It's Been 10 Years

Since we’ve been doing the get-to-know-you thing here at ATVS, it is important to point out that both Richard and I went to LSU during the Hallman/Dinardo years. There is no way to underestimate how that has shaped our view on the program. It really is hard for me to complain about going 8-5.

I will always remember a promise I made to uberschuck: if we ever start winning, I will never, ever, EVER complain about going 8-3. I personally believe that the LSU Dark Ages were caused by firing Cholly Mack for essentially going 8-3 every year. Texas A&M is going through their own Dark Ages right now for much the same reason. So my attitude towards the program is that 8-3 is success. And don’t ever forget it.

Many others learned an opposite lesson: constant vigilance! Any minor slip is the first step into a slide into mediocrity. So there is this constant demand for 10-win seasons and no mistakes ever — because we’re always just one losing season away from the Hallman Era. Which, to me, is how we ended up in that era to begin with.

It’s a lot better being a fan now than it was then, but I will say this: climbing the mountain is more fun than trying to stay on top of it. Let’s win our fourth SEC title this decade and out the argument to bed, eh?

Never give up your season tickets. When I was a student I got rid of my season tickets located in the West Upper because I wanted to sit in the student section. At the time there was no waiting list.

I had no idea I would still be waiting for season tickets 5 years after graduation. But I would rather watch us win from my home than lose in person so I’m not complaining.

My LSU days started in the Fall of 1988 with a mediocre football season (save the Auburn-earthquake game) and a loss to Syracuse in the Hall of Fame Bowl. I continued to matriculate until Spring 1994 (I never said I was the best student). That makes 5 losing seasons in a row. My point is: I was a huge LSU athletics fan in my youth, and I attended the school during its darkest days of football.

At least I got to see Shaq and Chris Jackson from the students’ section.

I’m probably much older than all of you. :-( I remember the losing seasons, going to almost every game. Man that was rough but they had a few good players back then. Just not enough. My nephews are Todd and Trey McClure. Todd turned out to be a pretty good center.
Still is for the Falcons. Trey was underated as a baseball player IMO. He was awesome.

I really enjoy things now. LSU sports are doing really well overall. It’s a good time to be a Tiger fan.
Can’t wait for that 9:30pm kickoff.

You both bring me back to those days. By the way, DiNardo was a very nice guy. I got to meet a lot of the players/coachs from both baseball and football teams at the tailgates
that my uncle Archie had. (RIP) Skip was at Trey’s wedding. I didn’t talk to him and I regret it now. He looked mean. Hahaha!
Those plays did happen. I remember the first one but not the second. Trey could knock the crap out of the ball. 25 dingers is a lot at this level but they had the “big” bats back then. I miss those days. Nothing like watching it leave the yard baby! Now Todd has a bunch of kids in Hot Lanta. Thanks for helping me bring back the memories.