September 2008
Monthly Archive
LSU Wallpapers for iPhone
ben 26 Sep 2008 | : Uncategorized
LSU fans that use the iPhone can download free LSU wallpapers for their phone. The wallpaper (shown above) features the LSU logo and comes with three different background colors: purple, gold, and black. Don’t forget, you can also check TheTigerBlog.com on your iPhone while out and about or tailgating.
Links:
Wallpapers - http://riowww.com/teamPagesWallpaper/Louisiana_State_Tigers.htm
Instructions - http://riowww.com/teamPagesWallpaper/How_To.htm
Update (2/18/2009)
Here is a National Championship iPhone wallpaper created by geaux4tigers (right click and save picture, then follow instructions above):
LSU Alumni Atlanta Hosts Fundraiser for LSU Band Hall
LSU’s Golden Band from Tigerland is in need of a new band hall. Their current facility dates back to the 1950s and the growth of the band over the years has created a need for more storage, larger changing areas, and an indoor practice room. The expected cost to provide a building that meets all of these needs is 15 million dollars. Louisiana state legislature was passed last year to fund 5 million dollars through a donation match program. LSU had until August 30th to raise 5 million dollars on their own to receive the match and did so successfully.
The LSU Alumni Atlanta Chapter hosted a kickoff weekend at a local Buffalo Wild Wings to help raise funds for the new band hall. Live auctions were held featuring two footballs signed by Coach Les Miles and the LSU coaching staff and baseballs signed by Coach Paul Manieri. The Atlanta Chapter also had raffles and two football pools for the LSU-Miss St. game. One winner will receive two tickets to the 2008 SEC Championship game and another winner will win a trip to London. Band Together Atlanta has raised nearly $6700 to donate to the Band Hall fund.
Read a summary of the event here.
For details on how to donate to the LSU Band Hall find, click here.
You can visit the LSU Alumni Association Atlanta Chapter website at http://www.lsuatlanta.com.
Click below for a video of the Golden Band from Tigerland marching down victory hill.
Tailgate of the Week: Good Times Tailgating
ben 17 Sep 2008 | : Tailgating
This weeks award for Tailgate of the Week goes to Good Times Tailgating. If you remember, a guy I sat behind at the Appalachian State game was wearing this shirt. I now know where it comes from. Each home game, the Good Times Tailgating crew stocks up on bottles of Boone’s Farm. By the time I visited their tailgate, they had gone through 23 bottles. I even tasted a little to bring back the memories of loving that stuff (the Wild Island flavor used to be a favorite of mine).
The trailer has a TV built in accessed by a door on the side. The door has an “authentic” Georgia Dome sign from the SEC championship. If there are no good games are on, they pop in a DVD of the previous tailgate while booty music keeps the tailgaters dancing until it is time to go to the game.
Check out the video (background music contains language NSFW) and pictures below.
You can visit their website at http://goodtimestailgating.com.
Pictures from LSU vs. North Texas
LSU put a pounding on the North Texas Mean Green. Hopefully the Tigers can bring the heat against Auburn this Saturday in Jordan-Hare stadium. Any tailgaters that are making the trip out there can email me photos and/or video to info at thetigerblog dot com.
Beer Funnels Flowed Freely for LSU vs N. Texas Tailgating
ben 17 Sep 2008 | : Tailgating
Many of the tailgates we visited were using beer funnels to get ready for the first home game following the storm. Click below for video of beer funneling from the We Like to Party and the Brax-Trick-Palooza tailgates.
Mound Hounds
ben 17 Sep 2008 | : Tailgating
Located across from the Indian Mounds by Peabody hall, the Mound Hounds have one of the largest tailgates on campus. Chris, the organizer of the tailgate, explained how it was setup. “We have nearly everything that your house has: a kitchen, living room, bar, den, and dining room.” There is no need for a bedroom, as this group does not rest on Saturdays on LSU’s campus. Fred is a caterer and expert in “the kitchen”. He always has a unique menu for the tailgate, much of it cooked on an industrial sized gas grill. For one game last season, he fried up some boudin egg rolls. This week was no different cooking up rice and beans, chicken wings, and french fries, to name a few dishes.
After feasting on food, you can indulge yourself with a nice premium cigar and a mixed drink from the bar blended by the gas powered blender (video). Watch two games at one time in “the den” or relax for a while away from the party in the “living room.”
Drinks are free but donations are gladly accepted and can be left in the tip jar at “the bar.”
Check out pictures and a video of the gas powered blender in action.
Krewe of Miss-Lou
ben 17 Sep 2008 | : Tailgating
Beer, Jager, and Jambalaya brings people together from Mississippi and Louisiana to the Krewe of Miss-Lou tailgate. There is also an assortment of liquor ranging from Crown Royal to Grey Goose. A dance contest is held each home game with a first place prize of $100 and two tickets to the LSU game that night. TheTigerBlog.com will cover the dance contest from the LSU-Mississippi State weekend. If you think you have what it takes to win, you can find this krewe right off of Nicholson between Nicholson extension and Burbank.
Check out pictures of the Krewe of Miss-Lou tailgate.
The 1% Club Tailgaters
ben 15 Sep 2008 | : Tailgating
Here’s a tailgate with an great story about their name. Following the LSU vs Georgia game in 2003, former athletic director Skip Bertman issued a press release responding to numerous complaints from both Georgia and LSU fans about the behavior of some of the tailgaters.
He wrote:
“Certainly 99 percent of our fans are great, loyal and enthusiastic supporters who represent the University with pride and share in the spirit of sportsmanship. These fans support the Tigers with great fervor, and they respect fellow Tiger fans and visiting fans as well.”
“It’s that other one percent of the fans who can ruin the reputation of our entire institution. As I said last week, there were approximately 115,000 fans on campus for the LSU vs. Georgia game. Consider that one percent of 115,000 people is over 1,100 people who throw items, curse, are inebriated, obnoxious or otherwise disruptive, and can make a visit to Tiger Stadium miserable for our fans or visitors to our campus.”
This statement led to the creation of the 1% Club Tailgaters. Decked out under four tents, you will find two beer pong tables and a seating area for watching games on ESPN College Gameplan. Miller Lite sponsors the 1% Club by serving up kegs of beer which is often consumed quickly using the funnel (see video). There is also a Jager machine available to concoct Jager Bombs. I especially liked the “Got Lesticles?” shirt that read “Most teams punt on 4th down. Most teams don’t have LESticles. Geaux Tigers.” All in all, a very fun tailgate to attend.
You can visit their website at http://skipsonepercentclub.com.
Read Skip Bertman’s press release here (PDF link).
Continue reading for pictures and video (contains language NSFW).
Carnivorous Cats Tailgate
ben 15 Sep 2008 | : Tailgating
Most tailgates have their playlist of music set on their iPod to play over a PA system. The Carnivorous Cats kicks it up a notch with a live DJ mixing electronic music.
Read on for pictures of the tailgate.