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re: “You’re a fan but never went to school there”
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:44 am to CrawfishElvis
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:44 am to CrawfishElvis
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I hear this garbage all the time on this board. I grew up a Tigers fan.
I didnt grow up a Tiger fan but I have been one ever since I moved here 43 yrs ago. Both of my kids are LSU alums.
I will say this. The 90’s tested that fandom but I survived. Bertman ball was born then
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Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:02 am to Drizzt
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Talk about poor life decisions.
easily the best decision of my entire life. The doors that opened for me as a Cajun would have never been opened had I gone to LSU
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:09 am to CrawfishElvis
quote:You are a fan. Don't doubt it.
Am I not worthy of being a fan?
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:12 am to CrawfishElvis
I don't think it's so much about attending as having SOME type of connection to the school.
Clearly, you have that connection.
I think people get annoyed when you have someone who decided in 2021 they're a huge Georgia fan now.
Or notre dame fans who have literally, zero connection to the school in every way, shape, and form - and also talk about their academic prestige while not having the grades themselves to even get into the school.
Clearly, you have that connection.
I think people get annoyed when you have someone who decided in 2021 they're a huge Georgia fan now.
Or notre dame fans who have literally, zero connection to the school in every way, shape, and form - and also talk about their academic prestige while not having the grades themselves to even get into the school.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:14 am to CrawfishElvis
i think we all can appreciate die hard fans of all educational backgrounds.
I think bandwagon sidewalk fans are the ones people done like.
I think bandwagon sidewalk fans are the ones people done like.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:19 am to BatonrougeCajun
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easily the best decision of my entire life. The doors that opened for me as a Cajun would have never been opened had I gone to LSU
never could have gotten is at Boudreaux and Thibodaux’s Seafood and Tax Services as an accountant/shrimp peeler if he didn’t go the ULL
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:24 am to lsusa
Yeah, there's this one fricker who calls in to the Ruston sports talk station. Bama football,UNC hoops, Braves fan.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:29 am to SammyTiger
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never could have gotten is at Boudreaux and Thibodaux’s Seafood and Tax Services as an accountant/shrimp peeler if he didn’t go the ULL
We are a publicly traded company now good sir
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:32 am to CrawfishElvis
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Am I not worthy of being a fan?
Why do you let this bother you so much?
Root for the team you love and tell them to frick off.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:34 am to BatonrougeCajun
the Athcafalaya Trade Exchange is the 4th largest regional trade exchange ins the SE
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:34 am to CrawfishElvis
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Am I not worthy of being a fan?
You are.
But it only works for LSU.
Anyone who didn’t go to Alabama who is a fan of Alabama is to be shamed.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:46 am to RummelTiger
If anyone has hesitation about true fandom that thinks a degree from said University is a prerequisite, go to any Alabama forum, bar, or game. It’s not a requirement nor membership qualification.
If you bleed Purple & Gold you bleed Purple & Gold!!!!
If you bleed Purple & Gold you bleed Purple & Gold!!!!
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:47 am to CrawfishElvis
I have plenty of friends that are very good Tiger fans that didn't go or graduate from LSU. I'm fine with all true Tiger, not bandwagon, fans.
While I never use the or like the term even though I"m a LSU graduate, I draw the line when someone uses the "we" term when talking about LSU even though they aren't a graduate.
While I never use the or like the term even though I"m a LSU graduate, I draw the line when someone uses the "we" term when talking about LSU even though they aren't a graduate.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:50 am to CrawfishElvis
You don’t have to be alumni or attend LSU to be a fan. That is just ridiculous to think so. I know many hardcore fans that attended other schools because they got a scholarship there or for other reasons but are as big or bigger fans than me.
What I hear and see are comments about “new fans” ie those that didn’t suffer through the 70’s or worse 90’s and only became a fan once they started winning. That is kind of stupid for people to question someone’s “fandom”. The more fans any team has the better! Screw what others think.
I do challenge all of us fans to donate to the university. If everyone gives a little LSU will compete or exceed most universities consistently in academics and athletics.
What I hear and see are comments about “new fans” ie those that didn’t suffer through the 70’s or worse 90’s and only became a fan once they started winning. That is kind of stupid for people to question someone’s “fandom”. The more fans any team has the better! Screw what others think.
I do challenge all of us fans to donate to the university. If everyone gives a little LSU will compete or exceed most universities consistently in academics and athletics.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:51 am to CrawfishElvis
I have a friend that went to school at LSU and totally thinks this way. It’s annoying.
I chose not to go to LSU and join the military.
He can get Eff’d
I chose not to go to LSU and join the military.
He can get Eff’d
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:57 am to CrawfishElvis
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I say all of this because…. I was never a student or athlete at LSU. But I’ve been a fan for life and have deep ties to LSU. Am I not worthy of being a fan?
I have a bachelors and masters from LSU and you’re probably a bigger fan than I am.
Anyone who says you can’t be a fan of a school you didn't go to is just engaging in some weird kind of nonsensical gatekeeping. Just ignore it and root for your Tigers!
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:57 am to CrawfishElvis
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“You’re a fan but never went to school there”
This is why I laugh at people who get pissy about the UL name stuff... Most of these people did not even go to college, or they went to LaTech or Southeastern. The saying in Lafayette has been, "If you are wearing a UL shirt, you probably went there. If you are wearing an LSU shirt, you probably went to Walmart."
I'm an LSU fan because I grew up in the Baton Rouge area. I was the roof monkey that had to go up and adjust my grandfather's antenna so we could pick up the game from Lafayette when it was on Tigervision here. I grew up rolling down the Indian mounds and hanging out my Mike's cage. Colleges like LSU or Alabama are not just schools. They are a cultural anchor point for a region.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 9:59 am to lsusa
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I think where people have issue are “bandwagon” Bama fans in Laffy or New Orleans who joined because they are affiliated with ULL or Tulane and hate LSU. Or, you have the other group of “Bama football, Duke College BB, New England Patriot, New York Yankees, Boston Celtic” fans who just gravitate to successful franchises.
The NYY and Braves fans in La is hysterical. But it happened because through the years there were players from La and the Yankees and Dodgers were always in the WS back in the day. There are Cincinnati Reds fans there too from the 70’s. Those that loved Rose, Bench, Morgan, etc. many didn’t even know that Morgan played for the Astros. Crazy how close the follow their team.
I bet outside of Judge most NYY fans in La don’t know more than 3 players including DJ LeMeheiu. Just how dedicated “fans” they are. Just a bunch os bandwagon fans.
Posted on 7/28/24 at 10:00 am to CrawfishElvis
I went to another SEC school because of in state tuition. I’m a diehard LSU fan and bleed purple and gold.
Screw those entitled people who claim you aren’t a fan
Screw those entitled people who claim you aren’t a fan
Posted on 7/28/24 at 10:12 am to CrawfishElvis
If every school fan base was only people who went to school there 95 percent of viewership in college ftb would be gone thus it would be as big as high school athletics
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