Rudy

Debbie, get a grip. I was not going off on anyone. I was merely pointing out the reason that most people, including the one that you stated to me, was not as bad as people made it seem. Furthermore, I said i was disappointed that we didnt have more turn out. I did not say they were bad fans, or that I was a better fan than you.

I know that there were probably a number of reasons, but the one I listed was the one that most people replied with when I asked if they were going. I was not trying to scold anyone or call anyone out. I apologize if it came out that way.

Then you must not read or pay attention to my posts. I hate seeing crap like what you just talked about. But we go to games for more than just to see us win, we go to support our school.

And you think I'm not?

It was the reason most expressed to me by other NT fans.

I got in about an hour before kickoff, so I didnt have time to tailgate. However, I didnt run into any of that famed hostile environment. Had a couple of conversations with LSU fans. Most were at least indifferent to me walking past them, a few were friendly. Seats were 50yd line right behind the team. Awesome stadium, which makes me look forward to getting our new one. The team showed MAJOR improvment last night. I think the score makes the game seem more lopsided that it actually was. It was only 28-3 at the half, and they didnt start piling on the points until after we had a couple of drives stopped in the redzone, one of those on the LSU 1. I don't think it was as much the coaches gameplan as it was that the players may be starting to come around. Probably the funniest thing all night was when practically EVERY ref on the field threw their flags at the spot where JQ got horsecollared. Don't think Ive ever seen that, much less the authority and force the flags were thrown with. The thing that I am most disappointed in is the lack of showing by the NT faithfull. I know alot were scared off by the hostile environment rumors. Even if it were true, so the hell what? There are tons of law enforcement inside, so you would be safe. If you get a beer thrown on you, bring an extra pair of clothes. I really don't see the reason for lack of fans there. Even if they want to taunt us, so what? We've had to put up with taunts from schools like SMU, Texas, and Oklahoma, we should be able to handle it from LSU fans. Im not on here to call anyone out about not going, I just want to point out that I don't think its as bad as everyone thought. I may even go back to watch them play someone else sometime. But now that we know the "eat your young" rumors arent true, we will have a bigger showing there next time. I may even have a few local LSU alums coming to visit Fouts this season. I just want to let eveyone know that Louisiana hospitality does extend into Baton Rouge.

See you down there Rick.

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If what I saw was the actual "report" They just said something about the total point differential between the two teams. Then said a quick blurp about how the game got moved due to Katrina, and that was it. It will take me awhile not to despise them after watching *ric renner in 2001 doing a piece (of crap) on how we were excited about going to the NOB. Problem with the report is that he went up to campus over THANKSGIVING break. He and his camera crew set up at the North Texas sign by Bruce Hall. renner said something to the effect of, "You would think NT fans would be excited to be going to a bowl game. Well, where are they?" The camera then panned out to show an empty campus. The implied effect was that we were all apethetic and weren't out celebrating. BTW, it was broad daylight when he did the report, not later in the evening. Oh, if that wasnt enough, he and his camera then went to FRY ST and found 5 of the biggest liberal arts/ apathetic types/ disinterested in life types and asked them if they were excited. All said no, and one even laughed and asked, "we have a football team" Ever since then, Ive hoped someone would kick his ass, or at least scare the piss out of him like Jim Everett did to little rhome.

Who?

While I think it was a stupid comment, why would anyone in the black community get offened by it? It could be taken as a compliment.

Saw the quick blurp in the first few minutes of the show. What a waste of time. What would be the point of even bringing it up, other than to trash NT. LSU is not in the "Southwest".

This is directed at both, the remove dd and support dd peole on the board. I, and everyone here agree, we have improved leaps and bounds in attendance, conference domination, exposure, bowls, etc. However, at what point to we increase our level of expectations?

bump.

That sucks. New Orleans should have a pro football team.

I didnt get to make the La Tech game because I got called in to work a boring post Saturday. I really want to keep my streak of going to at least 1 road game/ year alive. Is there anyone that wants to go, and probably turn around and head back? Honestly, I need a travel partner.

Maybe thats the perfect place for darrel duckey to go. He will be able to rightfully complain about the facilities.

Um, how exactly is cheering for a my winless alma matar instead of an undefeated team who I have no ties to "being jealous" of a winning team?

Thats awesome. Congrats.

Just think, we could use all three of our weapons.

I would rather support a winless NT team than an undeafeated TU team. Untill I see more of them supporting us, screw 'em.

I am tired of people ignoring the fact that there IS a problem. Noone has ignored what we did over the past 4 years. The fact remains that there need to be some changes.

We hit a deep post for a TD against OU, I think he hit a freshman JQ.

Maybe you could pull him over for some reason. Wonder if you'd find Donnis in the car?

PURE FREAKIN' GOLD