LSU football and I have been through a lot in my last five seasons in the student section, but it’s nothing compared to what the guys on the field go through.On senior night — my last home game as an LSU student — the Tigers had to give me a scare and keep me on the edge of my seat until the end of the game.In retrospect, I think I’ll be proud to say I stayed the entire game and was treated to what was arguably the best LSU game all season.I couldn’t have thought of a better way to end my time in the student section than what happened Saturday night, and I’ve never even done anything for LSU football.I imagine it was even better for the seniors on the team, as they’ve been working for four or five years and got to go out with a bang.This senior class, like the one before it, has pretty much seen it all as Tigers.Some of them were here for two major hurricanes, two trips to the Southeastern Conference championship game, a national title season and even a five-loss season.They are now on the cusp of their fourth 10-win season in five years for the guys who redshirted and their third in four for the guys who didn’t.It would have been a shame for them to leave their final game in Death Valley as losers, and I’m glad they didn’t.LSU blew an 11-point lead in the second half and was out-rushed and out-passed Saturday night against Arkansas but still found a way to show up when it was most important and eke out an overtime win.That’s true grit and swagger.This season won’t go down as one of the most memorable in recent times — there were two national championship teams in the last seven seasons and two other 11-win squads in the past five — but it’s great to see the seniors leaving on a high note.This was an all-time great LSU senior class.Running backs Charles Scott and Keiland Williams, who were both sidelined toward the end of the season with injuries, will both go down as two of my favorite running backs this decade even though they didn’t have the great senior seasons they expected.I’ll never forget Williams’ long touchdown run against Virginia Tech in 2007 when he hurdled a fallen lineman and zigged and zagged down the field for a 67-yard score.It was a thing of beauty.Nor will I ever forget Scott’s first-half performance on the road against Kentucky in 2007.The then-sophomore had five carries for 90 yards and two scores before halftime.I always wonder “what if” about that game. If Scott gets more carries in the second half, does LSU lose?Another senior running back, Trindon Holliday, has had moments that stick out in memory, as well.Every time he’s back to receive a kickoff or a punt, it can turn into something special.  I remember being back home in Georgia for the 2006 Arkansas game when the then-freshman took a kickoff 92 yards to the house and put LSU up, 31-19, in a game the Tigers eventually won, 31-26.Receiver Brandon LaFell doesn’t have one particular moment that sticks out for me aside from catching the game-winner against Auburn in 2008, but the Houston native’s maturation as a player is evident.Once upon a time he was known as “Brandon LaDrop” for his inability to hold onto balls thrown his way, but in the last two seasons, he has amassed more than 1,600 yards and 18 touchdowns.Tight end Richard Dickson will go down on a shortlist for great Tiger tight ends. He still remains one touchdown catch shy of setting the all-time LSU record for his position.Let’s also not forget the big boys on the line who have stayed healthy and helped these playmakers have success in their time here, Ciron Black and Lyle Hitt.On the defensive side of the ball, guys like tackles Al Woods and Charles Alexander, defensive end Rahim Alem, linebackers Jacob Cutrera, Harry Coleman and Perry Riley and members of the secondary, Danny McCray and Chris Hawkins have all helped the LSU defense become the feared unit it is today, as it sits at No. 29 nationally in total defense and No. 12 in scoring D.There’s simply not enough time and space to say everything that needs to be said about this senior class, even the ones that didn’t get much playing time.They’ve literally given their blood, sweat and tears to the LSU football program, and their contributions are as important as anyone else’s.Thank you to all the seniors.Johanathan Brooks is a 22-year-old mass communication senior from Powder Springs, Ga. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_jbrooks.—-Contact Johanathan Brooks at [email protected]