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

I have lived outside the state for more than half my life now. People read where Louisiana lays in terms of obesity, education, health, infrastructure, poverty, crime, etc. THAT is what they think of Louisiana. As for LSU they think it's a great sports school.
People back home, for the most part, are happy and to me that is what matters in the end! I can't wait for the day to get back there and retire.