One of the previous Mike's, do not recall which one.., would in fact growl/roar at the "command" of his handler. It was back in the 50's or 60's if I recall correctly

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Posted by 777Tiger

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 4:31 pm to ByteMe

When I was at LSU, the rumor was that we gave him speed before games, no need for that pesky stick.

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Posted by nosaj56

Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 4:34 pm to 777Tiger

from Mike's Facebook:

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The field is too wet for my trailer, but I'll go down the hill by Tiger Stadium. It's up to y'all to welcome North Texas. Geaux Tigers!

LINK

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Posted by Geauxin off

Member since Aug 2009

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 4:59 pm to tigerfan in bamaland

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Sad I know, I follow him on FB

then i am pathetic as well, i too follow mike on fb

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Posted by Papa Tigah

TIGER ISLAND, LA

Member since Sep 2007

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:00 pm to tigerfan in bamaland

dat right!!!

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Posted by doze4

Greens burgs

Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:09 pm to tigerfan in bamaland

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I mean really. He is 500lbs of muscle, sinew, teeth, and claws. It would be cool if they could condition him to roar on cue for a treat or when shown a toy, or something like that.

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Posted by SpringTigr

Luanda, Angola

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:12 pm to ByteMe

I've attended LSU as an undergrad in the mid 70's and graduate student in the mid 80's. I can't remember which decade....but as Mike was parked by the visitor's entrance, the cheerleaders would bang on his cage to try to get him to roar. When he did, the student section would cheer.

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Posted by GEAUXLSUFAN401

Member since Aug 2010

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Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:31 pm to tigerfan in bamaland