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The Saban Effect
The Saban Effect
LSU's relationship with former coach Nick Saban is, shall we say, complicated.  It is definitely true that he pushed LSU into the modern era of football by upgrading facilities, upgrading recruiting strategies, and modernizing our schemed.  Then, of course, he left us and few ...
Who will win the LSU and Alabama Game
secfootballblogger.com — This is Saban’s first game back in Death Valley. This game means a ton for the BCS.... ESPN’s Gameday Crew is going to be there. Alabama is ranked #1 for the first time in over a decade. LSU has to beat Alabama to stay in the SEC West contention. This game is huge, just like it was last year. (more) Who will win the LSU and Alabama Game
John Parker Wilson Appreciates Your Calls, LSU
John Parker Wilson Appreciates Your Calls, LSU
sportingnews.com — Alabama yanked off an early lead in Baton Rouge on a sneak from John Parker Wilson. To... "celebrate" the score, Wilson played charades with the LSU crowd, holding up a mock cell phone to his ear. It's a clear signal to the world that those scurrilous Tigers fans haven't gotten to the ... (more) John Parker Wilson Appreciates Your Calls, LSU
Update: Postgame shooting was all-Bama tragedy
Update: Postgame shooting was all-Bama tragedy
rivals.yahoo.com — Reader and regular commenter 4.0 Stance passes along an important correction today to the widespread and incredible... reports out of Alabama this weekend that an Alabama fan shot an LSU fan and his wife dead in a dispute after the Tide's overtime win ... (more) Update: Postgame shooting was all-Bama tragedy
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11W Weekend Update: Sponsored by Casey Moran’s
Eleven Warriors — ... The hated Nick Saban rolls back to Baton Rouge with his newer, sexier team, while his former team has given 50+ points in two of the last three weeks and will look to play spoiler in the Tide’s run to the national title. ...

College Football Picks Week 11: LSU vs. Alabama, Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State
FanIQ Blog — ... You also might have heard about Nick Saban returning to Baton Rouge for the first time as Alabama coach. The great LSU blog, And the Valley Shook! gives a great breakdown on what Saban meant to the LSU program. ...

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LSU fans waiting for Saban's return | thenewsstar.com
thenewsstar.com 11/3/2008 — BATON ROUGE -- "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned," wrote 18th century playwright William Congreve in "The Mourning Bride." Well, hell also hath no fury like a LSU fan base scorned. And the Tiger Nation will get to unleash all that fire and ...
Initial Thoughts
andthevalleyshook.com 10/26/2008 — We got our asses kicked.  LSU is simply not in the same league as the very best teams in the country.  We've got the talent, but there is something missing from this year's team.  Though, to LSU's credit, the team kept fighting all the ...
Bama vs. LSU '07 Turned in 2 Minutes
ncaafootball.fanhouse.com 11/6/2008 — You may recall the Bama vs. LSU game of 2007. It was one of many exciting finishes for the Tigers, but perhaps no SEC win was more meaningful for the LSU faithful than defeating the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. Many of the players suiting up for Louisiana State had been recruited by Nick ...
LSU 40 - Troy 31: General Thoughts on the Fan Base
andthevalleyshook.com 11/17/2008 — That's the face of a man who is darned relieved. I think in a couple weeks we will look back on the second half of this game as the half of football that saved the season.  Sure, we will not be winning any SEC or national championships ...
Two Weeks to National Signing Day
andthevalleyshook.com 1/21/2009 — We now sit officially two weeks away from National Signing Day, and it is a very hectic run-up this year.  Unfortunately, LSU seems to have lost a little momentum to this point, but that's only if you believe in "momentum" in recruiting. ...
Pre-Christmas Roundup
andthevalleyshook.com 12/25/2008 — Cute picture, but that baby appears to be sleeping.  Is there any reason to tell him to hush?  Is he snoring?   News is slow around the holidays, and so is my motivation for putting together elaborate posts.  We just ...
Have You Burned Your Former Head Coach In Effigy Lately? [College Football]
deadspin.com 11/10/2008 — We didn't get to this yesterday, but anything involves college students and fire is usually good copy for the next day. Some of the LSU peeps got together for what looked like a bonfire with a set of clothes as a centerpiece. But it was actually a ...
News | Saban burned in effigy at rally — Baton Rouge, LA
2theadvocate.com 11/10/2008 — Burn baby burn, or more accurately, burn Nick burn. That was the mantra of about 100 to 150 LSU fans at a pre-football game rally Friday night when Nick Saban s effigy was burned in the parking lot of a condominium complex just off of State Street. ...
The Tide will survive, with a little help
rivals.yahoo.com 11/10/2008 — Scroll down or click here for the Doc's weekly game day live blog. Alabama 27, LSU 21 (Overtime). There's no question the Tide come out of Death Valley worse for wear in a lot of ways. John Parker Wilson completed less than half his passes with ...
News | Mike the Tiger wouldn’t miss this one, would he? — Baton Rouge, LA
2theadvocate.com 11/7/2008 — LSU plays its biggest game of the year against Alabama and former coach Nick Saban on Saturday. The question is: Will Mike the Tiger circle the field before the game after two straight weeks of playing hooky? He (Mike VI) hasn t wanted to cooperate ...
LSU fans have mixed emotions for Saban's homecomingUSATODAY.com College Football - Top Stories 11/5/2008
Like jilted lovers, LSU fans will be waiting Saturday night at Tiger Stadium for former coach Nick Saban's arrival. He will ...
Top five best coaching jobs this seasonFOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11/5/2008
LSU fans can hate on Nick Saban all they want, but CFN says he's done one of the best coaching jobs in the country this season.
Saban visits old haunt with new No. 1 teamThe Seattle Times: Sports 11/5/2008
LSU won't be repeating as national champion. Lopsided losses to Florida and Georgia sealed that deal.
Saban's exits often leave fans feeling betrayedFOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11/6/2008
That's what Nick Saban is to fans of his former teams. This weekend, it's LSU's turn to shower him with boos, Steve Eubanks says.
Creature Vs. Creature: A Tiger on the Alabama @ LSU Game (AKA: The Saban Bowl)Bleacher Report - College Football 11/7/2008
  Game Preview Hardly anyone in Baton Rouge is even paying attention to which team is coming to town this weekend, they just know that Nick Saban is coming back wearing enemy colors. To many Tiger fans, November 8, 2008 was a date that ...