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re: land of the free and home of the TIGERS
Posted on 9/16/08 at 3:15 pm to GeauxGirl20
Posted on 9/16/08 at 3:15 pm to GeauxGirl20
nope, i just know from your posts that you are signed up to be a corpsman. I wish you best of luck.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 3:18 pm to TortiousTiger
Thanks I leave in 20 days
Posted on 9/16/08 at 3:45 pm to GeauxGirl20
It just hit me what all the "home of the tigers" reminds me of - Kellen Winslow after the TN game, calling himself a soldier. D-bag Extraordinaire
just about as cool as this guy.
just about as cool as this guy.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 4:54 pm to FrisceauxTiger
All college stadium cheers are gay, especially that punk arse couscous one they do every now and again. The only one LSU did that was worth a hoot was the a-hole chant after the band played the rag.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 5:13 pm to chriss504
Well, if you really want to get technical Baton Rouge is in Amercia which is the home of alot of things, tiger football being one of them.So why make a big deal out of shite that is not meant to be anything other than it is.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 6:09 pm to LStiger05
LSU's mascot refers to a famed Louisiana brigade whose fierce fighting earned them the nickname "the Louisiana Tigers."
Chatham Roberdeau Wheat organized what became known as "Wheat's Special Battalion", or the "Louisiana Tigers."
Arriving in Virginia just in time to participate in the First Battle of Bull Run, Wheat and his Tigers performed well in combat.
Wheat and his battalion served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign and the Peninsula Campaign. After Wheat’s death, the fabled "Hays' brigade," commanded by Harry Thompson Hays renamed themselves "The Louisiana Tigers" in honor of Wheat.
So when I sing “Home of the Tigers” instead of “Home of the Brave”, I am honoring Brave men who have fought for this country.
Chatham Roberdeau Wheat organized what became known as "Wheat's Special Battalion", or the "Louisiana Tigers."
Arriving in Virginia just in time to participate in the First Battle of Bull Run, Wheat and his Tigers performed well in combat.
Wheat and his battalion served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign and the Peninsula Campaign. After Wheat’s death, the fabled "Hays' brigade," commanded by Harry Thompson Hays renamed themselves "The Louisiana Tigers" in honor of Wheat.
So when I sing “Home of the Tigers” instead of “Home of the Brave”, I am honoring Brave men who have fought for this country.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 7:10 pm to BT
About a year ago, there was a thread on the Rant that went at least 15-16 pages. One side argued, quite passionately, that the fact they bought (or their daddy bought them) a ticket, gave them an open invitation to yell the f-bomb and numerous other obsenities as they chose regardless of the feelings and ages of the people around them. Shouting profanity when you're drunk is one thing, but these fans weren't remorseful or embarrassed even when they sobered up. It showed me that some people are just too caught up in their own immaturity to consider others, and to behave respectfully.
For those of you, like me, who would like your fellow Tiger fans to show the anthem (all 70 seconds of it) the respect it deserves, FORGET IT. It'll never happen. There is a reason why so many people consider LSU fans some of the crudest in the nation. This is just more evidence they are right.
For those of you, like me, who would like your fellow Tiger fans to show the anthem (all 70 seconds of it) the respect it deserves, FORGET IT. It'll never happen. There is a reason why so many people consider LSU fans some of the crudest in the nation. This is just more evidence they are right.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:15 pm to HonoraryCoonass
I do understand where those who find it disrespectful are coming from.
But in the same right I would hope they would see the other view of things.
I have always been proud of my country and those who defend it.
I am also extremely proud to be able to attend this university, which to my knowledge is due to those brave men and women who have served or will serve our country.
But there is a time and a place for everything.
I can't image someone questioning my patriotism and respect over a little school spirit (also freedom of speech).
I could not agree with this more.
But in the same right I would hope they would see the other view of things.
I have always been proud of my country and those who defend it.
I am also extremely proud to be able to attend this university, which to my knowledge is due to those brave men and women who have served or will serve our country.
But there is a time and a place for everything.
I can't image someone questioning my patriotism and respect over a little school spirit (also freedom of speech).
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LSU's mascot refers to a famed Louisiana brigade whose fierce fighting earned them the nickname "the Louisiana Tigers." Chatham Roberdeau Wheat organized what became known as "Wheat's Special Battalion", or the "Louisiana Tigers." Arriving in Virginia just in time to participate in the First Battle of Bull Run, Wheat and his Tigers performed well in combat. Wheat and his battalion served honorably in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign and the Peninsula Campaign. After Wheat’s death, the fabled "Hays' brigade," commanded by Harry Thompson Hays renamed themselves "The Louisiana Tigers" in honor of Wheat. So when I sing “Home of the Tigers” instead of “Home of the Brave”, I am honoring Brave men who have fought for this country.
I could not agree with this more.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:35 pm to HonoraryCoonass
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For those of you, like me, who would like your fellow Tiger fans to show the anthem (all 70 seconds of it) the respect it deserves, FORGET IT. It'll never happen. There is a reason why so many people consider LSU fans some of the crudest in the nation. This is just more evidence they are right.
Oh please. No one thinks that LSU fans are the crudest in the nation because we yell "Home of the Tigers" or even because we yell the F-bomb. Hell, the Wisconsin student section yells "frick you! Eat shite!" to each other. I'm sure everyone's seen the video of a mass of Penn State students pelting a lone Ohio State fan with beer cans. The reason that LSU fans have whatever reputation that we do have is because of the perception of the culture of Louisiana as it is portrayed in the media, of course along with certain experiences like the tipping over of a port-a-potty with a Georgia fan inside and laying seige to the Tennessee bus in 2005.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:37 pm to BT
I don't chose to say this, but I don't find it nearly as bad or disappointing as seeing grown men leaving their hats on during the anthem. This truly makes me angry. To me, that is much more disrespectful than saying "Home of the Tigers"
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:40 pm to AlexLSU
Great ending! Let's show a little more respect to our national anthem. LSU = CLASS
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:44 pm to Hideo Nomo
OMG. Get a life. While I have not yet been invited to an LSU game, I can assure you guys are not the cruddest fans in the game.
Ever been to a Philadelphia Eagles game?
This whole discussion is just moronic.
Is the US not the home of the tigers? It is also the home of the gamecocks, the gators, the tide, my owls and every other university in the US.
I would think one would have to be an idiot if one were upset over the fact that a school takes pride in itself and its country. When a school and its fanbase cheers like that it shows pride and passion for both their school and their country.
What could be better?
Ever been to a Philadelphia Eagles game?
This whole discussion is just moronic.
Is the US not the home of the tigers? It is also the home of the gamecocks, the gators, the tide, my owls and every other university in the US.
I would think one would have to be an idiot if one were upset over the fact that a school takes pride in itself and its country. When a school and its fanbase cheers like that it shows pride and passion for both their school and their country.
What could be better?
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:48 pm to thetempleowl
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When a school and its fanbase cheers like that it shows pride and passion for both their school and their country. What could be better?
Agreed.
Posted on 9/16/08 at 8:48 pm to thetempleowl
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I would think one would have to be an idiot if one were upset over the fact that a school takes pride in itself and its country. When a school and its fanbase cheers like that it shows pride and passion for both their school and their country.
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