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SU AD Broussard likes Odums 'quiet confidence'

By Matt Boudreaux - Sports Reporter
Southern athletic director William Broussard spent several minutes making his pitch to the university’s board of directors Friday. Their approval for the next permanent head coach on the bluff took much less time.

Southern names Dawson Odums as head football coach

By Southern U. Athletic Media Relations
In the history of Southern University football, only two coaches own the distinction of having defeated Grambling State, Jackson State, and Florida A&M in their first season running the program; Pete Richardson (1993) and the Jaguars' f

LSU's Eric Reid adds another All-America honor

By LSU Sports Information
LSU safety Eric Reid picked up his fifth first team All-America honor for the 2012 season on Friday as the junior was named to the 69th Football Writers Association of America All-America Team, the organization announced.

Rhymes, Katz recieve preseason All-American Recognition

By LSU Sports Information
LSU senior outfielder Raph Rhymes and senior first baseman Mason Katz have received 2013 preseason all-America recognition from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Miles looking forward to Chick-Fil-A Bowl

By Matt Boudreaux
For the first time since learning their post-season destination. LSU Head Coach Les Miles spoke to reporters about the team’s matchup with Clemson.

Costas' call to disarm: NFL has gun culture problem

By Mallory Simon
Bob Costas and Piers Morgan couldn't agree more on one thing: Something has to be done about the pervasive gun culture in the United States.

Saints players get bounty suspensions lifted

By Matt Boudreaux - Reporter
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced Tuesday that he will vacate the player suspensions in the Saints bounty investigation.

LSU hosts Chattanooga men's basketball Tuesday at 7 pm

By LSU Sports Information
The 5-0 LSU men’s basketball team returns to action after a long break for final exams Tuesday night at 7 p.m. against Chattanooga at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU hosts Chattanooga men's basketball Tuesday at 7pm

By LSU Sports Information
The 5-0 LSU men’s basketball team returns to action after a long break for final exams Tuesday night at 7 p.m. against Chattanooga at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Cowboys' player out on bail after arrest in crash that killed teammate

By Lateef Mungin, Chandler Friedman and Greg Botelho
Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was released from jail on $500,000 bond Sunday -- around the time his team pulled off an emotional, last-second win -- after his arrest in the fiery weekend car crash that killed his teammate.