- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
1
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:49 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I used to play American Legion ball with him when we were kids
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:52 pm to DreadDub
quote:
baby raccoons were laying on the ground enjoying the water spray hitting them
Here is video from that day
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:54 pm to SaintlyTiger88
It was 2014 and I was at a BTE concert and charity auction. One of the big items was a dinner where Tory McPhail would come to your house and cook dinner for 8 with wine pairings.
I had just gotten a really good job and a great bonus so I was going to splurge. I bid several times. Some dude behind me kept bidding along with me.
500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000… that got to the top of my price range.
I turned around and it was fricking Todd. I had no chance to actually win that. I asked if I could at least come to the dinner. He said no.
I had just gotten a really good job and a great bonus so I was going to splurge. I bid several times. Some dude behind me kept bidding along with me.
500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000… that got to the top of my price range.
I turned around and it was fricking Todd. I had no chance to actually win that. I asked if I could at least come to the dinner. He said no.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:54 pm to SaintlyTiger88
He was cool as shite when I worked for him. At the time I was helping open up new stores when he first really expended. At the time it was only in Louisiana.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:55 pm to REB BEER
Defensive End
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:55 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Think about it like this
50 million seconds is about 1.5 years
22 billion seconds is nearly 700 years.
50 million seconds is about 1.5 years
22 billion seconds is nearly 700 years.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:56 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Jammed with him and Mick one night in Manhattan. It was OK.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:57 pm to SaintlyTiger88
His chicken is overrated and over priced....that my Todd Graves story.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 7:58 pm to fleurdelis
Played youth baseball against him several years growing up
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:03 pm to SaintlyTiger88
My college roommate worked at the original Raising Cane’s when it opened. Her brother was friends with him. Also i think i took scuba lessons in the same class. It was either him or the other owner. My dive buddy said “That’s one of the owners of Raising Cane’s.” Back then it still wasn’t huge. Seemed like a nice guy.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:05 pm to SaintlyTiger88
2010 Florida game in Gainesville we were in line for the concession stand at halftime in Tiger Band uniforms. Todd Graves walks up and says “I got all the guys in the jackets” and pays for all our food and drinks after a ton of us order. Pretty nice guy from my one encounter.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:05 pm to kayjay
quote:
Defensive End
Just looked it up and you are correct. I thought Bart told me he was an O lineman.
I fixed my original post.
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:11 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Tod Graves here. I’m a pretty chill guy. Except when LSU won’t get rid of BK, and no that’s not Burger King. I got rid of them myself.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:14 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Buyout Kelly
Hire Kiffin
Buy the Saints
Hire Kiffin
Buy the Saints
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:32 pm to TodGravesAlt
quote:
Tod Graves here. I’m a pretty chill guy. Except when LSU won’t get rid of BK, and no that’s not Burger King. I got rid of them myself.
Did you downsize the letters in your name when you cut chicken sizes?
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:36 pm to SaintlyTiger88
He offered my cousin a substantial equity percentage in his startup days but he did'nt think a restaurant serving only chicken tenders would ever work out.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:36 pm to TodGravesAlt
quote:
Tod Graves here. I’m a pretty chill guy.
Dear Mr. Graves:
Please make a spicy option for your chicken fingers.
Kindest regards,
33
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:41 pm to SaintlyTiger88
spousal equivalent did his wife's pedicures back in 2008ish. Said Ms. Graves was very personable and down to earth.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 8:43 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Met him a half dozen times from 2006 to 2010. Encounters were mostly related to entrepreneurship and business development competitions. He was often a supporter or judge. Similar to his Shark Tank gig but at a local scale. Very nice guy, authentic listener, and overall supportive person. He gave really good business advice as well.
Page 2 of 6
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News