For the LSU family, a reflection on your roots....

GOAT throwbacks?

quote:

---

My men continued at their post in the works, fighting well to the last, and it was only when the command was cut in two, and the enemy in complete possession of the entire hill, that any thought was entertained of falling back.

Indeed, there was no effort made by any one in my command to re-cross the river until nothing else remained but to surrender.

---

Moral victory?

That would be silly since LSU had representation on the winning side as well. In fact, the greatest military successes of the United States in putting down the rebellion were the handiwork of LSU's first and greatest president William Tecumseh Sherman. He crushed the traitorous forces in South Carolina and Georgia, forcing the fleeing cowards to burn their own cities to the ground in retreat. His love for the Ole War School endured, and after he captured the very guns that fired on American troops at Fort Sumpter he donated them to LSU where they can still be seen by fans of both LSU and the United States of America.

Thanks Luke

One of the best SEC traditions and origins of names and mascots.

Auburn (as many SEC programs) also has a great tradition with the pregame flying eagle (Tiger?) and War Eagle cry. And even though it's not the true name, I always liked "Plainsmen" as well....

my family's tomb is next to Hays

LSU's original colors were the Mardi Gras colors of purple, gold, and green. Sometime early in the 20th century, green was dropped.

quote:

---

LSU alumnus Lt.General John A. Lejeune

---

also served several years as a national officer in the Sons of Confederate Veterans