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Explain the argument of “this is good for the state.”
Reluctantly watched the game at a friend’s house and that was the justification for cheering for them.
Does a game in Nebraska somehow bolster the Louisiana economy? Bring the state some sort of incredible notoriety?
My counter argument was “tell me who won the last 2 CWS?” No response.
And how it lifted that state out of the bottom of every bad category in the state rankings.
Couldn’t do it.
Valid argument, very good points. It certainly doesn't shake the world with change. But it does put a good spotlight on Louisiana athletics. You have to admit the season the Ragin Cajuns were ranked number one & hosted that super regional in Lafayette & the coverage of several of you guys personally was flattering & made you extra proud of your school & your town.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginScotsman
Yeah bc it was my school, my town. Baton Rouge and lsu are neitherQuote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon King
Who’s worse: people like this or the Uncle Toms in our fanbase who will trash Cajun fans but not say a peep about this?Quote:
Originally Posted by zeppelincajun
Absolutely the coverage is fun because you love the school. But, what does it do for the state? Nothing. Even if UL was in the same position. It’s a nice story, but in the grand scheme of things it’s only just a story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon King
Still bottom 5 in education, healthcare, infrastructure. Not trying to dump on Louisiana. I love living here. But good for the state? The state is not going to change because any university wins a game. I just hate that argument. To me, it’s just a made up reason to blindly support that school.
Hey folks, nice MCWS game this Sunday afternoon for those who enjoy baseball . . . 2ish . . . the MCWS has not disappointed this year . . . get ya some . . .
It’s like the Louisiana SOS put out there for citizens to wear purple yesterday. I know it’s election year, but if it was any other state university, we all know he wouldn’t have said jack.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginScotsman
It’s the same smug “you have to support the state flagship”. No you don’t.
If LSU really wants to do “good for the state”, LSU must realize they will never be the do all, end all educationally for Louisiana. Half ars duplication of great programs from other state universities doesn’t work. Put in the effort, that leads to greatness. Earn it, State.
You definitely don't have to support them. And I'm gonna avoid Wal Mart and that area today!Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
Look, it’s also a great day to mow your lawn, weave baskets, walk around the block, bar b que, boil crabs, take a nap . . . whatever floats your boat . . . If you enjoy baseball, you can consider watching the MCWS at 2:00 on ESPN . . . Ole Miss won last year and Miss State the year before for all you history buffs . . .
LSU football absolutely brings in outside additional dollars to the state. How those dollars are spent is another question.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginScotsman