re: Why are LSU fans so excited?

Because it will feel good to no longer have to face a coach, who we once loved, as a mortal enemy every year. We wanted him to be emotionally connected to our school...to love it like we do. We thought he might have a soft spot for LSU (national championship in 03) when he left for Miami. I would guess the vast majority of LSU fans wanted to see him succeed in the NFL.

Coming back to our yearly, in division rival....was brutal. It showed us that his time here meant nothing. If he does go to UT, I suspect that his legacy at LSU and Tiger fan's long term feelings about him will be significantly more positive than if he stays at Bama until 2020 and retires there.

I think a lot of it also has to do with Bama fans being incredulous to the above and not being able to understand it. You are getting a small taste. If the tables were turned you would really understand. It is similar, but not as bad as Kentucky fans and Rick Petino (kicked arse at UK, left for Celtics, came back to their mortal enemy).

Just my opinion...