re: What does the nation outside of Louisiana say about LSU?

I've lived and traveled on the East Coast for the past 20 years.

Academically speaking, they just understand that LSU is another big state school, not bad or good necessarily...that if you can make you way through it that says at least something about you (degree means something of course).

They think party school with close proximity to the big easy, great sports, food, and UNIQUE lifestyle and culture.

They ASSUME you love to party arse and can handle yourself in a social setting.

Mostly, they are curious and in awe given their staid, suburban upbringing and background.