re: What is it that makes LSU football so important to us

In Louisiana football is king. LSU and the Saints are the kings that wear the crowns.

I was raised from as young as I can remember to be one. I had no choice but I took to it easily and willingly and loved it and was hooked from the first day I was old enough to have some understanding of it.

Because, no matter what anybody else says, there ain't nothin' like it.

As a kid in 1950s Louisiana, LSU was the flagship school that parents and friends rooted for. I jumped right in. No Greenie Weenies for me.

And, being Catholic, we rooted for Notre Dame as well. We also listened to the Green Bay Packers on the radio as often as we could get a broadcast of the game.

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What is it that makes LSU football so important to us

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I'd say for most of us there's more than one answer to that question. To begin with an individual must have a love for the game itself. But it goes much deeper than just a love for the game. Most of the football players that go to LSU come from Louisiana high schools. They are players that some of us played against in HS or went to school with, or we know their family and went to school with older relatives of theirs, so there is a connection in that. And most of us have a certain pride and love in our state and we see these players as ambassadors representing the character and ethic's of Louisiana. Most of us are hard working people that take pride in our family and the job we do at work. Seeing these kids represent LSU we feel like it's a reflection of who we are, our character, our work ethic, our morals and our beliefs. We want LSU to do well because we want people in other states to know that we are the type people that will not give in to pressure, we don't give up or quit, we will fight until we have not a breath left in our bodies, we will leave flesh and blood, snot and spit and piss and even our soul on the field if that's what it takes to win. We want people to know and understand when they play against us they are in for the fight of their life. And we want our LSU Tigers to represent this on the field just like most of us would.

Memories man.

I remember my dad taking me to games when I was 5-6 years old in the late 90’s and seeing whiskey/Cokes being tossed over our heads onto the field. We still go to every big game together when we can.

Also living out of state the past few years, can’t help but tear up when I go to games and they play Calling BR, Louisiana Saturday Night, and hearing the band play. Just brings back all the memories over the years

......the world is collasping around us. Most likely by this time next year this country will be embroiled in a nasty Civil War. Most every institution in this country (and the world) has been corrupted by crooked politicians and/or morally bankrupt religious leaders.

But LSU football remains constant. Only LSU football has the ability to unite folks......regardless of race, ethnicity, economic and/or social status.

Football Ray......

We are TigerNation.

My father played on the 58 team and I have been going to games since I was 5 years old. Now I fly in for all home SEC games now that I am retired. And get to see my Dad's name on the stadium on a plaque. RIP.

Born and raised in La......been watching LSU sports since I can remember....attended NSU, but still loved ANYTHING LSU....moved away for military duty..and it was absolutely essential that you ALWAYS rep your home state and college football team (NFL too). With all that said....I'm from the Boot....and I'm proud to say so! I take the good with the bad, but it still will never change my attitude or opinion!