LSU Triangle

Hi everyone,

Wow, what a weekend with the snow - I have it on good authority that we are just getting a residual effect of hell freezing over, with the Saints in the Super Bowl! Just to confirm, we aren't officially scheduling a get together for that - too many conflicts.

We are having a Mardi Gras party at Battistella's New Orleans Kitchen, however. This should be a lot of fun - their food is truly outstanding, and we'll play some music and throw a few beads around... kids are welcome so we're keeping it PG! Please RSVP to lsutriangle@gmail.com to let us know how many to expect, and see if we can fill up the big room there instead of the smaller one. Note that part of the price charged is going to our scholarship fund.

When: Saturday, Feb. 13, 6:00 PM
Where: Battistella's New Orleans Kitchen - 3920 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27612 (Between Crabtree Valley Mall & I-440)
Directions & map: http://www.battistellaskitchen.com/neworleanskitchen.html
Pricing: $22 adult members, $25 non-members, $10 kids (will be collected on site)
Food: Brian Battistella will have a buffet selection of red beans & rice, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffe. Drinks (tea, soda, beer, wine) are available but extra.

Geaux Tigers and SAINTS!

Paul

LSU takes on Ole Miss this week, and I'm expecting a little more fired up team than last week. Not too surprisingly, the team was out of sync last week after a hyped up, physical game, missing 4 starters on offense and a lower level opponent. Closing out the season well will be a challenge - it seems no matter what the rankings or expectations, the Rebels always play tough against LSU, and you can say the same about Arkansas. This week's game is the CBS SEC afternoon game so a lot of eyes are on the Tigers in Oxford.

Please RSVP to lsutriangle@gmail.com if you'll be coming. If you haven't been in the last couple of weeks, Spirits has been doing some nice specials for LSU fans, including special menu items, Abita beer and appetizer specials.

When: Saturday, Nov 21, 3:30 PM
Where: Spirits Pub & Grub - 701 E Chatham St., Suite 101 Cary, NC 27511, Phone 462-7001
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This week, LSU looks to get back on the winning track - and scuttlebutt has it that with Jordan Jefferson still recovering from an ankle injury, Jarrett Lee will get the start at QB. With Charles Scott out for the season, that could make for a little more interesting matchup. Will Russell Shepard get a few more looks at QB, too? I'll also confess to being curious whether the team has any let down after an intensely physical and emotional game last week, and a little glad that this week is not an SEC game. Of course, La Tech will definitely be up for this game and after coming very close to knocking off Boise State, looking for a way to pull of a big upset. Add in that they are coached by Derek Dooley, who spent some time as an assistant at LSU, and this is a more interesting matchup than the typical in-state school game.

Please RSVP to lsutriangle@gmail.com if you'll be attending our view-in.

When: Saturday, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
Where: Spirits Pub&Grub - 701 E Chatham St., Suite 101 Cary, NC 27511, Phone 462-7001
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Hello Tigers,

Most of the time these days you'll hear teams and coaches talk about "taking them one at a time", "all the games matter"... and while it's so true, this week clearly proves the exception to that rule. We all know what's at stake - control of the SEC West and a potential spot in the SEC Championship Game, and maybe more; the chance to gain redemption after last year and show that LSU isn't going anywhere except staying at the elite level of college football; another of those "teams in red" that Coach Miles loves to beat, whether it's Ohio State, Oklahoma, or Alabama. I don't think a single prediction is going LSU's way on this one, unless Clucko the Chicken is in our corner. We've got them right where we want them - nothing to lose for LSU, and all the pressure is on Bama. The offense has started to click in the last couple of games, but hasn't been tested by the likes of "Mount Cody". It's time for the Tigers to take the next step up the ladder!

Come join us at Spirits this Saturday - we are going to ROCK THE JOINT WITH TIGER SPIRIT! Please RSVP to lsutriangle@gmail.com if you'll be attending.

When: Saturday, Nov 7, 3:30 PM
Where: Spirits Pub&Grub - 701 E Chatham St., Suite 101 Cary, NC 27511, Phone 462-7001
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=701+E+Chatham+St.,+Suite+101+Cary,+NC+27511


Paul Heroy
President

 

What a difference a week makes! The Tigers got back on track in a big way last weekend against Auburn. This week, the offense gets more practice time against Tulane in preparation for you know who. Yep, it's another Saturday night in Tiger Stadium - this time on Halloween, to boot. The ghost of Billy Cannon's legendary punt return is sure to be lurking, but hopefully the Tigers won't getting any scares from meanie Greenies and need anything like that.

The game is on Pay per view this week, so join us back at Spirit's - as usual please let us know if you'll be coming.

When: Saturday, Oct 31, 8:00 PM
Where: Spirits Pub&Grub - 701 E Chatham St., Suite 101 Cary, NC 27511, Phone 462-7001
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=701+E+Chatham+St.,+Suite+101+Cary,+NC+27511

Hi everyone,

It's the REAL Tigers vs the "confused Tigers/War Eagles/Plainsmen" this weekend! LSU and Auburn have played some of the craziest, most dramatic games of all our SEC rivals. Earthquakes, fires, interception fests... what's next? Plenty of questions to be answered in this game - can LSU find the offense, can Auburn find the defense? Will one of the teams take steps forward to show that they can contend with Bama?

This week, we're doing a special viewing in Chapel Hill at Bailey's Pub & Grill. Bailey's is putting out a big welcome package of appetizers and discounts, so come out and enjoy. We'll be back at Spirits in Cary next week, but we hope to see some new faces joining the purple&gold party this week. As usual, please RSVP to lsutriangle@gmail.com if you'll be coming.

When: Saturday, Oct 24, 7:30 PM

Greetings, Tigers!

WOW... yet another dramatic, exciting win for Les Miles and crew over Georgia. Both teams entered looking for respect, and the TIGERS emerged with the prize. Were there some mistakes, points left on the field, and frustration? Sure, but for the 3rd time in 5 weeks, the Tigers came through with the win in a very hostile and pumped up environment. IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A TIGER! Before moving on to the Florida game, I've just got to include a quote from Coach Miles in his press conference today:

“This is the greatest football state in America, a place where the women understand what it means and how to play it and the boys grow up wanting to play for the Tigers. With the Saints winning and the college team doing right, it is a great fall in Louisiana."

Hello Tigers!

What a dramatic finish to the win over Mississippi State last week! That goal line stand is certain to go down in Tiger lore - 1st and goal inside the 2 yard line, and the way MSU was moving the ball, there was NO WAY that LSU could prevent a touchdown - luckily our players didn't believe that. What a gutty performance! Yes, there are things to fix and improve upon - and this week's game raises the level a notch as the Tigers invade Athens for the game with Georgia.

If you're not going to be in Athens, the next best place to be is with our group at Spirits Pub&Grub - we had a really great and spirited crowd last week and we're excited about our location.

Please RSVP to lsutriangle@gmail.com if you'll be coming out.

When: Saturday, Oct 3, 3:30 PM

We had a great time at Spirits watching the Tigers win courtesy of a dramatic 4 down goal line stand. Here are some photos taken at the event - thanks to Caitlin Zar for having a camera!



The crowd cheers Brandon Lafell's 2nd TD catch



Caitlin Zar and crew enjoying the game



Kids enjoying a photo with our new 8' inflatable Tiger!

Hello Tigers!

What a weekend it was last week... could not have gone much better from LSU's perspective, with Washington living up to all of the "upset of the week" predictions by beating USC. And from everything that has been said, the new location for our group to watch games, Spirits, got off to a great start. We cased a couple of other joints, er, locations... but nothing looked like it came close, so we will be back at Spirits for the foreseeable future. The management/ownership there is definitely trying to raise the stakes and help make a great atmosphere for LSU fans - they've got Abita beer and are trying to get some cajun cookin' on the menu. (I did warn 'em that they better do that stuff right, if they're gonna do it.) We are going to have a few other extras this weekend to try to pump up the spirit a little more and make it a great time for Tiger fans.