Louisiana State University NCAA News

When the 49ers let All-Pro safety Dashon Goldson test the free agent market it gave them a legitimate 'need' heading into the 2013 NFL Draft.

November 3, 2012; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Kadron Boone is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Adrian Hubbard and defensive back Deion Belue during the first half at Tiger Stadium.

The Arizona Cardinals took a risk by using a third-round draft pick on talented-but-troubled former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU defensive end Chancey Aghayere is escorted to his mother during Senior Day ceremonies by defensive end Sam Montgomery , defensive tackle Bennie Logan and defensive end Barkevious Mingo on Saturday, Nov.

The SEC baseball tournament is technically meaningless for LSU. OK, there's an automatic bid at stake and there's the whole "banners fly forever" thing, if we hung banners for winning the SEC tournament around these parts.

Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne will be a little thicker in his second season than he was in his first, when he weighed in at 185 pounds.

NFL Coach of the Year and Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians took a risk in the 2013 NFL Draft selecting LSU Tiger bad boy Tyrann Mathieu .

Williams grabbed 67 receptions for 1,295 yards and 18 touchdowns at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College last season.

LSU has had an impressive run of stout defenses over the years, even earning the nickname "DBU" because of its ability to produce top-notch defensive backs that ultimately end up in the NFL.

The 2013 season is still more than three months away but the anticipation never stops building.

Paul Maineri had an interesting choice to make heading into this weekend. His team had already clinched the SEC West championship, and Vanderbilt had already clinched the overall SEC championship.

The Eagles enter their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next three weeks.

In the pass-happy world of the Arena Football League, a team without a reliable quarterback is not necessarily doomed to failure.

This isn't a story about the wild and crazy Brad Wing, because he no longer exists.

Houston Texans draft pick Trevardo Williams makes a catch during workouts at the Texans' NFL football rookie mini camp Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Houston.

Harris has seen his stock soar in recent months following a series of impressive showings in the spring.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed fullback Spencer Ware to a multi-year contract, leaving the team with just three unsigned draft picks.

School: USC Started with Bonneville Phoenix: September 2012 Favorite Sports Memory: Going to Game 7 of the 2001 World Series Favorite all-time athlete: A.C. Green Favorite sports movies: Field of Dreams, The Scout and Remember the Titans Two years into his NFL career, Patrick Peterson has more than lived up to the hype he generated after being ... (more)

After a heartbreaking loss to Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl and the following string of NFL declarations by numerous players on both sides of the ball, it is natural for there to be a mild sense of pessimism surrounding LSU's 2013 season.

After a trouble-filled year which included being kicked out of LSU due to drug-related issues, Tyrann Mathieu was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and now hopes to turn things around.