Tinker:
The
next time that I see a American citizen feeling sorry for themselves
I'm going to scream. Look at how much better off that we are today then
how the American people lived but for a couple hundred years ago.
Are you kidding me?
Just
look at the recent generation of American People living it up big time
in the roaring 20s, flourishing in the America jazz age. Only to wind up
cold, jobless, standing to wait in a soup lines for something to eat by
the thousands, after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black
Tuesday.
So I am inclined to not feel very sorry for the crybaby's that I hear now in our American society today.
We
the people of the 2013 American society are working very hard for our
family, friends, country, giving a generous amount of our paychecks to
the food stamp programs, government health care, affordable medicine,
State and federal government resources to the American people who need
that kind of help the most.What crybaby said that I don't love my brothers?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Politico
President Obama in the doldrums
Obama is standing in a pulpit that recently has proven to be the opposite of bully. | AP Photo
By JOHN F. HARRIS, JAKE SHERMAN and ELIZABETH TITUS | 6/24/13 8:59 PM EDT
Updated: 6/25/13 1:30 PM EDT
Not yet six months into his second term, Barack Obama’s presidency is in a dead zone.
A combination of familiar Washington intransigence and a more recent run of bad news and political setbacks have left him with less influence over his circumstances — and more buffeted by factors beyond his control — than at any time in his five years in office.
than at any time in his five years in office. Continue Reading
But in a damning appraisal, a wide variety of
congressional Democrats and presidential scholars said in interviews
that there is another decisive factor behind Obama’s current paralysis:
his own failure to use the traditional tools of the presidency to exert
his will.
Obama does not instill fear — one of the customary instruments of presidential power. Five years of experience, say lawmakers of both parties, have demonstrated that there is not a huge political or personal cost to be paid for crossing the president.
(PHOTOS: The two sides of Obama)
Obama cannot count on friendship. There are plenty of politicians who would love the political and psychic benefits of favored status from the president. But Obama’s distant style and his insular West Wing operation have left congressional Democrats resigned, many said in interviews, to the reality that they will never be insiders and, therefore, have no special incentives to stay on Obama’s good side.
Obama is not buoyed by the power of ideas. When President Ronald Reagan hit a similar second-term dead zone, during the Iran-Contra scandal in 1986, he was still regarded by conservatives as the godfather of a historic movement. Obama, while retaining wide support among progressives, remains known for a personal brand rather than an ideological one — a status that has not helped much when he is looking for friends in a storm, such as the recent uproars over alleged politicization at the Internal Revenue Service and National Security Agency surveillance.
Finally, Obama is standing in a presidential pulpit that recently has proved to be the opposite of bully. So far in 2013, he has tried to harness public opinion to bring Congress to heel on both the budget sequestration and gun control debates. In both cases, Republicans — and in key instances, moderate Democrats — shrugged it off with apparent impunity.
(PHOTOS: 18 defining Obama moments)
This week marks a critical moment in Obama’s effort to transcend second-term impotence.
Stymied during his first term from coaxing Congress into backing a robust cap-and-trade program to curb greenhouse gasses, Obama on Tuesday will unveil a series of executive actions — taken on his own authority rather than through new legislation — to clamp down on power plants and otherwise reduce the country’s carbon footprint.
The White House is trumpeting the environmental package as an illustration of how Obama is determined to set Washington’s policy agenda even as Republicans are determined to keep his presidency in a coma.
(Also on POLITICO: Obama energy push could loom large in 2014)
And the White House is taking credit for the immigration push under way in Congress.
“He won Latinos by a huge majority,” a senior White House official told POLITICO. “If he hadn’t done that, immigration would not be happening.”
More broadly, the official said that despite Democratic grousing that Obama could do more, the president has been far more involved behind the scenes than people realize. This official also dismissed the notion that Obama does not command loyalty — or fear — on Capitol Hill.
“We don’t have a problem with our Democrats,” the official said. “Our Democrats stay with us.”
(PHOTOS: Obama’s dinner with Republicans)
But in interviews in recent days, numerous congressional Democrats in background and, significantly, on-the-record comments made plain their view that it is not simply the hostility of Republicans responsible for the languid state of Obama’s presidency.
“I don’t think he has chosen to use all the levers of power that he has at his disposal,” said Rep. Rob Andrews, a New Jersey Democrat. “I think he should.”
(Axelrod to W.H.: ‘Ignore’ doldrums story)
This sometimes means, in Andrews’s view, making clear that people have good reason to be afraid of him. Andrews said Obama should have told Democrats that if they vote against the president’s push for stronger gun laws, they shouldn’t call the White House for any favors. “You want judgeships, ambassadorships, things for your state, don’t bother,” Andrews said, adding Obama should say, “If you’re not with us on this one, we’re not with you on anything either. He doesn’t do that. And he should.”
A combination of familiar Washington intransigence and a more recent run of bad news and political setbacks have left him with less influence over his circumstances — and more buffeted by factors beyond his control — than at any time in his five years in office.
than at any time in his five years in office. Continue Reading
Obama in the doldrums- John Harris reports
Axelrod: 'Ignore' doldrums story
Obama does not instill fear — one of the customary instruments of presidential power. Five years of experience, say lawmakers of both parties, have demonstrated that there is not a huge political or personal cost to be paid for crossing the president.
(PHOTOS: The two sides of Obama)
Obama cannot count on friendship. There are plenty of politicians who would love the political and psychic benefits of favored status from the president. But Obama’s distant style and his insular West Wing operation have left congressional Democrats resigned, many said in interviews, to the reality that they will never be insiders and, therefore, have no special incentives to stay on Obama’s good side.
Obama is not buoyed by the power of ideas. When President Ronald Reagan hit a similar second-term dead zone, during the Iran-Contra scandal in 1986, he was still regarded by conservatives as the godfather of a historic movement. Obama, while retaining wide support among progressives, remains known for a personal brand rather than an ideological one — a status that has not helped much when he is looking for friends in a storm, such as the recent uproars over alleged politicization at the Internal Revenue Service and National Security Agency surveillance.
Finally, Obama is standing in a presidential pulpit that recently has proved to be the opposite of bully. So far in 2013, he has tried to harness public opinion to bring Congress to heel on both the budget sequestration and gun control debates. In both cases, Republicans — and in key instances, moderate Democrats — shrugged it off with apparent impunity.
(PHOTOS: 18 defining Obama moments)
This week marks a critical moment in Obama’s effort to transcend second-term impotence.
Stymied during his first term from coaxing Congress into backing a robust cap-and-trade program to curb greenhouse gasses, Obama on Tuesday will unveil a series of executive actions — taken on his own authority rather than through new legislation — to clamp down on power plants and otherwise reduce the country’s carbon footprint.
The White House is trumpeting the environmental package as an illustration of how Obama is determined to set Washington’s policy agenda even as Republicans are determined to keep his presidency in a coma.
(Also on POLITICO: Obama energy push could loom large in 2014)
And the White House is taking credit for the immigration push under way in Congress.
“He won Latinos by a huge majority,” a senior White House official told POLITICO. “If he hadn’t done that, immigration would not be happening.”
More broadly, the official said that despite Democratic grousing that Obama could do more, the president has been far more involved behind the scenes than people realize. This official also dismissed the notion that Obama does not command loyalty — or fear — on Capitol Hill.
“We don’t have a problem with our Democrats,” the official said. “Our Democrats stay with us.”
(PHOTOS: Obama’s dinner with Republicans)
But in interviews in recent days, numerous congressional Democrats in background and, significantly, on-the-record comments made plain their view that it is not simply the hostility of Republicans responsible for the languid state of Obama’s presidency.
“I don’t think he has chosen to use all the levers of power that he has at his disposal,” said Rep. Rob Andrews, a New Jersey Democrat. “I think he should.”
(Axelrod to W.H.: ‘Ignore’ doldrums story)
This sometimes means, in Andrews’s view, making clear that people have good reason to be afraid of him. Andrews said Obama should have told Democrats that if they vote against the president’s push for stronger gun laws, they shouldn’t call the White House for any favors. “You want judgeships, ambassadorships, things for your state, don’t bother,” Andrews said, adding Obama should say, “If you’re not with us on this one, we’re not with you on anything either. He doesn’t do that. And he should.”
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/
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Supreme Court halts use of key part of voting law
WASHINGTON
(AP) - A deeply divided Supreme Court threw out the most powerful part
of the landmark Voting Rights Act on Tuesday, a decision deplored by the
White House but cheered by mostly Southern states now free from nearly
50 years of intense federal oversight of their elections. Split along
ideological and partisan lines, the justices voted 5-4 to strip the
government of its most potent tool to stop voting bias - the requirement
in the Voting Rights Act that all or parts of 15 states with a history
of discrimination in voting, mainly in the South, get Washington's
approval before changing the way they hold elections.
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Putin: 'Nyet' to US request to turn over Snowden
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Texas Senate GOP passes restrictive abortion bill
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Dem Rep. Markey wins US Senate election in Mass.
BOSTON
(AP) - Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey defeated Republican
political newcomer Gabriel Gomez in a special election on Tuesday for
the state's U.S. Senate seat long held by John Kerry, a race that failed
to draw the attention that the state's 2010 special Senate election
did. Markey, 66, won the early backing of Kerry and much of the state's
Democratic political establishment, which was set on avoiding a repeat
of the stunning loss it suffered three years ago, when Republican state
Sen. Scott Brown upset Democratic state Attorney General Martha Coakley
in the election to replace the late Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy.
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Obama opens 2nd-term drive against climate change
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Army to cut brigades at 10 US bases
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BBC News The US and Afghan presidents reaffirm their commitment to peace talks with the Taliban, hours after Taliban militants attacked a CIA station.
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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was taken
from his home by police on Wednesday morning, according to various
reports.
Police arrived at the home of Hernandez in North Attleboro, Mass. shortly before 9 a.m. and placed him in a police vehicle. According to reports, Hernandez was handcuffed as he was led from his home.
MORE FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS:
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Aaron Hernandez Taken From Home By Police: REPORTS
Posted: 06/26/2013 9:05 am EDT | Updated: 06/26/2013 9:07 am EDT
Police arrived at the home of Hernandez in North Attleboro, Mass. shortly before 9 a.m. and placed him in a police vehicle. According to reports, Hernandez was handcuffed as he was led from his home.
MORE FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS:
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been taken from his home in handcuffs after a Boston semi-pro football player was found dead in an industrial park a mile from his house.
Family members say the dead man, 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, was dating a woman whose sister is Hernandez's fiancee. Officials ruled the death a homicide but did not say how Lloyd died.
---------------It's unclear why Hernandez was being taken into custody Wednesday morning and put into the back of a marked police car.
State police have searched in and around Hernandez's home in North Attleborough several times. At least three search warrants have been issued in connection with the investigation.
Hernandez attorney Michael Fee hasn't discussed the investigation.
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SEC Blog
Every year, players come and go in college football. With the turnover teams can either grow or take steps back.
It's time to check out LSU's strongest position and weakest position heading into the 2013 season:
Strongest position: Offensive line
There was a lot of shuffling and reshuffling along the offensive line last year, but it should be a real strength of the Tigers this fall. LSU returns four linemen who started at least six games last year. The Tigers have some seasoned guys returning, along with some very talented youngsters to use. Junior La'el Collins spent last season lining up at left guard, but with Josh Dworaczyk gone, he'll get his chance to protect Zach Mettenberger's blindside at left tackle. Sophomore guard Trai Turner, who started seven games last year, is back as well. The coaches are very excited about his potential and he showed that he can be a special player after getting thrown into the fire early last year. In 559 snaps, he registered 51 knockdowns. Fellow sophomore Vadal Alexander, who started nine games at right tackle last year, was an named an Freshman All-SEC member by the coaches and should cement a very strong right side with Turner's return. Senior guard Josh Williford missed most of last season with a concussion, but his return should help make the left side very strong as well. The concern is at center, where junior Elliott Porter is replacing P.J. Lonergan. He has limited college experience and transferred to LSU after a year at Kentucky. Also, look for junior college transfer guard Fehoko Fanaika to help out.
Weakest position: Kickers
With All-American Brad Wing leaving early for the NFL, the Tigers find themselves with issues in the kicking game. Jamie Keehn, who is also Australian, replaces Wing at punter, but has little game experience. He punted 12 times last year, averaging 43.7 yards per kick. He has a strong leg, but can he change games like Wing once did? No one is quite sure. The real problem is at placekicker, where the Tigers had two walk-ons competing this spring. Junior James Hairston has a chance to take the placekicking duties, but he's spent all of his career as the kickoff man and hasn't been very consistent kicking field goals. Then you have redshirt freshman Colby Delahoussaye, who walked onto the team last year. Redshirt freshman Trent Domingue will compete for the starting placekicking spot, too, but will also serve as Keehn's backup.
It's time to check out LSU's strongest position and weakest position heading into the 2013 season:
Strongest position: Offensive line
There was a lot of shuffling and reshuffling along the offensive line last year, but it should be a real strength of the Tigers this fall. LSU returns four linemen who started at least six games last year. The Tigers have some seasoned guys returning, along with some very talented youngsters to use. Junior La'el Collins spent last season lining up at left guard, but with Josh Dworaczyk gone, he'll get his chance to protect Zach Mettenberger's blindside at left tackle. Sophomore guard Trai Turner, who started seven games last year, is back as well. The coaches are very excited about his potential and he showed that he can be a special player after getting thrown into the fire early last year. In 559 snaps, he registered 51 knockdowns. Fellow sophomore Vadal Alexander, who started nine games at right tackle last year, was an named an Freshman All-SEC member by the coaches and should cement a very strong right side with Turner's return. Senior guard Josh Williford missed most of last season with a concussion, but his return should help make the left side very strong as well. The concern is at center, where junior Elliott Porter is replacing P.J. Lonergan. He has limited college experience and transferred to LSU after a year at Kentucky. Also, look for junior college transfer guard Fehoko Fanaika to help out.
Weakest position: Kickers
With All-American Brad Wing leaving early for the NFL, the Tigers find themselves with issues in the kicking game. Jamie Keehn, who is also Australian, replaces Wing at punter, but has little game experience. He punted 12 times last year, averaging 43.7 yards per kick. He has a strong leg, but can he change games like Wing once did? No one is quite sure. The real problem is at placekicker, where the Tigers had two walk-ons competing this spring. Junior James Hairston has a chance to take the placekicking duties, but he's spent all of his career as the kickoff man and hasn't been very consistent kicking field goals. Then you have redshirt freshman Colby Delahoussaye, who walked onto the team last year. Redshirt freshman Trent Domingue will compete for the starting placekicking spot, too, but will also serve as Keehn's backup.
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The
2013 LSU football team is another group of talented college football
players. This group of LSU football players did lose 8 or so juniors to
the NFL. So the handicap of losing experience college football players
is a question mark that only time will tell in the coming football
season.
The LSU QB will be the answer to winning more then 10 football games for LSU in 2013. The 2013 question for LSU football fans is the same lack of LSU offense problem that head football coach Les Miles has had for the past four or five years now.
LSU QB Zach Mettenberger has a good passing arm but truly can't run his way out of a paper bag. So we will see just how much LSU QB Zach Mettenberger has improved, because everything else about LSU football team in 2013 is pretty much the same?
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Ole
Miss, Miss St, Tennessee and Vandy are weird as hell. They generally
play you to the last minute or get blown out. They're losing either way,
but it's weird that it's at such extremes.
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Not sure what you're talking about last time I was there there was 90,000 talking walking roaring tiger fans.
The LSU QB will be the answer to winning more then 10 football games for LSU in 2013. The 2013 question for LSU football fans is the same lack of LSU offense problem that head football coach Les Miles has had for the past four or five years now.
LSU QB Zach Mettenberger has a good passing arm but truly can't run his way out of a paper bag. So we will see just how much LSU QB Zach Mettenberger has improved, because everything else about LSU football team in 2013 is pretty much the same?
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So this was actually posted in the comments of the "Top 2013 Season Opener" poll and I just had to say something:
"The non-conference games are what allows the SEC to claim dominance over the land. We'll all beat up on each other in due course... "
Come on, dude...
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"The non-conference games are what allows the SEC to claim dominance over the land. We'll all beat up on each other in due course... "
Come on, dude...
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Gotta
love how all these SEC bottom dweller teams, like Ole Miss, continue to
talk about the SEC like there's parity across the conference. As if
they legitimately compete with LSU, Alabama, UF, and UGA. Dude, you
routinely get utterly demolished by these teams and you've produced like
4 or 5 draft picks in the last 11 years. What exactly do you have, that
you can lord over any other team in any other conference?
If by "beat up on each other" you mean: win 2 or 3 games against the other 8 SEC bot...more
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If by "beat up on each other" you mean: win 2 or 3 games against the other 8 SEC bot...more
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Ok
folks hold on to your seats here comes a honest bama opinion. Lsu
returns a lot on O w/ a new OC against a more experienced D might be
wash. But hopefully bama can exploit a D missing some stars/leaders with
a full house of skill players. Here's to a 9-6 game again. This time in
our favor!
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This
LSU offensive line is probably the 3rd or 4th best in the SEC West. I
really thought the writers would have gone with the running back corps.
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They would have gone RB if not for Jeremy Hill being suspended.
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When I hear that Tiger roar, "LSU, LSU, LSU!!", I just get the chills.
2 fans like this.
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bird flu will do that to you
1 fan likes this.
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Mike
the Tiger is impressive and a majestic beast but I ain't never heard
him roar "Lsu" just saying I've been to Death Valley and "the box" many
times but there ain't no talking tigers
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LSU Football - Geaux Tigers!!!
247 Sports SEC Roundup: Tigers on top for the Class of 2014?
The Advocate Tigers get commitment from Clark for the Class of 2014
Arizona Cardinals Kevin Minter thumps his way into the NFL
ESPN 104.5 .mp3 Audio (10 min, 38 sec): Interview with Jarrett Lee
LSU Sports LSU Coaches Shows: Radio, television and internet
Times Picayune Baseball: LSU's 2014 schedule (includes some nonconference games)
Louisiana Daily Audio (13 min, 12 sec): Hodson on being inducted to the LA Sports Hall of Fame | .mp3
247 Sports SEC Roundup: Tigers on top for the Class of 2014?
The Advocate Tigers get commitment from Clark for the Class of 2014
Arizona Cardinals Kevin Minter thumps his way into the NFL
ESPN 104.5 .mp3 Audio (10 min, 38 sec): Interview with Jarrett Lee
LSU Sports LSU Coaches Shows: Radio, television and internet
Times Picayune Baseball: LSU's 2014 schedule (includes some nonconference games)
Louisiana Daily Audio (13 min, 12 sec): Hodson on being inducted to the LA Sports Hall of Fame | .mp3
LSU Sports.net
Tiger Stadium - Football Records
Published: June 25, 2013, 12:00 AM (CT)
Updated: June 25, 2013, 09:42 AM (CT)
by LSUsports.net (@LSUsports), LSU Sports Interactive |
| Individual | LSU | Opponents |
| Rushing | ||
| Yards | 250 by Alley Broussard (Ole Miss) 2004 | 291 by Shaun Alexander (Alabama) 1996 |
| Attempts | 43 by Charles Alexander, 1977 | |
| Touchdowns | 4 - four times (last: LaBrandon Toefield (Utah State, 2001) | 4 by Shaun Alexander (Alabama) 1996 |
| Longest rush | 88 yards by Adrian Dodson (Tulane, 1940) | |
| Passing | ||
| Yards | 438 by Tommy Hodson (Tennessee) 1989 | 464 by Rex Grossman (Florida) 2001 |
| Completions | 33 by Jeff Wickersham (Mississippi St.), 1983 | 37 (twice; last: A.J. Suggs, Tennessee, 2000) |
| Attempts | 58 by Josh Booty (Auburn) 1999 | 72 by Levi Brown (Troy), 2008 |
| Touchdowns | 4 (10 times; last: Matt Mauck, Arkansas, 2003) | 5 by Rex Grossman (Florida), 2001 |
| Longest Pass | 82 yards - Steve Ensminger to Carlos Carson (Georgia) 1978 | 93 yards - David Greene to Tyson Browning (Georgia), 2003 |
| Total Offense | ||
| Plays | 61 by Josh Booty (Auburn), 1999 | 74 by Levi Brown (Troy), 2008 |
| Yards | 433 by Tommy Hodson (Tennessee), 1989 | 463 by Rex Grossman (Florida), 2001 |
| Receiving | ||
| Receptions | 14 by Wendell Davis (Ole Miss) 1986 | 12 by David Martin (Tennessee) 2000 |
| Yards | 248 by Todd Kinchen (Mississippi St.) 1991 | 175 by Brandon Middleton (Houston) 2000 |
| Touchdowns | 5 by Carlos Carson (Rice, Sept. 24, 1977) | 2 by many |
| Returns | ||
| Punt Returns | 7 (twice; last: Eddie Kennison, Kentucky, 1994) | |
| Punt Return Yards | 163 by Trindon Holliday (North Texas) 2008 | |
| Kickoff Returns | 7 by Trindon Holliday (Georgia, 2008) | |
| Kickoff Return Yards | 164 by Trindon Holliday (Georgia, 2008) | |
| Long Punt Return | 100 by Eddie Kennison (Mississippi St., 1994) | |
| Long Kickoff Return | 100 by Eric Martin (Kentucky) 1981 | |
| All-Purpose | ||
| Yards | 376 by Kevin Faulk (Houston) 1996 | |
| Scoring | ||
| Points | 30 by Carlos Carson (Rice) 1977 | 24 – twice (last: Peyton Hillis, Arkansas, 2007) |
| Defense | ||
| Tackles | 21 by Al Richardson (South Carolina) 1982 | |
| Sacks | 3 (by several; last: Gabe Northern, North Texas) 1995 | |
| Interceptions | 3 (twice; last: Craig Burns, Ole Miss, 1970) | |
| Kicking | ||
| Field Goals | 4 by several (last: Josh Jasper vs. Arkansas, 2009) | |
| Longest Field Goal | 54 yds. by Wade Richey (Kentucky) 1996 | |
| PAT’s Made | 10 by Bobby Moreau (Rice) 1977 | |
| Longest Punt | 71 by Matt DeFrank (Notre Dame) 1986 | |
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| Team | LSU | Opponents |
| Rushing | ||
| Rushing Attempts | 83 (Wyoming (1977) | 71 by Mississippi State (1991) |
| Rushing Yards | 503 (Oregon (1977) | 422 by Mississippi State (1991) |
| Rushing TD's | 8 (Tulane (1961) | 5 - three times, last Arkansas (2007) |
| Passing | ||
| Passes Attempted | 69 (Auburn. 1999) | 72 by Troy (2008) |
| Passes Completed | 31 (Tennessee, 1989) | 37 by Tennessee (2000) |
| Completion Pct. | 84% (Akron, 1997) | 80% by Florida (1993) |
| Passing Yards | 485 (Western Carolina, 2000) | 504 by Florida (2001) |
| Passes Had Int. | 6 (Tennessee, 1939) | 5 by Texas A&M (1986) |
| TD Passes | 7 (Ohio University, 1989) | 6 by Florida (2001) |
| Offense | ||
| First Downs | 35 (Mississippi State, 1969) | 33 by Alabama (1989) |
| Total Offensive Att. | 99 (Tulane, 1969) | 89 - three times (last: Troy, 2008) |
| Total Offensive Yards | 746 (Rice, 1977) | 644 by Alabama, 1989 |
| Fumbles Lost | 5 - three times (last: (Mississippi St., 1945) | |
| Total Turnovers | 8 (Tulane, 1944) | |
| Scoring | ||
| Points in a Quarter | 35 (Rice, 1977) - 3rd Quarter | 24 by Miami (Fla.), 1988 - 4th Quarter |
| Points in a Half | 49 (Louisiana Tech, 2003) - First Half; Rice (1977) - Second Half | |
| Points in First Half | 49 (Louisiana Tech, 2003) | |
| Points in Second Half | 49 (Rice, 1977) | |
| Most Points | 77 (Rice, 1977) | 58 by Florida (1993) |
| Most Point, Both Teams | 98 (Arkansas def. LSU, 50-48 in 3 OTs) 2007 | |
I hope you are enjoying the summer and, like me, are anxiously awaiting the start of football season in only 67 days! Before we look ahead to the fall, though, I thought we’d review the highlights of the 2012-13 school year that proved to be another banner season for LSU Athletics.
Our prominence was once again evident in the final 2012-13 Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings that recognize the nation’s best athletic programs, as LSU finished in the Top 20 for the eighth consecutive year.
The season featured another 10-win season and bowl appearance for our football team, which recorded a double-digit victory total for the sixth time in eight years. The men’s basketball program was rejuvenated by coach Johnny Jones, who directed the Tigers to a 19-12 mark while placing LSU back into consideration for a postseason berth. Women’s basketball continued its rise under coach Nikki Caldwell, who guided the Lady Tigers to LSU’s first Sweet 16 berth in five years.
The 2013 Fighting Tiger baseball team established a school record for victories with 57 and earned the school’s 16th College World Series appearance while capturing SEC Western Division and SEC Tournament titles. LSU led the nation in college baseball attendance for the 18th consecutive season, drawing nearly 500,000 fans to Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
The softball squad won the SEC West and played host to an NCAA Regional in Tiger Park before record crowds. Our gymnastics team reached the prestigious Super Six for the third time in six seasons, and the women’s track team, led by Bowerman Award winner and national sprint champion Kimberlyn Duncan, placed fourth in the final NCAA outdoor standings.
But the 2012-13 year was about more than just athletic success. Embodying our creed of “competition, classroom, community,” LSU student-athletes logged more than 4,475 hours in community service work across 20 sports through our Geaux Givers program. And a total of 89 proud Tigers received their degrees from the university during LSU commencement ceremonies in December and May.
It was a truly a magnificent year, and I know you’ll join me in saluting the tremendous efforts of our student-athletes and coaches.
As I mentioned earlier, we are a mere 67 days from the start of the 2013 football season, and all of us are all looking forward to kickoff versus TCU on August 31 in Cowboys Stadium. Coach Miles, his players and staff have worked extremely hard throughout the spring and summer preparing for the fall schedule, and I’m confident you will be very proud of the 2013 Fighting Tiger gridiron squad.
When you arrive on campus September 7 for our home opener versus UAB, you’ll notice that Tiger Stadium continues to experience a transformation. Construction on the south end zone expansion is progressing smoothly and is on target for an August 2014 completion date. A new plaza and gating system on the north end of the stadium opens this season, further enriching the experience of visitors to our university.
These projects, along with several others in the early stages of production, are designed to provide our student-athletes and coaches with the resources necessary to compete at the highest level. Look for updates during the coming year on a new gymnastics training facility, an indoor tennis facility, renovations to the Carl Maddox Field House and a nutrition center for all of our student-athletes.
Your passionate support makes these projects possible, and they are vital to the success of LSU Athletics. We are very grateful for the best fans in America!
As always, we welcome your comments at athletics@lsu.edu. Unfortunately we cannot answer every e-mail we receive, but please be assured they are all read.
Geaux Tigers!
Joe Alleva
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
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