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ADVOCARE TEXAS KICKOFF REFUND INFORMATION

By Matt Delaney on August 28, 2017 in , , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE — Tickets and parking passes purchased through the LSU ticket office for the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff will be automatically refunded beginning tomorrow, August 29th. Ticketholders can expect to see the balance of their purchase refunded by September 5th.

The LSU ticket office will work in conjunction with AdvoCare Texas Kickoff officials to set up a purchasing structure for that event. LSU will alert fans when tickets are available.

For more information visit http://lsutix.net or contact the LSU Tickets Office at (225) 578-2184 or toll free at 1-800-960-8587.

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LSU Football getting ready for opener vs BYU

By Matt Delaney on August 26, 2017 in , , , , ,
LSU Coach O getting the team fired up during practice.

LSU Coach O getting the team fired up during practice.

Backup Caleb Stevens getting in some reps at qb.

Backup Soph Caleb Stevens getting in some reps at qb.

TE Aaron Moffitt hauls in a pass.

TE Aaron Moffitt hauls in a pass.

 

 

 

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LSU backup qb Myles Brennan getting in a some throws.

LSU backup qb Myles Brennan getting in a some throws.

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Rb Clyde Edwardsa- Belaire hauls a pass in.

Rb Clyde Edwardsa- Belaire hauls a pass in.

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LSU RB Tommie Robinson at practice

LSU RB Tommie Robinson at practice getting after the RB’s

LSU Myles Brennan rated no.4 in the nation as Pro Style QB

LSU backup Myles Brennan rated no.4 in the nation as Pro Style QB

 

 

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LSU backup RB Nick Brossette catches a pass and turns up field.

LSU backup RB Nick Brossette catches a pass and turns up field.

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LSU qb Lowell Nacisse runs up field, Coach O says Nick and Myles Brennan will be used in some games this year. Nacisse stands 6'2 at 231 lbs, a big mobile qb indeed.

LSU backup qb Lowell Nacisse runs up field, Coach O says Nick and Myles Brennan will be used in some games this year. Nacisse stands 6’2 at 231 lbs, a big mobile qb indeed.

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LSU wr DJ Chalk set to run a route.

LSU wr DJ Chalk set to run a route.

The LSU Db's waiting for some drills.

The LSU Db’s waiting for some drills.

LSU Db Donte Jacksom getting in some stretching

LSU Db Donte Jacksom getting in some stretching, he could be in the top 5 of the NFL Draft in 2018.

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LSU OC Matt Canada who lead Univ of Pitts offense last year, they average 39 pts a game, and only team to beat Clemson, National Champions.

LSU OC Matt Canada who lead Univ of Pitts offense last year, they average 39 pts a game, and only team to beat Clemson, National Champions.

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LSU Football going thru practice drills 8-22-17

By Matt Delaney on August 23, 2017 in , , , , ,

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LSU Football practice 8-21-17, 11 days til the 1st game vs BYU

By Matt Delaney on August 22, 2017 in , , , , ,

It’s good to be back on the LSU Campus at practice and to see the team shaping up for their 1st game of the season vs the BYU Cougars. The offense looks pretty sharp , the RBS, QBS and WRs are on target and very impressive especially with Matt Canada in charge of the offense. Mr.Canada looks like a 5 star General out there the way he demands the QBS to throw the ball and reliever it quickly. The LSU offense does look pretty good, and a lot discipline than last season, you can tell there is a different expectation in the air. The defense is still tough and looking good as usual. I got a chance to speak with DB Donte Jackson he said he always has plenty of stories to tell. Donte Jackson might be coming out this year and a very high draft choice in the first round.

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LSU WRAPS UP THIRD WEEK OF PRESEASON WITH SITUTIONAL SCRIMMAGE

By Matt Delaney on August 20, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE – LSU’s third scrimmage of the preseason focused on game situations – including field position, down-and-distance, as well as the two-minute drill and overtime – as the Tigers capped their third week of camp with 70 plays for both the No. 1 and No. 2 units here Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

LSU is now just two weeks away from its season-opener against BYU at NRG Stadium in Houston. Kickoff for the LSU-BYU game will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 2.

“We covered a lot of situations on both offense and defense and we went through just about every special teams phase today,” LSU coach Ed Orgeron said. “I thought our offense came out and started fast. We had a big pass play early that resulted in a touchdown. I thought the defense came out in the second half (of the scrimmage) and did a very good job of stopping the offense.”

Quarterbacks Danny Etling and Myles Brennan combined to complete 23 of 42 passes for 290 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Etling, a senior who started 10 games a year ago for the Tigers, connected on 13-of-22 passes for 168 yard and three scores, including a 57-yarder to DJ Chark.

Brennan, a true freshman took some snaps with the No. 1 offense and finished 10-of-20 for 122 yards and a TD pass to freshman Justin Jefferson. Another true freshman quarterback Lowell Narcisse scored on a 5-yard run during the overtime portion of the scrimmage.

Chark led all receivers with three catches for 89 yards, while running back Darrel Williams had three receptions for 22 yards. Stephen Sullivan, Racey McMath, Derrick Dillon, and Drake Davis all had two receptions.

Williams led a balanced rushing attack with 60 yards on 17 carries. He was followed by Clyde Edwards-Helaire with 50 yards on 13 carries, Nick Brossette with 47 yards on 12 carries and Derrius Guice finished with 48 yards on seven carries.

“Clyde Edwards-Helaire had another good day,” Orgeron said. “He was hard to tackle, made some people miss, and got a lot of tough yardage on second effort.”

Defensively, Orgeron said the Tigers recoded at least seven sacks, but could have had as many as 10 during the scrimmage.

“Our defense, especially on third down, beat the offense,” Orgeron said. “Our pass rush was superb today on third down.”

Leading the way on defense was linebacker Devin White, who had eight tackles and a tackle for loss. Other defensive leaders for the Tigers on Saturday included: defensive back Xavier Lewis (8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss), defensive end Frank Herron (7 tackles, 1 sack), linebacker Jacob Phillips (7 tackles, 1 sack), linebacker Tyler Taylor (7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss), and K’Lavon Chaisson (1 sack).

Orgeron said the players will have Sunday off before starting the fall semester on Monday. LSU will turn its attention to BYU on Tuesday.

“We finished the preseason and wrapped up camp with preseason game three,” Orgeron said. “The guys will have tomorrow off and then Monday will be “Tell the Truth Monday”. On Tuesday, we’ll start the game plan for BYU.

“We haven’t practiced for BYU yet. We’ve practiced all the stuff we need to do to get better and we have gotten better. We still have a ways to go.”
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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards watched the scrimmage from the sidelines and then spoke to the team at midfield of Tiger Stadium following the scrimmage.

WR Drake Davis has switched uniform numbers from No. 25 to No. 14.

Orgeron announced that linebacker Jonathan Rucker and quarterback Caleb Lewis have both been awarded scholarships. Rucker recently earned his undergraduate degree from LSU and is currently enrolled in graduate school.

 

 

 

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LSU De Arden Keys unlikely to play vs BYU

By Matt Delaney on August 18, 2017 in , , , , ,

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said that De Arden Keys unlikely to play in Houston vs BYU. Orgeron said Key is ahead of schedule in rehab for the injury. He was in pads for drills Thursday but has yet to take on contact.

“Today he’s taking on blocks, doing some things,” Orgeron told reporters. “I just don’t know when he’s going to be ready, what the doctors are going to say.”

Key will visit a doctor to have the shoulder rechecked next week, at which point the Tigers will determine the next step for him.

And while Orgeron doesn’t expect Key for the opener, he stopped short of ruling it out completely.

“I’m not sure, but I’m not expecting it,” Orgeron said. “But nothing that dude does surprises me.”

LSU’s second game is at home Sept. 9 against Chattanooga . The Tigers play their Southeastern Conference opener Sept. 16 at Mississippi State, which will be a good matchup and a game for Arden Keys to shine.

 

LSU Arden Keys getting ready to mix it up.

LSU Arden Keys getting ready to mix it up.

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LSU INTRODUCES NEW SKYLINE CLUB FOR 2017, PLUS OTHER TICKET PACKAGES AND PARKING ON SALE NOW

By Matt Delaney on August 16, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE – The new Skyline Club, located atop the south deck of Tiger Stadium, is among several ticket opportunities being offered to LSU fans for the 2017 season.

The Skyline Club, priced from $45 to $120 depending on the game, will feature an all-you-can eat special menu that is included in the price of the ticket. Additional menu items along with beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for an additional cost to those purchasing tickets in the Skyline Club.

“We are excited to be able to offer this new concept in Tiger Stadium to our fans,” LSU Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva said. “The new Skyline Club will provide an affordable club-level experience for fans, while also giving us an opportunity to continue to enhance and provide unique ways to entertain them.”

The Skyline Club will be able to accommodate up to 1,500 fans in sections 650-658 of the south endzone of Tiger Stadium. The Skyline Club is open-air seating.

The new Skyline Club is one of several ticket options currently being offered to fans for the 2017 season. Other ticket opportunities to see the Tigers in Death Valley this year include:

· A limited number of two-game and three-game packages in the South Stadium Club.
o Price is $500 per seat per game (includes cost of ticket and TAF donation).
o Amenities include:
§ Exclusive entry to Tiger Stadium
§ Climate controlled lounge areas
§ Catered meals and beverages
§ Beer and wine available for purchase
§ Television monitors with instant replay and access to watch other football games both before and after the LSU contest

· Four-game packages in general seating areas of Tiger Stadium.

· A limited number of individual game tickets remain on sale for as low as $30 a seat for select games.

LSU is offering automobile season parking passes in Lots 407 and 409 as well as motorhome passes in Lot 412. These parking passes are good for only the 2017 season.

For more information on these tickets and parking options currently available for the 2017 season, visit www.LSUtix.net.

 

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RACE INTO DEATH VALLEY: TIGER 10K SET FOR DECEMBER 3

By Matt Delaney on August 15, 2017 in , , , , ,

Inaugural event includes 5k, 10k and kid’s mile races finishing at 50-yard line of Tiger Stadium

BATON ROUGE — LSU Athletics, in conjunction with SportsBR (formerly Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation) and FRESHJUNKIE Racing, are combining to bring a new race to the LSU campus – the Tiger 10K – which will have runners finish the face at the 50-yard line in Tiger Stadium.

The Tiger 10K will also offer a 5K and a kids mile option and is set to take place on Sunday, December 3, 2017. The race in and around the LSU campus will give competitors the thrill of a lifetime as the finish line will be setup at the 50-yard line of Tiger Stadium.

Participants will “Race Into Death Valley” followed by a post-race celebration outside the stadium featuring music, food, and refreshments.
“SportsBR is excited to partner with LSU Athletics and FRESHJUNKIE Racing to put together a first-class event for our community that ties the tradition of Tiger Stadium to active lifestyle events,” said Eric Engemann, President & CEO of SportsBR. “Events like Tiger 10K further enhance quality of life for all citizens of our area and provide another opportunity for our community to gather for a very unique experience.”

LSU Athletics, SportsBR and FRESHJUNKIE Racing are proud to bring the Tiger 10K to Baton Rouge for the first time and believe that it will provide a unique running experience that will attract both traditional runners and those who make this their first race.

The LSU Student Athlete Life Skills Program will be the beneficiary of the event, with a portion of the Tiger 10K proceeds supporting total student-athlete development within the LSU campus and community.

Registration for the Tiger 10K races will open August 28, 2017, on the race’s official website Tiger10K.com.

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LSU BACKUP QB LINDSEY SCOTT JR. TO TRANSFER

By Matt Delaney on August 14, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE – Backup quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. has opted to leave LSU and transfer to another program, head coach Ed Orgeron confirmed on Monday.

“I had a very good talk with Lindsey this morning and we talked about his future,” Orgeron said. “He is a great young man from a great family. We wish him all of the best in the future.”

Scott, a native of Zachary, redshirted last year as a true freshman.

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OFFENSE SHINES IN LSU’S SECOND PRESEASON GAME OF TRAINING CAMP

By Matt Delaney on August 13, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE – Derrius Guice rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, while Darrel Williams added 76 yards and a pair of TDs as the Tiger offense put together an impressive performance here during LSU’s second “preseason game” of training camp on Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium.

“We just completed a fantastic preseason game No. 2,” LSU coach Ed Orgeron said following the workout. “I thought our guys were highly spirited and prepared. I thought our coaches prepared our guys well and it showed.

“Our offense dominated most of the day today. I thought they came out with a great physical mindset. Darrel was a dominant player today and Derrius continues to have a fantastic camp.”

The offense wasted little time in establishing itself as Guice scored on a 60-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage against the No. 1 defense.

“I thought Matt (Canada) did a tremendous job of calling the game today,” Orgeron said. “We came out very physical on offense and took it to the defense. The defense was reeling for a little while.”

Senior quarterback Danny Etling connected on 8-of-18 passes for 114 yards and a pair of interceptions, while freshman Myles Brennan completed 4-of-8 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. Brennan threw a 60-yard TD pass to Mannie Netherly, while DJ Chark had a 40-yard reception from Etling.
“Danny (Etling) is our starting quarterback right now,” Orgeron said. “Nobody has beaten him out. Myles (Brennan) did practice a couple of snaps with the first team today and did well.”

Orgeron complimented the play of the offensive line, which consisted of KJ Malone at left tackle, Garrett Brumfield at left guard, Lloyd Cushenberry at center, Ed Ingram at right guard and Toby Weathersby at right tackle.

“I thought the offensive line blocked very well,” Orgeron said. “This is the first time that Toby has scrimmaged and gone full speed all camp, and you could tell the difference in our blocking. I was very pleased with the way the offensive line performed today.”

Other offensive standouts on Saturday included running back Nick Brossette, who rushed for 54 yards on 13 carries; Chark with three catches for 52 yards; Derrick Dillon two catches for 52 yards; and Jacoby Stevens with two catches for 37 yards.

Defensively, Rashard Lawrence had six tackles, including a tackle for a loss, while Glen Logan had four tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry in what was his first scrimmage of camp. Greg Gilmore and K’Lavon Chaisson both had sacks, while Grant Delpit returned an interception for a touchdown.

The Tigers also spent time during the scrimmage working on all phases of special teams.

LSU will take Sunday off and then get back to work on Monday as they starting preparing for its third preseason game of training camp, which takes place next Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium.

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LSU coach Orgeron gives a update on practice 8-9-2017

By Matt Delaney on August 11, 2017 in , , , , , ,

LSU Coach Orgeron talks about the practice Wednesday afternoon, the biggest concerns seems to be about the offensive line. LSU offensive seems really thin this year and kinda small. LSU definitely needs to recruit some big boys like Stanford, Alabama, and Norte Dame does, like some big 6’5 and 325lb boys and stack the line. It seems like special teams are looking pretty good, there is a contest to be the best field goal kicker and the kickoff kicker as well. Coach O said the field goal kicking is about one third of the game, and special teams.

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LSU WRAPS UP FIRST WEEK OF TRAINING CAMP WITH PRESEASON GAME NO. 1

By Matt Delaney on August 6, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE – As part of the plan to get LSU ready its season-opener against BYU, head coach Ed Orgeron and his coaching staff are treating the four Saturday scrimmages in August like preseason games.

Saturday served as preseason game No. 1 for LSU and Orgeron liked what he saw as the Tigers wrapped up their first week of camp here with a fast-paced, high energy 90-play workout at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility. Saturday’s practice started outside but was forced indoors about midway through the workout because of lightning in the area.

“It was a balanced scrimmage,” Orgeron told the media after the workout. “The first offense went against the first defense and they scored twice. The offense had a good day for the installation that’s been taking place this week. The defense had a tremendous scrimmage. Guys were playing very well and they were playing very fast.”

Quarterback Danny Etling connected on 5-of-11 passes for 86 yards, including TD tosses of 32 yards to Darrel Williams and 28 yards to Russell Gage. Etling also had another lengthy touchdown pass dropped.

“I thought he did fantastic,” Orgeron said of Etling’s performance. “We missed a long ball that would’ve been a touchdown. It was on the money and we should’ve caught it. I thought his passes were on the money. He was under duress all day with the rush. His leadership, he’s probably out there working out right now. All through camp he’s been consistent. It looks like he’s throwing the ball better.

“Myles Brennan has made some tremendous throws. He’s a young player who’s growing. We’ve had him working some second team reps to see what he can do and give him a chance, just like we told everybody. Justin McMillan, Lowell Narcisse, all the guys have been working second team reps. We’ve been as fair as we can with the reps that we can give in camp.”

Etling led a total of six quarterbacks that took snaps during the scrimmage. Lindsey Scott Jr. and Lowell Narcisse each completed 1-of-2 passes, while Myles Brennan connected on 1-of-4 attempts.

Williams led all running back with 40 yards on eight carries, while Derrius Guice added 23 yards on seven attempts and Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed six times for 19 yards.

Jacoby Stevens, who made the switch from safety to wide receiver earlier in the week, led all receivers with two catches for nine yards. Drake Davis added a reception for a 15-yard gain.

Defensively, Orgeron singled out the play of recent LSU graduate Frank Herron, who had four tackles, including a pair of sacks and another tackle for loss. Herron graduated on Friday morning with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

“Frank lost the starting position in the spring and he’s fought back and came back in great shape,” Orgeron said. “Today he was one of the most powerful players on defense.”

Another defensive standout for LSU during its first preseason game was that of freshman linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, who had three tackles for loss and a sack.

“We love the play of Rashard Lawrence,” Orgeron said. “Greg Gilmore and those guys were strong in the middle. K’Lavon Chaisson has been dominant. He’s exactly the type player we thought he’d be. Jacob Phillips, Tyler Taylor and Patrick Queens are getting a lot of reps. They’re playing hard. With Matt’s offense, it makes it hard on our defense. When the game slows down a little bit I think those young guys are going to be fantastic.”

The Tigers are scheduled to watch the film from the scrimmage on Saturday night and will then take Sunday off from practice before returning to work on Monday with a morning walk-thru followed by an afternoon practice. LSU will hold its second preseason game next Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

“First of all, there’s preparation all week leading up to the game,” Orgeron said of LSU’s preseason plan. “Then we go out and play. The grades tonight on the film will be awfully important. Number one, effort. Number two, assignment. Number 3, technique. To see what they do full speed and how the compete and how hard they play is important.”

LSU opens its first full season under Orgeron on Saturday, September 2 at NRG Stadium in Houston against BYU. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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LSU ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE APPROVES DR. BILLY CANNON STATUE

By Matt Delaney on August 4, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE, La. — The LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has unanimously approved a proposal that a statue honoring football legend Dr. Billy Cannon be erected on campus.

Cannon, a Baton Rouge native and 1959 LSU graduate, was the winner of the 1959 Heisman Trophy as a halfback, and he led the Tigers to the 1958 national championship. He was inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

“There is no player more synonymous with LSU football than Billy Cannon,” said Bill Demastes, LSU faculty athletics representative and Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Chair. “His ability on a football field made him a legend and the decision to honor him as such was unanimous.”

Cannon, who celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday, was also named LSU Alumnus of the Year in 2010.

Cannon was a rare athlete, even by today’s standards, combining sprinter speed with brute strength. He could consistently run a 9.5 in the 100-yard dash and, at 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, he had the size to overpower his opponents as well as outrun them.

He was an immediate standout as a sophomore in 1957, starring on both offense and defense for LSU. As a junior in 1958, he was the driving force behind the Tigers as they carved out a perfect season and claimed the national title that season. He passed for a touchdown and kicked the extra point in LSU’s 7-0 win over Clemson in the Sugar Bowl to earn MVP honors in that game.

“Billy is among the most heralded and identifiable college football players in NCAA history, and is largely responsible for the emergence of big-time football at LSU,” said vice chancellor and director of athletics Joe Alleva. “I also believe his commitment to rebuild and dedicate his life in service to his family, the community and the university he loves is admirable. He’s a very human hero and LSU’s most renowned.”

Cannon’s most memorable performance came in his senior season of 1959 against Ole Miss. Top-ranked LSU trailed the third-ranked Rebels 3-0 early in the fourth quarter when Cannon fielded a punt at the LSU 11 and broke seven tackles on his way to a winning touchdown, as the Tigers won 7-3. The run helped cement the Heisman Trophy for Cannon in 1959.

In his three-year career from 1957-59, Cannon rushed for 1,867 yards on 359 carries and scored 24 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 31 passes for 522 yards and two touchdowns. An all-purpose player who was also a defensive standout, Cannon returned 31 punts for 349 yards and 21 kickoffs for 616 yards in his career, punted 111 times for an average of 36.7 yards a punt and intercepted seven passes. He also completed 12 of 26 pass attempts for 121 yards.

Cannon, who had his LSU jersey No. 20 retired by the university in 1959, played 11 years in professional football, the first 10 in the American Football League, helping lead the Houston Oilers to the AFL title in 1961 and 1962.

Dr. Cannon earned his D.D.S. at the University of Tennessee and a master’s at Loyola University in Chicago. Today, he is the Director of Dentistry at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola.

Dr. Cannon and his wife, Dorothy, reside in St. Francisville. They have four children, Terri, Gina, Billy Jr., and Bunnie.

Funding for all statues is provided by private donations through Tiger Athletic Foundation. Details about the design and construction of the Billy Cannon statue will be announced in the coming months.

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TEUHEMA SUSPENDED FROM LSU FOOTBALL TEAM

By Matt Delaney on August 2, 2017 in , , , , ,

BATON ROUGE – Offensive lineman Maea Teuhema has been indefinitely suspended from the LSU football team for violation of team rules, head coach Ed Orgeron announced on Wednesday morning.

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