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Great (Tiger) Expectations
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:12 pm
I was reading the Syracuse fan reactions to the LSU-'Cuse home and home announcement...
... And the fans all talk about LSU in the same light as USC and Alabama, calling us "the Big Boys"
Now, I *know* we have been legit for quite some time, but I guess I haven't ever felt real secure about LSU's place amongst the elite until now. Even when LSU has been at an elite level for more than a decade now. Growing up in the 70's 80's and 90's with the Tigahs, we have always been competitive, but never elite, until, frankly, Nicky Devil cemented us there. Thanks, Devil.
At the same time... now, when LSU has 10-3 seasons, it just doesn't seem quite good enough. Sometimes, I think I would be more happy with them if the expectations weren't so high... Ignorance is bliss.
So, what of it, then? Is it impossible to be both a supportive and a demanding fan at the same time? What is "good enough" anyway? Are we now down to drinking the kool-aid if LSU doesn't win the title?
// Signed, A Content, and Dissatisfied LSU-For-Lifer (who realizes he is putting his arse out there for all y'all to kick.
)
... And the fans all talk about LSU in the same light as USC and Alabama, calling us "the Big Boys"
Now, I *know* we have been legit for quite some time, but I guess I haven't ever felt real secure about LSU's place amongst the elite until now. Even when LSU has been at an elite level for more than a decade now. Growing up in the 70's 80's and 90's with the Tigahs, we have always been competitive, but never elite, until, frankly, Nicky Devil cemented us there. Thanks, Devil.
At the same time... now, when LSU has 10-3 seasons, it just doesn't seem quite good enough. Sometimes, I think I would be more happy with them if the expectations weren't so high... Ignorance is bliss.
So, what of it, then? Is it impossible to be both a supportive and a demanding fan at the same time? What is "good enough" anyway? Are we now down to drinking the kool-aid if LSU doesn't win the title?
// Signed, A Content, and Dissatisfied LSU-For-Lifer (who realizes he is putting his arse out there for all y'all to kick.
)
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Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:14 pm to BYULSUalum
Prepare your anus.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:15 pm to BYULSUalum
agreed that it puts things into perspective. LSU has been a power house.
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:17 pm to KennesawTiger
Arse, not anus. I'm not that kind of fella. 
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:26 pm to BYULSUalum
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:37 pm to BYULSUalum
We are spoiled fans in the hotbed of recruiting with very high expectations. I concur with the logic you have posted here. The University of LSU is a player on the national scene year in and year out and deserves the reverence of Syracuse for a home and home. While it may not help our OOC strength it will put us in front of the huge NorEast market wihich won't hurt our chances in swaying votes for the playoff system .
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:44 pm to BYULSUalum
Oh look, another rummeltiger alter.
LSU LSU LSU
LSU LSU LSU
Posted on 4/17/14 at 2:58 pm to BYULSUalum
I agree with most of your post.
But g--dammit, LSU was #12 in victories and #10 in bowl appearances BEFORE Saban even came down here.
In the 90's we won three consecutive bowl games in '95-'97 and won 10 games in '96.
In the 80's we went to six bowl games (3 NYD),
had 7 winning seasons, finished ranked 5 times, including #5 finish in 1987, and won 3 SEC titles
In the 70's we went to 7 bowl games (3 NYD), had 9 winning seasons, finished ranked 5 times, and won an SEC title. and had 3 top 10 teams.
In the 60's we went to 8 bowl games (4 NYD), had 9 winning seasons, finished ranked 6 times, and won an SEC title.
But g--dammit, LSU was #12 in victories and #10 in bowl appearances BEFORE Saban even came down here.
In the 90's we won three consecutive bowl games in '95-'97 and won 10 games in '96.
In the 80's we went to six bowl games (3 NYD),
had 7 winning seasons, finished ranked 5 times, including #5 finish in 1987, and won 3 SEC titles
In the 70's we went to 7 bowl games (3 NYD), had 9 winning seasons, finished ranked 5 times, and won an SEC title. and had 3 top 10 teams.
In the 60's we went to 8 bowl games (4 NYD), had 9 winning seasons, finished ranked 6 times, and won an SEC title.
This post was edited on 4/17/14 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 4/17/14 at 3:12 pm to BYULSUalum
quote:
with the Tigahs
stopped reading here
Posted on 4/17/14 at 3:23 pm to BYULSUalum
A majority of our fanbase has insecurity problems
I grew up out of state and growing up, LSU was considered a "big boy." The LSU brand is a strong one
I grew up out of state and growing up, LSU was considered a "big boy." The LSU brand is a strong one
Posted on 4/17/14 at 3:37 pm to Big Sway
quote:
The University of LSU
ULSU FOR LIFE!!
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