Former LSU stud Patrick Peterson is now the highest paid defensive back in the NFL. The All-Pro has inked a $70 million, 5 year extension with the Arizona Cardinals
The best rookie in the NFL season this season has probably been Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller.
Miller has been a big reason why the Broncos are now a contender for the division title in the AFC West, with his 9.5 sacks, in ten games.
I'd put Cam Newton as the second-best rookie, so far. Newton has thrown for over 2,600 yards, and 11 touchdowns, while running for another 374 yards and seven
For the firfth time in the last six years, at six LSU players were selected in the NFL draft. Jim Kleinpeter, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
Former LSU All-American Patrick Peterson has released a statement denying any association with trainer Will Lyles. This comes on the heels of a former Texas A&M coach claiming Lyles asked for $80,000 to secure Peterson's recruitment to the Aggies.
Former LSU Tiger Patrick Peterson would love to be the first cornerback to ever be selected with the top pick in the NFL Draft. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
LSU's leading rusher and starting running back Stevan Ridley will forgo his senior year, and enter the NFL draft. Ridley claimed it was the toughest decision he's ever made.
Les Miles briefly spoke to the media today at a press conference for Patrick Peterson. The press conference was set-up for Peterson to announce that he is declaring himself eligible for the NFL draft. After Peterson's announcement, the media shifted questions to Miles and the Michigan head coaching vancancy.
Patrick Peterson became LSU's first recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award and Chuck Bednarik Award, while earning Walter Camp First-Team All-American honors.
LSU took Ole Miss' best shot, but came away with their tenth victory of the season Saturday, defeating the Rebels 43-36. The Tigers were led by a career passing day from QB Jordan Jefferson, and three rushing touchdowns by running back Steven Ridley.
Peterson, along with 4 others is a finalist for the Bronco Nagurski award. The Nagurski trophy is presented to the best defensive player in college football.