LSU Tigers Video Tribute

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The LSU Tigers had a remarkable season in 2007 with Les Miles and in previous years with he who will not be named. The team goes on to Fight, Fight Fight to victory each year.

This lens is a collection of some of LSU's greatest moments and memorabilia. We hope you'll enjoy the memories and that you'll be rooting for the Tigers in the fall. Part of the proceeds of this lens goes to the Wild Animal Sanctuary

LSU Beat Bama Vid

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Heritage of LSU

by LSU Sports Net

01/24/2008
by www.LSUsports.net

The Nickname: "Fighting Tigers"

Way back in the fall of 1896, coach A.W. Jeardeau's LSU football team posted a perfect 6-0-0 record, and it was in that pigskin campaign that LSU first adopted its nickname, Tigers.

'Tigers' seemed a logical choice since most collegiate teams in that year bore the names of ferocious animals, but the underlying reason why LSU chose 'Tigers' dates back to the Civil War.

According to Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., PhD. and the "Guide to Louisiana Confederate Military Units, 1861-1865" (LSU Press, 1989), the name Louisiana Tigers evolved from a volunteer company nicknamed the Tiger Rifles, which was organized in New Orleans. This company became a part of a battalion commanded by Major Chatham Roberdeau Wheat and was the only company of that battalion to wear the colorful Zouave uniform. In time, Wheat's entire battalion was called the Tigers.

That nickname in time was applied to all of the Louisiana troops of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The tiger symbol came from the famous Washington Artillery of New Orleans. A militia unit that traces its history back to the 1830s, the Washington Artillery had a logo that featured a snarling tiger's head. These two units first gained fame at the Battle of First Manassas on July 21, 1861. Major David French Boyd, first president of LSU after the war, had fought with the Louisiana troops in Virginia and knew the reputation of both the Tiger Rifles and Washington Artillery.

Thus when LSU football teams entered the gridiron battlefields in their fourth year of intercollegiate competition, they tagged themselves as the 'Tigers'.

It was the 1955 LSU 'fourth-quarter ball club' that helped the moniker 'Tigers' grow into the nickname, 'Fighting Tigers'.

Thanks to Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., PhD., a historian at the Pamplin Historical Park, for contributing to the above information.

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LSU Colors - Purple and Gold

From LSU Sports Net

Purple and Gold

There is some discrepancy in the origin of Royal Purple and Old Gold as LSU's official colors.

It is believed that those colors were worn for the first time by an LSU team in the spring of 1893 when the LSU baseball squad beat Tulane in the first intercollegiate contest played in any sport by Louisiana State University. Team captain E.B. Young reportedly hand-picked those colors for the LSU squad.

Later that year, the first football game was played. On November 25, 1893, football coach/chemistry professor Dr. Charles Coates and some of his players went into town to purchase ribbon to adorn their gray jerseys as they prepared to play the first LSU gridiron game.

Stores were stocking ribbons in the colors of Mardi Gras -- purple, gold and green. -- for the coming Carnival season. However, none of the green had yet arrived at Reymond's Store at the corner of Third and Main streets. Coates and quarterback Ruffin Pleasant bought up all of the purple and gold stock and made it into rosettes and badges.

Billy Cannon Halloween Run

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This is LSU Football Part II - IV

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LSU Championship Poster

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LSU Tiger Football Videos

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LSU BCS 2008 DVD

2008 Allstate BCS National Championship TM0383

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What else can I say? It's the BCS National Championship and LSU is the WINNER!

LSU Sports Illustrated Commemorative 2007

Sports Illustrated, BCS LSU Commemorative, 2007 National Champions

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Every LSU fan wants a copy of this commemorative edition of Sports Illustrated.

LSU Sugar Bowl vs Notre Dame DVD

2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl - Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. LSU Tigers

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LSU beats Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. How sweet it is!

LSU Back on Top

Back on Top: Lsu's 2007 Championship Season

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The book about the wonder season of 2007.

LSU Song Lyrics

From LSU Sports Net

from LSU Sports Net

LSU Alma Mater

Where stately oaks and broad magnolias
shade inspiring halls,
There stands our dear Old Alma Mater
who to us recalls
Fond memories that waken in our hearts
a tender glow,
And make us happy for the love
that we have learned to know.

All hail to thee our Alma Mater,
molder of mankind,
May greater glory, love unending
be forever thine.
Our worth in life will be thy worth
we pray to keep it true,
And may thy spirit live in us, forever L-S-U.

"Fight For LSU"

Like Knights of old, Let's fight to hold
The glory of the Purple Gold.
Let's carry through, Let's die or do
To win the game for dear old LSU.
Keep trying for that high score;
Come on and fight,
We want some more, some more.
Come on you Tigers, Fight! Fight! Fight!
for dear old L-S-U.
RAH!

"Hey Fighting Tiger"
(Adapted from the original composition 'Hey, Look Me Over' from the Broadway production 'Wildcat'.)

Hey, Fightin' Tigers, Fight all the way
Hey, Fightin' Tigers, win the game today.
You've got the know how,
you're doing fine,
Hang on to the ball as you hit the wall
And smash right through the line
You've got to go for a touchdown
Run up the score.
Make Mike the Tiger stand right up and roar.
ROAR!
Give it all of your might as you fight tonight
and keep the goal in view.
Victory for L-S-U!

"Tiger Rag" (Hold that Tiger)

Long ago, way down in the jungle
Someone got an inspiration for a tune,
And that jingle brought from the jungle
Became famous mighty soon.
Thrills and chills it sends thru you!
Hot! so hot, it burns you too!
Tho' it's just the growl of the tiger
It was written in a syncopated way,
More and more they howl for the 'Tiger'
Ev'ry where you go today
They're shoutin'
Where's that Tiger! Where's that Tiger!
Where's that Tiger! Where's that Tiger!
Hold that Tiger! Hold that Tiger!
Hold that Tiger!

"Touchdown for LSU" (Pregame)

Tigers! Tigers! They've come to town,
They fight! They fight! Call a first down,
Just look them over, and how they can go,
Smashing the line with runs and passes
high and low.
Touchdown! Touchdown! It's Tigers' score.
Give them hell and a little bit more.
Come on you Tigers, Fight them, you Tigers,
Touchdown for LSU.
Rah! U. Rah!

LSU Songs

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Mike the Tiger VI Videos

Meet our new mascot, Mike VI in his new habitat. He's a beautiful young male and he can ROAR!

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Mike the Tiger VI Photo Slideshow

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Mike the Tiger Mascot Vid

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Root for the Tigers with Great Stuff from Zazzle

Tiger Designs by tiger45

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LSU Tigers Wall Calendar 2010


Louisiana State University Tigers 2010 Wall Calendar

Price: 14.99
Louisiana State University Tigers Wall Calendar: This calendar features your favorite college team in action. Each month illustrates in vivid color a memorable sports moment. Each month's photo accurately portrays the passion and spirit that these players put forth during the course of the game. This calendar includes sports facts and statistical information.

LSU Football History

LSU has a glorious sports history. Here are some books and videos that explore some of the more recent events.

Heart of Geauxld DVD

Heart of Geauxld: The Story of the 2007 LSU Fighting Tigers

Amazon Price: $4.09 (as of 02/17/2012)Buy Now

Every Tiger fan will enjoy this fantastic video which tells the story of our LSU Fighting Tigers. GEAUX Ti-i-gers!

Greatest Moments in LSU Sports History

Greatest Moments in LSU Football History

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Relive some of the greatest moments in LSU football.

Fighting tigers 1993-2008

The years from 1993 to 2008 began the Tigers move back up to the top.

The Fighting Tigers, 1993-2008: Into a New Century of LSU Football

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LSU Tigers Tailgating Essentials

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LSU Classic Collection Blanket / Throw


LSU Classic Collection Blanket/Throw

Price: 36.95
These durable blanket/throws show all the excitement of your favorite team. From the bedroom to the family room they keep you warm, cozy and comfortable. The team logos are jacquard woven into the fabric for a big, bold look

LSU Tigers Pet Cap


NEW! Licensed NCAA LSU Tigers Pet Cap

Price: 14.95
Get Your Dog in The Game with this Officially Licensed Pet Cap. These caps are sooooooooooo cute. It's Picture Time! It has holes that the ears can fit through, and an elastic strap that fits under the chin to hold the hat in place. The front has a stitched team logo patch. Available in most major sports teams. Sizes are Small (toy and small breeds up to 25-30lbs) and Large (dogs over 25-30lbs).

LSU Photo Fight - Vote for the Best

Vote for the best LSU photos on Flicker or add some that you think are better. Let's see who comes out as number one in this poll.

LSU Lakes

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Great LSU Tigers stuff on eBay

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