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Mainieri hopes LSU fans will welcome Air Force's coach with ovation
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:01 am
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:01 am
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(Air Force's head baseball coach) Kazlausky’s job for 20 years was being a C-17 transport aircraft pilot. He logged more than 3,000 flight hours and flew missions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
“He is a legitimate United States hero,” Mainieri said. “I love him dearly and he is one of the special people in my life.”
Mainieri said he hopes the Alex Box crowd welcomes Kazlausky, who retired last year with the rank of major, in a manner similar to the way the opening night crowd welcomed Wake Forest coach Tom Walter last season. Walter received a standing ovation in recognition of him having donated a kidney to one of his players, Kevin Jordan.
“Last year, opening night was a very special night,” Mainieri said. “What a sight that was when 11,000 people stood as one and saluted that coach for his unselfish act. I really hope that the fans will greet (Kazlausky) the same way they greeted the Wake Forest coach last year — obviously acknowledge his sacrifice and commitment for us.
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Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:04 am to LSURussian
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Walter received a standing ovation in recognition of him having donated a kidney to one of his players, Kevin Jordan.
Doesn't that violate NCAA rules? You can't give him a hamburger, but you can give him a freaking kidney?!?!
All jokes aside, though, yes, I hope our fans to give the AF coach a warm welcome.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:07 am to Nuts4LSU
quote:I know I will....assuming of course the predicted rains don't cancel Friday night's game. I just looked on weather.com and for Saturday there is a 100% chance of rain. Friday is "only" 60%.
I hope our fans to give the AF coach a warm welcome.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:08 am to Nuts4LSU
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All jokes aside, though, yes, I hope our fans to give the AF coach a warm welcome.
and then we show them what athletes (not future servicemen)can do
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:11 am to Nuts4LSU
quote:welcome to last year
Doesn't that violate NCAA rules? You can't give him a hamburger, but you can give him a freaking kidney?!?!
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:26 am to polarbehr
quote:The AF players probably won't play in front of that many fans in the stands in all their home games combined this season. I expect them to really be playing their hearts out in the games versus LSU.
and then we show them what athletes (not future servicemen)can do
I hope they don't drop some bombs on us....
:rimshot:
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:43 am to Nuts4LSU
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Doesn't that violate NCAA rules? You can't give him a hamburger, but you can give him a freaking kidney?!?!
No, the university checked it all out with the NCAA before they went through with it. NCAA cleared it.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:53 am to Nuts4LSU
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All jokes aside, though, yes, I hope our fans to give the AF coach a warm welcome.
We are gracious if nothing else.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:40 am to LSURussian
Posted on 2/16/12 at 1:32 pm to LSURussian
I went to school with Kazlausky and flew C-17s as well. Good dude.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:09 pm to LSURussian
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Mainieri hopes LSU fans will welcome Air Force's coach with ovation
I just hope it somehow doesn't rain and we can kick Air Force's arse.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:21 pm to Missile
What class were you in? I was there for about a year and a half. Couldn't hack it myself, so I have special respect for the people that graduate from the academies. Most people have NO idea how hard it is to graduate from a service academy.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:34 pm to cdkline06
I graduated '92 but entered with the class of '91, Kazlausky's class. Took a year off after sophomore year to "chill out" a bit. Well worth it
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:37 pm to Missile
Really? I didn't know you could take a year off like that. May have been something they got rid of, cause I would have made that plan had I known I could. I got burnt out pretty quick there.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:41 pm to LSURussian
quote:Are we now to give people ovations for doing their job?
(Air Force's head baseball coach) Kazlausky’s job for 20 years was being a C-17 transport aircraft pilot. He logged more than 3,000 flight hours and flew missions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:44 pm to Tigah in the ATL
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Tigah in the ATL
How about serving your country - sounds like a great reason to me.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 2:53 pm to LSUTygerFan
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We are gracious if nothing else.
Especially to early seson, non-conference opponents.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 3:08 pm to Dark Tiger
quote:How about all of us served have already been compensated. There is plenty of real heroism in the world without having to cheapen it to include flying bus drivers.
How about serving your country - sounds like a great reason to me.
Or is there going to be a new "applaud a veteran" movement everywhere? Good grief.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 3:26 pm to Tigah in the ATL
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having to cheapen it to include flying bus drivers
Posted on 2/16/12 at 4:47 pm to Tigah in the ATL
quote:You can stay quietly seated if you prefer doing that. You have that right...a right that Coach Kazlausky and other service members risked their lives to guarantee you.
Are we now to give people ovations for doing their job?
As for me, I'm going to stand and cheer the guy. That's MY right.....
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