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Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:29 am to lsuin92
Yep, the turning point for a program that sucked for the previous 7 years... I look at that game and the building block for what we have now.
DiNardo
DiNardo
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:29 am to lsuin92
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The East Upper Deck was built because of the increased interest and ticket demand because of DiNardo's 95-97 success.
I believe it opened in 2000 for Saban's first year.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:29 am to Ace Midnight
i think anyone that disagrees either really hated dinardo or their first taste of LSU football was with saban. youngstas. 
This post was edited on 9/21/12 at 9:30 am
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:37 am to TDTGodfather
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I submit that without Dinardo beating Saban's arse in the Independence Bowl, Saban never would've thought twice about LSU.
All fixed.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:41 am to lsuin92
1995 I was a soph in college.
I miss that Old Tiger Stadium.
Not the same today as it was then... for more than just the obv reasons.
I miss that Old Tiger Stadium.
Not the same today as it was then... for more than just the obv reasons.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:42 am to TIGRLEE
I loved the old tiger stadium. Way too many bandwagon fans in it now. way too corporate.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:48 am to sheek
Id take that 80k over the 92 we have now, every day of the fricking week.
I get it that it's many of the same.. but it's not the same.
I get it that it's many of the same.. but it's not the same.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:51 am to sheek
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I loved the old tiger stadium. Way too many bandwagon fans in it now. way too corporate.
Yep. Even at it's best, the Tiger Stadium of today still pales in comparison to how it used to be.
I remember when people used to jump up and down and scream when we were on defense. Now the fans sit on their hands until 3rd down. The Florida game in 2007 is the closest to the way it was. Our fans seemed to sense that Florida was fading, so they got louder as the game went on. It almost seemed like they willed the team to victory.
I miss that type of atmosphere. Of course we have fewer and fewer night games every year, and I think that is a big factor as well.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:54 am to LouisianaLonghorn
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Yep. Even at it's best, the Tiger Stadium of today still pales in comparison to how it used to be.
Sad but true.
Just another reason why I dont bother going in anymore.
This post was edited on 9/21/12 at 9:55 am
Posted on 9/21/12 at 9:59 am to The Mick
The guy took us from cellar dwellers, no bowls, 58-3 @ home- back to the formidable tiger stadium, beating #1 Florida, and bowl wins. The shite was fun again. And he NEVER blamed his predecessor. ( like some people in charge)
Posted on 9/21/12 at 10:52 am to lsuin92
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One of my favorite games in Tiger Stadium, and one of the most important I have ever seen.
Probably not as appreciated as much as other LSU-Auburn games. If you weren't in the stadium, it was only seen in Alabama as a PPV event.
That was the very first LSU game I'd ever attended in my life. My buddy had to convince me to go. After that game, I was sold.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 11:06 am to lsualum96
Very rarely can you feel a program change right before your eyes, but this is the beginning of the modern era of LSU football. Here's how important the game was: it was called the Bring Back the Magic Game BEFORE it was played. Dinardo and the team pretty much set a standard that we were going to win, and they delivered. Trust me, that was a sea change.
What an awesome, intense game. To whoever hit me in the head with a whiskey bottle... I forgive you. It hurt, and it did draw blood, but I understand you were excited and didn't think the laws of gravity still applied. Besides, the girl I accidentally tackled down five rows of bleachers forgave me. So, alls well.
Best game I ever attended. Crazy atmosphere.
What an awesome, intense game. To whoever hit me in the head with a whiskey bottle... I forgive you. It hurt, and it did draw blood, but I understand you were excited and didn't think the laws of gravity still applied. Besides, the girl I accidentally tackled down five rows of bleachers forgave me. So, alls well.
Best game I ever attended. Crazy atmosphere.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 11:13 am to lsuin92
I listened to that game on shortwave radio from my home here in Denver. I couldn't sit down for the last 15 minutes, and I about exploded when Twillie made the interception.
The following year, I was at Auburn for the "Barn Burner" game where an old building actually was on fire. I had 48 yard line seats, courtesy of my rep. 48 yard line seats--on the Auburn side!
Anyway, the building burned, and the "real" Tigers won, so I had a very happy flight home!
The following year, I was at Auburn for the "Barn Burner" game where an old building actually was on fire. I had 48 yard line seats, courtesy of my rep. 48 yard line seats--on the Auburn side!
Anyway, the building burned, and the "real" Tigers won, so I had a very happy flight home!
Posted on 9/21/12 at 11:13 am to sheek
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I believe it opened in 2000 for Saban's first year
Yes. But it was built based on the increased ticket demand due to the success from 95-97. The planning and construction started well before Saban's arrival.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 11:20 am to Baloo
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Very rarely can you feel a program change right before your eyes, but this is the beginning of the modern era of LSU football. Here's how important the game was: it was called the Bring Back the Magic Game BEFORE it was played. Dinardo and the team pretty much set a standard that we were going to win, and they delivered. Trust me, that was a sea change.
Yep. You could feel the frustration of 6 straight losing seasons build up into that one final play when Twillie picked off the pass in the end zone. Still get goose bumps
Posted on 9/21/12 at 11:25 am to sheek
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I believe it opened in 2000 for Saban's first year.
correct
Posted on 9/21/12 at 11:55 am to lsuin92
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Yes. But it was built based on the increased ticket demand due to the success from 95-97. The planning and construction started well before Saban's arrival.
Yep TAF touted the idea in 96 and the project became reality I want to say in 98. I remember it was Ron Richard and Richard Gil's first big project along with the Marty Broussard rehab center project.
Posted on 9/21/12 at 12:00 pm to sheek
there was a whistle blown in the stands
not saying I blew it or anything
not saying I blew it or anything
Posted on 9/21/12 at 12:02 pm to lsuin92
My brother in law had been living in Los Angeles for seven years and had not seen a game since. He moved back to BR before the season. We hit the stadium with no tix but he found two tickets for $85 each which I thought was a fortune.
We sat in the NE corner right above where the interception happened. $85 seemed well worth it then. One of my favorite games in TS.
We sat in the NE corner right above where the interception happened. $85 seemed well worth it then. One of my favorite games in TS.
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