Monthly Archives: February 2013

LSU/NFL Draft chat with Advocate sportswriter Scott Rabalais

Obviously, former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o was the main attraction for reporters at the NFL Combine this weekend. Yet, former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu is also on an antonement tour at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis. First, Mathieu sat … Continue reading →

Twenty-four hours removed from the Tiger’s 97-94 victory against Bama, there’s still some tidbits to process after the PMAC’s first ever triple-overtime affair. The Three-Pointer First, it’s hard to believe the 42-year old arena hasn’t hosted one, but the Deaf … Continue reading →

I’ve settled into my seat in press row at the PMAC, and it’s time to roll out the pregame primer as LSU (15-9, 6-7 SEC) prepares to host Alabama (18-8, 10-3) at 12:30 p.m. today. First, here’s our advance focusing … Continue reading →

Over the past five weeks, LSU sophomore forward Johnny O’Bryant III has rounded into the best offensive threat for the somewhat resurgent Tigers. O’Bryant, a 6-8, 256-pound product of Cleveland, Miss., is averaging 17.3 points and 10.4 rebounds during LSU’s … Continue reading →

On Thursday, LSU coach Johnny Jones met with reporters ahead of the Tigers’ tilt against Alabama on Saturday. Normally, the session runs between 15 and 20 mintues. Yet Jones was under the weather, nursing a lemon sports drink and slower … Continue reading →

UPDATED: Here’s the feature done by ESPN. By now, you know the story of LSU senior center Andrew Del Piero. Arriving at LSU as a scholarship tuba player and member of the Golden Band from Tigerland, the native of Austin, Texas … Continue reading →

LSU football chat with Advocate sportswriter Scott Rabalais