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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
School Colors
Purple and gold
School Mascot
Fighting Tigers. Mike V, the school’s live Royal Bengal tiger mascot, comes out to all the home games.
Men Playing Varsity Sports
288 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
182 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
LSU is a university driven by a fierce love of sports. Not only do students seemingly live and die by the Tiger’s football successes and failures, but the town itself is also driven to the edges of hysterics during football season. With the national championship win in 2004, Tiger pride has only swelled. LSU football games are legendary for their special atmosphere, particularly the cheers and various superstitions enacted in the student section. The popular phrase, “Baton Rouge is a drinking town with a football problem,” is made evident by the numerous tailgating spots before home games. Though “Death Valley” has a capacity of over 91,600, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get student tickets, so be sure to pay attention to summer registration deadlines, or prepare to stake out a place at one of the popular bars such as Walk On’s or Serrano’s to watch the game. If you don’t know anything about SEC football, brush up before school starts and buy some purple and gold clothing, or be prepared to feel a twinge of embarrassment when students begin to rant about rivalries and coaches. Beyond football, the men’s baseball, women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s track & field are known for staying near the top of the rankings each year. Students often spend evenings in the spring semester at basketball games and warm afternoons in Alex Box watching men’s baseball, which is known for having record college baseball attendance. The women’s gymnastics team is also known for drawing a strong crowd to their meets. Club sports offer a great chance for those with athletic prowess a chance to get in on the action, but don’t expect a strong following. IM sports are usually filled with student clubs and Greek organizations, but students are known for starting their own off-the-wall teams. Students Speak Out
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I don’t need to mention how big...
I don’t need to mention how big LSU football is, but our female basketball and gymnastics teams command equal respect and admiration. |
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Both varsity sports and IM sports...
Both varsity sports and IM sports are very big on campus. Although, more people attend varsity sports then IM sports. Yet, it is only some of the varsity sports that are popular with the students: football, baseball, and basketball. The IM sports league is growing every year. |
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We have won 43 national...
We have won 43 national championships. We definitely have a great athletic department. Athletics are a highlight of LSU, but are not the only wonderful thing about LSU. The spirit and traditions make the athletic events what they are. Intramural sports are widely used by organizations who create teams or friends who get together to form a group. |
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Varsity football and baseball have...
Varsity football and baseball have huge followings. A football game is at least an all-weekend event. People tailgate for both football and baseball games. Many people attend men’s and women’s basketball games, and the University has been working on encouraging students to support these teams. Other varsity sports are publicized, but not as closely followed. There are lots of intramural sports leagues on campus. The dorms participate, the Rec Center makes teams, and the Greeks have an intramural system. They play flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer, to name a few. |
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Football! Football! Football! The...
Football! Football! Football! The Fighting Tigers are a major part of campus life, and much of the city shuts down for Saturday nights in the fall. The whole campus becomes a huge tailgating festival with the streets lined with BBQ pits, people, music, and fun—it gives a feeling of such pride that no other campus can even try to beat. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Golf
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer (outdoor)
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Jiujitsu
- Judo/Aikido
- Karate
- Lacrosse
- Martial arts
- Powerlifting
- Roller hockey
- Rowing
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Sailing
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Traditional Korean
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Cox Communications Center for Student Athletes - Another campus building with roots linked to former governor Huey P. Long, the Cox Communications building was initially a gym and armory. However, today, thanks to the vision of former LSU head football coach Nick Saban, the facility houses a 1,000-seat Internet-accessible auditorium and classroom, tutorial center for student athletes, computer lab, resource library, meeting rooms, smaller classrooms, a career center, and a directed studies center, all to make sure student athletes are focused on academics as well.
- Student Recreational Sports Complex - The Student Recreational Sports Complex, often just called “the Rec,” is a sprawling athletic hub for students. The center is constantly being updated, and recent renovations include a rock-climbing wall, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court, in addition to the pre-existing swimming pool, basketball courts, volleyball courts, badminton and racquetball courts, athletic classrooms, weight rooms, fields for intramurals and track, and numerous machines. Full-time students just need to swipe their Tiger Cards at the front desk for access.
Athletic Fields
Alex Box Stadium, Tiger Stadium (“Death Valley”), Bernie Moore Track Stadium, Bill Lawton Squad Room, Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, Charles McClendon Football Practice Facility, Golf Team Clubhouse, Martin J. Broussard Center for Athletic Training, Natatorium, Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC), Soccer Complex, Strength and Conditioning Facility, Tiger Park, University Club, W.T. “Dub” Robinson Tennis Stadium
Getting Tickets
Tickets for major sporting events, especially football, can be difficult to come by. For student football tickets, priority is ranked by the number of hours completed with tickets priced at under $10 a piece. A good tip is to join an organization in hopes of taking advantage of organizational seating at football games. Tickets to other events can usually be purchased at the door with a student ID. However, for many sports, attendance is free.
Most Popular Sports
No sport can compete with the popularity of varsity football, which is notorious for causing students’ grades to decrease in the fall and keeping seniors lingering around for an extra fall semester. Men’s baseball is known for having a strong dynasty of national titles in the ‘90s, and fans are always there to support the team. Basketball gains momentum every year, with a men’s team steeped in the rich tradition of Pistol Pete and Shaq, and the women’s team continuing assault during the post-season.
Most Overlooked Teams
Currently, there is no varsity soccer team, but constant attempts are being made to create one. The men’s club rugby team is not only great on the field, but is known around campus for throwing phenomenally raucous parties. Most of the women’s teams are great, but do not get the spectators they deserve. IM and club sports are only a bleep on the student radar.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Students and locals are constantly seen casually strolling, jogging, or biking around the gorgeous LSU lakes.
Did You Know?The LSU Natatorium plays host to a yearly party called “Natty Night in the Natatorium,” the Friday before a major home football game. Ask around for information from students in the know, as it is not school sanctioned.
Legendary Louisiana governor Huey P. Long built Tiger Stadium. The state would only fund the construction if the stadium was not just for recreational purposes, so the stadium originally contained student dorms. Tiger Stadium was the site of an actual earthquake in 1988. After scoring a major touchdown against Auburn, all the yelling and jumping caused enough earth-shaking to register on the Richter Scale.
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