tigers

"What mascot are you?...Tiger Bait!...Look what his shirt says, he's lying...Typical Auburn"

4 phrases that define the 3rd trip to the bayou.

Every team ask the Auburn family the whole War Eagle and Tigers (and Plainsmen) question with redicule. If you take the time to explain the "truth," good luck. It's awkward that one of Auburn's greatest distinguishments come at such a cost.

Where we camped and tailgated -- No Orange. The entire trek to the porta potty consisted of the "Tiger Bait" chant. I love it! That walk to the bathroom gave me an idea of what it must like to be an Auburn player during Tiger Walk. Feel me? Imagine, one fan starts the chant, and everyone around catches on. Two Auburn folks walking proud with a smile as the focal of the home team's energy. I'm glad we do not have the same intimidating atmosphere on the Plains, but I love it in Baton Rouge. Getting a win there will be mega sweet. I'll be there in '09.

So, like i said. I was walking to the porta potty. The line was long, and I didnt want to wait. The weight in my left hand did not have many repititions left, and my bladder was screaming so an alternative was worth seeking. 50 yards down the path was about 10 porta potties and no line. Marvelous. Walking back to the tailgate/camp, I told the LSU fans at the end of the long line about the other ones just beyond the first tree. "Look what his shirt says, he's lying" was the nicest thing they said. I explained the treasure again, but a more gruesome response was all the young couple had to say. I suspect they stood in a 30 minute line.

So leaving the stadium, LSU was playing their alma mater. Two senior men noticed that the Auburn band started blaring the fight song during the middle of their alma mater. I had assumed the men were merely commenting on an orange and blue colored eff bomb.

Light and interesting week approaches. Coming back from Gainesville was a huge adjustment. Let's see what I learned from that and what I can put together this week. Tomorrow is the busiest, Educ Interview days on Tuesday, lax Wed, but Trick or Drink that night, good time management during the week determines Thursday.

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