Over the past decade a long standing LSU tradition has gone away with the change of the times. The longstanding tradition of Mike the Tiger being on the field at LSU games has ended after the death of Mike VI in 2016 as LSU decided no future Mike's would be transported into the games.
This issue has come back into the spotlight as of late as Governor Jeff Landry started to state that he supported the idea of bringing the tradition back to LSU.
"I think the opportunity to bring our mascot back onto that field is an unbelievable opportunity."Jeff Landry
The tradition appears to be returning as Louisiana Sports Net shares the news that LSU will have a live Tiger back on the sidelines this weekend for the first time in nearly a decade.
BREAKING: Live tiger to return to Tiger Stadium field for LSU-Alabama. #GeauxTigers #LSU #RollTide
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Mike the Tiger won't be the one making the trip inside the Stadium this weekend as he'll remain in his habitat. Instead, Jeff Landry will be bringing in an Out of State Tiger into Louisiana to serve in the role as LSU's live mascot.
This weekend's atmosphere will be unbelievable
The anticipation is massive as LSU and Alabama will face off in a matchup that will make or break both teams seasons. This weekend, College Gameday, 100's of recruits, and a live Tiger will all make their way to Baton Rouge as two College Football powers battle in Death Valley. When the College Football Playoff was expanded, everyone said the games wouldn't mean as much, instead a game between LSU and Alabama who both have two losses now has a massive meaning.