Jeff: LSU should beat Ole Miss, if they play to their capability
Two teams looking to finish the season strong meet in Oxford on Saturday as 10th ranked LSU visits Ole Miss. The winner of this game will likely find itself in the Captial One Bowl on New Year's Day. If LSU loses, they could spend the New Year's holiday weekend in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #11... Bama poised to go all the way
The Tide had no hangover from their physical battle with LSU. Bama can punch their ticket to the big game with three more wins. I think they'll do it. Roll Tide! Last week Bama beat Mississippi State 31-3 / this week vs Chattanooga.
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Jeff: Ole Miss coming on as LSU prepares for the Rebels
Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo sizes up the Southeastern Conference football teams. This week Georgia and Ole Miss are surging, while Auburn and Tennessee are tumbling. The top three are holding strong...
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Jeff: Tigers know they need to play better to beat the Rebels
For the second year in a row, the Tigers played a non-conference game in November, and barely came away with a victory. Last year, LSU had to rally from a 31 to 3 deficit to beat Troy 40 to 31. The Bayou Bengals went on two lose their next games.
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LSU knocks off Indiana State 56-45
Storm Warren had his second double-double in as many games as LSU defeated Indiana State 56-45 on Monday night. Warren had 14 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers (2-0) advanced to a second round of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Tipoff against Western Kentucky, which beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee 69-65.
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LSU QB Jefferson returns to practice
Jordan Jefferson is expected to practice throughout the week and No. 10 LSU is hopeful its starting quarterback will be able to play after missing the last game with a sprained right ankle.
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Jeff: The good - bad and the ugly from LSU's lackluster win over Louisiana Tech
It was nice to see Keiland Williams have a good day running the football. The senior from Lafayette had 116 yards on two touchdowns. You knew he was going to have a good game, when his first carry was 18 yards long. It's a shame he only had 15 rushing attempts, because Tech couldn't stop him.
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Jeff: LSU wins ugly
It wasn't pretty, but the Tigers grinded out a 24 to 16 victory on Saturday night inside Tiger Stadium thanks to running back Keiland Williams and a solid performance by the defense in the second-half.
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Williams lifts No. 9 LSU over La. Tech, 24-16
Keiland Williams' combination of power and elusiveness ensured LSU's century of dominance over Louisiana Tech would continue. Williams ran for 116 yards and two second-half touchdowns, helping the ninth-ranked Tigers fend off the upset-minded Bulldogs 24-16 on Saturday night.
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Jeff: Will LSU overlook Louisiana Tech?
Two teams that could use a win meet Saturday night in Tiger Stadium as LSU hosts Louisiana Tech for homecoming. The Fighting Tigers have spent the week licking their wounds from a hard fought loss to Alabama. Tech also had a good performance in their last meeting, but came up short against 6th ranked Boise State.
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Jeff's SEC Rankings: Hogs move up - Gamecocks drop
Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks the football teams in the Southeastern Conference. Despite losing, LSU is holding at #3. Arkansas is climbing. South Carolina is falling. Here are the rankings:
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LSU's Lee could get start against La. Tech
Although Jordan Jefferson has returned to practice this week, head coach Les Miles said he remains "a little gimped," keeping open the possibility that sophomore Jarrett Lee will start for the first time since late last season.
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Tigers regroup
For eight games this fall, the LSU football team lived a rather charmed life and steered clear of damaging injuries to major players. The one exception was versatile running back Richard Murphy, whose season ended with a compound knee injury Sept. 12.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #10
Here is where the plot thickens. There are a few big games left that can have an impact on the national title game. Texas looks like a lock, and the winner of the SEC Title game should get the other ticket. One slip up could allow TCU or Cincy to be in the right place at the right time.
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Jeff: LSU looks to avoid another late season collapse
The Fighting Tigers were in a similar position last year with three weeks to go in the regular season. They were coming off a tough loss to Alabama and their chances of winning the SEC West were all gone.
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Miles expects Jefferson back for LSU stretch run
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Les Miles expects quarterback Jordan Jefferson to be back at practice later this week as ninth-ranked LSU regroups from last weekend's loss at Alabama.
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Miles, Saban voice support for SEC officials
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- LSU coach Les Miles says he is satisfied with the response he received from the SEC about a questionable call by officials during the Tigers' game against Alabama.
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LSU loses injured RB Scott for regular season
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU running back Charles Scott has a fractured collarbone and will miss the rest of the regular season.
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Jeff: The good, bad, and the ugly from LSU's hard fought loss to Alabama
In a game where field position was critical, the Tigers punters had their best game of the season. Short-punt specialist Josh Jasper had two punts, and both were downed at the 1-yard line. Derek Helton was also solid, averaging 47 yards on six punts.
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Tide rolls over Tigers 24-15, earns SEC championship slot
No. 3 Alabama picked up another dramatic win and a second straight trip to the SEC championship game. Julio Jones caught a 73-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and Leigh Tiffin booted a 40-yard field goal with 3:04 left to seal a 24-15 victory for the Crimson Tide against No. 9 LSU.
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Tigers and Tide: More at stake than just Saban facing his old team
When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there's more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title.
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Bama-LSU might be another defensive struggle
When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there's more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
The top 3 football teams in the SEC are holding strong, but we have new names moving up into the 4, 5 and 6 spots. Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks the Southeastern Conference teams:
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LSU and Bama both look to run and stop the run
The question to be answered when LSU visits No. 3 Alabama this weekend is whether LSU's 267 yards rushing against the Tulan Green Wave was a sign of real improvement or simply a case of steamrolling an overmatched opponent.
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LSU seeking to gain ground on Alabama
Compared to recent years, LSU's ground game has run aground. The ninth-ranked Tigers are averaging 141.5 yards rushing, or 25 yards per game off their pace from a season earlier and 73 yards below their average in 2007. The only time LSU's had a 100-yard rusher in a single game this season was when Charles Scott did it last weekend in a 42-0 victory over Tulane.
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AP Game of the Week- LSU @ Alabama
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Big Chiefs CFB top 10
Well the Trojans are out of the hunt and the featured game this week is in Tuscaloosa as the Tide tangles with the Bayou Bengals. Someone will move up this week; and if Bama losses Boise State, Iowa, TCU and Cincy will all still be alive in the BCS Title hunt.
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Bama-LSU prep for a Top 10 showdown
Just another game. Or a top-10 showdown that could help set up a one-game playoff with Florida for a shot at the BCS national championship. The next one. Or an our-coach-is-better-than-yours statement game.
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Jeff: The good, bad and ugly from Saturday's 42 to 0 LSU win over Tulane
LSU’s defense got the shutout it’s been looking for since the beginning of the season. The comparisons are starting to be made between this defense and the defenses that won national championships in 2003 and 2007.
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Jeff: LSU shuts out Tulane and looks ahead to Bama
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers treated themselves to a solid 42 to 0 win over Tulane on Halloween night. It was the first shutout for the Tigers since the 2007 national championship season when the Bayou Bengals blanked Middle Tennessee.
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No. 9 LSU cruises past Tulane, 42-0
LSU can prepare for Saban Bowl III with a little more swagger. Brandon LaFell caught two touchdown passes, moving him into second on LSU's career list, and the ninth-ranked Tigers shut out Tulane for the first time since 1969, 42-0 on Saturday night.
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Jeff: LSU-Tulane Preview
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers face in-state rival Tulane for the 98th time on Saturday night, and it will be the last time these two teams play each other in Tiger Stadium for many years. The two schools decided to cancel a scheduled 10-game series back in September. They will play one more game in the Superdome, but a date has yet to be determined.
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Cannon's run celebrated 50 years later
When Billy Cannon first pulled on a purple and gold LSU uniform, he never figured he'd do anything on a football field that would last 50 years. By the time his college career was over, the star running back had won a national title (1958), a Heisman Trophy (1959) and his No. 20 jersey had been retired, making him the first LSU player to receive such an honor.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
Every week WWL.com's Jeff Palermo ranks the football teams in the Southeastern Conference. This week he's got Alabama, Florida, LSU and South Carolina holding tight on top. Ole Miss is the big mover, jumping up 4 spots, while Arkansas tumbles. Here's how Jeff sees the SEC stacking up:
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Jeff: Coach Miles believes the Tigers have the potential to be very explosive
What a difference a win makes. The prospect of a 10-win season looks much better after LSU's solid 31 to 10 victory over Auburn. After the loss to Florida, LSU fans had deep concerns about the offense and quarterback Jordan Jefferson. But the sophomore rebounded by throwing a career-high 242 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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Big Chief's CFB top 10
Florida (7-0) - The Gators beat Mississippi State last week despite not looking great. Maybe their rival can get them fired up this week. Last week they beat Mississippi State 29-19 / this week vs Georgia.
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Miles embraces break from SEC play
Les Miles says time is LSU's ally as the No. 9 Tigers prepare for the final three games of their Southeastern Conference schedule. The Tigers (6-1) get a break from conference play on Saturday night when they host struggling Tulane (2-5), a team coming off a 43-6 loss at Southern Mississippi.
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LSU-Alabama to Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. on CBS
BATON ROUGE -- LSU’s game against Alabama on Nov. 7 in Tuscaloosa will be televised by CBS and will start at 2:30
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Jeff: The Good - bad and ugly from LSU's 31 to 10 win over Auburn
LSU's defense had another fantastic performance. They held Auburn to just 193 total yards, as the War Eagles averaged just 3.2 yards a play. The two things LSU struggled with coming into the game, they were able to correct. They sacked Auburn quarterbacks four times. They had zero sacks in their last four games. The Tigers also did well on third down. Auburn was 4 of 13 on third down conversions.
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Jeff: LSU wins by following a Saints style script
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers took a page from the Saints playbook on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Build an early lead and force turnovers. That recipe led to an easy 31 to 10 win over Auburn.
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Jefferson gets redemption, LSU beats Auburn 31-10
Jordan Jefferson followed the worst game of his young career with his best. Jefferson threw for a career-high 236 yards, including two touchdown passes, and scrambled for another score to lead No. 9 LSU to a 31-10 victory over Auburn on Saturday night.
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Nail-biters are the norm when Auburn meets LSU
Auburn and LSU know a thing or two about thrilling, must-see football - a good deal of that knowledge comes from playing each other. It's hard to forget Demetrius Byrd's last-second touchdown catch against Auburn that helped propel LSU to an eventual national championship two seasons ago.
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Jeff: LSU should beat Auburn
The 9th ranked LSU Tigers and Auburn meet for the 44th time on Saturday night in Death Valley. Both teams are trying to get back in the win column. Auburn has last two straight, while the Bayou Bengals fell to Florida in their last outing.
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Hokie Gajan: Miles "getting hard headed" about LSU QB's
WWL.com : You've watched LSU for six games, and you saw what happened in Florida. They're 5 and 1, with 6 games to go. Realistically, after what you've seen for half a season, do they have a real shot to make it to Atlanta to be in the SEC championship game?
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Miles reasserts intent to work in Shepard
With No. 9 LSU's offense at the bottom of the Southeastern Conference, gaining 295 yards per game, Les Miles found himself answering questions this week about his quarterback situation.
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Jeff: Top teams hold tight in SEC - Auburn slides
While the top teams in the Southeastern Conference are holding their positions, LSU's next opponent is falling in the rankings. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo ranks the SEC teams every week. Here are his latest rankings showing Auburn dropping three spots:
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week #7
The Gators offense is struggling and they've put their defense in tough situations in each of the last two weeks. Better get it together before the SEC Title game! Last week Florida beat Arkansas 23-20 / this week @ Mississippi State.
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Jeff: Coach Miles wants more deep passes
The bye week came at a good time for the 9th ranked LSU Tigers, who rank 112th in the nation in total offense. It gave the coaches a chance to take a long look at what they are doing on offense, and how they can move the ball more efficiently.
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LSU primed to get back in the SEC race
LSU has reached the halfway point of its regular season schedule with a 5-1 record and is ranked No. 9 in the country, moving up one spot this week despite not playing.
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Jeff: Five games to watch on an LSU free Saturday
LSU is not playing Saturday, but they picked a good time to take a weekend off. There are four games on Saturday that feature two teams ranked in the Top 25. Here are five games you can't miss.
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Jeff: Bama still the best - LSU holds tight in SEC rankings
Each week, WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo ranks the teams in the Southeastern Conference of college football. Here is how he sees the teams in the SEC stacking up right now.
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Police arrest 4 in counterfeit ticket case
LSU Police have arrested four people from Atlanta and booked them with the selling of counterfeit tickets to the Tigers' football game against the University of Florida.
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Deke: Tigers offense, defense going in different directions
At the end of the day you can be a person who looks at the glass half full or half empty. You can be a person who stares at life through Purple & Gold glasses and just despises anyone who says anything other than the Tigers are GRRReat! Or ,you can be a flat out hater.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10
There are now only nine undefeated teams remaining in college football. Last week LSU, Auburn and Wisconsin fell for the first time. This week's big games include Cincinnati @ South Florida, Virginia Tech @ Georgia Tech, USC @ Notre Dame and Oklahoma versus Texas. Alabama and Florida look like they are on a collision course in the ATL.
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LSU Auburn set for 6:30pm
LSU will play another nighttime matchup in Tiger Stadium when they return to action. The university has released the following information: On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced its television selections for the weekend of Oct. 24. LSU will play host to Auburn at 6:30 p.m. CT on either ESPN or ESPN2.
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's 13 to 3 loss to top ranked Florida
LSU's defense played remarkably well against a very difficult offense to defend. The 13 points were the fewest the Gators have scored since 2005. The linebackers continue to play well, Kevin Sheppard had 13 tackles, while Perry Riley had 12 stops and two pass break-ups. This defense is good enough for LSU to go 10-and-2 for the regular season.
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LSU baseball team begins fall practice
The 2010 LSU baseball team takes the field for its first full-squad workout Tuesday as the defending national champions begin their five-week fall practice period in Alex Box Stadium.
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Jeff: Tebow takes care of Tigers
The legend of Tim Tebow grew on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. The Heisman Trophy winner shook off a concussion he suffered two weeks ago to lead the top ranked Gators to a 13 to 3 victory over the 4th ranked LSU Tigers.
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LSU's sputtering offense exposed by Gators
LSU's offense needed to be at its best against No. 1 Florida's veteran defense. Instead, the fourth-ranked Tigers sputtered worse than they had all season - worse than they had in years.
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LSU coaches win pay raises, including Johnson
LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson was given a 25 percent raise on Friday, while football offensive coordinator Gary Crowton was given a 12.5 percent raise.
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Tigers and Gators square off Saturday night
#4 LSU hosts #1 Florida in Tiger Stadium Saturday night. Click here for keys to the game, video analysis and more...
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Kristian: If Tebow plays at Tiger Stadium - LSU loses
Since September 26th, LSU fans have been wondering... will he or won't he? Will Tim Tebow be able to play against the LSU Tigers this Saturday? Would you rather face the top ranked team at full strength or his back up?
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Jeff: LSU - Florida "This is really a tough game to call"
It's the biggest game in Tiger Stadium in 50 years. Here are five things to look for when top ranked Florida battles fourth ranked LSU in Death Valley.
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Still no word on Tebow's status against LSU
Florida coach Urban Meyer says quarterback Tim Tebow had his best practice of the week Thursday, but the top-ranked Gators still aren't sure the Heisman Trophy winner will be cleared to play against No. 4 LSU.
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LSU picked to lose
Analysts are overwhelmingly picking Florida to beat LSU Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. WWL's top Tiger fans are included in that number. WWL's Bobby Hebert, father of the LSU starting center T-Bob Hebert, expects the Tigers to lose by 7 points.
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Tiger fans can party at the PMAC for the football game
LSU is doing something it hasn't done in almost 15 years, letting overflow fans come watch this Saturday's football game in the basketball arena. The big watch party for the Tigers and the Gators will be inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
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LSU encouraging fans to arrive early Saturday
With an expected overflow of fans on campus Saturday for the LSU/Florida matchup, LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette is advising fans to arrive early for both tailgating and for the game.
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LSU students warned about ticket scalping
University officials say selling the student tickets for above face value violates both state law and LSU's code of conduct. The crime carries up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $500.
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Auction of unique LSU fan experience ends today
Bidding for LSU's auction of an once-in-a-lifetime "fan experience" ends this afternoon at 3:00pm. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette said that bidding is going well for the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the Tigers this Saturday.
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Death Valley no stranger to historic games
As the LSU Tigers, and LSU in general, prepare for one of the biggest games in recent memory, many Tiger fans recall past historic Saturday Night games in Death Valley.
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Purple + Gold = green for LSU and retailers
Those LSU t-shirts, hats and bumper stickers on display across the state are a great source of pride for Tiger fans. And, fan support for the Purple and Gold puts a smile on the faces of school officials as well.
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Jeff: LSU climbs in SEC rankings
Who are the top college football teams in the Southeastern Conference? Each week WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks them. This week LSU moves up a spot Georgia slips a bit. Here's how the SEC stacks up.
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Tebow back at practice
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has returned to practice on a limited basis, though he still has not been cleared to play in Saturday's game against No. 4 LSU.
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Bidding starts at $10,000 for unique LSU gameday experience
As the hype and expectations grow for this Saturday's matchup between the #4 Tigers and #1 Florida, LSU is offering one lucky fan, and his or her guest, the chance to see the game from a unique perspective.
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Jeff: Coach Les Miles looks forward to Saturday's Showdown
LSU Coach Les Miles is not like most coaches the week before a big game. Most coaches give you canned statements like, "It's just another game" or "Its a big game, because it's the next game." Miles takes a different approach, he embraces the big game atmosphere...
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Record hype means record ticket prices for LSU/Florida match-up
Though this weekend's match-up between the Tigers and the Gators at Death Valley has officially been sold out for months, the secondary market for tickets is alive and quite well.
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Tim Tebow hasn't practiced since concussion
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is reading, watching television, attending class, studying film and doing just about everything else he was before his concussion. Except practicing.
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LSU fans seemingly have Florida's number
Looks like LSU fans have Florida's number - again. Backup quarterback John Brantley said Monday night he has received "quite a few" taunting text messages from numbers he does not recognize. Florida coach Urban Meyer, offensive coordinator Steve Addazio and receiver Riley Cooper have also been getting extra calls and texts this week.
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SEC says Georgia got raw deal on celebration call
No foul. The Southeastern Conference said Monday that Georgia receiver A.J. Green should not have been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after his late touchdown against No. 4 LSU.
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Miles embraces big-game feel of LSU vs. Florida
LSU coach Les Miles won't deny that he can feel a certain excitement on campus and around town. The visit by No. 1 Florida to Tiger Stadium this Saturday night is anything but just another game. "It's going to be a great week. This is why you come to LSU - to play in games like this," Miles said Monday.
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The hype is real: LSU / Florida game may draw record crowds
This Saturday's matchup between #1 Florida and #4 LSU at Death Valley is shaping up to be one of the biggest games ever on the campus of LSU. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the game is attracting top national attention from major media outlets around the country.
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Meyer: Tebow has no post-concussion symptoms
Florida coach Urban Meyer says quarterback Tim Tebow has not yet been cleared to play against No. 4 LSU and will not practice Monday. But Meyer also said the Heisman Trophy winner is no longer dealing with post-concussion symptoms.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week 6
Alright, another team went down last week and is out of the title hunt. Say goodbye to Oklahoma. October 10th has some big games on the docket including two huge ones in the SEC: Florida at LSU and Bama at Ole Miss. Another shake-up is highly likely!
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LSU's Charles Scott played with "controlled rage" in win over Georgia
For most of the day, it was a defensive struggle. Then, with the clock winding down, LSU and Georgia started trading touchdowns as though the defenses weren't even on the field.
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Jeff: Good, bad and ugly from LSU's 20 to 13 win over Georgia
ESPN's Lou Holtz said it best last Thursday night when he picked the Tigers to beat Georgia. He said LSU just knows how to win, despite the fact they can't run the football or pass it. Fans have been waiting for this team to establish an identity. I would say their identity is a team that refuses to lose.
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No. 4 LSU rallies late, holds off No. 18 Ga. 20-13
Charles Scott scored on a 33-yard run with 46 seconds remaining to cap a wild finish that gave No. 4 LSU a 20-13 victory over 18th-ranked Georgia on Saturday.
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Jeff: What to watch for in the LSU - Georgia game
The LSU Tigers will have a chance to prove they are the 4th ranked team in the country as they visit 18th ranked Georgia. The Bayou Bengals are also seeking their first win in Athens since 1987. Here are 5 things to keep an eye on Saturday.
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Miles: "I could give a rat"
LSU head football coach Les Miles is getting fed up with everyone asking him about the Tiger's 4th place ranking in the major college football polls. "I could give a rat about a 4th ranking in the country. I just want you to know," Miles declared during his radio show on WWL.
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Georgia playing too loose with the ball
Georgia is defying conventional football wisdom, which goes something like this: The team that turns the ball over the most usually loses the game. The No. 18 Bulldogs have a total of 12 fumbles and interceptions through their first four games, but they've managed to win three times heading into Saturday's crucial Southeastern Conference game against No. 4 LSU.
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Jeff: Bama leapfrogs Florida in SEC rankings
Who are the top football teams in the Southeastern Conference? WWL.com's Jeff Palermo ranks them every week. This week he says the two teams leading the way in the SEC flipped positions this week.
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Jeff: Miles is not giving up on the running game
The most baffling part of this undefeated season for LSU has been its running game. It hit rock bottom this past Saturday, when the Tigers rushed for 30 yards against Mississippi State.
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LSU still undefeated and still uneasy
LSU head coach Les Miles is trying to be fair. Miles doesn't like the inconsistency with which the Tigers have played, but he doesn't want to be too critical of a squad that is 4-0 and ranked fourth in the nation, either. "We have played four games and we have four victories," Miles said Monday. "We certainly are where we want to be. But, we certainly want to improve along the way."
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Florida coach thinks Tebow will be ready for LSU
Florida coach Urban Meyer says he thinks quarterback Tim Tebow will play in the top-ranked Gators' next game, against No. 4 LSU on Oct. 10. Meyer said Monday that Tebow has a headache, but is eating well. He thinks - but doesn't know - that his star player will be ready to go against the Tigers.
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Big Chief's CFB Top 10 - Week 5
For the fourth straight week another shake up took place in the nation's Top 10. Three teams fell and fell hard. Now teams, who suffered losses and dropped out of the Top 10, are back already in national contention. And, by the way, this season is crazy.
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No. 4 LSU has work to do with Ga., Fla. next up
LSU coach Les Miles' words were the kind no football player wants to hear. Especially after a win. "The team better show up at home on Monday ready to work," Miles said. Sure, the Tigers beat Mississippi State 30-26, remained undefeated and jumped from seventh to No. 4 in the Top 25. But it was the kind of game that leaves a coach worried his team could be the next contender to lose.
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LSU moves to #4 in both major polls
Coming off a hard-fought, but often sloppy, win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the LSU Tigers have advanced to #4 in the nation in both the AP and Coaches' polls. LSU was #7 in both major polls last week. The Tigers won Saturday, beating Mississippi State 30 to 26.
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LSU to break the top 5?
The LSU Tigers figure to move into the ranks of the top 5 teams in the college football. LSU was #7 in both major polls last week. The Tigers won Saturday, beating Mississippi State 30 to 26.
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Late goal-line stand lifts No. 7 LSU to 30-26 win
No. 7 LSU stuffed Mississippi State at the goal line for a 30-26 victory Saturday. Brandon LaFell had 101 yards and two touchdown catches and Chad Jones scored on a 93-yard punt return for the Tigers (4-0, 2-0 SEC). Anthony Dixon couldn't score on two attempts from inside the 3 with a minute to go. LSU then stuffed quarterback Tyson Lee on fourth and inches.
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Jeff: LSU - Mississippi State preview
LSU has one more tune-up before the schedule gets much more difficult. Here are five things to look for when the Tigers and Bulldogs meet for the 103rd time.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
Each week, WWL's Jeff Palermo ranks the football teams in the Southeastern Conference. Here is how he sees the schools stacking up on the grid iron: 1. FLORIDA (1) Last Week: Beat Tennessee 23 to 13 - This Week: At Kentucky. Not a very impressive win over Tennessee, but Coach Urban Meyer is blaming the flu bug. Many are saying Tim Tebow has a chance to win his second Heisman Trophy, but his game against the Vols won't help.
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Jeff: Miles says LSU can play better
LSU is 3-and-0 on the season, ranked 7th in the country, and they've outscored their opponents by a combined score of 85 to 35. But Coach Miles is not happy. "We want to improve, and we don't want to stop at good," Miles said. "We want to be better than good. I challenged my team with that premise. I congratulated them with victory, but certainly we want to do better."
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's 31 to 3 victory over ULL
The defense continues to show improvement. Even though the Tigers didn't have any sacks, they constantly put pressure on the ULL quarterback. The tackling has also improved since game one. There was also some good individual performances. Harry Coleman had 8 tackles and a forced fumble. Chad Jones intercepted two passes.
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LSU looks to move up in the polls
LSU was #9 in The Associated Press college football poll heading into this weekend. A strong Tigers performance and a couple of upsets above them mean LSU will be movin' on up. LSU beat ULL 31 - 3.
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Jeff: LSU dominates Cajuns 31 - 3
The LSU-ULL football series remains a one-sided affair as the Fighting Tigers beat the Cajuns again 31 to 3. The Tigers now lead the overall series 22 to 0 and Louisiana-Lafayette hasn't scored a touchdown against LSU since 1924.
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LSU paid Tulane $700,000 to end series
LSU paid Tulane $700,000 to end the football series between the two schools. That's according to LSU associate athletic director Verge Ausberry. Tulane gave up the last six games of a 10-game home-and-home series that ends in Tiger Stadium on Oct. 31. By dropping next year's game, LSU opened up a spot to play North Carolina in Atlanta in the Kickoff Classic.
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Jeff: Five things to look for between LSU and ULL
Is this the week LSU puts it all together? The Tigers have played good enough the last two weeks to win comfortably, but fans are looking for a dominating performance against the Ragin Cajuns. Here are five things to look for on Saturday night.
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LSU 21-0 all-time against Louisiana-Lafayette
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU is 21-0 all-time against Louisiana-Lafayette, although the two programs have met only twice since 1938. In those two matchups, the Tigers rolled 48-0 in 2002 and 45-3 in 2006.
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LSU releases 2010 and 2011 football schedule - Tulane out
LSU will open the 2010 college football season in a nationally televised game, but won't play Tulane for at least the next two season. Officials today released the schedule for the next two seasons. Here is the news release and the schedules for 2010 and 2011:
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
Every week, WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo is ranking the teams in the Southeastern Conference of college football. As we head into week three of the season here is how he thinks the 12 teams stack up:
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Jeff: Miles says don't underestimate the Cajuns
Before every game, LSU Coach Les Miles always talks up the upcoming opponent. This past Monday, he said something that caught everyone's attention. "I think that they (the Cajuns) are a better offensive team than the team (Vanderbilt) we just played," Miles said.
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Big Chief's CFB TOP 10 - Week 3
A big surprise happened in week two of the 2009 college football season, Oklahoma State proved they can't handle success. Another contender is already out of the mix. and a few Top 10 teams struggled again this week. There are some intriguing matchups this weekend that will shake up the top and knock more teams off the BCS Path. Keep an eye on Nebraska's visit to Blacksburg; and USC's trip up to Washington could be interesting.
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LSU movin' on up in the polls
LSU has moved up two spots in both major college football polls. The Tigers are tied for #7 in the USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll. LSU is #9 in the Associated Press college football poll. Here is a look at the top 25 in both polls: The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 12, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th and previous ranking:
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Les Miles Vanderbilt Post Game Interview
I certainly enjoyed the victory. Winning is the key piece. I think any time you play imperfectly, and you come to the post-game, you have to recognize that first things first. You’d much rather win than do any other thing that we got, so that being said, I think we have to play better.
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QB Jordan Jefferson on Vandy Victory
As of right now, we’re looking really good. Our defense gave us a lot of opportunities to be on the field. We’re looking to excel week after week. Personally for me, I learned a lot from last week. I thought I did a good job of reading Vanderbilt’s defense and progressing the game plan as much as I could. I’m still learning, though, and still trying to progress as a good quarterback.
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Jeff: D steps it up, but O stumbles in LSU win over Vandy
Last week it was the defense that LSU fans were complaining about, this week it will be the offense. But at least LSU got the win, beating the Vanderbilt Commodores 23 to 9. LSU had 232 total yards in the first half, with a balanced attack of 122 yards on the ground and 110 through the air. But the second half was a different story as the Tigers could only muster 94 yards of total offense.
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No. 11 LSU wears down scrappy Vanderbilt, 23-9
Keiland Williams proved to be enough to power the LSU offense, which has yet to hit high gear. Williams rushed for 72 yards and LSU's only two touchdowns in a 23-9 victory over Vanderbilt on a rain-soaked Saturday night. The Commodores (1-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) trailed by only one touchdown midway through the fourth quarter as they attempted to win in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 1951.
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Rain could close some parking at LSU on Saturday
LSU is warning football fans to arrive early and carpool if possible for the Vanderbilt game. The game is at 6 p.m. CDT Saturday, but continued rain in the Baton Rouge area could affect grassy parking areas that are frequently used for LSU football games.
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LSU band to be inducted into Hall of Fame
The Louisiana State University Tiger Band is set to be inducted this weekend into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame _ the only college marching band to receive such an honor. The band, known as the "Golden Band from Tigerland," had a fight song written by Louisiana Gov. Huey Long and had an internationally known jazz orchestra leader, Castro Carazo, as its band director.
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Jeff: SEC Rankings
One week into the college football season, how do the teams in the SEC stack up? Here is a team by team break down:
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Jeff: The good, bad, and ugly from LSU's win over Washington
LSU's 31 to 23 victory over Washington to open the 2009 season, had a little bit of everything. Here's a quick recap of the Tigers victory in Seattle.
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No. 11 LSU beats Washington 31-23
Jefferson threw a career-high three touchdown passes to help the 11th-ranked Tigers hand the Huskies their 15th consecutive loss, 31-23 Saturday night in new coach Steve Sarkisian's Washington debut.Thanks to career nights from Jordan Jefferson and Terrance Toliver, LSU finally got going and put away a revived Washington team looking to end a streak of futility that stretched back to 2007.
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LSU escapes Washington 31-23
Jordan Jefferson threw three touchdown passes to help No. 11 LSU overcome a slow start and hand Washington its 15th consecutive loss, 31-23 Saturday night in new coach Steve Sarkisian's Huskies debut.
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Purple and Gold faithful invade Seattle
More than 10,000 LSU fans have descended upon the Emerald City to watch the Bayou Bengals take on the Washington Huskies. "You will be surprised at how many LSU fans have come all across the country to see their Tigers play. I think it's going to be a lot of screaming Tiger fans," Nella Everett, who made the trip from Crowley, told Seattle's KIRO radio.
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Jeff: LSU Gears up for 1st Trip to Washington
The Washington Huskies had a miserable season last year. They lost their starting quarterback to a thumb injury in September and finished the season without a win. But LSU Coach Les Miles doesn't want his team to overlook the once proud Pac-10 program.
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Miles expects to see improved Huskies in opener
Although Washington did not win a game last season, LSU head coach Les Miles says he expects to see a much-improved Huskies squad in both teams' season opener this Saturday night at Washington. Miles said he recalls from his time as an assistant coach at Michigan that he faced Washington in the Rose Bowl and that the Huskies have a long tradition of success.
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Coach Miles pleased with Tuesday's scrimmage
LSU wrapped up the preseason portion of fall camp for the season with a long scrimmage Tuesday with the offense making strides and flashing some versatility. Tigers coach Les Miles said the offense was the highlight of the scrimmage and rattled off a list of statistics.
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Jeff: Jordan Jefferson closes out camp with a sharp performance
What a difference a year makes for Jordan Jefferson. Last year at this time, Jefferson was trying to learn Gary Crowten's offense and adjust to life away from home. Now he's gearing up to lead the 9th ranked Fighting Tigers into the 2009 season as the starting quarterback for one of the favorities to win the SEC West.
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Key LSU veterans still out with injuries
LSU nears the official end of preseason camp and there's the lingering absence of a handful of veterans. Conspicuously missing from practice this week were four projected starters or veterans expected to play major roles this season: Tight end Richard Dickson, middle linebacker Jacob Cutrera, defensive end Pep Levingston and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks.
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LSU's Brandon LaFell now the veteran leader
Now that he's the grizzled veteran, Brandon LaFell has a word of advice for LSU's up-and-coming group of wide receiver prospects like highly-touted true freshman Rueben Randle. LaFell, who has led LSU in receiving yards the last couple of seasons, says don't make the mistakes I made when I was young.
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Loston cleared to join LSU
LSU recruit Craig Loston has been cleared to play by the NCAA. The defensive back had to take a course over the summer to gain academic eligibility and joined the Tigers for practice on Monday, which was the first day of class. Coach Les Miles said the team was excited to finally get Loston on the field and added that he expected Loston to be a very productive part of a talented freshman class.
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LSU #11 in AP preseason poll
As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history.
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LSU veterans praise growth of young QB Jefferson
Jordan Jefferson thrives on simple logic. The approach helps LSU's sophomore quarterback exude a calm, confident air that belies his relative lack of experience. "You shouldn't be nervous if you know what you're doing," Jefferson said after practice this week, when he was reminded that he hasn't even made his first start in 92,400-seat Tiger Stadium yet.
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LSU pitching staff takes on different look in 2010
Out of necessity, the LSU pitching staff was destined to take on a different look in 2010 when the Tigers begin the defense of their national championship. There will be six new pitchers on the staff next week when the fall semester begins, four freshmen and two junior-college transfers.
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Lady Tigers release basketball schedule
The LSU women's basketball team will play 11 games against teams that reached last season's NCAA Tournament
The 28-game regular-season schedule includes 16 home games -- highlighted by contests against NCAA tournament participants Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Middle Tennessee.
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LSU's Holliday hopes to get fewer plays off in '09
LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson cracked a dismissive grin at the idea of 5-foot-5 speedster Trindon Holliday picking up a blitzing linebacker. "We're not going to use him in pass protection when he's 170" pounds, Jefferson said after practice this week. At least, that's what Jefferson says now.
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LSU's Mainieri honored with coaching award
The American Baseball Coaches Association has voted LSU's Paul Mainieri as the national coach of the year. Mainieri coached the Tigers to a 56-17 record and national championship during the 2009 season. It was Tigers' first national title since 2000, when Skip Bertman won his fifth College World Series as LSU coach.
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Jeff: Mainieri excited about incoming recruiting class
LSU Coach Paul Mainieri can finally envision what his 2010 baseball team will look like. The Tigers officially added 13 players to their roster, when a deadline passed on Monday for major league baseball teams to sign their recent draft picks. LSU lost two players during the 11th hour.
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''Pep'' is LSU's defensive end
You can call the LSU defensive end by his given name, Lazarius Levingston. He's fine with it. Call him by his nickname, ``Pep,'' and that may be even better, considering that's what just about everyone around the program calls the junior from Ruston ...Read More
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LSU's young defensive linemen getting a workout
Les Miles has spent many an early part of an LSU football practice this August watching his talented young defensive linemen at work. At defensive tackle, what's not to gush about? There have been nothing but rave reviews for rookies Chris Davenport and Josh Downs, and while Akiem Hicks is not a freshman, the junior-college transfer brings a load of talent ...Read More
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Jeff: Coach Miles liked what he saw from his offense in 1st scrimmage
The LSU Tigers held their first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday, and Coach Les Miles was pleased with how his offense, ran, caught, and threw the football. All four quarterbacks played, with Jordan Jefferson getting the most snaps with the first unit...Read More
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LSU at a glance
Returning Starters: 7 offense, 7 defense. 2009 Schedule: Sept. 5, at Washington; Sept. 12, Vanderbilt; Sept. 19, La-Lafayette; Sept. 26, at Mississippi St.; Oct. 3, at Georgia; Oct. 10, Florida; Oct. 24, Auburn; Oct. 31, Tulane; Nov. 7, at Alabama.
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LSU releases strategic plan
While athletic departments across the country are facing cutbacks, dropping programs, trimming staffs and looking for other ways to save, LSU has only had to put plans for improvements and upgrades to facilities on hold, athletic director Joe Alleva said ...Read More
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Jeff: Two LSU Players Not Eligible Yet - Corley leaves the program
LSU Coach Les Miles announced that defensive back Craig Loston and linebacker Tahj Jones have yet to be cleared by the NCAA Clearninghouse. Loston was considered one of the best safeties in the country last season as he played at Eisenhower High School in Aldine, Texas ...Read More
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Jeff: LSU's Fall Camp begins with the defensive line as a question mark
LSU returns six starters on defense, but only one on the defensive line. Which means there are a lot of players who have a chance to earn a starting spot along the front four. The one returning starter is sixth-year senior defensive tackle Charles Alexander ...Read More
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As LSU players report, Miles pledges improvement
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- As LSU players reported to campus on Wednesday, head coach Les Miles said he understood that an 8-5 record and a bowl victory do not necessarily equate to a successful season for his program.
"Eight wins is unacceptable," Miles said as he met with reporters at the team's indoor practice field, where banners marking the program's accomplishments line the walls.
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LSU football tickets going fast
It appears the pickings could be slim when it comes to finding tickets for LSU football this season. As the Tigers kick off fall practice, officials with the LSU ticket office say they have been very busy ...Read More
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Jeff: Miles expecting a high-powered LSU offense
Tiger football players report to camp today. The first practice is tomorrow. LSU has had some explosive offenses during this decade. In 2001, Quarterback Rohan Davey and Wide Receiver Josh Reed were nearly unstoppable as the Tigers won the SEC Championship ...Read More
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LSU's Jefferson named to O'Brien watch list
LSU sophomore Jordan Jefferson has the sum of 2 1/2 games of college football experience under his belt, but apparently that's enough to land in an elite group before the season begins...
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Palermo: LSU can win the SEC West - but it won't be easy
The LSU Tigers were picked by the media to finish second in the West, and there's some publications that have Coach Les Miles' team finishing as low as third. The Tigers have just as much talent as Alabama and Ole Miss, but the media experts are still giving the nod to the Crimson Tide and the Rebels to win the West ...Read More
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Deke: College teams that could surprise in 2009
There are a handful of teams that have enough talent and the right coaches in place to make a run in 2009. That run could be in the form of a New Year's day bowl, conference title or BCS bid. I've come up with a list of five teams that could become legitimate threats in their conferences and should make a push at a nice bowl bid too...
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LSU band to be at first football game
The LSU band will make its way to Seattle in September after all. LSU is reversing course and bringing its Golden Band from Tigerland to the season's first football game at the University of Washington ...Read More
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LSU picked 3rd in SEC West?
Two highly respected preseason college football magazines have the LSU Tigers finishing in third place in the SEC West, behind Alabama and Ole Miss. Publisher Phil Steele says his "Phil Steele's College Football Preview" predicts the Tigers will finish the season ranked 17th ...Read More
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Billy Cannon finally joins college hall of fame
Twenty-six years after he originally was to join the College Football Hall of Fame, former LSU tailback Billy Cannon is there. Louisiana State halfback Billy Cannon, 1957-1959, reacts during the Enshrinement Parade, Saturday July 18, 2009 in South Bend, Ind ...Read More
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Deke: Heisman hopefuls
The 2009 college football season could produce the most tightly contested race for the Heisman Trophy ever. Two players that have won the trophy in each of the last two seasons are back in the mix and two other QB's that have the talent to make a strong case join the hunt...
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Deke: 2009 SEC football preview
Florida � The Gators have Tim Tebow back and the bulk of one of the best defenses in the land. The Gators' biggest challenge? The Gators. If this team plays to their capability each week, they should go undefeated ...Read More
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Derenbecker commits to LSU
Matt Derenbecker, who led Metairie Park Country Day high school to a Louisiana Class 1A basketball championship last season, verbally committed on Thursday to play for LSU, starting in the 2010-11 season...
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LSU Tiger notes
Two former LSU Tigers will play for the first time tonight in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Toronto's Aaron Hill will start at second base and bat eighth for the American League, while Colorado's Brad Hawpe will come off the bench for the National League ...Read More
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LSU's Coleman signs with Royals
LSU senior right-hander Louis Coleman has signed a contract with the Kansas City Royals and has been assigned to the Burlington (Iowa) Bees, the club's Class A affiliate in the Midwest League. Coleman, a 2009 first-team all-American and the Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year, helped lead the Tigers to the College World Series title by posting a 14-2 mark and a 2 ...Read More
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LSU has solid foundation for 2010
With several months before his first official pep talk of the 2010 season, LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri has some work to do. Not only to replenish the Tigers' roster, but also come up with something new to say. In his previous 27 years as a coach, Mainieri could end one season and begin the next by constructing a message urging his team to keep working.
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LSU's Mainieri makes fast work of rebuilding job
Two years after failing to even qualify for the Southeastern Conference postseason tournament, LSU is playing for a national championship in baseball again. Paul Mainieri has rebuilt the Tigers in the image of Skip Bertman's powerful teams of the 1990s, with dominant pitching and hitting carrying LSU into the best-of-three College World Series finals against No. 1 national seed Texas starting Monday.
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Ochinko, Schimpf homer in LSU's 9-5 win over Cavs
LSU found another unlikely hero at the College World Series. No, Sean Ochinko's go-ahead three-run homer in the Tigers' 9-5 victory over Virginia on Saturday night didn't have the dramatic flair of Warren Morris' improbable winner in the 1996 championship game against Miami.
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LSU-Virginia CWS Game Set for Saturday, 6 p.m.
Third-seeded LSU will square off with Virginia on day 1 of the 2009 College World Series, Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. CT, the NCAA announced on Monday evening. All games will be played at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb. The CWS field was completed late Monday, as top-seeded Texas eliminated TCU.
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Tigers to Face Virginia in CWS Opener
After winning its 10th-straight game to complete a sweep of NCAA regional play, the LSU baseball team (50-16) will face Virginia (48-13-1) in the College World Series. The date and time of the game will be announced Monday at 9 p.m. CT on ESPN. LSU head coach Paul Mainieri will meet his former associate head coach at Notre Dame, Virginia head coach Brian O'Conner.
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Mitchell returning to LSU
LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell formally withdrew from the NBA draft on Monday, allowing him to remain with the Tigers for another season. Mitchell, who averaged 16.3 points and 7.2 rebounds last season, will return as a fifth-year senior next fall.
LSU Coach Trent Johnson said he met with Mitchell on Monday morning and they faxed the appropriate paperwork.
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Tigers earn College World Series berth
Louis Coleman pitched eight strong innings, Derek Helenihi drove in two runs and LSU beat Rice 5-3 on Saturday to win the super regional and clinch the Tigers' 15th College World Series appearance. Coleman scattered nine hits, struck out five and kept Rice from scoring in the seventh and eighth innings while LSU (51-16) clung to a two-run lead.
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LSU 12, Rice 9
LSU rightfielder Ryan Schimpf hit a three-run homer in bottom of the fifth inning that gave the top-ranked Tigers a key game 1 victory over Rice, 12-9, at Friday night's NCAA Super Regional at Alex Box Stadium. The teams meet for game 2 of the three-game series at 4 p.m. on Saturday. If necessary, Sunday's game 3 will start at 6 p.m.
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Geller: Hungry Tigers look to feast on Owls
We are in store for some top notch baseball in Louisiana as LSU hosts Rice in the Super Regional at Alex Box Stadium this weekend. The team that takes two out of three games earns a spot in this year’s College World Series. It’s the sixth time that the Tigers and Owls will meet in a Regional or Super Regional, and Rice is a perfect 6-0 against LSU.
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Rice, LSU meet with return trip to CWS on the line
The crowds packing NCAA tournament games at LSU for the better part of the last two decades rarely have left disappointed.
Except, that is, when Rice comes to Baton Rouge. The Owls are in town again this weekend with a berth to the College World Series on the line.
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Jeff: LSU vs. Rice Preview
The Super Regional series between LSU and Rice will be the sixth time these two programs have met in post-season play, and the Owls usually get the better of the Tigers. Rice defeated LSU in NCAA regional play in 1995 and 2005, and the Owls swept a super regional series against the Tigers in 2002.
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NCAA Super Regional Scouting Report -- Rice
LSUsports.net profiles NCAA Houston Regional winner Rice of Conference USA as the Owls travel to Alex Box Stadium for this weekend’s NCAA Super Regional. Overall Record: 43-16 | Conference USA Record (Finish): 16-8 (Second) | Conference USA Tournament Record (Finish): 4-0 (Champion)
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Jeff: No shortage of arms between LSU and Rice
If you are a big fan of gorilla ball, you might be disappointed with this weekend's Super Regional series between LSU and Rice. The two teams are loaded with pitchers, so expect more games like last Saturday when LSU edged Baylor 3-2 in 10 innings. Rice has a reputation of having top of the line pitchers, and this year is no exception.
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LSU Blasts Minnesota, Advances to Super Regional
Catcher Micah Gibbs’ four-hit performance led LSU’s 17-hit barrage as the Tigers stormed past Minnesota 10-3 to capture the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional title Sunday night at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (49-16) captured their 18th NCAA Regional title. LSU will host an NCAA Super Regional next weekend at Alex Box Stadium against the winner of the Houston Regional
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Jeff: LSU Wins Nail-biter
The new Alex Box Stadium is less than a year old, but the ball park has already witnessed a pitching performance for the ages. Sophomore right-hander Anthony Ranaudo struck out 14, gave up just three hits, and allowed only one earned run in nine pressure filled innings as the LSU Tigers nipped Baylor 3-2 in 10 innings.
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Tigers beat Baylor in extra innings
LSU starting pitcher Anthony Ranaudo tossed a three-hitter and fanned 14 in a nine-inning no-decision before closer Matty Ott earned his 15th save with a scoreless 10th inning, as the Tigers advance to the regional final with a 3-2 win over Baylor on Saturday night at Alex Box Stadium.
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Tigers set to take on Baylor in NCAA action
A seven-run seventh inning and a career-high 10 strikeouts by LSU starter Austin Ross lifted the Tigers to a 10-2 victory over fourth-seeded Southern in Game 1 of the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional Friday at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (47-16) will face Baylor, a 5-0 winner over Minnesota, at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday. Southern (30-16) will face the Minnesota at 1 p.m. CT Saturday.
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Tigers win first game of NCAA action
A huge crowd turned out for LSU's victory over Southern at the NCAA regional competition at Alex Box Stadium today. After the Jaguars jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, the Tigers took a while to get into a groove. The Tigers erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the 7th inning. When it was all over, the crowd of 8,641 watched the Tigers score a decisive 10-2 victory.
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Jeff: The road to Omaha begins for the Tigers
After a 56-game regular season and five fun-filled days in Hoover, Alabama, for the SEC Tournament. Omaha, Nebraska is within sight. Coach Paul Mainieri's team is just five wins away from reaching their destination and that's the College World Series. Everyone is expecting the Tigers to make it back to Omaha, but the team isn't feeling the pressure of trying to get back CWS.
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New stadium, same results for LSU
LSU opened one of the premier ballparks in college baseball earlier this year with every intention of seeing the new Alex Box Stadium host its first NCAA tournament this spring. Presumptuous? Perhaps. Then again, the old Alex Box hosted 18 NCAA regionals since 1986, including last season, when LSU closed down the 70-year-old park with a victory that sent the Tigers to their 14th College World Series.
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Jeff: Austin Ross likely starter against Southern
LSU Head Coach Paul Mainieri and Pitching Coach David Grewe are still analyzing video tape of Minnesota, Baylor, and Southern but its likely the Tigers will keep the same rotation as they had in the SEC Tournament. That means Ross will pitch against the Jaguars, Anthony Randaudo will start on Saturday, and Louis Coleman would be the pitcher in game three for the Tigers.
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Jeff: LSU to face familiar foes in the NCAA Regional
While this will be the first post-season experience for the new Alex Box Stadium, LSU has a history with the three teams that are coming to the Baton Rouge Regional. The Fighting Tigers have played Minnesota, Baylor, and Southern in post-season play this decade. And all three teams have given LSU a tough time.
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LSU Tourney tickets on sale
LSU officials say tickets to the NCAA Baseball Tournament are on sale to students and season ticket holders until 5:00pm today. "Regional ticket booklets are $100 (club seats), $75 (gold field box), $75 (gold grandstand), $65 (green grandstand) and $50 (bleachers)," LSU says in its website. "Season ticket holders may place their orders at LSUsports.net, or by phone..."
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LSU ranked #3 overall in NCAA Tourney
The LSU baseball team earned a No. 3 national seed in the 2009 NCAA Championship field to assure itself of a NCAA Super Regional if the Tigers advance through this weekend's NCAA Regional at Alex Box Stadium. LSU will face Southern on Friday at 1 p.m. CT.
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Jeff: The Tigers have a lot of confidence heading into the NCAA Tournament
Going into the SEC Tournament there was a concern the LSU Tigers wouldn't last long, because they didn't have anything to prove. They had already won the SEC regular season championship and the Tigers were in line to host an NCAA Regional and Super Regional if they advanced that far. But it turns out LSU had something to play for and that's build their confidence heading into the NCAA Tournament.
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LSU chosen as NCAA regional host site
LSU has been chosen as one of 16 regional host sites for the 2009 NCAA baseball tournament. The new Alex Box Stadium will host its first regional beginning Friday. The identities of the other three opponents in the four-team regional will be announced Monday. Other SEC schools that will host regionals are Florida and Ole Miss.
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LSU captures SEC tourney title over Vandy
Blake Dean drove in three runs and Ryan Byrd pitched seven strong innings to lift LSU to a 6-2 victory over Vanderbilt Sunday in the Southeastern Conference tournament championship game. The top-seeded Tigers (46-16) won four straight games after losing the opener to the Commodores (34-25) en route to their second straight SEC tournament title and eighth overall.
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Tigers advance to SEC Final noon Sunday
Micah Gibbs broke a tie with a two-run single in the fifth inning and Paul Bertuccini got the final four outs to help LSU beat Georgia for the second time Saturday night, 3-2, and advance to the Southeastern Conference tournament championship game. The top-seeded and defending champion Tigers (45-16) have won four straight games.
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LSU routs Georgia 16-0, Game two underway
LSU scored seven runs in the first inning and didn't let up even after an hours-long rain delay to stay alive in the Southeastern Conference tournament with a 16-0 rout of Georgia Friday night. The game was halted for 4 hours, 28 minutes before three outs were even recorded with the Tigers already leading 7-0. With the win, LSU (44-16) forced a rematch later Saturday night.
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Coleman, Ott Keep LSU Alive in SEC's
A brilliant eight-inning performance by LSU right-hander Louis Coleman and timely base hits for the Tigers were enough to lift top seeded LSU past fifth-seeded South Carolina 4-1 Friday night in the SEC tournament at Regions Park. The Tigers (43-16) will face off against Georgia on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. CT.
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Tigers - Gamecocks tonight
LSU takes on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the SEC Tournament tonight. The games starts around 6:30. Yesterday, pinch-hitter Derek Helenihi hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to lift top-seeded LSU to a 9-6 victory over Alabama Thursday in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
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Palermo: LSU Bats Silent in Hoover
The second ranked LSU baseball team kept a tradition alive at the SEC Baseball Tournament. And that is the top-seed losing in the first round of the tourney. The Fighting Tigers became the third straight number one seed to lose on the first day as Vanderbilt upset LSU 4 to 1.
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Steve: Fightin' Tiger Baseball - looking for that other ace in the hole
With the start of the SEC tournament today, LSU baseball looks to sharpen its claws and get ready for the real post-season which starts with the NCAA regional on May 29th. The Tigers will get to face some of the country's top talent before setting out on its true mission, a national championship.
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LSU seeks to defend SEC tournament title
Paul Mainieri has a ready answer for those LSU fans who wonder if the Southeastern Conference tournament is fairly meaningless for his team. No. The top-seeded Tigers enter the Southeastern Conference tournament beginning Wednesday at Regions Park already having secured an NCAA tournament berth and likely a high seed as well.
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LSU coach Miles enters gun debate
LSU football coach Les Miles has entered a fight at the Capitol over firearms on campus.The LSU athletic department issued a statement Monday in which Miles says he opposes a bill that would allow people who have permits to carry concealed handguns to bring them on university campuses.
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Jeff: LSU wins SEC Title! Looking for more Championships
Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, you can't take away the fact that LSU is the SEC regular season champions. The Tigers were able to win the league title with quality pitching from Anthony Ranaudo, Louis Coleman, and Matty Ott. Plus timely hitting, and a mid-season line-up change that resulted in LSU winning 9 of their last 12 SEC games.
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LSU takes SEC championship with win over Bulldogs
LSU leftfielder Leon Landry went 5-for-6 with three home runs and seven RBI to lead the second-ranked LSU baseball team to a 15-4 win over Mississippi State and clinch the SEC regular-season championship. The Tigers dodged the rain to bounce back from an 8-7 Friday night loss against the tenacious Dogs.
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Bulldogs Edge No. 2 Tigers, 8-7
Mississippi State designated hitter Cody Freeman’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night lifted the Bulldogs an 8-7 win over second-ranked LSU at Dudy Noble Field. The teams conclude the series at Noon CT Saturday in the final regular-season game of the year. Saturday’s game can be heard on the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio.
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No. 2 LSU Rallies Past Bulldogs, 5-4
Second-ranked LSU rebounded from a 4-1 deficit with a three-run seventh inning Thursday night, and the Tigers went on to post a 5-4 victory over Mississippi State at Dudy Noble Field. LSU (40-14, 19-9 SEC) maintained a one-game lead over Florida and Ole Miss in the SEC standings with two games remaining in the regular season.
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Mahtook Powers No. 2 LSU Past Gents, 12-4
LSU centerfielder Mikie Mahtook blasted a three-run homer and drove in four runs to pace the second-ranked Tigers to a 12-4 victory over Centenary (31-15) Tuesday night in Alex Box Stadium. With the win, the Tigers (39-14) finished with a 28-9 regular-season record in their new ball park.
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Florida Takes LSU in Series Finale, 9-3
No. 9 Florida collected 15 hits and avoided an SEC series sweep as the Gators topped third-ranked LSU 9-3 Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (38-14, 18-9) control their own destiny in the SEC regular season championship race with three conference games remaining next weekend at Mississippi State.
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No. 3 LSU Overpowers Florida, 10-1
LSU designated hitter Blake Dean and second baseman DJ LeMahieu each homered, and starter Anthony Ranaudo limited No. 9 Florida to just one run in seven innings to propel the third-ranked Tigers to a 10-1 victory Friday evening in front of 9,030 fans, the second-largest crowd in the history of the new Alex Box Stadium.
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LSU's Miles gets message out one tweet at a time
Les Miles congratulated top-three NFL draft pick Tyson Jackson, wished former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd a speedy recovery after his car accident and bragged about the Tigers' performance in the annual spring football game. The LSU football coach did it all during a five-day span using his new Twitter account.
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LSU making all the right moves
After taking 2-of-3 games at No. 12 Arkansas in less than 24 hours this weekend, the LSU baseball team moved to No. 3 in this week's Baseball America Top 25 and Collegiate Baseball Top 30, it was announced Monday morning. LSU's right-hander Louis Coleman was named SEC Pitcher of the Week Monday by the league office.
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Coleman's Two-Hitter Helps Baseball Split DH
Senior right-hander Louis Coleman fired a brilliant two-hit shutout Saturday night to lead fourth-ranked LSU to a 5-0 victory over No. 7 Arkansas in the second game of an SEC doubleheader at Baum Stadium. Arkansas won the first game, 11-4, behind an outstanding pitching effort by junior left-hander Dallas Keuchel, who limited LSU to three runs on five hits.
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LSU-bound pitcher keeps piling up perfect games
Rachele Fico's 23rd perfect game for Masuk High School wasn't her best. The LSU-bound senior only struck out 20 of the 21 batters she faced Wednesday, giving up a soft grounder to second base for the game's penultimate out. The other team erupted into applause over one of their players just putting the ball in play.
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Ten-Run Inning Gives LSU Win Over Tulane, 13-2
LSU’s Ryan Schimpf and Blake Dean launched back-to-back home runs twice in a 10-run fifth inning as the fourth-ranked Tigers overpowered in-state rival Tulane, 13-2, in seven innings Wednesday night at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers and Green Wave agreed to end the game following the top of the seventh inning.
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LSU vs Tulane rained out, re-scheduled
The LSU-Tulane baseball game scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed due to heavy rain in the Baton Rouge area. The game has been re-scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Alex Box Stadium. Fans are asked to hold onto their tickets for Tuesday’s regularly-scheduled game so that they may be admitted to Wednesday’s make-up game.
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NFL teams draft five LSU players
Five LSU players were drafted Sunday, including wide receiver Demetrius Byrd, who was hospitalized only a week earlier following a single-car wreck in his hometown of Miami. Byrd was taken by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh and final round. The Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday made Louisiana State University defensive end Tyson Jackson the third overall pick in the NFL draft.
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No. 6 LSU Completes Sweep of Auburn, 7-6
LSU third baseman Tyler Hanover delivered a three-run homer, and right fielder Jared Mitchell collected three hits to lead the sixth-ranked Tigers to a 7-6 victory and SEC series sweep of Auburn Sunday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. LSU (33-12, 14-7 SEC) moved into a first-place tie with Georgia in the SEC overall standings following the Bulldogs’ loss to Ole Miss Sunday.
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LeMahieu Lifts No. 6 Baseball Past Auburn, 7-6
LSU second baseman DJ LeMahieu drove in the game-winning run on a two-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to give the sixth-ranked Tigers a dramatic 7-6 victory over Auburn Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. With the win and Arkansas’ loss to Tennessee, the Tigers (32-12, 13-7 SEC) moved into first place in the Southeastern Conference Western Division.
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Chiefs take LSU defensive end
With his first draft selection as the man in charge in Kansas City, Scott Pioli took dead aim at the most glaring of his new team's many needs. Tyson Jackson, a quick and strong defensive end from LSU, was taken with the No. 3 overall pick and should lend immediate improvement to a defense that set an NFL record for pass-rushing futility with only 10 sacks.
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Homers Send Baseball to Win Over ULL at Zephyr, 10-6
Homers by Blake Dean, Micah Gibbs and Ryan Schimpf lifted No. 6 LSU over UL-Lafayette 10-6 in the sixth-annual Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic Wednesday night at Zephyr Field. The Tigers (30-12) will return to SEC play this weekend when they host Auburn in a three-game series beginning Friday at 7 p.m. in Alex Box Stadium.
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No. 6 Tigers Hold Off SLU, 6-5
Juniors Ryan Schimpf and Blake Dean launched back-to-back home runs to spearhead a five-run third inning, and the LSU pitching staff hurled five straight scoreless frames after the fourth to lead the sixth-ranked Tigers past Southeastern Louisiana, 6-5, Tuesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Deke: Miles moves RIGHT so far
In his four seasons as head coach of the Tigers, Les Miles has seemingly made all the right moves. When it comes to replacing coaches, putting players off the team or making gutsy calls on fourth down, so far Miles has had the dice in his hand and he has rolled sevens more than not.
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LSU grad Demetrius Byrd in Miami accident
Former LSU receiver Demetrius Byrd is reportedly in stable condition in a Miami hospital after a weekend auto accident. ESPN reports that LSU Athletics officias have confirmed that Byrd was in an accident.
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LSU Loses First SEC Series in a Year, 9-4
Despite homers by Blake Dean and Mikie Mahtook, No.1 LSU could not erase a nine-run deficit as the Tigers fell to Tennessee 9-4 Sunday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (28-12, 11-7) lost their first SEC series since April of 2008 when they dropped two of three to Georgia.
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LSU Mistakes Give Game 2 to Vols, 7-5
LSU’s season-high five errors and timely hits by Tennessee guided the Volunteers to a 7-5 win over the top-ranked Tigers Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (28-11, 11-6) will go for their sixth straight conference series win this season when they host the Volunteers (18-22, 4-13) Sunday at 1 p.m. CT.
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No. 1 LSU Dominates Tennessee, 18-3; First in West
Left fielder Jared Mitchell homered and tied a career-high with five RBI and second baseman Ryan Schimpf also homered as No.1 LSU defeated Tennessee 18-3 Friday night at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (28-10, 11-5) exploded for 17 hits, led by a 4-for-4 performance by Blake Dean.
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LSU Wraps up Spring Football Saturday as part of Super Tiger Weekend
Unlike last year, when it was the daily Ryan Perrilloux report, spring practice this year has been uneventful. It all comes to an end Saturday, with the Spring Game. Here are five things to look for, if you make it out to Tiger Stadium.
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Eight Nicholls Pitchers Limit Baseball to Four Hits
A three-run fourth and six shutout innings thrown by six different Colonel relievers was enough to lift Nicholls State past top-ranked LSU, 3-1, Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium. Nicholls State (17-18) defeated LSU (27-10) for the first time in Baton Rouge since 1989.
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Top-Ranked Tigers Hold on to Beat UNO, 8-6
LSU designated hitter Blake Dean homered in his third straight game, and the top-ranked Tigers staved off a late, ninth-inning rally by the University of New Orleans to post an 8-6 victory Tuesday night in Alex Box Stadium. With the victory, LSU (27-9) won its third consecutive contest against UNO.
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No. 2 Tigers Erupt for 19 Hits; Win Ninth-Straight Series
Designated hitter Blake Dean led LSU’s 19-hit attack Sunday with a homer and five RBI, as the second-ranked Tigers defeated No. 29 Alabama, 12-7, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. LSU (26-9, 10-5 SEC) won its ninth consecutive SEC series, dating back to last season. The Tigers are one-half game behind first-place Arkansas (10-4) in the SEC Western Division.
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Alabama Evens Baseball Series, 13-5
Designated hitter Brandon May collected four hits and four RBI Saturday night to lead No. 29 Alabama to a 13-5 win over second-ranked LSU at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Alabama’s win evened the series at one game apiece and improved the Tide to 22-11 overall and 7-7 in the SEC. LSU dropped to 25-9 overall, 9-5 in league play.
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LSU's Mitchell feeling out NBA possibilities
LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell will put his name in for consideration for the 2009 NBA draft, but will not hire an agent so he may retain the option to remain at LSU. Mitchell averaged 16.3 points and 7.2 rebounds this season, helping the Tigers (27-8) win the Southeastern Conference regular season title and advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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No. 2 Baseball Defeats Grambling, 8-4
LSU second baseman Ryan Schimpf launched a two-run blast, and third baseman Derek Helenihi delivered an inside-the-park home run to propel the second-ranked Tigers past Grambling State, 8-4, Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium. With the victory, the Tigers improved to 24-8 on the season. Grambling fell to 5-25 with the loss.
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Jeff: #2 LSU Baseball getting big contributions from 3 freshmen as they beat #1
LSU was the #2 ranked team in the nation heading into a weekend series with #1 Georgia. The Tigers took 2 of 3 games against the Bulldogs. Some of the newest players on the team are helping LSU get it done this season. Heading into this season, it didn't look like any incoming freshmen would have a chance to get regular playing time.
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Ranaudo, Homers Give No. 2 LSU Win Over No. 1 Dawgs
Sophomore right-hander Anthony Ranaudo fired six shutout innings to earn his first career SEC win Friday night, and second-ranked LSU launched three home runs to defeat No. 1 Georgia, 8-4, at Foley Field. The teams will meet in Game 2 of the series at Noon CT.
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Tulane holds off No. 2 LSU, 8-7
Tulane first baseman Sam Honeck had four RBI while starter Aaron Loup threw four shutout innings as the Green Wave defeated second-ranked LSU 8-7 Wednesday night at Turchin Stadium. The Tigers (21-7) battled throughout the game, shrinking an 8-3 deficit in the seventh to 8-7 in the ninth.
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Deke: Miles and Tigers more settled at QB position
What a difference a year makes for the LSU Tigers Football Team and the quarterback position. The Tigers seem to be much further ahead, and in much better shape at the QB spot than they were at this time last year. "We feel like we are a lot better than a year ago," said LSU Coach Les Miles.
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LSU vs. Tulane baseball postponed
Looming bad weather has forced the postponement of Tuesday's baseball matchup between in-state rivals LSU and Tulane.
New Orleans is under a severe thunder storm watch so officials decided to push back the sold-out affair to Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Greer Field in Turchin Stadium.
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Coleman, Dean Lead No. 2 Baseball to 6-5 Win
LSU starter Louis Coleman’s career-high 10 strikeouts and designated hitter Blake Dean’s four RBI led second-ranked LSU to a 6-5 victory over No. 11 Ole Miss on a chilly Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (20-6, 5-3) will go for their seventh straight SEC series victory, dating back to last season, in the series finale Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Storm damage includes LSU football roof
The roof over LSU's $3.1 million indoor football practice field was among the buildings damaged by overnight storms that moved through Louisiana, knocking down trees and cutting electricty to thousands of people around the state.
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Louisville eliminates LSU with 62-52 win
Angel McCoughtry didn't let her sometimes-erratic shooting stop her from taking over the game when Louisville needed it. McCoughtry scored 28 points and Louisville advance to its second straight regional semifinal with a 62-52 victory over LSU on Tuesday night.
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Hanover, No. 2 Baseball Battle Past Harvard, 4-3
Senior Buzzy Haydel tied a career high with three hits, and freshman Tyler Hanover drove in two runs Tuesday to lead No. 2 LSU past Harvard, 4-3, in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers improved to 18-5 on the year with the victory in the first-ever meeting between the two squads. Harvard dropped to 2-12.
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Louisville faces tough 'road game' vs. LSU
Louisville head coach Jeff Walz tried not to sound too bitter about having to play a virtual road game at lower-seeded LSU in the second round of the NCAA tournament. "We're 30-4 right now," Walz began. "Our goal next year might be to get to 32-2 and hopefully play on a neutral site.
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Hightower Burns Phoenix for 26; Lady Tigers Advance
The sixth-seeded LSU women’s basketball team snapped 11th-seeeded Green Bay’s 21-game winning streak with a 69-59 win in the opening game of NCAA Tournament play at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Sunday night. In the second round, the Lady Tigers will face third-seeded Louisville Cardinals, a 62-42 winner over 14th-seeded Liberty.
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Tigers Run Ends Against No. 2 North Carolina, 84-70
Eighth-seeded LSU tied the game at 63-63 with eight minutes to play, but top-seeded North Carolina was too much down the stretch. The Tar Heels answered with an 11-0 run and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16, 84-70, on Saturday in Greensboro, N.C.
In SEC Coach of the Year Trent Johnson's first year in Baton Rouge, the Tigers' SEC Championship ended 27-8 overall.
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New LSU team, same postseason dream
Van Chancellor hustled up the stairs of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, running all the way to the top row of the 13,472-seat, bowl-shaped arena. LSU's 65-year-old Hall-of-Fame coach had promised the stair-climb if practice ended well. After laboring up the last few steps, he leaned against the wall to catch his breath while his players watched from the court.
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Dyson, Homers Carry USC Past Baseball Tigers, 7-3
Right-hander Sam Dyson limited LSU to one run on two hits Friday night, and South Carolina launched four home runs as the Gamecocks recorded a 7-3 win over the fifth-ranked Tigers at Carolina Stadium. South Carolina won its fourth straight game and improved to 14-4 overall, 2-2 in the SEC. LSU dropped to 15-5 and 2-2 as the Tigers’ three-game win streak ended.
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LSU not intimidated by North Carolina crowd
The stands are packed with fans wearing light blue. They scream wildly at the first sight of North Carolina's players jogging onto the court for pregame warmups, then spend the rest of the game cheering their every move. It's the kind of environment one would expect for a game in the arena named for famed coach Dean Smith on the Chapel Hill campus.
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Lawson again a gametime decision for Tar Heels facing LSU
North Carolina coach Roy Williams says injured point guard Ty Lawson will likely be a gametime decision for the Tar Heels' game against LSU in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Lawson has missed the past three games with a jammed right big toe. Williams said Lawson would need to practice Friday afternoon, then see if he experienced any swelling in the toe later in the evening.
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Thornton leads LSU past Butler 75-71
Butler has put together quite a few upsets in recent NCAA tournaments. Marcus Thornton kept LSU off that list. Thornton scored 30 points and the hot-shooting Tigers held off a late rally to beat Butler 75-71 on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Tasmin Mitchell had 14 points and Chris Johnson added 12 for the Tigers (27-7).
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Schimpf's 4 RBI Lead Baseball Past McNeese St., 6-3
Second baseman Ryan Schimpf homered and drove in four runs as the fifth-ranked Tigers defeated in-state foe McNeese State, 6-3, Wednesday night at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (15-4) won their fourth straight contest against McNeese State (9-9). LSU now leads the all-time series against the Cowboys 22-9.
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Gibbs Knocks in Game Winner Over Demons, 2-1
Sophomore Micah Gibbs drove in the game-winning run on a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead No. 5 LSU past Northwestern State, 2-1, Tuesday in Alex Box Stadium. Coming in to pinch hit for first baseman Buzzy Haydel with one out and the bases loaded, Gibbs drilled a 2-2 offering into the gap in right center field to break open a 1-1 tie.
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LSU waits to learn NCAA seeding
After being eliminated from the SEC tournament, the LSU Tigers know they'll still be in the mix when the participants are chosen for the NCAA playoff brackets, having won the regular-season SEC title. However, Coach Johnson and his players will have to wait, along with dozens of other teams, to find out just who they will face in the first round of "March Madness."
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LSU to face Butler in NCAA tourney
After winning the Southeastern Conference regular-season title, the No. 8-seeded LSU men's basketball team (26-7) received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 9-seed Butler (26-5) on Thursday, March 19, in Greensboro, N.C. In all, the Southeastern Conference has three teams in the NCAA tournament, the league's smallest representation since 1990.
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LSU feels they have something to prove in the NCAA Tournament
The LSU Tigers won 26 games and wrapped up the SEC regular season title with two games to go, but that did not impress the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. The Bayou Bengals received an 8-seed and will face 9th seeded Butler Thursday in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Mississippi St. Eliminates Tigers From SEC's, 67-57
Jarvis Varnado scored 19 points and Barry Stewart added 17 Saturday to lead surging Mississippi State into the championship game of the Southeastern Conference tournament with a 67-57 upset of No. 20 LSU. The Bulldogs (22-12) began the week needing to win two or three times to improve their chances of getting a spot in the NCAA tournament.
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Hanover, Ranaudo Lead Baseball to 5-3 Win Over UK
Third baseman Tyler Hanover homered and drove in three runs and starter Anthony Ranaudo struck out 13 as the third-ranked Tigers won their SEC opener 5-3 over Kentucky on a rainy Friday night at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (12-3, 1-0) won their 13th straight SEC regular-season contest, dating back to last season.
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LSU Beats Kentucky to advance in the SEC Tourney
Marcus Thornton scored 21 points and No. 20 LSU beat Kentucky 67-58 Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament and most likely end the Wildcats' streak of NCAA appearances at 17. Thornton, the SEC player of the year, keyed a 10-2 spurt to enable the Tigers (26-6) to open a 14-point, second-half lead.
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Matulis, Baseball Roll Past SLU, 16-5
Freshman left-hander Chris Matulis won his third game in three starts Tuesday night and third-ranked LSU broke open a close game with a six-run fourth inning as the Tigers defeated Southeastern Louisiana, 16-5 at Alumni Field. The victory was LSU’s eighth straight in Hammond, a streak that began in 1990.
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LSU's coach, top scorer, honored in SEC awards
It didn't take long for Trent Johnson's track record as a winning coach out West to translate to the Southeastern Conference.
In his first season in the league, LSU's new coach has been named by his peers as the SEC coach of the year after leading the 20th-ranked Tigers (25-6, 13-3 SEC) to the league's regular season title.
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Tough weekend for LSU Athletics
The weather might have been picture perfect this past weekend, but the results involving LSU's sports teams were not pretty. The 12th ranked LSU men's basketball team lost their second in a row as Auburn pounded the Tigers 69 to 53 on Saturday. The game turned at halftime as Coach Trent Johnson was whistled for a technical foul, after staring down an official as he was walking to the locker room.
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Reeser Pitches Illini to Baseball Series Win, 6-2
Illinois starter Ben Reeser stymied LSU’s potent offense, limiting the top-ranked Tigers to just six hits and two runs in 8.2 innings to spearhead the Illini to a 6-2 victory Sunday in Alex Box Stadium. With the win, the Fighting Illini took the series and improved to 7-2 on the season. LSU fell to 10-2 with Sunday’s loss.
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Vandy Rallies Past Lady Tigers Late, 61-47
Christina Wirth scored 18 points and Jence Rhoads added 15 to help No. 22 Vanderbilt beat LSU 61-47 on Saturday night to advance to the Southeastern Conference tournament championship. Vanderbilt faces No. 6 Auburn on Sunday for the title.
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Trio of Slams Lead No. 1 Baseball to 22-10 Win
LSU outfielders Leon Landry and Nicholas Pontiff and catcher Micah Gibbs each launched grand slams, and the top-ranked Tigers blasted seven home runs Saturday to overpower Illinois, 22-10, in Alex Box Stadium. LSU bounced back from Friday’s 3-1 loss to the Illini to improve to 10-1 on the season.
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Auburn beats No. 12 LSU 69-53
Korvotney Barber had 16 points and 17 rebounds as Auburn defeated No. 12 LSU 69-53 on Saturday for its seventh win in eight games. Auburn (21-10, 10-6 Southeastern Conference) scored 42 points in the paint and outrebounded the regular-season champions 45-37. Marcus Thornton had 23 points for LSU (25-6, 13-3), which lost its second straight and posted its lowest point total of the season.
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Ninth-Inning Homer Snaps Baseball's 25-Game Streak, 3-1
Illinois catcher Aaron Johnson delivered a two-run blast in the top of the ninth inning to break a 1-1 tie and lift the Illini past No. 1 LSU, 3-1, Friday night in Alex Box Stadium. Illinois (6-1) took advantage of a pair of LSU errors, which led to all three unearned runs, to capture the victory and end the Tigers’ 25-game regular-season winning streak.
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Hightower Leads Inspired Lady Tigers Past MSU, 63-58
Playing without its starting point guard in the final 25 minutes, the No. 3-seeded LSU women’s basketball team turned in an inspiring effort and withstood a late Mississippi State rally to win its sixth straight game, 63-58, in the second round of the 2009 Southeastern Conference Tournament on Friday night at Alltel Arena.
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Vandy Rallies Past Lady Tigers Late, 61-47
Christina Wirth scored 18 points and Jence Rhoads added 15 to help No. 22 Vanderbilt beat LSU 61-47 on Saturday night to advance to the Southeastern Conference tournament championship. Vanderbilt faces No. 6 Auburn on Sunday for the title. LSU (18-10) led 26-23 at the half, but Vanderbilt (23-9) tied it 30-30 at the 16:50 mark on a Jennifer Risper free throw.
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Baseball Rallies Late from Early Deficit, 10-4
With one out and LSU down a run in the bottom of the eighth inning, first baseman Sean Ochinko blasted a grand slam -- his second in two days -- to lead the top-ranked Tigers to a 10-4 come-from-behind victory over Mississippi Valley State Wednesday night in Alex Box Stadium.
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Vanderbilt upsets No. 12 LSU 75-67
A.J. Ogilvy is as healthy and confident as he's been all season, and that could spell trouble for the rest of the Southeastern Conference as the postseason nears. Ogilvy set a career high in scoring for a second straight game Wednesday night, racking up 33 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to help Vanderbilt upset No. 12 LSU 75-67 in the Tigers' home finale.
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No. 1 Baseball Resumes Early-Season Assault, 19-3
First baseman Sean Ochinko launched a grand slam and drove in a career-best seven runs Tuesday night to lead No. 1 LSU to a 19-3 victory over New Orleans at Maestri Field. LSU (8-0) has won 24 straight regular-season games over the past two seasons. UNO dropped to 4-5 with Tuesday’s loss.
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Good Times are Rolling at LSU
LSU fans should have no complaints with how 2009 is going. You can say it all started with the football program reeling in arguably the number one recruiting class. Since then Coach Trent Johnson's team has won ten in a row, including the Tigers first victory at Kentucky in 20 years. The baseball team is off to a 7-and-0 start, and ranked number one in two polls.
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LSU Jumps to No. 11 in Coaches Poll; No. 12 in AP
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Tigers Travel to UNO; Move to No. 1 in 'BA' Poll
Top-ranked LSU (7-0) plays away from Alex Box Stadium for the first time this season at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when the Tigers face New Orleans at UNO’s Maestri Field. The game will be carried by the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network. The Baton Rouge affiliate is WDGL 98.1 FM.
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Ochinko, No. 1 Baseball Clinch UCF Series, 11-2
Catcher Sean Ochinko had three hits and a career-best four RBI and No.1 LSU collected 15 hits to top UCF 11-2 on a cold, windy Saturday afternoon in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (6-0) clinched their sixth straight regular season weekend series dating back to last season. The Tigers have won 22 straight regular season games, dating back to last season.
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LSU wins SEC title with win over Kentucky
Tasmin Mitchell scored 21 — including the game-winning 3-pointer with 9.8 seconds remaining — to lead No. 18 LSU to a 73-70 victory over Kentucky on Saturday and give the Tigers the Southeastern Conference regular season title. Marcus Thornton led LSU with 23 points and nine rebounds and Bo Spencer added 16 points as the Tigers (25-4, 13-1) overcame a 10-point second half deficit.
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LeMahieu Powers No. 1 Baseball Past UCF, 13-4
Shortstop DJ LeMahieu homered twice and first baseman Sean Ochinko went 4-for-4 to lead No. 1 LSU past UCF 13-4 Friday night in front of a crowd of 7,419 at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (5-0) erupted for a seven-run eighth inning highlighted by two Ochinko RBI and two RBI by pinch hitter Tyler Hanover.
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No. 1 Baseball Brings 20-Game Streak to UCF Series
Top-ranked LSU (4-0) completes its seven-game season-opening homestand this weekend as the Tigers play host to UCF (2-2) in Alex Box Stadium. Game 1 of the series begins at 7 p.m. CT Friday, Game 2 starts at 2 p.m. CT Saturday, and first pitch for Game 3 is 1 p.m. CT Sunday.
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Lady Tigers Beat Rival Tennessee, Clinch SEC Bye
Sophomore guard Katherine Graham drained two free throws with 7.9 seconds left, and the LSU women’s basketball team held on to defeat No. 18 Tennessee, 63-61, in front a raucous crowd Thursday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Lady Tigers (16-9, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) won their fourth straight game and secured a bye in next week’s SEC Tournament.
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No. 18 Men's Basketball Looks to Win SEC at Kentucky
The 18th-ranked LSU men’s basketball team tries to keep its magical streak of SEC wins going in one of the nation’s toughest venues – Rupp Arena – as the Tigers take on the Kentucky Wildcats in a nationally-televised contest (watch live on CBSsports.com) Saturday afternoon.
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LSU wins ninth straight, beats Florida 81-75
Marcus Thornton scored 32 points and No. 18 LSU clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference championship with an 81-75 victory against Florida on Tuesday night. The Tigers (24-4, 12-1) have won ninth straight overall and 12 in a row in SEC play.
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Big week for LSU hoops
At 23-and-4, 11-and-1 in the Southeastern Conference, the LSU Tigers remain a mystery to college basketball fans around the country. But that could change this week as Coach Trent Johnson's team plays two games on national television. On Mardi Gras night, the Fighting Tigers will host Florida on ESPN and then Saturday LSU visits Kentucky in a game televised by CBS.
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LSU tops Auburn 79-72
Marcus Thornton scored 25 points and No. 23 LSU clinched the Southeastern Conference West Division while snapping Auburn's four-game winning streak, 79-72 on Saturday night. Bo Spencer and Tasmin Mitchell each scored 14 for LSU (23-4, 11-1 SEC), which won its eighth straight overall.
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No. 23 LSU rallies past Arkansas 72-69
Marcus Thornton and LSU looked like a Top 25 team - for about a half. Thornton scored 28 points and made a key defensive play in the final minute to help the No. 23 Tigers rally for a 72-69 win over Arkansas on Wednesday night. LSU, ranked this week for the first time in more than two years, trailed by 18 early in the game.
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LSU's NCAA Tournament resume lacking
March Madness is right around the corner, and the LSU Tigers have cracked the Top 25 polls for the first time in two years. Coach Trent Johnson's team is 21-and-4, and leads the Southeastern Conference by two games with a 9-and-1 record. That looks good on paper, but the Tigers' resume is not impressive.
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Hightower leads LSU to 66-47 upset of No. 9 Gators
Allison Hightower scored 21 points and LaSondra Barrett had 12 as LSU upset No. 9 Florida 66-47 on Sunday.Florida (22-4, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) lost its second straight conference road game after an emotional 66-57 win at home last Sunday against Tennessee. The Gators lost Thursday at No. 24 Vanderbilt, 84-68.
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Mitchell's 41 gives LSU 97-94 win over Miss. St.
Tasmin Mitchell had a career high 41 points, including a decisive three-point play in double overtime, to give LSU a 97-94 victory over Mississippi State on Wednesday night.
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LSU beats Alabama 76-62
Marcus Thornton scored 22 points to lead LSU in a 76-62 victory against Alabama in Southeastern Conference play on Sunday.
Thornton, who also grabbed six rebounds, was 8 of 13 from the field and 5 of 5 at the foul line. Thornton scored all but two of his points in the opening half.
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Alabama-LSU rivalry heats up on signing day
On signing day, LSU and Alabama could both claim to be No. 1. On the field, the Tigers and Crimson Tide are poised to battle for the top spot in the SEC West for years - and there's no sharing those trips to the Southeastern Conference title game.
LSU and Alabama jockeyed for the top spot in the recruiting rankings Wednesday.
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Les Miles believes 2009 class will compete for championships
The recruiting gurus are not calling it the best recruiting class in the nation as was hoped by Tiger nation. But its very close, as LSU's 2009 recruiting class contiains five Parade All-Americans, a school record. The highlight of the class is Bastrop Wide Receiver Rueben Randle, who kept everyone in the dark on where he was going until National Signing Day.
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Thornton scores 30 as LSU routs Georgia 80-62
Marcus Thornton always seems to perk up against Georgia. Then again, he's scoring against everyone these days.
Thornton had 30 points, Tasmin Mitchell added 27 and LSU won its sixth straight SEC game with an 80-62 rout of hapless Georgia on Wednesday night.
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Tigers Hold Off Razorbacks, 79-69; Lead SEC West
As LSU celebrates its 100th Anniversary of Men's Basketball on Saturday, the Tigers gave a sold-out Pete Maravich Assembly Center packed with alumni a great show. The Tigers built a 23-point halftime lead and held off a second-half Arkansas run to win, 79-69. LSU (17-4, 5-1 SEC), winners of five-straight SEC games, took over the lead in the SEC Western Division.
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LSU is the team to beat in SEC West
Coach Trent Johnson's team has only played five Southeastern Conference games, but they've already established themselves as the class of the division. After losing the league opener at Alabama, LSU has won four SEC games in a row by an average score of 19 points. The most impressive win came Wednesday, when the Tigers topped Tennessee 79 to 73.
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LSU loses to #15 Xavier
Derrick Brown let his experience take over, showing the veteran savvy Xavier needed against an LSU squad that hadn't lost at home all season. The junior forward scored 22 points, hitting a couple clutch 3s to erase an LSU lead early in the second half, and No. 15 Xavier handed LSU its first home loss of the season, 80-70 on Saturday night.
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LSU receiver will transfer
LSU football coach Les Miles said Thursday wide receiver Ricky Dixon has decided to transfer to another school. Dixon, who would have been a junior this fall, is thought to be transferring to Texas Southern. Dixon played in 10 games for the Tigers in 2008, all in a backup role.
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LSU beats Mississippi St. 81-57
With LSU's lead dwindling early in the second half, Marcus Thornton got on a hot streak. Thornton scored 17 of his 31 points in a four-minute span, and LSU extended its homecourt winning streak to 17 games with an 81-57 victory against Mississippi State on Wednesday night.
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LSU's passing attack could have growing pains again next year
Even though the LSU Tigers are not breaking in a new quarterback next season, they lack a proven go-to-guy at wide receiver. Brandon Lafell's decision to skip his senior season leaves LSU with little experience at wide receiver. Terrance Tolliver is expected to fill the shoes of Lafell.
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LSU QB Hatch going back to Harvard
Quarterback Andrew Hatch is leaving LSU to return to Harvard. Hatch decided the Ivy League is for him after all, and said Thursday he'll transfer back to Harvard, where he began his college career with the Crimson's junior varsity squad. He's hoping to be Harvard's quarterback for the Crimson's annual rivalry game with Yale.
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LSU hires defensive line coach
Brick Haley, a veteran defensive line coach who spent time in both the NFL and the Southeastern Conference, was hired as the defensive line coach at LSU. Haley comes to LSU from the Chicago Bears where he was the defensive line coach for the past two seasons.
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LSU hoops open SEC play on Sunday
Before the season started, most publications had LSU and Alabama finishing one-two in the SEC West. They tip-off conference play on Sunday in Tuscaloosa. Both teams are coming off losses. The Tigers were hammered in Utah, losing by 30 points to the Running Utes. It was a reality check for the Tigers, who were playing their first true road game of the season.
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Miles begins defensive overhaul
The LSU Tigers finished the 2008 regular season second to last in scoring defense in the Southeastern Conference, allowing nearly 26 points a game. Head Coach Les Miles knew that was unacceptable and less than a week after the win in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, he officially began to make changes.
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LSU's strong finish provides hope
Defending a national championship was bound to be difficult for an LSU squad that needed to replace senior quarterback Matt Flynn, even more so when the Tigers also lost their quarterback of the future. When coach Les Miles decided he could no longer risk further off-the-field distractions from the talented but troubled Ryan Perrilloux, the Tigers were left to face an always challenging schedule.
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Scott leads LSU past Georgia Tech, 38-3
One year after winning a national championship, unranked LSU found renewed reason to hope for a return to glory. Charles Scott ran for three touchdowns, freshman quarterback Jordan Jefferson completed his first nine passes and LSU made big plays on special teams in a surprisingly easy 38-3 victory win over Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Wednesday night.
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LSU, Georgia Tech take new roles into bowl game
Georgia Tech and LSU have assumed unfamiliar roles for Wednesday night's Chick-fil-A Bowl. LSU is unranked and wants to prove its five-loss regular season was an aberration. Georgia Tech hopes to show its nine-win season and No. 14 ranking were signs of more success to come with first-year coach Paul Johnson.
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LSU's Miles won't confirm possible staff changes
LSU coach Les Miles said Monday it was premature to discuss possible changes on his coaching staff before Wednesday night's Chick-fil-A Bowl against Georgia Tech. "Right now the only thing we are focused on is getting ready to play Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl and I don't want to do anything to take away from the opportunity our team has here in Atlanta."
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LSU says ticket allotment for game gone
Louisiana State University says its 15,000-ticket allotment for the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta is used up. The school says 13,200 tickets have been purchased and 1,800 are being distributed to military personnel and young people in the Atlanta area. LSU plays Georgia Tech in Wednesday night's game.
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Report: John Chavis to be LSU defensive coordinator
ESPN reports that according to multiple sources, longtime Tennessee defensive coordinator John Chavis will take on the same duties at LSU. Chavis was let go from Tennessee when Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin took the job under his son, the new Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin.
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LSU knocks off Cal State-Fullerton 84-63
Tasmin Mitchell had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds to lead LSU to an 84-63 victory against Cal State-Fullerton on Tuesday night. Marcus Thornton led the Tigers, who are 6-0 for the first time in five seasons, with 24 points. Chris Johnson added 16 points and nine rebounds and Bo Spencer had 13 points for LSU.
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LSU's season enough for a bowl appearance
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU's worst regular season of the decade is still good enough for a postseason bowl appearance. The question is - where? "It was a long November," junior wide receiver Brandon LaFell said Monday. "We didn't go out and play like LSU has played. We'll be satisfied with any bowl we get, considering how we played this season."
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LSU tops Centenary 64-58
Chris Johnson scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead LSU to a 64-58 win over Centenary on Friday night.
Johnson shot 6-for-14 from the field, and also added three blocks in the LSU Invitational. The Tigers (4-0) also received help from Tasmin Mitchell, who had 10 points and six rebounds.
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Hogs rally to edge LSU 31-30 on last-minute TD
On fourth down with the clock ticking, Casey Dick had one more chance to end his Arkansas career the right way.
He took the snap, threw toward the end zone - and gave the Razorbacks a victory to remember. Dick's 24-yard touchdown pass to London Crawford with 22 seconds remaining gave Arkansas a 31-30 win over LSU.
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Xavier stops LSU 57-48
Dee Dee Jernigan had career-highs with 15 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 25 Xavier to a 57-48 victory against LSU on Wednesday night. Jernigan scored six points during an 8-0 run which gave the Musketeers a 50-42 lead. The Lady Tigers came no closer than four points the rest of the game.
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LSU looks for win to redeem season
Two years ago, LSU coach Les Miles brought his team to Little Rock to face Arkansas in the regular season finale with no chance of advancing to the Southeastern Conference championship game. But, that Tigers team was on a five-game winning streak and trying to earn a berth in a BCS bowl.
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LSU QB Lee leaves game vs Ole Miss with leg injury
LSU starting quarterback Jarrett Lee had to be helped off the field with an apparent right leg injury in the second quarter of the No. 18 Tigers' home finale against Mississippi. Lee, backpedaling under pressure, lofted a 19-yard, first-down completion to Brandon LaFell just before being brought down hard by Ole Miss defensive tackle Jerry Peria.
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Les Miles doesn't want his team to get caught in the Saban hype
The most anticipated regular season game in LSU football history is upon us, but Head Coach Les Miles is not interested in talking about the storylines that the media will be writing about this week. WWL.com's Jeff Palermo reporting.
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