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Former LSU corner Tharold Simon comments on Thursday arrest

Two days after he was arrested for reportedly threatening a Eunice police officer, former LSU cornerback Tharold Simon took responsibility for the incident but framed it as a misunderstanding with the officer. The arrest of Simon, a 6-foot-2, 202-pound junior, … Continue reading

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LSU running back Blue raises hackles in comments on potential for a gay teammate

  In a story Friday by the The Daily Reveille, LSU’s student newspaper, about the prospect of a gay teammate, the senior running back expressed skepticism about whether there would be acceptance in the locker room. How he went about … Continue reading

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LSU recruit Martin notches solid outing in McDonald’s All-American game

Baton Rouge native and Madison Prep product Jarrell Martin put on a solid display Wednesday during the West’s 110-99 victory over the East in the McDonald’s All-American game. The 6-7, 210-pound forward, who suited up for the West, scored 10 … Continue reading

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Turn out the lights: Why LSU missed the NIT

Well, now you know. LSU missed the NIT. And, in reality, it probably wasn’t all that close, either. Here’s the breakdown of the bids: Automatic Bids: 9 RPI spots 31-40: 1 RPI spots 41-50: 0 RPI spots 51-60: 4 RPI … Continue reading

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Q&A: Eddie Ludwig chats about losing SEC slate to concussion ilness

  Since early January, LSU senior forward Eddie Ludwig has sat out all 17 of the Tigers’ SEC games with recurring health-issues from concussions. Specifically, he endures days where quick on-set headaches and dizziness can beset him during periods where … Continue reading

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Happy Friday, here’s some gifts to start the day

To start you Friday, here’s a primer on LSU a day ahead of its season-finale against Ole Miss. We have a podcast touching on a critical victory at Wednesday against Texas A&M in College Station. The win briefly moved LSU … Continue reading

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SEC Tourney Seeding Update: Thursday night

First, I’d like to thank Gov. Rick Perry and Texas for setting the speed limit at 75 mph on some stretches of Texas 6 and I-10. You helped me shave an hour off the trek back this morning. Next, we’ll … Continue reading

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SEC Tourney Seeding: Late Wednesday Update

I’ll be quick, considering I’m tired and they might want to close the press room at Reed Arena. LSU’s victory over Texas A&M moves the Tigers (18-10, 9-8) into a seventh-place tie with Arkansas (18-12, 9-8). Based on a head-to-head … Continue reading

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Game Preview: Battle on the NIT bubble. Yay?

LSU arrives in College Station to face Texas A&M tonight, and it’s unclear whether the Tigers will mimic their gridiron brethren and grit out a low-scoring affair. Whether Johnny Football will again grace us with his presence isn’t clear. Chances … Continue reading

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SEC Tourney Seed Update: Late Tuesday Night

This projection is like my calculus tests in college: I think it’s right, but if there’s a TA with corrections, they’re more than welcome. Missouri dismantled Arkansas by 30 points, and the schools might have produced a fledgling rivalry in … Continue reading

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