Favorite team:LSU 
Location:Beantown
Biography:LSU Alum (86) moved to BOS for grad schl - never left
Interests:Golf, LSU football/hoop, Saints, Sox, Celts
Occupation:Marketing Development Manager
Number of Posts:12
Registered on:12/12/2007
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re: Watching the Game in Boston?

Posted by BostonTiger on 3/18/15 at 4:15 pm to
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On a side note, I am am visiting Boston for Easter and was wondering if the Celtic games was something worth doing. Seems I can get tickets upstairs on Friday night at a good price whereas the Bruins tickets are much more expensive. Any thoughts?

Suddenly Celtics games have gotten a lot more interesting. About 6 weeks ago I would have told you not to bother because it looked like the C's were going to tank. But after all of the trades they made this year, the team they have is starting to click and they're in the hunt for a playoff spot in the
East (which I'll admit isn't saying much). People are back into it and even though there's been the drop off from the Big 3 era, the place is still pretty packed and lively.

This a huge hockey town (HS Hockey is bigger than Football) so the Bruins have a very dedicated fan base. (thus the expense) The other thing about Bruins fans is that the Average Joe still goes to their games and so the crowd is very much into it (even tho they're barely holding on to a playoff spot). If you've never seen an NHL game before, it's worth it, especially in a market where they really know the game. IMHO, it's the best of the major sports to see live. If you've been to an NHL game before, that I would go with the cheaper option, but I love hoops and I'm an ex New Orleanian who doesn't appreciate (or understand) hockey in the same way.
The Baseball Tavern is definitely the place and it's a block from Fenway. We usually have a strong turnout for LSU football games and it is sort of the "headquarters" of the Alumni Association. So I assume they'll be a decent crowd on Thursday, but since we haven't been in the NCAAs in a while, I don't have any comparable events to judge.

Weather notwithstanding, I hope you enjoy your visit here!
We were really lucky that TN beat Florida the week before (in a game that had to be rescheduled because of Sept 11). Florida was soooo much better than TN, I was shocked that Florida lost that game at home. The one home game I got to see that year was one of the all team beat downs in Tiger Stadium. Rex Grossman, Gaffney and Caldwell torched us. As someone indicated in a previous post, our secondary was probably the weak link and UF really exposed it.

I'm not a Miami fan by any stretch, but their 2001 team was one of the best of all time. There were 16 first round draft picks on that team. Their RBs were Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee and Frank Gore. Shockey was TE, Andre Johnson was a WR. Their defense had Vince Wilfork, Vilma and Ed Reed. Just a ton of depth, just like ....
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re: Sept. 8 Washington

Posted by BostonTiger on 12/29/11 at 10:57 pm to
This game is a joke. I can't remember two worse defensive teams in the same game. If their hoop teams played each other they would score less. How could anyone fear either of these teams?

For all those who complained about 9-6; here you go... :rolleyes:
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This has jack squat to do about 'conservative' or 'liberal


+1

Before you decide to throw down your myopic political views, why don't you bother to read the article. I would hardly call the instigator of the rule a liberal organization. It states:
"The state uses NCAA rules and regulations for its football competitions, and The College Football Officiating guidelines state the following in regards to unsportsmanlike conduct on a play that results in a touchdown"

Thanks NCAA; you stupid rule trickled down to HS football and ruined a state championship. If this rule is to continue (and I hope NOT) refs at all levels need to learn the difference between celebrating and taunting.

This HS is just a few blocks from my house, they're good kids and they're devastated. It's in the heart of the city and to play football there takes a lot of dedication. They have no field, so just getting to practice is a major undertaking. I really feel sorry for them.
I think he already has lost his starting job
VT now down by 2 TDs! OK St up big...it's going to be a sleepless night in T-Town
it was a shoulder to shoulder hit - wtf?
The Baseball tavern is a great spot - I also catch Saints games there. I saw the Super bowl at the BT - I never realized their were so many of us up here. I expect more of the same on 11/5.

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re: Everything is Bigger in Texas

Posted by BostonTiger on 11/26/10 at 10:55 pm to
They sound like Yankee fans

re: Why I hate ESPN

Posted by BostonTiger on 11/26/10 at 4:31 pm to
I'm a Pats fan (although they are a clear #2 to the Saints) and i was sick of the coverage - especially seeing Ryan's fat mug.

The reason why those two games got so much coverage is that they are already hyping the Jets/Pats game which will be on their network a week from Monday. You saw a 30 min promo for the game.