Gin. Pretty much straight away, with a good big olive. It helps when the bartender knows how to chill the glass properly, too.
Hawk, I am proud to say that my Dad (LSU class of 1949) was born in Waterloo, Iowa. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
God bless the people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. I grew up in Gulfport, right on Highway 90, but my house and entire neighborhood was...
You know who would look good in the #1 jersey? George Bush, when he hosts the National Champions at the White House next spring.
I hope LSU never goes this route with its uniforms. That might be fine for teams that already have ugly uniforms or who have no traditional...
Sprained a knee AND an ankle AND pulled a groin in drills. Bad luck for Marcus. When you get that far behind in your rookie season you can almost...
A great post, Calco. You speak for all of us who are far away. There is something indelibly written on my heart and that is "LSU." My dad was...
I feel privileged that Sue Gunter was associated with LSU. She was obviously a powerful presence of good in the lives of those who were close to...
USC game in 1979. I was in box seats directly behind the Trojan bench. Their players were looking at each other in disbelief. You knew it was...
I guess I am going on 40-plus years now. I was first concious of LSU football probably around 1960-61. My dad was an LSU graduate and he always...
Reggie Reginelli, Roch Hontas ... with names like that could they have played for any school other than Tulane? Anyone who ever pulled on an olive...
Bert Sugar wrote a terrific book about SEC football about 25 years ago. I think it is simply called "The SEC." Good anecdotes about every team and...
I'm going to stay right here and ride it out!
Don't ask me why but I have a game-worn Hamilton Tiger Cats jersey. I guess I just liked the way it looks.
When I lived in N.O many moons ago there was a bar on Veterans in Metairie called the Triple Play. Pretty tough place and definitely not on any...
I'm always skeptical of anything called "Cajun" away from Cajunland - but so glad to hear that it was very close to the real deal. The Norfolk...
Wonderful! Congratulations and best wishes for many happy years ahead. God bless all.
"One Way Out" - Allman Brothers Band
Last time I heard anything of Russ he was with the Devil Rays. No love here whatsoever for the Yankees - but very glad he is back with a real...
Good GOD!!! I'm getting queasy now just thinking about that! Ecch!