October 30, 2009

First impressions go long way for Blackmon

Given the buildup he received before his trip defensive tackle Dexter Blackmon of Selma, Ala. believed his first visit to fabled Tiger Stadium for last Saturday's LSU-Auburn game exceeded his expectations. The 6-foot-2, 268-pound Blackmon, who was accompanied by his father who was a standout defensive end at Southern, got more than he bargained for from the announced crowd of 92,654 - especially before the game when he was down on the field to watch LSU warm up.

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