Originally Posted by
RaginDave
_ I guess I can say chaulk this one up to "who cares".
* Do I like that Ike Taylor says "Swaggin", HELL NO!!!
* Do I like that Ike Taylor is in the NFL as a UL graduate, Hell Yeah!!!!
* Do I wish he said Louisiana or UL or University of Louisiana, Hell Yeah!!!!
* Am I impressed that he supports the university and coaches at the coaches clinics, Hell YEah!!!!
Ike is a graduate of the University of Louisiana "in" Lafayette according to his website, that is a good thing. He even calls us Louisiana in his website, not UL, not UL Lafayette, not Louisiana Lafayette. He says "THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, in Lafayette" as in I went to the University of Louisiana, located in Lafayette, La.
"College Career
Taylor attended college at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette where he studied in psychology. In his first two years, he became academically ineligible and was unable to play football. After hard work, help, and commitment he brought his grades up and joined the football team as a walk on in 2001. This achievement earned him a scholarship. In his first season, he played tailback, special teams and returned kicks.
Prior to his senior season, Taylor asked to be moved to cornerback. He started the season at the right cornerback spot and recorded 46 tackles, eight passes defensed and two forced fumbles. In four games, he didn’t allow an opponent to catch a ball. Among his college teammates was Charles Tillman who was drafted by the Chicago Bears."
I suport Ike, granted I was pulling for GB last night. he was a great player at UL and a very good player in the NFL. We need to support our alumni that are playing professional sports not push them away.
Keep up the good work Ike, but every now and then, could you please say Louisiana.... _