Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) fires up the team during their pre-game routine.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin, left, and LSU head coach Les Miles meet at midfield before the game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU head coach Les Miles brings the team onto the field before the game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU warms up on the field before the game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- An aggie poses with the mascot for a fan before the game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Mike the Tiger mascot chats up a cheerleader before the game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) pulls in the pass as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) makes the stop during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is brought down by LSU safety Eric Reid (1) and LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Because of the wind, LSU wide receiver Russell Shepard (10) holds the ball for LSU place kicker Drew Alleman (30) to kickoff during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU cornerback Jalen Mills (28) helps breakup the pass play to Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Kenric McNeal (5) during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU safety Eric Reid tackles Texas A&M running back Ben Malena in the first half Saturday in College Station, Texas.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU safety Eric Reid (1) gets a handful of jersey to help make the stop for a sack as Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) tries to get away during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU linebacker Deion Jones tackles on Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel during LSU's win in October. Manziel and the Aggies will play in the Cotton Bowl, while LSU is headed to the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU linebacker Lamar Louis (23) can't make the stop as Texas A&M Aggies running back Christine Michael (33) scores the aggie touchdown during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) pulls in a pass in front of Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Steven Terrell (21) during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU cornerback Jalen Collins (32) pulls in the interception during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Sean Porter (10) bears down on LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) for a sack loss during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) pressures Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU cornerback Jalen Mills (28) and LSU safety Micah Eugene (34) wrap up Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU wide receiver Kadron Boone goes up for a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Dustin Harris defends during LSU's 24-19 win Saturday in College Station, Texas. The Tigers have been throwing the ball more, but not as effectively as last season.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU fans react to a touchdown during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU cornerback Jalen Collins defends a pass to Texas A&M receiver Uzoma Nwachukwu during the first half of Saturday's game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) can't make the catch as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Toney Hurd Jr. (4) defends during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU running back Michael Ford (42) scores as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) can't make the stop during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU offensive tackle Vadal Alexander (78) celebrates with LSU running back Michael Ford (42) after his touchdown during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger throws a pass during the Tigers' 24-19 win over Texas A&M on Oct. 20 in College Station, Texas.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU offensive guard Josh Dworaczyk (68) andLSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrate the touchdown pass of LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) pulls in a touchdown pass as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) and Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Howard Matthews (31) defend during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGLSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger is sacked by Texas A&M linebacker Sean Porter in the first half Saturday.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGTexas A&M defensive lineman Damontre Moore pressures LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger during the first half of last week's game at Kyle Field. The LSU pass offense, averaging 177.4 yards per game, ranks 12th in the Southeastern Conference.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING --LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) leaps to haul in a touchdown pass over the goal line, beating Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) for LSU's second touchdown late in the first half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGLSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger throws a pass, with blocking from guard Josh Dworaczyk in the first half Saturday at Texas A&M.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU head coach Les Miles thinks things over as his team gathers during a time out in the first half. LSU went on to win 24-19.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) flies into the end zone with a touchdown reception, beating Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Howard Matthews (31) and Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) late in the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU vs. Texas A&M -- LSU running back Michael Ford (42) scores as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) can't make the stop during the first half of an SEC football game. Photo shot on Saturday Oct. 20, 2012, in College Station, Texas. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT/GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT OUT/225 OUT/10/12 OUT/IN REGISTER OUT/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGLSU tackle Josh Dworaczyk and tight end Chase Clement protect for quarterback Zach Mettenberger during in the first half of last week's game at Texas A&M. The LSU pass offense, averaging 177.4 yards per game, ranks 12th in the Southeastern Conference.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING --LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) leaps to hauls in a touchdown pass over the goal line, beating Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Deshazor Everett (29) for LSU's second touchdown late in the first half of the SEC football game between LSU and Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, Saturday, October 20, 2012. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU vs. Texas A&M -- LSU head coach Les Miles questions a call on one of his players to Head Linesman Gus Morris, right, during the first half of an SEC football game. Photo shot on Saturday Oct. 20, 2012, in College Station, Texas. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT/GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT OUT/225 OUT/10/12 OUT/IN REGISTER OUT/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU safety Eric Reid (1) grabs the jersey of Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) who tries to get away during the first half of an SEC football game Oct. 20, 2012. Manziel was sacked on the play.

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