Today in south Louisiana we’ll find out who the real LSU Tiger fans are. For someone like me, who is a Florida Gator fan, it’s been a long year. All this talk about the game of the century and the team of the century. Going out everyday to a sea of purple and goal. Well the “team of the century” stunk up the Superdome last night and turned in the worse performance in BCS history. Never before has a team been shut out in a BCS bowl game (national championship or not). Not only was LSU shut out but they only crossed the 50 yard line once only to be pushed back a few plays later and eventually fumble the ball. I texted my grand daughter who was there throughout the game. I wanted to be there just to give her a hug. She was crushed.
This morning I don’t think I’ll face a sea of purple and gold or hear talk of dynasties. But I will run into a few real fans. I think I’ll give them a hug. A real fan sticks with you when you fall. He loves you when you stink. You real LSU fans. Love you guys. You others who bought your fan status at Walmart. I won’t miss your obnoxious bragging. Your purple and gold gear with the price tags still on. Go find yourselves another band wagon.
This is a day for real fans no matter who you cheer for to stick together. You tiger fans. Your guys will probably be even better next year. Couldn’t be much worse than last night. Sorry. Couldn’t stop myself.
Give some thought this morning to friends and family members who haven’t been doing so well. Who seem to stumble and fall every day. Those folks you are so used to seeing down that you’ve given up on them. Never give up. Jesus doesn’t give up on you and sometimes everyone else does. Give someone who is down a hug today and a lift.
If it makes you feel any better, as a Gator fan, I don’t look forward to facing Tigers next year. I’m sure they will play us better than they did Alabama last night.
And, oh yes, at least til next year. Roll Tide.
Be blessed.
Nick
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