Almost Game Time!
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
It's easy to see the Tiger Pride around Baton Rouge these days. With the men's and women's teams advancing to the Final Four, there's a lot to be proud of.
Here's a sample of the way we're feeling down here:
who also publishes a Daily Report that sends out news snippets about business in the Baton Rouge area. Today, half of the snippets were about LSU basketball. That should tell you how excited people are around here.
The LSU/UCLA game should turn out to be a hard-fought defensive battle, so don't be surprised if the final score has both teams well below 70. Both teams have been playing intense defense, so if offense is your cup o' tea, you may just want to catch the recap.
My prediction: LSU - 64, UCLA - 59
I won't even venture a guess on the George Mason/Florida game. As all the experts agree that Florida has more talent and should win, but Mason has won four games they should've lost.
It's easy to see the Tiger Pride around Baton Rouge these days. With the men's and women's teams advancing to the Final Four, there's a lot to be proud of.
Here's a sample of the way we're feeling down here:
That report was from the publisher of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report,
Whether you're from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Albany or Zwolle, you must be walking a little taller today as your flagship university sends its men's and women's basketball teams to their respective Final Four to compete for a national championship. One need not be an alumnus to feel connected to the amazing triumphs of the LSU Tigers. On weekends like these, Tiger nation extends to every corner of our often fractured state -- a Louisiana in desperate search for reasons to be proud after the events of the past seven months. Without question, LSU's hardcourt success and the positive national press has provided a much needed tonic for Louisiana residents -- and reminded the rest of America that our post-hurricane wounds have yet to heal.The players and coaches, especially John Brady and Pokey Chapman, have been resilient and inspired us all. A special nod to Collis Temple Jr., who coached the core of this team long before they walked onto the campus.
Native Louisianans and LSU alums across the globe are wearing their purple and gold with pride. And this weekend we'll join to chant LSU, LSU, LSU and watch our Tigers take the court. It is an amazing feat seldom accomplished -- having both your men's and women's teams in the Final Four-- but LSU did it. They have proved anything is possible if you dare to dream, prepare, work together, play hard, play smart and set high goals. We salute the Tiger teams and wish them the best. They are already winners! Go Tigers! (Rolfe McCollister Jr., publisher)
who also publishes a Daily Report that sends out news snippets about business in the Baton Rouge area. Today, half of the snippets were about LSU basketball. That should tell you how excited people are around here.
The LSU/UCLA game should turn out to be a hard-fought defensive battle, so don't be surprised if the final score has both teams well below 70. Both teams have been playing intense defense, so if offense is your cup o' tea, you may just want to catch the recap.
My prediction: LSU - 64, UCLA - 59
I won't even venture a guess on the George Mason/Florida game. As all the experts agree that Florida has more talent and should win, but Mason has won four games they should've lost.
