Soldier Stands at Attention to Watch LSU Championship
by Scooter Hobbs
Lake Charles American Press
To your average LSU fan, the idea of "sacrifice" to watch the Tigers' national championship victory over Ohio State meant over-extending the budget on tickets or a hi-def TV.
Tell it to Army Spc. Benton Thames.
And hold the hanky.
Of course, Thames' job description is all about the kind of sacrifice few football fans could ever imagine.
A Denham Springs native and lifelong, devout Tigers fan, Thames is one of the select few entrusted with guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. [more]
Discuss LSU sports on the Tiger Rant message board
by TigerDroppings.com Staff
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THE RANT airs daily on ESPN 1300 AM WIBR from Noon to 2pm CT
by TigerDroppings.com
Radio Rant LLC, in conjunction with ESPN 1300 AM WIBR (Baton Rouge), is pleased to announce the launch of their new daily radio show, THE RANT presented by TigerDroppings.com.
THE RANT presented by TigerDroppings.com will mix interviews, callers, and message board-driven content into an exciting new interactive format, and will air Monday through Friday in the prime time noon to two lunch spot.
TigerDroppings.com, with over 275,000 users and 20 Million hits per month, is the largest LSU Sports related website on the Internet.
The show will be streamed live over the internet at www.1300espn.com.
Les Miles already filling up 2009 Recruiting Class
by TigerDroppings.com Staff
Les Miles is already tearing it up on the recruiting trail, having already received verbal commitments from these players:
Michael Ford, RB (5'10", 200 lb, Leesville, LA)
Henry Orelus, C (6'2", 257 lb, Belle Glade, FL)
Mike Brockers, DE (6'6", 260 lb, Houston, TX)
Janzen Jackson, DB (6'1", 185 lb, Lake Charles, LA)
Josh Downs, DL (6'1", 262lb, Bastrop, LA)
Drayton Calhoun, ATH (6'0", 175lb, Tucker, GA)
Russell Shepard, ATH (6'2", 183, Houston, TX)
Chris Garrett, QB (6'4", 220, Tupelo, MS)
Dexter Pratt, RB (6'2", 220, Navasota, TX)
Kevin Minter, LB (6'1", 240, Suwanee, GA)
Willie Ferrell, LB (6'2", 222, Tallahassee, FL)
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QB Perrilloux Dismissed From Football Team
by www.LSUsports.net
BATON ROUGE -- Quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been dismissed from the LSU football team, head coach Les Miles announced on Friday.
“Ryan was given every opportunity to be a part of this football team,” Miles said. “In the end, he didn’t fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete. We hope that a new beginning will benefit him.
“I wish Ryan and his family nothing but the best in any of his future endeavors.”
Perrilloux is expected to finish out the spring semester at LSU. Miles said he would have no other comment on the matter.
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TigerDroppings.com posts record numbers for 2007
by TigerDroppings.com Staff
Launched in 2002, traffic numbers for TigerDroppings.com have climbed steadily every year, with 2007 being a banner year for the top LSU site on the internet. Yearly totals included nearly 1.9 million unique visitors and over 168 million page views.
With LSU capturing its third national title in January and coach Les Miles hauling in another stellar recruiting class in February, TD is off to another great start in 2008.
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