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| re: Only 150 of 3500 colleges worth the investment per William Bennett Posted by Thorny on 5/7 at 2:07 pm All of these types of lists try to quantify something that has too many variables to do so. I admire Bill Bennett, like a lot of his work and think that he has done a service here. However, this list must be taken with a certain grain of salt.
For example, I have two sons in college. The first...Posted on:  O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: 11/17/58 Sports Illustrated article about the 1958 LSU football team Posted by Thorny on 5/6 at 3:14 pm [quote]Really cool. On page 13, the "Back of the Week" was SMU QB Don Meredith, long time MNF announcer with Howard Cosell and Frank Gifford and QB for the Cowboys in the 60s.[/quote]
The lineman of the week, Jim Marshall, played in a then-record 270 straight games for the Vikings. He's also kn...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| The "Chinese Bandits" comic strip -- have you ever seen it? Posted by Thorny on 5/5 at 6:31 pm Of course, one of the greatest legends in Tiger football history is the story of the Chinese Bandits. Paul Dietzel named the squad after a [i]Terry and the Pirates[/i] comic strip quote where a character claimed that Chinese Bandits were "the most vicious people on Earth."
Has anyone on the bo...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Big Day for LSU Sports in Atlanta Posted by Thorny on 5/3 at 2:18 pm Not good news for LSU football fans.
Under the deal as described by Slive, all SEC home games become property of the SEC Network for broadcast rights. That means that the SEC Network will decide when they are played. Thus, it means more day games in Tiger Stadium.
Here's why: The SEC Networ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Car or no car for LSU freshman majoring in Petroleum Engineering Posted by Thorny on 5/3 at 10:36 am In the late 80s, LSU was certainly doable without a car. I didn't have one for two and a half years, and yet I was able to have a decent social life and succeed. However, things are different.
First of all, the strip mall that used to be on State Street is gone. That means that walking to a gr...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Worst LSU Game You Ever Attended Posted by Thorny on 5/2 at 3:53 pm [quote]Worst LSU Game You Ever Attended1998 Bama at LSU. They scored 2 touchdowns in the last few minutes including the game winner at about 30 seconds after an onside kick. LSU had not beaten Alabama at home since 69. With about 3 minutes left, and the Tigers ahead 16-7, some idiot stood up in ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Worst LSU Game You Ever Attended Posted by Thorny on 5/2 at 9:14 am 1988 Miami (FL)3-44
1985 Florida 0-20
1994 Auburn 26-30
1986 Miami (OH) 12-21
1987 Alabama 12-22
So glad I missed
1/9/12
1993 UF 3-58 (Hard to believe we led 3-0 in that one)
1992 Arkansas 0-30
1999 Houston
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| re: Video of Cargo Plane Crash in Afghanistan Holy Shite Posted by Thorny on 4/30 at 11:26 am [quote]Can someone who understands what happened explain... That right there is literally my worst nightmare.. [/quote]
For a wing to generate lift, it needs to have a good amount of air moving over it smoothly. In other words, it needs to have forward momentum generating at least 50 mph of smoo...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Link to Yahoo "hit piece" on Tyrann Mathieu. And the low-blows keep coming. Posted by Thorny on 4/27 at 9:33 pm [quote]This part is ridiculous. I'm not sure how they explored his "gambling". He gave up 2 catches and no touchdowns. Hell, LSU's D was sensational all year [/quote]
Those two passes were also perfectly placed, and may be the best passes McCarron ever throws (and that's saying something, becau...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Newest Jamarcus update Posted by Thorny on 4/17 at 10:15 am [quote]With no NFL teams willing to give Kirt Warner a chance, he turned to the Arena Football League in 1995, and signed with the Iowa Barnstormers. Warner was named to the AFL's First-team All-Arena in both 1996 and 1997 after he led the Barnstormers to Arena Bowl appearances in both seasons. Wa...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| What is Your Preferred Truck Bed Cover? Posted by Thorny on 4/15 at 12:44 pm Soft Tonneau, Hard Tonneau, Hard Folding Tonneau, Hard Camper Shell or Foldable Soft Camper Shell?
Why?
GEAUX TIGERS...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Of LSU's 12 NFL draft players, who will be the biggest surprise and "bust"? Posted by Thorny on 4/2 at 9:26 pm Ware will be a dependable back, and a bargain at where he is currently projected. Has all the tools, though I don't think he will be a superstar.
If Mingo is drafted by a 3-4 team to play outside linebacker, he could be a consistent all-pro.
Simon is the most likely to be a bust. Yes, LSU ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Article by Josh Dubow AP Matt Flynn Posted by Thorny on 4/2 at 8:34 pm Just consider what would happen around here if Flynn led the Raiders to the Super Bowl against a Russell-led NFC team.
The meltdown would shake the interwebz to the core.
GEAUX TIGERS...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: The Freaking Pope blesses guide dog Posted by Thorny on 3/27 at 6:51 pm [quote]Now, this doesnt mean all the doctrines listed were nonexistent before they were made dogma. Many were just clarified, but some were absolutely non-existent for much of church history.[/quote]
That list is very misleading and often inaccurate. Here are a couple of articles that deal with ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: The Freaking Pope blesses guide dog Posted by Thorny on 3/27 at 6:13 pm [quote]Absolutely, Jesus almost certainly spoke in aramaic. The thing is though that you assume that the bible is the EXACT wording instead of an infallible teaching of what was said. The bible was written by men decades after Christ, even under the guide of the spirit it is doubtful the verbage use...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: The Freaking Pope blesses guide dog Posted by Thorny on 3/27 at 2:34 pm [quote]This really is a deathblow that Ive never, ever seen a catholic intelligently dispute. The sentence they use to define the hierarchy of their church, arguably the most important and powerful sentence to the authority of the church, was actually nothing more than a simple play on words in thr ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: SIAP: Jamarcus seems to be losing a lot of weight. Posted by Thorny on 3/27 at 9:25 am Lets assume the reports of him weighing 300lbs are correct. Considering his need to remain muscle strong, most diet regimes say about 5lbs a week would be the absolute max one would want to lose (for non-athletes, most doctors recommend no more than 2lbs a week). 5lbs/week for six weeks would mean...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Anyone here have a "Sons of Miles" tattoo? Posted by Thorny on 3/6 at 11:38 am RAMMER LAMMER...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Collins or Perriloux Posted by Thorny on 3/6 at 11:21 am Perriloux would have been a successful SEC QB who could have turned into a All-SEC pick in 08 or 09--maybe.
Collins would be included in a debate between Herschel and Bo about who was the best SEC back ever.
Big difference....Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Basketball: LSU 76 vs. Mizzou 89 | FINAL | Posted by Thorny on 3/2 at 7:02 pm Didn't really feel like a game where we were getting blown out. LSU showed lots of hustle, even late in the game when most hope was lost. Additionally, it was a very entertaining game--more entertaining than most of Trent's wins.
I am not claiming a moral victory, but I like where the team is...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Cincy DC Mike Zimmer not impressed with Mathieu Posted by Thorny on 2/26 at 3:57 pm Hey, the guy posted an opinion, and maybe he was sandbagging and maybe he wasn't. Way too much misdirection goes on in public communication regarding draft prospects to tell. There are strategic considerations to both talking up and talking down a player, and they don't necessarily correspond to t...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: What to do with used propane tanks Posted by Thorny on 2/26 at 3:23 pm Tulane, unless you are in central Alabama, I am probably too far away. Just contact any local council to find a Troop.
GEAUX TIGERS...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: What to do with used propane tanks Posted by Thorny on 2/22 at 8:39 am Donate them to a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop. Our troop usually takes an extra on campouts so we can swap out if they run dry, so extras are appreciated.
GEAUX TIGERS...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: LSU loses money on Chick-Fil-A Appearance Posted by Thorny on 2/19 at 6:40 pm I went using Stubhub tix, and I am not ashamed of it. I had high sideline tickets, which my wife appreciated more than she would have if we spent triple to get low end-zone.
Most schools lose money on bowls, because they are a racket. The "payout" includes the obligation for the school to buy...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Bring Back the original Basketball jerseys next season!! Posted by Thorny on 2/15 at 11:36 am Optimum for me:
1. Differentiate between home and away uni's with having "LSU" on it on the road games, but "Tigers" on it for home games. Differentiate between home and away for gold uniforms (we do wear gold on occasion on the road, and the SEC tourney uniforms when we are the home team.) Whi...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Post your all time Tiger football team Posted by Thorny on 1/29 at 10:54 am From my era, 1985 to present:
[b]QB Tom Hodson[/b]
4 time All-SEC, the only Tiger to do that.
[b]RB Dalton Hilliard
RB Kevin Faulk [/b]
Running back ends up with two tailbacks, but I just can't leave either of these players out. Hilliard did play often in a split backfield.
[b]TE Bri...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Kentucky-75 LSU-70 | FINAL Posted by Thorny on 1/26 at 6:18 pm The Montgomery station cut to a local show as we fouled behind by 1 with 3.1 to go.
Could someone please explain what happened with 6 players on the court. Who had 6 players? Was it called? How did KY get 4 pts in 3 seconds?
TIA...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: The screen vs Alabama. Posted by Thorny on 1/22 at 10:43 am To be fair to Mills, Yeldon sold the chip block really well. In that defense, Mills' assignment is to blitz unless you see the RB go out, indicated by the RB running "across the eyes" (running a looping pattern away from the blitzer to get free). Yeldon, instead chipped in on Mills, faking a block...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Players in the NFL that you don't remember playing alot... Posted by Thorny on 1/17 at 1:34 pm [quote]Was it Kenny Davidson?[/quote]
Kenny Davidson could never start over Karl Dunbar and Karl(?) Wilson, but he was drafted before both and had a decent NFL career with the Steelers. Funny how that worked out.
Donnie Jones was a pivotal part of the 03 NC, and in fact wrote a book about the...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: N.F.L.S.U Posted by Thorny on 1/16 at 9:39 am [quote]This line disturbs me: "Not one of the full-time starters from the 2011 defense that helped carry LSU to the BCS title game is still on the team."[/quote]
This is the nature of college football, and why so many people get so geeked up about recruiting. How many of Bama's defensive starter...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
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