Opinion: 10 Reasons New Orleans should embrace Harbaugh Bowl

By Micah Bedard
January 21, 2013
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in South Bend, Ind. A story that Te'o's girlfriend had died of leukemia _ a loss he said inspired him to help lead the Irish to the BCS championship game _ was dismissed by the university Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, as a hoax perpetrated against the linebacker. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Opinion: Notre Dame, Te’o’s explanations don’t make sense

By Micah Bedard
January 16, 2013
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, right, accompanied by Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, speaks during a press conference at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Chip Kelly gets his chance to revitalize the NFL

By Micah Bedard
January 16, 2013

Opinion: Roar Corps needs to enroll in Student Section 1001

By Micah Bedard
January 15, 2013
LSU junior safeties Eric Reid (1) and Craig Loston (6) celebrate Dec. 31 after Loston's fumble recovery in the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, Ga. LSU would eventually lose to Clemson, 24-25.

Opinion: Mass exodus could be blessing for LSU football

By Micah Bedard
January 13, 2013
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) watches the scoreboard during the closing moments in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The 49ers won 31-21. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Opinion: Saints, Tigers don’t meet lofty expectations

By Micah Bedard
December 2, 2012
Johnny O'Bryant III (2), LSU sophomore forward, dunks the ball Saturday, Nov. 24, during the LSU vs. Mississippi Valley State game.

Tonight’s game a barometer for LSU hoops

By Micah Bedard
November 29, 2012
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is congratulated by teammates Dan Fox and Bennett Jackson, right, after his interception during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Don’t be fooled by Notre Dame’s credentials

By Micah Bedard
November 26, 2012
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is congratulated by teammates Dan Fox and Bennett Jackson, right, after his interception during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

BCS standings fiasco is only getting messier

By Micah Bedard
November 20, 2012
LSU head coach Les Miles walks off the field on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 in the 41-35 victory over Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium.

Miles shows why players flock to LSU

By Micah Bedard
November 18, 2012
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is joined by wide receiver Kenric McNeal (5) and defensive back Dustin Harris (22) as they celebrate after the Aggies defeated top-ranked Alabama 29-24 in an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 10

By Micah Bedard
November 14, 2012
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, NOV. 3-4 - FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2011, file photo, North Carolina forward John Henson (31) tries to block a shot by Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson in Coronado, Calif. It was a college basketball game like none before, played on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. The college hoops season will begin next Friday with three games afloat, two on aircraft carriers and one on an amphibious assault ship, and another in a hangar at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Hoops should ditch the ships

By Micah Bedard
November 13, 2012
LSU freshman cornerback Jalen Collins tackles MSU senior wide receiver Arceto Clark during the Tiger's 37-17 win over the Bulldogs on November 10, 2012.

Tigers’ defense becomes finishers

By Micah Bedard
November 11, 2012
Georgia running back Todd Gurley (3) gets around Florida linebacker Lerentee McCray for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 9

By Micah Bedard
November 7, 2012
New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) walks down court in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hornets guard Gordon’s injury charade is getting old

By Micah Bedard
November 7, 2012
LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a touchdown pass over Alabama defensive back Deion Belue (13) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Photo: Bill Haber / AP

KLSU Sports LSU Football Podcast Week 10

By Micah Bedard
November 6, 2012
LSU junior running back Michael Ford (42) and sophomore wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) react to the final score Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 after the Tigers' 21-17 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU’s effort demands respect

By Micah Bedard
November 4, 2012
Former LSU cornerbacks Patrick Peterson (7) and Jai Eugene (4) celebrate Saturday, Nov. 11, 2010 after the Tigers beat Alabama 24-21 in Tiger Stadium.

Top five wins against ’Bama since 2000

By Micah Bedard
November 2, 2012
Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) celebrates with wide receiver Christion Jones (22) after scoring against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Crimson Tide has more at stake than Tigers

By Micah Bedard
November 1, 2012
Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) throws as he is rushed by Alabama linebacker Xzavier Dickson (47) and linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 8

By Micah Bedard
October 31, 2012
Members of the Los Angeles Lakers, from left, Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Metta World Peace, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, of Spain, look on during the second half of their preseason NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 99-92. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Who will win 2013 NBA Title?

By Micah Bedard
October 30, 2012
Alabama running back Trent Richardson heads to the  end zone on a 34-yard run in the fourth quarter to seal a 21-0 victory over LSU on Monday night. Credit: Ronald Martinez / Getty Images  

LSU-Alabama Preview: Part 1

By Micah Bedard
October 29, 2012
LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu before the Tigers' 9-6 victory against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Mathieu’s arrest comes as no surprise

By Micah Bedard
October 25, 2012
Florida's Donte Fowler, Jr. (6) sacks South Carolina quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) during the second half of their NCAA college football game against in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/The Gainesville Sun, Brad McClenny) THE INDEPENDENT FLORIDA ALLIGATOR OUT

SEC Power Rankings: Week 8

By Micah Bedard
October 24, 2012
Sophomore guard Jeanne Kenney (5) drives past a Mississippi State defender during the women's basketball game Thursday. LSU defeated MSU 53-49, marking the Lady Tigers' 400th win in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Kenney comfortable and experienced in leadership role

By Micah Bedard
October 23, 2012
LSU freshman safety Micah Eugene (34) and freshman cornerback Jalen Mills (28) sandwishes Texas A&M freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

Aggies can’t compete with the big boys in the SEC

By Micah Bedard
October 21, 2012
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman posted this picture on his Twitter account after Seattle's 24-23 comeback win against the New England Patriots on Sunday

KLSU Sports “Sunday Funday”

By Micah Bedard
October 18, 2012
Photo credit: Ronald Martinez (Getty Images). LSU Freshman running back Jeremy Hill (33) eldues South Carolina defenders en-route to a 50-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter of the Tigers' 23-21 victory.

KLSU Sports LSU Football Podcast Week 8

By Micah Bedard
October 18, 2012

SEC Power Rankings: Week 7

By Micah Bedard
October 17, 2012
LSU freshman forward Shane Hammink (11), left, tries to throw the ball past senior forward Eddie Ludwig (13) Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, during the men's basketball team's first practice of the season in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Hammink brings global flair to LSU

By Micah Bedard
October 16, 2012
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2012 file photo, New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma arrives at the NFL football headquarters to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell, in New York. Vilma is again asking a federal judge to overturn his suspension in the NFL's bounty probe of the Saints. In papers filed in U.S. District Court in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, Vilma says Goodell engaged in a "farcical review" of his previously vacated disciplinary action before reaffirming the Saints linebacker's full-season ban last week. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano, File)

Saints’ bounty scandal won’t end

By Micah Bedard
October 15, 2012
LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) celebrates after a sack Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 during the Tigers' 23-21 win against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium.

Tigers’ victory fueled by motivation

By Micah Bedard
October 14, 2012
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw, left, throws a short pass to running back Marcus Lattimore, right, to pick up a first down, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 6 Results

By Micah Bedard
October 10, 2012
LSU Men's Basketball Coach Johnny Jones describes the conversation in which he was asked to become the program's new head.

LSU basketball headed in right direction with Jones

By Micah Bedard
October 9, 2012
LSU head coach Les Miles watches the replay of a Florida touchdown Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the Tigers' 14-6 loss to the Gators in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Miles beaten at his own game

By Micah Bedard
October 7, 2012
Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) calls signals against Vanderbilt during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 5

By Micah Bedard
October 4, 2012
LSU coach Les Miles sings the Alma Mater with (78) La'El Collins and (18) Bennie Logan after the Tigers' 38-22 victory over Towson. Check out the KLSU Sports LSU Football Podcast to get our thoughts on the win.

KLSU Sports LSU Football Podcast Week 6

By Micah Bedard
October 4, 2012
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch in the end zone to defeat the Green Bay Packers on a controversial call by the officials at CenturyLink Field on September 24, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The best and worst of the NFL in September

By Micah Bedard
October 1, 2012
Sophomore tight end Nic Jacobs dodges a defender during the Sept 29. game against Towson University.

Mic’d Up: Tigers don’t look themselves so far this season

By Micah Bedard
September 30, 2012
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch in the end zone to defeat the Green Bay Packers on a controversial call by the officials at CenturyLink Field on September 24, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

KLSU Sports NFL Podcast Week 4

By Micah Bedard
September 27, 2012

SEC Power Rankings: Week 4

By Micah Bedard
September 26, 2012
Officials signal after Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate pulled in a last-second pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to defeat the Green Bay Packers 14-12 in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Seattle. The touchdown call stood after review. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, John Lok) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; SEATTLEPI.COM OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; USA TODAY OUT; TV OUT

Mic’d Up: Goodell’s turning the NFL into a punch line

By Micah Bedard
September 25, 2012
LSU junior running back Michael Ford (42) dodges a tackle from Auburn junior defensive back Demetruce McNeal (12) during the Tigers' 12-10 victory over Auburn on Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Gritty win against Auburn a necessary wakeup call for LSU

By Micah Bedard
September 23, 2012
Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) scores on a 6-yard touchdown run as Arkansas cornerback Kaelon Kelleybrew (23) tried to stop him during first quarter action of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 (AP Photo/David Quinn)

Mic’d Up: SEC Power Rankings: Week 3

By Micah Bedard
September 19, 2012
LSU sophomore safety Ronald Martin (26) celebrates after catching an interception during the Tigers' 63-14 victory against Idaho on Sept. 15, 2012, in Tiger Stadium.

Mic’d Up: Depth is an advantage for strong Tiger team

By Micah Bedard
September 18, 2012
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2012, file photo, Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Ivory (62) battles with teammate John Fulton (10) for a Western Kentucky fumble in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama coaches had one statistic they could really gripe about with last season's defense: It forced few turnovers, and only three fumbles. The coaches visited NFL and college teams with that knack during the offseason and the top-ranked Crimson Tide has already induced seven turnovers in two games headed into Saturday's game at Arkansas. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Mic’d Up: SEC Power Rankings: Week 2

By Micah Bedard
September 13, 2012
LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger

Mic’d Up: Tigers now Mettsiah’s team

By Micah Bedard
August 19, 2012