re: LSU fans that did not graduate from lsu.

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Moved here in 96' and some friends finally convinced me into going to see #14 LSU vs #1 UF.

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It took a whole year for them to convince you to go?

You picked a great game to go to. I was a student at the time hard up for cash. I'm ashamed to admit it but I sold my ticket for $40. That was actually a pretty good amount back then as the tickets were only $8 at the time.

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I root for LSU, until they play UL(L).

somebody on this board cracks on UL(L), I stand up for it.


It's not a dilemma...it's the right thing to do.

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Same basket. Grew up a huge LSU fan, but I came to the old ULL because I felt like they had a better program in what I was attending school for (since that, of course, should be a primary factor in any person's school choice outside of a college athlete). I get shite for supporting ULL from LSU fans, and I get shite for supporting LSU from ULL fans. I knew that was my fate when I made my decision anyway. No matter what, though, I'm a massive fan of both.

I was born and raised in BR so I've been a Tiger fan since birth. Played baseball at another in state school (this was my best option for playing time) so I did not attend LSU. Pulled for LSU except when I played against them. Still a football season ticket holder even though I don't use them. I sell them to a friend every year. I have been and always will be a Tiger fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My dad is 75 and a Southern Miss grad. You will not find a bigger LSU fan. The only time you don't see him with an LSU hat on is when he is dressed for church, a wedding or a funeral. Moved to BR in 72 and watched the Tigers beat Notre Dame in TS. He has been a fan ever sense.

When I started college is was at LSUNO - which evolved over time to become UNO. My BA diploma proudly sports the LSU seal; my blood runs purple and gold.

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I get shite for supporting ULL from LSU fans,

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For real? Like just when they play each other or all the time?

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The better question would of been, do you ever have conflicting interest when LSU plays the school you attend.

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Absolutely not. I attended both Tulane and ULL, and you'll be hard-pressed to find two schools that have such a vitriolic hate for LSU. Tulane gave me a free ride at 18 years old for my first degree and ULL was the best value I could get at 21 for my second degree. Bleeding purple and gold, though, was from birth.

I rarely went to either of those schools' home games because that would mean not being able to watch or listen to the LSU game. It's fun when LSU plays either ULL or Tulane, though, because I have never had any problem rooting against the schools I attended and tigerbaiting the people that I went to school with.

I almost feel bad when Tulane comes to town, though, because my Tulane buddy usually gets Stadium Club tickets and lets me go even though I constantly make fun of his cute green shirt.

Almost.

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Was it hard to not support the school you attended? I understand people who go to olol or brcc, schools that do not ever play lsu, that can support both schools. I would think if I attended a different school, I would have to support the school I attended. Just curious as to how you can go to another university and not support that school.

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I support both Mississippi State and LSU. I don't attend the LSU/State games in Tiger Stadium, and I'm not going to Starkville this year. I don't pull for either one, but deep down inside I'm pulling for State. The only thing that sucks about that particular scenario at the moment is I know LSU has a better chance at the national championship in every sport except basketball.