ESPN.com tried to fool us

By Joe McAdory

Published: September 23, 2008

Andrew Hatch and Charles Scott were celebrating an LSU touchdown in the lead photo, see above, on espn.com Saturday following LSU’s win at Auburn. OK, I get it. The picture, taken by The Associated Press, tells the story. LSU players celebrate ... they win ... that pretty much sums it up.

Except the photo wasn’t taken Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Oops.

The picture shown on espn.com was actually one taken earlier this season when LSU played North Texas in Baton Rouge. In the distance behind Hatch’s right arm, you could spot players in green uniforms. That’s North Texas colors. Last I checked, Auburn wore blue and orange. Besides, Hatch never came close to the end zone in Auburn. A few of his friends did, however.

Hopefully next time espn.com will use photographs from the actual game they are covering.