LSU vs Whichita State 1981 video

I was at that game with my sister and father. My father passed away about 8 months later.

Went to the final four that year, the calls on "E" in person were just as bad as they appeared on TV. Ethan was a 1/2 a step quicker than Thomas.

Most love I've ever witnessed Packer throwing our way. Reminded me of how MacGuire was the man in his day, long before Dick Vitale.

Great game to watch. Went on to lose to Indiana.

I too was there. 40,000 in the Dome was unbelievable for basketball, and the setup wasn't all that great. So many LSU fans way up in the Terrace. We were the best team in the Country that year, just got a little wide eyed at the Final Four in Philly.

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We were the best team in the Country that year, just got a little wide eyed at the Final Four in Philly.

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agree


eta: and I requested a move to the Tiger Rant, more people need to see this thread/video

some interesting things:

Enberg/Packer/McGuire were NBC's #1 crew....and they were doing the LSU game

The Dome was fricking LOUD

Wichita State was pretty good. The two big guys inside were big timers, remember them being a national conversation that season

This was the last game of the Elite Eight....usually reserved for the "big name" team or teams

IIRC This LSU team was a national story as well. Think that has alot to do with coverage

I truly think CJJ will bring back some of Dale's old recruiting treats like having National Games in the Superdome

That Dial-It Sports commercial is awesome.

Ethan Martin.

Smooth as silk.

Used to love that leap-and-leaner in the lane. That was his shot.

Maclin had the best body control you'll ever see in a big man when he went in for those close to the basket shots.

Great team that was

E Martin is what a real point guard looks like. He's still the best PG in LSU history.