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liquid rabbit's big day at the Lawton Center
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:41 pm
WARNING: Fairly long CSB to follow.
I am in Baton Rouge for the first time since January 2012 (a visit I'd rather forget) because I'm celebrating a milestone birthday. A big one. All my family is coming to town, including my three 1-year-old granddaughters.
This morning, we planned to visit Mike in his habitat, but when we arrived, we discovered that his living quarters were being spruced up, so he was out of pocket. The day wasn't a wash, however, as Mrs. Rabbit and her cohorts had secretly arranged a guided tour of the Lawton Center, which I had never seen.
We viewed a highlight film of the 2012 season in the auditorium, and passed through the hall where recruits are entertained, with portraits of great Tigers and plaques of each NFL team and the Tigers who have played for them lining the walls.
Then through a dining area where covers of old bowl game programs are framed and fill the wall. We passed through the Tiger locker room and the room where players are interviewed after games.
Then the highlight -- the chute leading into the stadium. I got to slap the WIN bar before coming out into that beautiful field. The 90+ heat was beating down on the deep green grass and I was sweating but I didn't care. It has been way too long since I was in that edifice.
When we passed through the locker room, we stopped for lots of pictures. Here's one of me and Mrs. Rabbit resting in a locker.
If you haven't seen this excellent facility, I hope you do get that privilege one day. For anyone who bleeds purple and gold, it's an awe-inspiring tour.
I am in Baton Rouge for the first time since January 2012 (a visit I'd rather forget) because I'm celebrating a milestone birthday. A big one. All my family is coming to town, including my three 1-year-old granddaughters.
This morning, we planned to visit Mike in his habitat, but when we arrived, we discovered that his living quarters were being spruced up, so he was out of pocket. The day wasn't a wash, however, as Mrs. Rabbit and her cohorts had secretly arranged a guided tour of the Lawton Center, which I had never seen.
We viewed a highlight film of the 2012 season in the auditorium, and passed through the hall where recruits are entertained, with portraits of great Tigers and plaques of each NFL team and the Tigers who have played for them lining the walls.
Then through a dining area where covers of old bowl game programs are framed and fill the wall. We passed through the Tiger locker room and the room where players are interviewed after games.
Then the highlight -- the chute leading into the stadium. I got to slap the WIN bar before coming out into that beautiful field. The 90+ heat was beating down on the deep green grass and I was sweating but I didn't care. It has been way too long since I was in that edifice.
When we passed through the locker room, we stopped for lots of pictures. Here's one of me and Mrs. Rabbit resting in a locker.
If you haven't seen this excellent facility, I hope you do get that privilege one day. For anyone who bleeds purple and gold, it's an awe-inspiring tour.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:43 pm to liquid rabbit
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The Lawton Room is legit
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:43 pm to liquid rabbit
:nb4iwhi:
That's pretty legit, brah.
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That's pretty legit, brah.
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:44 pm to liquid rabbit
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I got a free tour of Alex Box once
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:44 pm to liquid rabbit
Did you get to tour the Box?
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:45 pm to liquid rabbit
I spit in Jefferson's locker during my tour
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:45 pm to liquid rabbit
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Awesome man! Happy Birthday! 250 and you still look so young.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:46 pm to liquid rabbit
you're a brave soul.....
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:57 pm to liquid rabbit
Great read Rabbit!! Nice to put a face/story to the name considering how often I've followed your play by play posts.
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 9:00 pm to liquid rabbit
Awesome Rabbit, better hang on to her.
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 9:01 pm to liquid rabbit
Great story rabbit as always
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 9:17 pm to liquid rabbit
Happy Birthday to you. Congrats on your visit. LSU fans love you.
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 9:25 pm to liquid rabbit
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story. I am so happy you were able to do that. The time you devote to doing all of those play-by-plays during the season has got to take it's toll on you at times. I look forward to them every game. This tour was well deserved. I have not been in Tiger Stadium since 1993 ( sounds similar to you ). What a surreal experience it must have been to go back. I told my wife what your wife did- perhaps it'll inspire her one day :)
Posted on 6/14/13 at 9:39 pm to liquid rabbit
Happy Birthday, Rabbit. From an out of towner, thanks for all of the PBP this year.
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 10:04 pm to liquid rabbit
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