Saturday’s match against Alabama was the first time I have stayed in Tiger Stadium for an entire football game.And what a game that was. I didn’t go into it expecting to win, but after the blocked punt and subsequent eruption of the student section, I was sure the Crimson Tide would fruitlessly smash against the Tiger defense.Despite the loss, I determined beforehand not to leave early. Last season, during our heart-stopping victory against Florida, I committed the ultimate fan penalty and left at halftime. Granted, I did so in order to clean my house for an after-game party, but it was still woefully disappointing to hear about the team’s 80 or so fourth-down conversions over the radio.Now before you die-hard Tiger fans crucify me, allow for a brief defense. I had ladies coming over and I wanted my house to not suck. Also, as an alcoholic I have permanently impaired decision-making abilities.So get over it.Furthermore, I support our sports teams 110 percent. Even the ones which other Tiger fans neglect. Football wasn’t the only team to face ‘Bama last weekend: The men’s Swimming and Diving team pounded the Tide in their home element. And the Lady Tigers Golfers recently jumped three ranks after their record-setting tournament win in Knoxville.Yet after more than 8 semesters there are still a few critical LSU sports phenomena which I need to experience. Going to a football game drunk, for example.I know there may be many doubters out there who are sure they have never seen me sober. And they are probably right. But it is a Totally True Fact that I have yet to be drunk while at an LSU football game. Which is a shame, because it seems like everything that happens there — ridiculous cheers; standing around screaming; becoming entirely too involved in a group of sweaty, grunting men — would be more fun drunk.This is something which I seek to immediately remedy. In fact, I think the only way I can be sure to be drunk at the LSU-Tulane game is if I start drinking right now. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, hit me up on the cell and let’s get this party started. Panda-style.—-Contact Daniel McBride at [email protected]