Tigerbait46,
I think it has to do with how you define social experience, as you did put it in quotes, I agree it is a little subjective. Better Greek parties? Not back in this geezer's heyday. We had beer trucks in the front yard and kegs all over the house and yard on Dalrymple. Committed dozens of perverted acts, so profound and disgusting, that decorum prevents listing them here. I'm sure the UT Greeks had or have their share of fun like we did, but pound for pound, I'd put any LSU partier against a Longhorn in terms of seeking and finding a good time. But alas, I have heard things are different now in the Greek system and I know I am probably a little dated ... But, the people ARE more colorful in Louisiana (then and now). I would discount my view a little as grad school is not the same as undergrad, but I don't think I'm far off. Austin does have better nightlife in terms of musical venues and bars than BR but we always made our own parties in BR anyway. You make good points, it may come down to whether this recruit wants to eat boudin and swill beer at crawfish boils versus the BBQ and Tex Mex of Austin. I know which one I'd pick.

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Posted by bg22

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Posted on 1/27/09 at 12:34 am to twill5050

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are you one of the legends that completed the triple crown? Please let it be so

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Posted by Tigerbait46

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Posted on 1/27/09 at 12:55 am to twill5050

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Better Greek parties? Not back in this geezer's heyday. We had beer trucks in the front yard and kegs all over the house and yard on Dalrymple. Committed dozens of perverted acts, so profound and disgusting, that decorum prevents listing them here.

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But alas, I have heard things are different now in the Greek system and I know I am probably a little dated

Oh believe me I've heard the stories of what the Greek system used to be

. But unfortunately, you are right about today's Greek system. The days of kegs on the front lawn and 3 day long parties are probably gone forever. Everything is so regulated now that it's hard to have all the fun you want at the house (on campus and technically dry). At UT, I know many, if not all houses are off campus so the university can't put all of the restrictions on them. Plus, that school and many of their fraternities are made of $$$. It's unfair to tell you the truth.

Having said that about the two Greek systems, I definitely I agree with this too:

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I'm sure the UT Greeks had or have their share of fun like we did, but pound for pound, I'd put any LSU partier against a Longhorn in terms of seeking and finding a good time.

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the people ARE more colorful in Louisiana (then and now).

As an out-of-stater who visited south LA and LSU frequently before becoming a student, but never actually resided in the state, I can guarantee you that Louisiana people are professionals when it comes to partying compared to Texans or anyone else in this country.

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Posted by los angeles tiger

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Posted on 1/27/09 at 12:53 pm to twill5050

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Better Greek parties? Not back in this geezer's heyday. We had beer trucks in the front yard and kegs all over the house and yard on Dalrymple. Committed dozens of perverted acts, so profound and disgusting, that decorum prevents listing them here.

You brought a tear to my eye thinking of those fun days at LSU.