Something to Believe In
Author unknown

You know, in these dark days of the early 21st century, we are faced with innumerable problems.
Terrorism - War - Crime - Dogs and cats living together - Pandemonium - Alabama fans.

But underneath all that depressing muckety-muck,
there is a gold lining. No... a purple and gold lining.
And as we embark upon that glorious phase of the
moon we call football season, let me just share with you a few things that are important to me.

What I believe... {Men's chorus humming "Hey Fightin' Tigers" in background}

I believe in Louisiana State University, my alma mater and flagship of the great state of Louisiana
The place where a boy became a man - Without question, the greatest 6 years of my life.

I believe in LSU football - The purple and gold - The rabid fans - The pageantry
The sight of the team running through the North goalposts
The Golden Girls - The sound of the Golden Band from Tiger Land
The smell of Crown Royal - and occasionally vomit.

I believe in the most beautiful place on the face of the earth
Stately oaks - Broad magnolias - The Lakes - The Quad - The parade ground - The Indian Mounds

I believe in the history - Halloween night -The Rag - The Earthquake Game
62-0 - The Bluegrass Miracle - The 2007 Florida game

I believe in tailgating, I mean real tailgating - Red meat cooked over an open flame
Cold beer (Except after 3:00...that's when I switch to Crown.) - Pretty girls in camisole tops and students painted head to toe

I believe anyone who loves the Tigers has the right, NO, the OBLIGATION to express that love with outright, unbridled, fanatical, blood-curdling screams causing those around you to worry about your sanity - The kind where you have no voice left by the third quarter.

I believe those who do not yell should have their tickets confiscated - we have a reputation to uphold

I believe Gerry Dinardo was a nice guy and Nick Saban is a traitor.

I believe Mike, our live Bengal Tiger, is the baddest mascot in the land and PETA can kiss our arse!

I believe any fan of an opposing team who enters our stadium should be treated with respect at all times - But a little 'Tiger-Bait!' never hurt anyone

...and if by some miracle their team does well and they heckle me, I believe I have the right to remind them whose house they're in

I believe tears come to my eyes and goose-bumps hit my skin when the Golden Band takes the field

I believe in sultry autumn nights, pretty girls, smuggled-in alcohol, the student section, hot dogs, cheerleaders on Mike's cage, Chinese Bandits, Tiger-Bait!, Two Bits!, Hot Boudin....

Mike's roars before the game!
Chance of rain, NEVER!!!

I believe in SATURDAY NIGHT IN DEATH VALLEY

GEAUX TIGERS!!

I didn't write this. I don't know who did. One of my buddies showed it to me and I thought it was pretty good. I haven't seen it on the rant before, but I did a search just in case and didn't find anything.