re: An invitation for LSU fans to show some love to the Cajuns (albeit unrequited)

I'll provide the old fart mixed-marriage perspective.

Bachelors at USL, lived in Lafayette until age 25.
Masters at LSU, lived in Baton Rouge for the past 24 years.

USL fans were terrible when I was there. Sports-- any sports-- were non-events except for a rare an beautiful NCAA hoops tourney appearance. This was before the TA&M win.

In Baton Rouge, I learned that LSU sports are religion. I figured that there's a lot more to be excited about, more tv time, etc. In short, it's just a blast.

One of my Lafayette buddies asked me this week if LSU fans hate ULL. I said most LSU fans barely recognize that ULL exists-- it's just another instate cow college to them. They just don't think about them -- good or bad. They're just beneath notice-- no offense. Playing instate schools is a lose-lose.

Same buddy took the "jealous little brother" role, and talked about funding disparity, so I pointed out that LSU Athletics were "self-funding", and in fact turn a profit, TAF's role, etc. No subsidies whatsoever, unlike ULL. That pretty much ended the conversation.

So, on Saturday, I will wear an LSU shirt and a ULL hat while I watch the game.