LSU fans from all around Louisiana gathered on Wednesday and Thursday to see the National Championship trophy recently won by the Tigers.
The National Championship trophy was on display Thursday at the Walmart on College Drive and on Wednesday at the Rouses on Burbank Drive. Dr. Pepper set up the photo opportunity for fans to take a picture with the Championship trophy.
Hundreds of fans came out to see what many fans, such as LSU alumnus Jeff Mackay, called a piece of LSU history. Over 400 fans in the first hour came for their chance to get a photo on Thursday.
“This is what we live for,” Mackay said. “We are tailgating at least three or four games a year; we go to at least two games and if we are not doing that we are at the house watching.”
Sharron Leino, an LSU football fan since 1965, was ready for her picture despite her trouble with standing for a long time.
“I want to have a picture of me standing close to the most beautiful thing in the world,” Leino said.
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LSU freshman quarterback Peter Parrish (8) catches a ball on the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Lauren Daigle sings the National Anthem on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the National Championship in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave at the crowd on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the National Championship in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odel Beckham Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyran Matheu stand on the sidelines during the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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The game ball on January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior running receiver Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) runs with the ball on January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) arrives on January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) observes the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU senior defensive linemen Rashard Lawrence (90) exits the field after warming up during the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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LSU sophomore nose tackle Tyler Shelvin tackles an opposing player on the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU freshman quarterback Peter Parrish (8) prepares to throw a ball on the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior safety Grand Delpit (7) tackles an opposing player on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) focuses on the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU sophomore outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (18) runs for an opposing player on the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior linebacker Jacob Phillips (6) runs for an opposing player on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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An LSU cheerleader gets the crowd excited about the game on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady hugs his colleagues after the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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Coach O cheers on his team on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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An LSU fan cheers for the team on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) and junior tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) celebrate on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU sophomore wide receiver Ja’marr Chase (1) practices on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU sophomore wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) makes a catch for a touchdown during the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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LSU junior wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) gets brought down by an opposing player on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU football coach Ed Ogeron accepts the national championship trophy after the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs the ball on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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An LSU cheerleader performs a stunt on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Mike the Tiger poses for a photo on the field after the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs the ball on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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An LSU cheerleader gets the crowd excited about the game on Monday, January 13, 2020 before LSU’s 42-25 National Championship win against Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior cornerback Lloyd Cole (34) smiles after a play on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU junior safety Grand Delpit (7) points down on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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LSU senior tight end Thaddius Moss (81) makes a catch during the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs for a touchdown during the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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President Donald Trump stands on the field during the national anthem before the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
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The National Championship trophy sits on the field on Monday, January 13, 2020 during LSU’s 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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The line to see the trophy on Thursday snaked through the aisles of the Walmart and it was not easy for some fans to find the end of the line. It moved quickly though; many fans only waited about 45 minutes for their moment with the trophy. Each group of fans was allowed one photo taken with one phone.
Public relations sophomore Ana Block attended the championship game in New Orleans on Monday and said she had to see the trophy in person.
“I have never seen everyone so excited before. The student section was crazy,” Block said. “This is probably something that is never going to happen again in our college career, so I had to come out here and see it.”
After fans took their picture with the trophy, they were offered National Championship posters, purple and gold cupcakes and cookies courtesy of Walmart.
“I will die a happy woman now,” Leino said after getting her picture with the trophy.
These photo opportunities weren’t fans’ only chance to see a piece of LSU history up close this football season.
The LSU Athletic Department removed 3,500 square feet of sod from Tiger Stadium after the team’s regular season ended, amounting to more than 3,300 slabs of sod with grass on top. The project was completed in order for a months-long field drainage project to begin in the stadium, but it also allowed Tiger fans to take home a unique souvenir of the 2019 season.
The slabs of sod were distributed to fans for free outside of Alex Box Stadium on Dec. 2, 2019. The sod was gone within minutes of being available, and many fans went crazy over the opportunity.
“This is special sod,” marketing senior Emily Mancusi said. “This is legendary, this is iconic. Joe Burrow, our Heisman, our quarterback, walked on this.”
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LSU Football fans wait to take a picture with the National Championship trophy at the Walmart on College Drive on Thursday, Jan. 16.
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