
Jim Engster: Dreadful mismatch awaits LSU
When LSU conquered Alabama 46-41 last Nov. 9, a Baton Rouge radio personality boldly proclaimed that it was time for Nick Saban to step aside because “there is a new sheriff in town.” Just over […]
When LSU conquered Alabama 46-41 last Nov. 9, a Baton Rouge radio personality boldly proclaimed that it was time for Nick Saban to step aside because “there is a new sheriff in town.” Just over […]
Five Novembers ago, LSU lost its third straight game, falling 38-17 to Ole Miss after losing decisively to Alabama and Arkansas the preceding two weeks. It appeared Les Miles was a goner three weeks removed […]
Times are tough in Fayetteville, Arkansas where Frank Broyles once ruled the college football kingdom. In 1964 when Lyndon Johnson scored a landslide victory in the presidential election and Jim Brown rampaged past Baltimore to […]
He never captured a national championship, but he is arguably the most revered coach in LSU history. Dale Brown did win more games than other basketball coach in LSU history, but he was much more […]
LSU and Alabama renew a rivalry Saturday in Tiger Stadium that has been highly competitive in the 21st Century as the primary powers of college football face off for the 22nd time in the new millennium. The […]
When Les Miles dipped from a 12-win national title team in 2007 to a paltry eight wins in 2008, many critics found the decline deplorable for a program that was annually among the top five […]
The emergence of TJ Finley as the possible starting quarterback for LSU until the next governor’s election in 2023 reminds me of the 1983 NFL Draft. The first round that year saw five quarterbacks selected […]
Next month is the 35th anniversary of a memorable Sports Illustrated feature on LSU athletics. The headline on the cover of the Nov. 18, 1985 issue read “Crazy Days at LSU” coupled with a photograph […]
For the first time since 1994, LSU football stands at 1-2 after three games. That season 26 years ago marked the end of the Tiger trail for Coach Hudson Hallman. As horrid as that ordeal […]
A decorated LSU alum died last week in Los Angeles. Not another rich guy who threw a few coins at his alma mater. Nobody loved his university or valued people of all kinds more than […]
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