LSU Tigers
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| LSU Tigers | |
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| University | LSU |
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| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Skip Bertman |
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Varsity Teams | |
| Stadium | Tiger Stadium (LSU) |
| Arena | Pete Maravich Assembly Center |
| Mascot | Mike the Tiger |
| Nickname | Fightin' Tigers |
| Fight Song | |
| Colors | Purple and Gold
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| Homepage | www.lsusports.net |
LSU (Louisiana State University) is a member of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and the Southeastern Conference. It fields teams in 14 varsity sports (5 men's, 7 women's, 2 coed). Its official team nickname is the Fightin' Tigers (not plainly "Tigers"), Lady Tigers, Bayou Bengals for the men and Ben-Gals for the women, and the school mascot is Mike the Tiger. The school colors are purple and gold. LSU's nickname is a throwback to its Confederate heritage and was drawn from the Civil War fame of two Louisiana brigades who fought so fiercely that they became known as the "Louisiana Tigers."
Based on winning percentage, the University's athletics program is consistently one of the best in the nation. Its arenas include Tiger Stadium (football), Pete Maravich Assembly Center (basketball, volleyball, gymnastics), Carl Maddox Fieldhouse (indoor track), Bernie Moore Stadium (outdoor track), Tiger Park (softball), and Alex Box Stadium (baseball.) Important rivals in football include the University of Mississippi Rebels, University of Alabama Crimson Tide, University of Arkansas Razorbacks and the Auburn University Tigers.
Keeping with the French/Cajun character of South Louisiana, LSU support can be seen by its distinctive spelling of "Go Tigers" as "Geaux Tigers".
In 1996, a federal court ruled that LSU violated the civil rights of female athletes with "arrogant ignorance" of their needs. This ruling is based on Title IX of the Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race or gender.[1]
[edit] Sports
[edit] Football
The LSU football team is a perennial powerhouse in Division I-A college football. They participate in the West division of the Southeastern Conference and are currently coached by Les Miles. They play their home games in Tiger Stadium, which holds 92,600 people and is known as "Death Valley."
[edit] Baseball
The LSU baseball team has won five national championships since 1991. The team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference and they are currently coached by Paul Mainieri.
[edit] Men's Basketball
The LSU men's basketball team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference. They are currently coached by John Brady, who led to the Final Four last year in Indianapolis, Indiana
[edit] Women's Basketball
The LSU women's basketball team participates in the Southeastern Conference. They were coached by Pokey Chatman. Pokey has resigned and is being replaced by Bob Starkey
[edit] Softball
The softball team participates in the Southeastern Conference. They are currently coached by Yvette Girouard.
[edit] Men's Indoor Track & Field
The Men's Indoor Track & Field team is currently coached by Dennis Shaver.
National Championships (2): 2001, 2004
SEC Championships (4): 1957, 1963, 1989, 1990
Former Coaches
[edit] Women's Indoor Track & Field
The Women's Indoor Track & Field team is currently coached by Dennis Shaver.
National Championships (11): 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004
SEC Championships (10): 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999
Former Coaches
[edit] Men's Outdoor Track & Field
The Men's Outdoor Track & Field team is currently coached by Dennis Shaver.
National Championships (4): 1933, 1989, 1990, 2002
SEC Championships (22): 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1988, 1989, 1990
Former Coaches
[edit] Women's Outdoor Track & Field
The Women's Outdoor Track & Field team is currently coached by Dennis Shaver.
National Championships (13): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003
SEC Championships (8): 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996
Former Coaches
[edit] Women's Gymnastics
The women's gymnastics team participates in the Southeastern Conference. They are currently coached by D-D Breaux.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (1): 1981
[edit] Women's Soccer
The women's soccer team participates in the Southeastern Conference. They are currently coached by Brian Lee.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (0): None
Former Coaches
[edit] Men's Golf
The Men's Golf team is currently coached by Chuck Winstead.
National Championships (4): 1940, 1942, 1947, 1955
SEC Championships (15): 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1953, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1986, 1987
Former Players
[edit] Women's Golf
The Women's Golf team is currently coached by Karen Bahnsen.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (1): 1992
Former Coaches
[edit] Swimming & Diving
The swim team is currently coached by Adam Schmitt. The diving team is currently coached by Doug Shaffer.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (1): 1988
[edit] Men's Tennis
The Men's Tennis team is currently coached by Jeff Brown.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (4): 1976, 1985, 1998, 1999
Former Coaches
[edit] Women's Tennis
The Women's Tennis team is currently coached by Tony Minnis.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (0): None
Former Coaches
[edit] Volleyball
The Volleyball team is currently coached by Fran Flory.
National Championships (0): None
SEC Championships (4): 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991
Former Coaches
[edit] Facilities
| Name | Sports | Capacity |
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| Tiger Stadium | Football | 92,400 |
| Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Men's & Women's Basketball, Gymnastics, Volleyball | 13,472 |
| Alex Box Stadium | Baseball | 7,760 |
| Tiger Park | Softball | 1,000 |
| Bernie Moore Track & Field Stadium | Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field | 5,680 |
| Carl Maddox Field House | Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field | 3,000 |
| LSU Natatorium | Swimming & Diving | 2,200 |
| LSU Soccer Complex | Soccer | 1,500 |
| W.T. "Dub" Robinson Tennis Stadium | Men's and Women's Tennis | 550 |
| University Club | Men's and Women's Golf | N/A |
[edit] National Championships
LSU has won 43 team national championships, 40 of which are recognized by the NCAA, placing them 6th all time in total national championships.[2] Three of them are not recognized because there was not an NCAA sanctioned event in place at the time to determine a champion, and thus polls were used.
| LSU National Championships | ||
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| 1933 | Men's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1935 | Men's Basketball^ | |
| 1940 | Men's Golf | |
| 1942 | Men's Golf | |
| 1947 | Men's Golf | |
| 1949 | Men's Boxing | |
| 1955 | Men's Golf | |
| 1958 | Football (AP, Coaches)^^ | |
| 1987 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1987 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1988 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1989 | Men's Oudoor Track & Field | |
| 1989 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1989 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1990 | Men's Oudoor Track & Field | |
| 1990 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1991 | Baseball | |
| 1991 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1991 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1992 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1993 | Baseball | |
| 1993 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1993 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1994 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1994 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1995 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1995 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1996 | Baseball | |
| 1996 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1996 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 1997 | Baseball | |
| 1997 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 1997 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 2000 | Baseball | |
| 2000 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 2001 | Men's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 2002 | Men's Oudoor Track & Field | |
| 2002 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 2003 | Football (BCS)^^ | |
| 2003 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 2003 | Women's Outdoor Track & Field | |
| 2004 | Men's Indoor Track & Field | |
| 2004 | Women's Indoor Track & Field | |
^ Prior to 1939, the NCAA did not conduct a tournament to determine the men's basketball national champion, and thus this is a "Mythical National Championship" as determined by polls.
^^ This is a "Mythical National Championship" (a national championship that is won without a tournament).
[edit] Athletic Directors
| Name | Years Served |
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| Russ Cohen | ????-???? |
| T.P. "Skipper" Heard | 1932-1955 |
| Jim Corbett | 1955-1967 |
| Harry Rabenhorst | 1967-1968 |
| Carl Maddox | 1968-1978 |
| Paul Dietzel | 1978-1982 |
| Bob Brodhead | 1982-1987 |
| Joe Dean | 1987-2001 |
| Skip Bertman | 2001-Present |
[edit] Broadcast Info
The LSU Sports Radio Network's flagship station WDGL-FM ("The Eagle 98.1") in Baton Rouge.
| Name | Position |
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| Jim Hawthorne | Director of Broadcasting |
| Jordy Hultberg | Sideline Reporter |
| Doug Moreau | Analyst |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ SPORTS PEOPLE: COLLEGE SPORTS;Bias Found at L.S.U. In Title IX Ruling Associated Press 1996
- ^ NCAA.org Schools with the most NCAA championships
