National Sports
Scooter Hobbs column: Burrow has Cincy buzzing
Joe Burrow seems to have done it again. Around here, we’re familiar with the drill. Been there. Seen that. Got the T-shirt, the trophy and ...
Scooter Hobbs, Author at American Press
college football
Scooter Hobbs column: As the portal turns
That dad-blamed NCAA transfer portal is swirling around like a tornado and quite a few heads are spinning too. It’s almost too much to keep ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:19 am
college football
Scooter Hobbs column: Georgia breaks Bama fatigue
So that’s how it’s done, huh? Don’t tell me that when Alabama got the, shall we say, “convenient” fumble call in Monday’s College Football Playoff ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:01 am
lsu tigers
That’s a wrap: K-State dominates LSU
HOUSTON — Well, anyway, at least LSU got a postseason participation trophy. Not much else went right for the depleted Tigers. Or maybe it was ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:23 am
lsu football
No excuses: Tigers soldier on despite turbulent season
HOUSTON — Fired coaches. Lame duck coach. Interim coach. New coach waiting in the wings. One injury after another. Opt-outs and the never-ending lure of ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:44 am
lsu tigers
Murky lineup: Tigers cobble together starters
HOUSTON — LSU committed to a starting lineup on paper for the TaxAct Texas Bowl on Sunday. But the release didn’t clear much up. If ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Monday, January 3, 2022 5:00 am
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Scooter Hobbs column: Dream come true for Davis
Brad Davis’ mom already had the white beans going on the stove after church. His dad was about to fire up the barbecue pit. Finally, ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Sunday, January 2, 2022 9:45 am
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Scooter Hobbs column: Warm bodies will do for LSU
LSU will be arriving in Houston today for Tuesday’s Texas Bowl. Everything else seems to be TBA. But it should be an interesting roll call ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Friday, December 31, 2021 9:54 am
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Scooter Hobbs column: Putting meaning into bowls
So here’s my ultimate idea to bring some meaning back into these so-called meaningless bowl games. I guess Orlando would be the spot for it. ...
by Scooter Hobbs, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:08 pm
college football
Two more Tigers bail on bowl, Clark, Farrell say they won’t play
You can add LSU’s two best defensive players to the list of opt-outs for the already-depleted Tigers’ Texas Bowl appearance on Jan. 4 against Kansas ...