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  • Outdoors Report for Nov. 19
    Outdoors Report for Nov. 19

    November 19, 2009

    Chef KD: "It's time to stock up the freezers, just got off the phone with the Fishing Magician, Johnny Nunez, Hopedale, Delecroix, Regio, anywhere they've got some open bays and moving water, you've got to find the tide moving around the cut, they are just hitting specks.  Live shrimp under popping corks, and the old stand by, just a... more »
  • Tiger basketbal team banged up at start of season
    Tiger basketbal team banged up at start of season

    November 19, 2009

    The LSU Tiger men's basketball team may be heading to New York City for the NIT Season Tipoff championship, but they will be the walking wounded when they get there.   Head coach Trent Johnson telling the media on Thursday that senior Alex Farrer is likely done for the year after surgery found loose particles in his dislocated his left kneecap. ... more »
  • Tiger Fall Baseball wraps with World Series

    November 19, 2009

    The Purple and Gold World Series did not draw the same excitement as the College World Series just five months ago. It was not meant to. "I've learned some good things and some bad things." Paul Mainieri said after the intrasquad practice series. "Our pitching is a deep as it's been since I've been here." The series wraps the... more »
  • Taurean Nixon's on a mission

    November 19, 2009

      Although Taurean Nixon is a senior defensive back at Southern Lab, he's not your typical football player. While most players have their hands full with a playbook, Nixon has had his hands full tying ribbons.   Nixon's life has been inspired by his Kindergarten Teach at Southern Lab, Ms. Josie Tyson. Ms Tyson passed away this... more »
  • Lady Tigers win big over ranked opponent
    Lady Tigers win big over ranked opponent

    November 19, 2009

    Taylor Turnbow had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 7 LSU to a 61-40 victory over No. 24 Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.  LaSondra Barrett added 10 points for LSU (2-0). All-American forward Alysha Clark had 16 points and a game-high 20 rebounds for Middle Tennessee (1-1).  The Blue Raiders beat the Lady Tigers each of the... more »
  • Tigers need Jefferson for chance against Ole Miss
    Tigers need Jefferson for chance against Ole Miss

    November 19, 2009

    The Tiger football team has won in Oxford for nearly the last ten years. That streak will come to an end if Tiger quarterback Jordan Jefferson doesn't see the field on the Saturday. To read the rest of my blog visit Cauble's Corner... more »
  • Arnold captures Fans' Choice Award

    November 18, 2009

    Catholic Senior Running Back Blane Arnold is this week's Fans' Choice Winnner. Arnold had a combined 174 yards rushing and receiving and two touchdowns in Catholic's playoff win over Denham Springs. Arnold and company will host Comeaux in Regionals of Class 5A Playoffs. more »
  • Miles says quarterback Jefferson should play

    November 18, 2009

    Tiger head coach Les Miles says he's expecting the Calvary to come charging back in their Saturday game against Ole Miss.  The Tigers are looking to get three starters back on offense, including quarterback Jordan Jefferson who missed last weeks game with an ankle sprain.  Quarterback Jordan Jefferson has practiced this week and Miles is hopeful his starter will... more »
  • LSU hoops advances to NIT Final Four
    LSU hoops advances to NIT Final Four

    November 17, 2009

    LSU advances to face UConn next Wednesday in New York City. Bo Spencer scored a career-high 28 points and made a tie-breaking 3-pointer as LSU defeated Western Kentucky 71-60 on Tuesday night. With the score tied at 57, Spencer knocked in a 3-pointer with 2:48 remaining in the second-round game of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Tipoff. Following... more »
  • Tigers planning for Ole Miss offensive attack
    Tigers planning for Ole Miss offensive attack

    November 17, 2009

    The LSU football team will face one of its toughest challenges of the season Saturday afternoon, when the Tigers try to slow down the Ole Miss offensive attack.The Rebels average more than 31 points per game, and hung 42 points on a decent Tennessee defense just last week. The key to shutting down the rebels is to contain Dexter Mccluster,... more »
  • Final Fans' Choice nominees released
    Final Fans' Choice nominees released

    November 17, 2009

    We've reached the final week for Fans' Choice honors, and here are your nominations for the best playoff performances. Capitol running back Frankie Jackson - Frankie lit it up Friday night, rushing for 226 yards and three touchdowns against Northlake Christian. Jackson also ran in a two-point conversion.     Catholic High running back Blane Arnold - Arnold came through in the... more »
  • Chiefs WR Bowe suspended for drug violation
    Chiefs WR Bowe suspended for drug violation

    November 17, 2009

    The Kansas City Chiefs said Tuesday wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's drug policy. The NFL suspended Bowe, a former standout receiver at LSU, for violating policy on "performance enhancing substances," according to the Chiefs. Bowe has 33 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns for the 2-7 Chiefs this... more »
  • BCS creates football executive director role
    BCS creates football executive director role

    November 17, 2009

    BCS officials selected Bill Hancock to become the first executive director of the Bowl Championship Series, college football's postseason system. BCS coordinator and Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford announced Hancock's promotion from administrator to his new position, Tuesday, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Hancock will replace the BCS coordinator, a position that has rotated every two years between... more »
  • Lady Tigers move up in national poll
    Lady Tigers move up in national poll

    November 17, 2009

    The LSU women's basketball team moved up two spots to No. 7 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll, following a 92-19 win over Centenary in its season opener. The top three teams in this week's poll remained the same with Connecticut in first place, followed by Stanford and Ohio State. Tennessee is the highest-ranked Southeastern Conference... more »
  • LSU hoops takes down Indiana St. 56-45
    LSU hoops takes down Indiana St. 56-45

    November 16, 2009

    The Tiger hoops team improved to 2-0 with a 56-45 victory tonight in the 2009 Dick's Sporting goods NIT Season Tip-Off. Storm Warren led LSU with a double-double, registering 14 points and 12 rebounds. It was an off shooting night for the Tigers, who hit just 34.3 percent of their shots, while going 0-15 from beyond the arc. Bo... more »

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