Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Fightin’ Tigers of 2009

September 5, @ Washington
September 12, Vanderbilt
September 19, UL-Lafayette
September 26, @ Mississippi State
October 3, @ Georgia
October 10, Florida
October 24, Auburn
October 31, Tulane
November 7, @ Alabama
November 14, Louisiana Tech
November 21, @ Ole Miss
November 28, Arkansas

If you’re a fan of college football you understand that nothing rivals the intensity, passion, exhilaration, and insanity of an LSU Tiger football fan. Tiger Stadium is somewhat of a mythical venue, something indescribable to those who have been, unimaginable to those who have not. What other stadium besides the famed Death Valley can register on the Richter scale as an actual earthquake following a touchdown? What other stadium can produce a deafening roar, or suffocating silence? Not even attending LSU, I still have those feelings of awe when it comes to their football program- there’s really nothing like it.

Tiger fans hope this year will be a rebound year, coming off a somewhat disappointing season marred by injury, interceptions, and heartbreak. The shining beacon of hope for the Tigers was the 38-3 rout of Georgia Tech in last year’s Chik-fil-A Bowl. The game was led by Jordan Jefferson, and the Tigers will look to him this year to step up and lead the offense. LSU also has Russell Shepard, Trindon Holliday, Charles Scott, Chad Jones, and dozens of other standout, talented boys.

The schedule is once again a tough road, full of stout SEC opponents and many challenging road games including those at Georgia, Alabama, and Ole Miss. They must watch out for a constantly improving Vanderbilt and Mississippi State programs, and take each match up and opponent as a serious threat (does anyone remember the game vs. Troy last year?). October 10 will undeniably be a fierce match up as Death Valley sets the scene for another potentially classic SEC match up.

The 2009 season will be an example of how LSU players respond to controversy and difficult times, but with the leadership, knowledge, and steady guidance of Les Miles, as well as the enthusiasm and steadfast nature of Tiger fans nationwide—this sets up to be a memorable year for the Tiger Nation.

To really feel the excitement for the Tigers season, check out the video below:
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  1. BERFDAE CAKESeptember 3, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    First off.. SEC football is no longer the best conference in the NCAA. The Big 12 reigns champs and you know this to be true. Florida is the ONLY SEC contender this year.. THE ONLY ONE. The Big 12 has Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, with Oklahoma State in the running with a few other cinderella stories. Alabama sucks. Bottom line. They'll play no one and expect a BCS bid. LSU will perform average.. I'm going to vouche they'll lose to Florida and possibly one other sub-par SEC team. I believe they'll beat Alabama but lose to Georgia or Mississippi. Don't argue Sarah with a Side of Sports.. the SEC isn't as fast as people say they are. they're average.. at best. BOOM BOOM POW

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