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Louisiana governor takes shot at LSU for Alabama loss, doubles down on having live tiger in attendance
LSU had a special guest in attendance for its 42-13 loss to Alabama in Week 11. Louisiana governor Jeff Landry pushed for the inclusion of a live tiger during LSU's pregame festivities, and he got his wish when an ersatz Mike the Tiger took to the ...
Louisiana governor defends decision to have live tiger at LSU’s loss to Alabama: ‘Was the only tiger who showed up’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry defended his controversial decision to bring a live tiger back on LSU’s sidelines for the first time since 2016, and jabbed the Tigers for their poor performance in a 42-13 loss on Saturday that essentially eliminated LSU from ...
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry takes jab at LSU for blowout loss, defends live tiger decision
The governor blamed "woke people" for ending the live tiger tradition at LSU games and spoke about the most recent exotic animal visit. "If the tiger has any fault, you can’t blame him unless he can stay for the whole game,
Louisiana governor takes shot at LSU football with live tiger quip
The Tigers will look to bounce back from this ugly loss this upcoming weekend as they will be hitting the road to take on Florida. The two teams will kick off at 3:30 ET on Saturday from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, and the game will be airing on ABC. LSU is currently favored by four points.
Louisiana Governor Throws Massive Shade at LSU After Alabama Blowout
Many were disappointed in the LSU Tigers’ showing in their 42-13 loss to No. 11 Alabama on Saturday, but perhaps no one took it harder than Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Speaking to a crowd at a “Politics with a Punch” event on Monday,
Louisiana taxpayers, LSU didn't pay for tiger at Alabama game, Jeff Landry reps say
No state or LSU funds were used "for any aspect of the tiger" that made an appearance at the LSU-Alabama game Saturday, Gov. Jeff Landry's office said. The office declined to answer where the funds to pay the organization that owns the Bengal tiger, named Omar Bradley, came from.
Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ fame blasts Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry for live tiger at LSU-Alabama game
Carole Baskin, known for her role in the “Tiger King” documentary, was not a fan of the LSU Tigers having a live tiger mascot on the field in Week 11. It was the first time since 2015 that the Tigers had a live mascot on the field.
People protest Louisiana governor bringing live tiger to LSU vs. Alabama football game
When the animal was paraded on the field, videos show it was met with thunderous applause in Death Valley. The cage was on the field for about seven minutes and was removed before the teams ran out.
A live tiger will attend LSU-Alabama football game Saturday. But not the one you'd think
No. 11 Alabama (6-2, 3-2) matchup, a game that is being characterized as a de facto College Football Playoff elimination game. Sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Daily Advertiser the live animal will be in attendance Saturday night.
Florida man who brought tiger to LSU says he did not receive government funding
The tiger's owner, Mitchel Kalmanson, confirmed to WDSU Monday that he did not receive any government funding for the tiger. He would not confirm to WDSU who paid for it. Kalmanson also said that Bradley would not be featured at any games for the rest of the year. He did not say that the tiger wouldn't make an appearance again next year.
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LSU's Use of Allegedly 'Illegally Imported' Caged Tiger at Alabama Game Called 'Cruel and Dangerous'
At the behest of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry, LSU on Saturday wheeled out a caged tiger prior to the school's rivalry ...
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Startup battling Tiger Woods-backed brand has Richmond ties
That’s because Tigeraire founder and CEO Jack Karavich lives in northern Henrico with his wife and kids and splits his time ...
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How long has LSU had a live tiger lived on campus?
BATON ROUGE — LSU and that it has a live tiger residing on campus has once again been thrust in the spotlight after news ...
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Clancy DuBos: Will Jeff Landry tame lawmakers into reforming Louisiana’s tax system?
Jeff Landry’s idea of wheeling a rented live tiger into LSU’s Tiger Stadium during Saturday ... The stakes are much ...
Caged tiger wheeled into LSU’s Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2015 at governor’s behest
A caged tiger was wheeled onto the Tiger Stadium field for the first time in nearly a decade before kickoff of Saturday night ...
LSU's live tiger tradition returns amid outcry, concerns over animal cruelty
At the behest of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry, a tradition that brings a live tiger onto the LSU football sidelines will be ...