Dear Students,
One of the most rewarding experiences as a student attending football games is being a part of the most engaged, spirited, and devoted student section in the nation. There have been countless games in Tiger Stadium throughout the years that have arguably been decided by the home field advantage our students give to the team.
In my opinion, it is this sense of community between students and student-athletes that creates avid support for the team. Unfortunately, this sense of unity was absent in the early stages of the LSU vs. New Mexico State game. Obvious and pointed jeering was coming from the student section every time Coach Miles put sophomore quarterback Anthony Jennings into the game. As Jennings is a fellow student who is devoting his entire LSU career to representing us on the field, shouldn’t we, as peers, extend our unwavering support for him? I understand that our fans have the highest expectations from their football program year in and year out. Also, I understand that many may question decisions by the coaching staff from time to time; however, I do not believe booing a fellow student is the right call. Each player’s hard work and dedication to the program should be applauded.
As a student body, we should grow from this experience. LSU students are leaders in almost every field. If we continue to support each other, then we will recapture our unified identity.
Geaux Tigers,
Clayton Tufts
LSU Student Body President