WWL Verify: Are the LSU Tigers named after a notoriously violent group of Confederate soldiers? WWL The Change.org headline reads “Change the racist mascot of LSU," and goes on to say “these powerful white males choose the Tiger as a symbol to honor a confederate regiment called Louisiana's Tigers. They were known for their propensity for violence on ... First Redskins, Now LSU Tigers Are Targets of PC LunaticsTownhall Is LSU's Mascot a Racist Symbol?Sports Radio ESPN 1420 LSU Football: Students cite racism in petition to change Tiger mascotSaturday Blitz Sportsnaut all 7 news articles » Continue reading...