Monthly Archives: August 2012

Each week during the season we will be visiting with a beat writer who covers LSU opponent and firing six questions at them about their team and this week’s game. Hence, for you clever folks out there, the title “Pick … Continue reading →

LSU football chat with Advocate beat writer Scott Rabalais

After earlier indications from athletic director Joe Alleva, LSU officially confirmed Thursday afternoon that the Tigers and North Texas will play at 6 p.m. Saturday as scheduled. “Our options are limited as far as opportunities to play this game and … Continue reading →

As of late Thursday morning LSU’s football game against North Texas was still scheduled to be played at 6 p.m. Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Senior associate athletic director Herb Vincent said school officials were working hard to be able to … Continue reading →

LSU canceled practice Wednesday because of Hurricane Isaac and will adapt its plans for the rest of the week based on developments with the storm, coach Les Miles said. Miles, speaking from his office in the LSU football operations building … Continue reading →

Junior Alfred Blue confirmed to reporters Monday that he will be the starting running back for Saturday’s season opener against North Texas. Blue said he was told by LSU’s coaches at the start of preseason camp. Blue was the Tigers’ … Continue reading →

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva issued this statement Monday afternoon on approaching Tropical Storm Issac and its potential impact on the Tigers’ season and home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday against North Texas: “We are continuously monitoring weather conditions and … Continue reading →

LSU football chat with Advocate beat writer Les East

Apparently, Mo has no more hopes of making the LSU football team. The former LSU soccer goalkeeper went through tryouts this week to make the team as a walk-on, but apparently that was not to be according to a Twitter … Continue reading →

The LSU football team ran through an extended scrimmage Tuesday afternoon in Tiger Stadium, the final one before the Tigers’ Sept. 1 season opener against North Texas. Starting quarterback Zach Mettenberger apparently got the vast majority of the work on … Continue reading →