And The Valley Shook

Things I saw on my trip across the state On Saturday, LSU brought back the “tradition” of having a live tiger at the football game. This was done at the behest of the governor and the surgeon general of the state of Louisiana because they saw it as one of the great traditions that makes Louisiana great. Governor Jeff Landry would not have known about this tradition from his … [Read more...] about 12 Louisiana College Football Traditions Better Than a Live Tiger

Rob Gray-Imagn Images Yeah, yeah I know The college hoops season is now in full swing across the country, and since the LSU football team doesn’t appear to have any playoff aspirations, we might as well start shifting our eyes toward the hardwood. Here’s the most intriguing games for the week. Men’s Basketball Monday: McNeese vs. #2 Alabama, 6:00 P.M., SEC Network Will … [Read more...] about How to Basketball: Week 2

Did what ya had to do against a vastly inferior opponent LSU avoided a humiliating loss against Alabama State Sunday afternoon in the PMAC, rallying back from a 10-point second half deficit to win 74 to 61 and improve to 2-0 on the young season. The LSU offense got off to a pretty ugly start in the second half, but the lid came off the basket to close the game. LSU rode a 19-5 … [Read more...] about Men’s Hoops Rallies Back to Beat Alabama State, Improve to 2-0

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Humiliating If you came into tonight skeptical of LSU’s ceiling under Brian Kelly, tonight might be definitive proof that the Tigers won’t ever reach the heights we expect around these parts. Heading into a de facto elimination game, Kelly’s Tigers absolutely embarrassed themselves against Alabama losing 42 to 6. LSU is now 6-3, 3-2 in the SEC … [Read more...] about Instant Reactions: Alabama 42, LSU 13

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Loser leaves town GEAUX!!! Playing Nice: Zach Junda and Brent Taylor Playing Dirty: Evan Saacks and Brent Taylor Three Specific Predictions: Saul Garcia For the first time in my six years with this website, I head into the Alabama game thinking “I hope we win!” or “I think we win!”, I’m heading into this game thinking “I expect LSU to … [Read more...] about Gamethread: #15 LSU vs. #11 Alabama, 6:30 P.M., ABC