I wish I could prove you wrong, but I can't.

I had tickets offered to me, but I cannot go due to work commitments. Believe me, I would if I could (and I would if New Year's was on Thursday or Friday--my office wouldn't be open on the 2nd).

That said, LSU fans right now are still suffering from a form or PTSD related to the Mulligan Bowl, and it has affected our traveling and our home game environment. The expenses related to attending a college football game have grown while the enjoyment hasn't. 2011 was the most enjoyable season LSU has ever had, and it ended so suddenly that LSU fans are wary of trusting the program again.

Which is a real shame. I have friends who are big Auburn fans and attend every bowl game they go to. One told me that the Outback Bowl is the best run bowl game they have ever attended. Tampa has a lot to offer for a very fun trip. Sadly, LSU fans won't know, because after this game, the "LSU fans don't travel" reputation will grow again.

GEAUX TIGERS

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Posted by BT

North La

Member since Aug 2008

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Posted on 12/24/13 at 9:10 am to Thorny

Your third paragraph nailed it for most every LSU fan I know.
Myself included.

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Posted by biglego

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Posted on 12/24/13 at 9:38 am to Thorny

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LSU fans right now are still suffering from a form or PTSD related to the Mulligan Bowl, and it has affected our traveling and our home game environment

Spot on. Made worse by Bama's continued success and LSU's inconsistent play.

I don't think it'll take a NC to regain fan excitement. But an exciting recruiting class, most importantly a win over Bama, and a BCS win would do it.

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Posted by TigerScratch

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Member since Oct 2005

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Posted on 12/24/13 at 12:57 pm to Thorny

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That said, LSU fans right now are still suffering from a form or PTSD related to the Mulligan Bowl, and it has affected our traveling and our home game environment. The expenses related to attending a college football game have grown while the enjoyment hasn't. 2011 was the most enjoyable season LSU has ever had, and it ended so suddenly that LSU fans are wary of trusting the program again.

I'm seeing this a lot. My question is this; when will it change? What will it take for this to go away - another championship game appearance? I just do not get this line of thinking. It's been almost 2 years since that game! Reading some of the negative posts here, I have a feeling that some people will never get over that game. It's as though LSU could win 4 national championship in a row, but people would still be pissy over something that happened a decade ago.

I'm fortunate enough to have been comped 4 section 111 tickets, parking, and a brunch, so my family is going. Our total to go to Tampa for 4 days is going to be roughly $3200. Yes, that's expensive, but I've never been to Tampa and am looking forward to it.