Mandel's Mailbag Crush Katy Mixon

If you are in LA/Manhatten Beach, it says where she may watch game:

Where is the Mailbag Crush? Surely the Southern belle from Eastbound and Down has to drop in a line following LSU's roller-coaster victory last week, especially with the spotlight shining bright on the Tigers' looming showdown with Florida.
-- Mark Gribbin, Richmond, Va.

Ask and you shall receive. I caught up with a very busy Katy Mixon on Tuesday (she had an audition and was in the midst of moving) to discuss her beloved Tigers.

Stewart: So, Katy, how do you feel about LSU's season so far?

Katy: They're pulling through! That game last week was truly of another nature because all of it went down in the fourth quarter. That one was scary. All the games have been close ever since Washington, but they pull through. They're making it happen. I'm a believer.

Stewart: Now comes the big one: No. 1 Florida.

Katy: They're an unbelievable team, and it's unfortunate that Tim Tebow got hurt. It's going to be a little bit interesting for LSU if he does play. Florida's had a week off, that's the only thing [that concerns me]. I think it's going to be an intense game. I think [the Tigers] have had a good warmup with so many interesting games. I believe that they're ready for Florida.

Stewart: So what's your prediction?

Katy: Florida is great, but LSU is greater. The Tigers will pull through. I have no doubt.

Two other notes: When Katy was originally announced as the Crush, former SI.com writer and LSU diehard Pete McEntegart, who now lives in Los Angeles, asked me to pass along the name of the bar where Bayou Bengals fans congregate on Saturday's: Mr. Pocket's in Manhattan Beach. So I did, and she was quite excited, dutifully writing down the name and address. "I love it!" she said. "I'm going to go join the party." So, you're welcome, L.A.-area Tigers fans.

Also, since we're still a long way from the next season of Eastbound and Down, you'll be happy to know that Katy taped a guest spot last week for Two and a Half Men. When she finds out the air date, I'll be sure to pass it along.