News sports 2008-08-07 Andanh.com

Miles likes combinations in LSU backfield

Rabalais: Tigers more at ease sans Perrilloux

LSU offensive line getting some hype
It's not often that people brag on the play of your offensive line before the start of the season, but that's exactly what's happening concerning the guys in the LSU offensive trenches.

Donaldsonville hoping for strong season
Gary Adkins and the Donaldsonville Tigers are looking for good things out of the 2008 football season.

UFC 87: A fan’s dream card

U.S. men pull away late to beat Australia

Schmipf wins MVP award

McChrystal advances to Amateur match play

Beecher ready to lead South Carolina

Pulley gone; Hartline likely UK starter

Favorite wants Miles to sing new tune

Tigers to lean on running backs
While the LSU quarterback position remains the big question mark this fall with three viable candidates, who they'll be handing the ball off to is a lot more comforting. The Tiger corps of tailbacks is as good as any unit in the country.

Putting it on the line

Rosetta: No sizzle in LSU slate

New coach directs Tara
The Tara Trojans have spent a majority of their offseason without a head coach despite racking up nine wins last year under Mike Todd.

District 5-4A Football Schedules

Louisiana Tech's Dooley: First-day jitters gone, it's time to play Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:53:00 EST
RUSTON — Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley said his team was tightly-wound at its first training camp practice on Monday. That feeling had subsided by the time the Bulldogs' second practice had ended.

GOOD AND PLENTY: West Monroe's Goodin expects big things at ULM Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:25:00 EST
The record-smashing feats of running back Calvin Dawson left gigantic footprints at ULM.

Grambling's starting quarterback still up in the air Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:52:00 EST
GRAMBLING — Grambling's quarterback situation doesn't appear to be any less cluttered after five days of practice.

SAINTS CAMP: Vilma pleased with his start in New Orleans Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:58:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — Any lingering aggravation from Jonathan Vilma's difficult final season in New York is confined to the intermittent soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.

LSU's Jones to try balancing act again Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:14:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — It was as if someone had recorded over Chad Jones' highlight of the 2007 football season.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: Sports edition Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:40:00 EST
With just 15 American Association regular season games left and 55 losses this season, the Sports are forced to do what teams not in the playoff picture do — send their players to teams that are.

LSU's Jones focusing on football Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:10:00 EST
Chad Jones focusing on football this fall after giving up baseball in the spring due to a full schedule of classes and spring football practice. He hopes to return to the diamond this coming spring.

Local couple has 'boaring' night Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:10:00 EST
If you've always wanted to go wild boar hunting, but the thought of sitting alone in a tree stand in an isolated setting doesn't tickle your fancy, you might consider an alternative.

Saints bolster pass rush Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:29:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — Back in 2000, the New Orleans Saints had one of the most formidable pass rushes in the NFL.

Tank at ease, ready to roll forward in Dallas Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Tank Johnson casually strolls off the practice field, shirtless and sporting a wide-brimmed straw hat he had stashed near the end zone.

Vilma pleased with new start in New Orleans Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Any lingering aggravation from Jonathan Vilma's difficult final season in New York is confined to the intermittent soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.

LSU NOTES: Dickson has big shoes to fill as No. 18 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:13:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — Tight end Richard Dickson is sure his number change will not bring any bad luck.

Local youth lands shark in Florida Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:25:00 EST
Will Flowers may remember his recent shark fishing outing near Bradenton, Fla., for a long time.

Youths fare well in national events Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:29:00 EST
Maggie Brakeville of Bossier City was on the second-place finishing team in the recent 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program, a national event held in Stillwater, Okla.

College football: Around the region Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
ARKANSAS: Members of Arkansas' freshmen class shined again on Tuesday, especially on the offensive front.

Cajuns seek to emphasize passing game; see recap of UL chat, photo gallery Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:56:00 EST
UL coaching staff works to expand game plan, take advantage of powerful ground attack

Jones learned reality of life as D-I athlete Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:42:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - It was as if someone had recorded over Chad Jones' highlight of the 2007 football season.

Saints will rest nine starters vs. Arizona Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:42:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - Receiver Marques Colston, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, safety Josh Bullocks and defensive tackle Brian Young will sit out New Orleans' preseason opener in Arizona, Saints head coach Sean Payton said Tuesday.

Meachem eager, ready for debut Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - Thursday's preseason matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals means different things for different people.

Two-minute drill with UL's Jason Chery Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
In recruiting, sometimes timing means everything.

Dickson sports a new number Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - Tight end Richard Dickson is sure his number change will not bring any bad luck.

Success earlier than expected Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:43:00 EST
Ryan Hietala says that his life hasn't changed, and that he knew all along he was going to win again in the world of professional golf. He just didn't know how soon.

CHIPSHOTS Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
CITY CHAMPIONSHIP: The annual Lafayette City Championship, played over the city's three municipal courses, has been scheduled for its traditional Labor Day weekend dates.

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