Why is the Daily Iberian so biased against LSU in favor of UL?

By LSU Girl
Published/Last Modified on Monday, October 20, 2008 5:27 AM CDT

Everytime I come home from Baton Rouge and pick up the Daily Iberian I get slightly angry. In the sports section LSU is always overshadowed by UL. If LSU won a football game the paper would read something similar to LSU barely wins; on the other hand if UL loses (which seems to always be the case) the paper would read: UL is almost victorious! Why does this happen? Can't UL fans be happy for LSU versus just being jealous?

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City Limits wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:53 PM:

" And UL loses this weekend 48-3. Let's put that in the front headlines since LSU gets more pubilicity, let's put how bad they lost so everyone that does not watch the games will still know. "

OILFIELD-TRASH wrote on Nov 18, 2008 6:55 PM:

" I may be a little full of myself. Most people call it self confidence. I sense a little bit of jealousy, but that's OK. As for the extension service, well i work closely with them, as I am also a livestock producer as well and the LSU extension service just happens to govern the 4-H program here. To which I support because it is a very valuable organization. My kids are all members. As far as the tools in the back shop I wouldn't know anything about them as I work offshore where there are no back shops. And if-there-were-I'd-point-my-finger-and-have-someone-of-your-pay-grade-clean-them-right-up! "

To OilfieldTrash wrote on Nov 17, 2008 4:03 PM:

" Gee, you sure are full of yourself. I'm pretty sure that the LSU Extension Service offers a course on learning how to be humble. You should enroll after you finish cleaning those tools in the back shop. "

OILFIELD-TRASH wrote on Nov 14, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Just because I don't have a college degree doesn't mean I'm not educated. I left school to pursue a career unlike most people who do have a degree and can't find a job worth spitting on. I was making a six figure income by age 25. I now make $250k +/ year. I have an I.Q. of 120. So if you're looking to hurt my feelings, I'm sorry, my life is pretty good. If you bully people to make your insignificant little existence feel somewhat important then by all means pick on me. I have broad shoulders. I can-take-it.-Release-your-frustrations.-Glad-I-could-be-of-service-to-such-an-"educated"-person. "

To Oilfield Trash wrote on Nov 13, 2008 5:01 PM:

" Are you still trying to prove you know nothing? It's never too late to get a college education. "

OILFIELD-TRASH wrote on Nov 13, 2008 1:30 PM:

" Yes I am "U-L-S-U". 5% of people have an IQ under 70 and this is generally considered as the benchmark for "mental retardation", a condition of limited mental ability in that it produces difficulty in adapting to the demands of life. Severity of mental retardation can be broken into 4 levels:
50-70 - Mild mental retardation (85%)
35-50 - Moderate mental retardation (10%) 20-35 - Severe mental retardation (4%) IQ < 20 - Profound mental retardation (1%)
Where do you fall? It was just a comment. Even i- it-was-in-your-eyes-in-poor-taste,-that-is-all-it-was.-Get-a-life-and-get-over-yourself. "

OILFIELD-TRASH wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:28 PM:

" On the contrary, I am far from being a bully. As far as I can tell I am the one being bullied here. You find it necessary to pick on me about a harmless comment. You know nothing about me, yet you find it necessary to judge me with your ignorant comments about something you know nothing about. As I recall the topic is about support for local college football. If the topic is too complex for you maybe you should find a more simple topic to express your opinions on. God will judge me in my final hour.-As-will-you-be-judged-so-be-careful-who-YOU-pick-on-in-the-future.-God-bless-you. "

To U-L-S-U wrote on Nov 10, 2008 1:25 PM:

" I, too, read the comments from both posters about your use of the word "Retards" concerning the college issue. Quit making excuses for using that offensive word. All your obnoxious postings do not fool anyone. Immature and insecure comes to mind when I read what you had to say on all your posts. You sound like a bully. "

disappointed wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:08 AM:

" I too attended my first UL game in about 25 years. I was SO disappointed in the UL fans when they cheered as they announced the LSU - Bama game. I don't plan to support UL any time soon!!! My money and daughter will go to LSU! "

Stephen Koch wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:58 PM:

" I don't believe that the paper is "bias" vs LSU in that the publisher is a big LSU FAN. I assume that UL has more "readership" in New Iberia. What surprises me is why can't people happy for BOTH Universities. Its not ULL VS LSU all the time. I attended my first ULL game Saturday night to support my daughter (band studdent) and was disappointed at the cheers when the news that LSU lost. I was indeed disappointed. Louisiana fans should support BOTH great Universities. GO TIGERS ... GO RAGIN' CAJUNS "

U-L-S-U wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:59 PM:

" Mental retardation is a generalized, triarchic disorder, characterized by subaverage cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors with onset before the age of 18. Once focused almost entirely on cognition, the definition now includes both a component relating to mental functioning and one relating to the individual's functional skills in their environment. In North America mental retardation is subsumed into the broader term developmental disability, which also includes epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy and other disorders that develop during the developmental period (birth to age 18.) Not bad for a skank huh? I have two nephews-with-cerebral-palsy-and-both-are-mentally-retarded.-they-do-not-have-downs-syndrome.-Maybe-you-should-both-check-your-facts-before-you-open-your-ignorant-mouths "

Peggy wrote on Nov 7, 2008 8:01 PM:

" UL is twenty five miles away and LSU, is not. I hate the attention LSU gets for many reasons I would not have space to explain, but let me say this....I graduated from USL in 1982 and I still seethe when I remember the ruckus LSU stirred up to keep USL from becoming UL because they were THE LA. university. They are the only university in LA to get state money. If you want more LSU, maybe stay in BR. This is Cajun Country. "

To U-L-S-U wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:31 PM:

" The person that wrote the post about you was right on. You comments sound like that of an uneducated oaf. How about getting an education before you post something you obviously don't know a thing about. Looks like you are the one who will need God's blessings. What a skank! "

U-L-S-U wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:19 PM:

" For 'To U-L-S-U'........I have people that I care about that are mentally retarded. Mental retardation is not singular to people with Downs Syndrome. If you in fact were educated maybe you would know that. It was a reference to their illogical way of thinking. One more thing. The sensors of the Daily Iberian understand my right to free speech, unlike yourself. That's why it was allowed to be posted. You indeed need to lighten up and go down to Walmart and see if they started selling sense of humor yet, why not they sell everything else! God bless you. "

What wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:28 PM:

" I can't believe you wrote this! This past weekend was UL's Homecoming and there was NOTHING in The Daily Iberian about it. But LSU was sure on the first page of the sports section. Get Real. "

TC in the place to be wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:50 AM:

" Hey Farrow, why is it the first argument ULaLa people use is that most LSU fans never went to LSU, so they have no business being fans. Do you want those same people to support ULaLa if they never went to school there either? Your argument is biased and rediculous.
Ever since ULaLa changed their name, they have been on this kick about trying to be the top dog in the state. Newsflash people, LSU is and always will be the flagship school. ULaLa needs to just accept that. "

City Limits wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:03 AM:

" OMG! Are you people still going on with this junk? All someone asked was about the FOOTBALL teams being in the paper 1 more than the other. Some people I swear are just so ignorant. This whole forum is about the football teams publicity not about what school is better than the other. Please, please people get a life. We have a Muslim running our country now and you are worried about this. He gets his way you probably won't have neither of these schools to argue about anymore. There are more important things going on than this! "

AC wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:25 AM:

" And where did you go to college Mr UL Stinks? "

UL stinks wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:16 PM:

" UL should just shut down because it seems like all of it's graduates are just ignorant jealous country bumpkins. "

Farrow wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:53 PM:

" If half the people in New Iberia who have LSU license plates and bumper stickers on their cars actually graduated from LSU, we would have the highest educational attainment of any city in the U.S.!

Anyway, it ain't about football, people, or sports in general: It's about education.

As for me, I went to UL and have no use for LSU. "

TC in the place to be wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:48 PM:

" They can put out whatever merchandise they want. It's called free enterprise. No one really wants to buy ULL stuff, they want to buy LSU stuff. It's been that way as long as I can remember. I don't see why ULL is so broken up over it lately. Sounds like someone is jealous. "

Yoyo Ma wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:44 PM:

" To UL Grad: Uh, JC Penny isn't a local store, and those stores are in business to make money. The fact is there are more people willing to buy LSU gear instead of ULL gear. This has NOTHING to do with a particular store choosing to support one school over the other. "

AC wrote on Nov 4, 2008 3:03 PM:

" UL grad..... They do have UL stuff in those stores. Yes there is more LSU stuff but that is because there is more LSU stuff made. There is a higher market for all kinds of things for LSU so therefore a higher assortment of goodies. I know for a fact at Walmart, Academy, and stage carry UL stuff... So what if they also carry LSU? "

To U-L-S-U wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:27 PM:

" Your lack of education is showing by using such an insentive comment about "retards". Maybe you should go back to one of these universities and learn some humility. Shame on you for perpetuating a negative stereotype against people with Down Syndrome and shame on the Daily Iberian's censor's for allowing that word to be printed in a negative manner. It is not acceptable for anyone to use that word negatively, even if just in jest. I'd like to know what company would hire someone like you. Go back to college, your ignorance is showing. "

ul grad wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:02 AM:

" I have to agree with wanna be. I graduated from ULL and it really ticks me off that all of the stores (JCPenny, Stage, etc.) sell NOTHING BUT LSU STUFF. Hats, shirts, flip flops, ice chest, ties, you name it, they have it. Who cares how good they are in football. I don't. Why can't these local stores support their local school! "

LSU Girl wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:19 PM:

" I think most of the people that commented misunderstood the point of this forum. The forum is more about the Daily Iberian than it is about LSU vs. UL. "

AC wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:09 PM:

" cjr3888 is correct. Also the Advocate delivers here if you are interested, you can have it deliever to your door and it will be there earlier than the DI. "

cjr3888 wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:41 AM:

" All this arguing is just plain stupid. The bottom line is that the Daily Iberian covers UL because the university is closer than LSU. Baton Rouge has their own paper that covers LSU. "

TC in the place to be wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:23 AM:

" Here is what I think is hilarious, and it always comes from UL people in regards to bandwagon LSU fans. The usual argument is always, you never attended LSU so why are you a fan, blah blah blah....you should support ULL. Well what if they didn't go to either? Does ULL want bandwagon fans as well? You ULL people are pathetic, because you are so angry that your football team reeks, except for this year. You have all this built up anger for nothing. Worry about yourselves and your crappy little school that nobody outside of alumni care about. "

free country wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:03 AM:

" I agree City Limits, this is a free country and i get to choose how i want to spend my money. If UL wants to be a better team, they need to build a bigger Stadium. That is what recruits look for in a team when choosing and a good coaching staff. So maybe it is ul Alum's fault for not backing they school in the atlectics dept. and i do support both schools. The bottom line is that everyone has the right to choose who every they want because that is their right. Its their money, unless,Goodday "

U-L-S-U wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 AM:

" You are all a bunch of "over educated" retard's. Its college football. The purest form of athletic competition before they turn into rich pretty boy's that just want more money instead of playing with heart and pride. Who cares what team I cheer for? Who cares what team you cheer for, or don't cheer for? I do not have a college degree. Most of you idiots that have a degree can't even get a job, much less a job in your field, While a dumb ol' country boy like me is making six figures. Go figure! "

ta wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:56 AM:

" I don't support UL or LSU. GO SU JAGS! "

City Limits wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:49 AM:

" And LSU is a Louisiana School. Louisiana State University! They are both Louisiana Schools so they should both get publicity. If someone likes one school more than the other you can't down them for that. That's their choice. For those of you that went to one of those schools, that was your choice to go there. Nobody downed you for that. I have a LSU flag in my yard and LSU stickers on my SUV. I also have UL t-shirts and sweatshirts. LSU hats and t-shirts. My 2 year old LSU and UL clothes. So what's the problem? "

USL Alum93 wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:41 AM:

" I'm with you Al, more involvement, regonition, better for our local economy . There are other states like Texas that support strongly multiple schools. How come Wally World can't put up a few racks of UL merchandise like they do for LSU A&M BR.

My negative comments about supporting LSU was not to those that honestly say they support both, it's those that support the flagship only that have no connection, of course it easy to support the biggest, don't walk around with a feeling of connnection though, you have none! We are Louisiana-GeauxCajuns "

james wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:26 PM:

" Why would I have to be a grad. to be a fan? Lets see i work and if I want to spend my money on LSU then so be it. "

agree with UL Alum93 wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:03 PM:

" It's funny how whenever you see a LSU flag, it's usually accompanied by a Nascar sticker on the back of a pickup parked in front of a trailer.

If you never went to LSU, you have no right to call it "your school" or "your team" "

Al wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:59 PM:

" If the Acadiana community was smart, they would put money and support into UL atlhetics. Helping UL succeed = helping the Acadiana community succeed. The more accredited the school becomes, whether for academics or atheltics, will increase the enrollment which will in turn boost the local economy.

To those who have graduated from UL and support LSU instead, SHAME ON YOU. Do you not realize that by supporting UL you are putting money back into your own degree? The more recognition UL gets, the more your degree is worth. "

City Limits wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:39 PM:

" So let me get this start, because we didn't graduate from LSU we can't support them if we in N.I. but yet we should support UL? OMG are you serious? Look I support both schools actually because they are Louisiana schools. But I prefer LSU. I don't have anything against UL, I just been watching LSU since I was a little girl. I like the Cowboys, should I not like them because I don't live in Texas? This forum is about the football teams being publitized and y'all turned it into a battle of the schools. How sad! "

UL Alum93 wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:46 AM:

" I'm tired of all the LSU supporters in N.I. that have never stepped foot on a university a day of their life. If half of the local population would spend their hard earned money on UL athletics instead of on LSU, just imagine where UL athletics could be. I am all for supporting your Alumni, so if your an LSU grad in N.I. my hat off to you, it's the other 90% of the non educated in N.I. that makes me sick!! Proud to be a UL Grad...Geaux Cajuns "

To Engineer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:13 AM:

" You see Engineer, it's UL supporters that can't stand LSU - not the other way around. UL feels as though LSU takes away it's glory and success, that's not the case.

Support Louisiana schools - EVERYONE. Stop downgrading a university because you feel that programs rank higher at another - or that they are "overrated" - whatever that means. Just be thankful that LA has several outstanding universities for every recent HS grad to chose from. Finally a triumph that won't send people OUT of LA! "

Engineer wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:55 PM:

" By the way UL has one of the best Architect programs in the nation. That is by far the greatest accomplishment in history. The world is nothing without architecure. Thanks for your time. "

Engineer wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:52 PM:

" GO UL!!!!

I am one that STRONGLY believes.... let me repeat that, STRONGLY believes that LSU IS EXTREMELY OVERATED! UL is by far a way better community! Besides we should respect any college in LOUISIANA be it a Technical, Community or a University. Thats the problem with society now days, nobody pulls together. Its either Black/White, Democrat/Republican, Straight/Gay, Clever/Dumb. We all fight over the the most bizzare issues when we should all just come together and be respectful to everyone. Unfortunately it will never be that way. God Bless. "

AC wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:19 PM:

" Loyola and Tulane don’t offer full scholarships for law school. Well I take that back, they might offer something for like one student per year. Other than that it is partial scholarships. Even if I get half of my tuition paid, that would still be more money than LSU would cost if I had to pay it all. Not to mention, if I get half paid from Loyola or Tulane, LSU would also give me half or more. Thanks for your thoughts and concerns on my education though, I do appreciate it. "

AC wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:17 PM:

" Honestly the bar doesn’t really have much to do with legal skills.You think that one test decided if you will be a good lawyer?There are people who just don’t test well that have had to take the bar exam multiple times to pass.Some of whom are much better lawyers than the ones who pass the first time.I don’t think that LSU Law School is a bad,but it's not as hard or thorough as Loyola or Tulane.You cannot dispute that because you don’t know.My brother does,he went to both, as did many of his classmates,all of whom agree LSU is easier. "

LSU Grad 05 wrote on Oct 27, 2008 2:25 PM:

" AC, you are correct. I forgot that the bar has nothing to do with practicing law. I also forgot that LSU law graduates are not as educated as other law school grads. In fact, I think we should just shut down LSU Law because it is such a substandard program. If you honestly believe that LSU law is not that sound of a program then I advise you to work hard and obtain scholarships so you CAN attend a law school of your caliber. I am a firm believer that education is a 2 way street. "

AC wrote on Oct 27, 2008 12:55 PM:

" I am bitter about the people who try to downgrade a small school like UL compared to a large school like LSU. They are both good schools in their own areas. LSU is very good and known nationally for sports and are good in many areas of education. But UL is known nationally for some of their education programs as well. For instance ULs Nursing program has been said to be equivalent for nursing as a Harvard Law degree is to being a lawyer. They both have their Pros and Cons. "

AC wrote on Oct 27, 2008 12:51 PM:

" Yes I will agree they have a higher bar passage rate because that’s what they do. They teach you how to pass the bar exam. They don’t prepare you to be a lawyer as well as Tulane or Loyola. I am not bitter towards LSU. I honestly plan to go to LSU law school. Not because of how good of a program they have, but because they are so much cheaper than Loyola and Tulane.If I had an endless supply of money,I would choose Loyola or Tulane over LSU any day.But I am defiantly not bitter towards LSU. "

Geaux wrote on Oct 27, 2008 11:23 AM:

" To: "To all of you Tiger Fans" -- Check your facts. The LSU bandwagon has always been running strong. In fact in the '90s when LSU football was terrible, attendance held strong AND donations steadily increased. LSU fans support their team. I can't say the same for UL. Please look at your own attendance records before you question LSU. "

LSU Grad 05 wrote on Oct 27, 2008 11:17 AM:

" To AC: Please do not try to discredit LSU Law. People like you make me sick. LSU has a better LA BAR passage rate than any school in the state (and yes, this includes Tulane). Just because you are bitter about LSU, do not try and knock it. Furthermore, LSU is renowned for some academic departments including but not limited to the School of Business; Internal Audit Program (#1 in the nation); and a nationally ranked MBA program. "

AC wrote on Oct 27, 2008 9:00 AM:

" There is one major difference between UL and LSU football..... The state expects for LSU to win. So when they lose like they did yesterday it is a letdown. When UL loses it is not a big deal. When they win everyone is happy. The same people still go to the UL Games even when they lose. I bet is LSU had 2 or 3 losing seasons. 50% of the people that go now would not be there. One has a loyal fan base and one has a not so loyal fan base, LSU is the latter. "

Frank wrote on Oct 26, 2008 9:20 PM:

" They are not in competition with each other! They are both our State schools, it's ok to cheer for both!
Geaux Tigers!!!!
Geaux Cajuns!!!! "

Still a Proud Tiger Fan wrote on Oct 26, 2008 5:01 PM:

" I, along with many faithful, stayed at the game until the very end - and will be the first through the gates for the Tulane game next weekend.

We stand by our tigers. If we made fun of UL every time they lost, we'd have busted a gut many times over.... "

To all of you Tiger Fans wrote on Oct 25, 2008 11:05 PM:

" How 'bout them Tigers! Great game Georgia. What a bunch of sad and hypocritical fans you are leaving the game in the 3rd quarter when your almighty LSU was getting blown away by Georgia. That's always been my point about LSU "fans". They are only on the band wagon when they are winning, but when they are losing, seems like they always jump ship. In case you haven't heard, the editor of this newspaper is an LSU grad. So why would he scrimp on coverage of any game? I can't imagine what that LSU girl is talking about. "

AC wrote on Oct 24, 2008 10:08 AM:

" I’m sorry city limits. I didn’t realize that College football has nothing to do with college. Oh wait, it does. Without College, they wouldn’t exist. To compare UL football to LSU football is not only dumb, it is pointless. The sizes of these schools are not even close to each other. UL is actually having a winning season so far. Why not just be happy for both teams? PS City limits.... Don’t call people stupid when you can’t even write properly. Then maybe people wouldn’t correct all of your mistakes in a public forum. "

City Limits wrote on Oct 24, 2008 8:35 AM:

" Please you people make me sick. Are you perfect? NO Didn't think so. This is a forum where people speak not to have someone judge their grammar. This isn't school so get a life. This is Louisiana also nobody talks like that except for people that think they are better than everyone else. We are talking about FOOTBALL, not grammar classes. You must think you are so high class. Whatever because if you were you wouldn't be sitting correcting people on the newspaper. Lame, lame, lame. "

AC wrote on Oct 23, 2008 3:18 PM:

" To City Limits..... Did you go to LSU? If so please go back and take some remedial english classes and learn some grammar.

"I will keep saying it to(o). Hardly nobody(anybody) even knows when UL even(delete even) plays. I think I seen(have seen) 1 game on TV."

That is some seriously bad grammar. "

AC wrote on Oct 23, 2008 3:14 PM:

" To Poor UL...... UL has a few colleges that are better than LSU's.... Nursing, Engineering, Computer Science, just to name a few. In fact LSU isn’t ranked that high on many things except for sports. There are other universities in the state that are ranked higher than almost all, if not all of the major colleges in the university..... But rankings don’t mean much. LSU's Law school is ranked better than Loyola's but I know many people who went to LSU Law for a semester from Loyola Law after Katrina and they all said that LSU was MUCH easier. "

To City Limits wrote on Oct 23, 2008 2:36 PM:

" Please tell me you didn't actually ATTEND LSU because your grammar SUCKS and your spelling leaves something to be desired. "

City Limits wrote on Oct 23, 2008 12:51 PM:

" GO LSU!!!!!!! I will keep saying it to. Hardly nobody even knows when UL even plays. I think I seen 1 game on TV. I know they play more than that but nobody ever talks about them. I have been to LSU games in Tiger Stadium, AWESOME!!!!!!!! It is just amazing to be in there. One game it actually started to rain a little and the fans are so devoted NOONE left. We all sat in the rain and watched them be the best. GO LSU!! "

Poor UL wrote on Oct 22, 2008 7:42 PM:

" UL only wishes it could be more like LSU. I kinda feel bad because UL is such a pathetic university. "

ha wrote on Oct 22, 2008 11:32 AM:

" If you want to see more LSU coverage get the Baton Rouge paper. I don't read it but I'm sure it has plenty about LSU. "

to LSU student wrote on Oct 21, 2008 10:03 PM:

" Being a student at such a great school,why are you saying "with out" instead of "without". Better check into those remedial English classes. "

LSU Student wrote on Oct 21, 2008 4:07 PM:

" LSU is with out a doubt underated and the best university in Louisiana. LSU should get more recognition for its accomplishments versus being overshadowed by an unaccomplished school when it 'almost' gets something right. "

me wrote on Oct 21, 2008 3:38 PM:

" To Reaux: I couldn't have said it better. "

City Limits wrote on Oct 21, 2008 2:39 PM:

" GO TIGERS!!!! It doesn't matter if you went to that school or not to be able to like them or praise them. I know people that didn't go to UL and still like them. You pick your own team it don't matter this is the stupidist forum I have ever seen. Arguing because someone didn't go to LSU and likes that team. Babies grow up and argue over something actually woth it. Again I say GO LSU TIGERS!!!!!! "

AC wrote on Oct 21, 2008 2:32 PM:

" I go to UL and both of my parents went to LSU.I watch both teams play when I can and I hope they both win.Why cant we just be happy that Louisiana is finally noticed nationally for something good like winning football games.Instead of the usual 48th place in education,highest incarceration rates,and 47th for most polluted air.The only 1st places we used to get were things like 1st place for the amount of welfare recipients and 1st place for having the highest murder rate.Now LSU has won 1st 2 times in 5 years,just be happy it is something for once. "

Hey Reaux wrote on Oct 21, 2008 1:28 PM:

" I never said that UL wasn't an outstanding university. I simply meant that LSU programs have excelled in the national ranks, so I don't understand why so many people bash such a wonderful university because they are the "red headed stepchild" (not my words, a UL grad's words to be exact)....we are both Louisiana universities, we should be proud of the accomplishments of both schools - I find it hysterical that because someone didn't attend LSU, they aren't supposed to cheer for them or be happy for it's success? - - PS - I'm a girl :) "

Reaux wrote on Oct 21, 2008 9:46 AM:

" Hey Geaux Tiger Boy, you MIGHT want to check out the recognition that the UL College of Nursing and College of Engineering rank nationally (ABOVE lsu). The BI Moody College of Business was rank as one of the top rising business schools by Princeton University (Attracting professors from the likes of Oxford). So before you go bragging about something you know very little about, check your facts. I don't hate, nor am i jealous, of LSU. I just prefer to support MY university. GO UL!! "

Proud LSU Grad wrote on Oct 20, 2008 7:47 PM:

" GEAUX TIGERS! (you know - that flagship university down I-10....Tier One university, nationally recognized not only for sports, but academics as well (heard of EJ Ourso Business School?) - - We have MANY reasons to be proud of LSU - whether we graduated from there or not....the university is bringing pride and money into our state and all some care about is how poor UL doesn't get front page coverage - - here's a thought - EARN IT! "

Nobama wrote on Oct 20, 2008 5:33 PM:

" ul wins 3 games in a row and now everyone is on the bandwagon. When was the last time that happened? LSU is the only school in the nation with 2 bcs championships. When ul-whatever gets there, then they will get the media coverage. "

Living here wrote on Oct 20, 2008 4:29 PM:

" Well said Wanna be"s. Everyone is fascianted with LSU, and most of the people never attended. I guess its just the wagon to be on. Very back country!!! If LSU gave half of the money to the academics, professors, etc that actually WORK there, they'd be better off. Instead, ALL of the money brought in buy ticket sales, merchandise etc, get wasted on stupid things, LIKE MORE FOOTBALL STUFF FOR YOUR YARD!!! "

Reaux wrote on Oct 20, 2008 3:07 PM:

" Waste, what's more important than arguing about sporting opinions? ...miserable roads, bottom of the nation in education, the pitifully inadequate health care system, the economically destructive tax system, the disgusting welfare state, the inept and corrupt political arena, the obvious loss of top university graduates to neighboring states, the loss of protective coastal marshland, the obvious bias of federal government and media when it comes to states which are considered "fly over". ...nah, let's talk about something that we can have an effect on. If you graduate from UL, SPEND YOUR MONEY THERE INSTEAD OF PURPLE JUNK ACROSS THE BAYOU. "

me wrote on Oct 20, 2008 3:05 PM:

" May be because the majority of the LSU fans that went to school there still exhibit that snotty better than thou attitude towards everyone else. GO UL "

Finally wrote on Oct 20, 2008 2:44 PM:

" THANK YOU to wanna-bes!!!
Everyone jumps on the LSU Bandwagon just b/c their friends are there. I know plenty of people who never attended LSU and who actually did attend USL/UL..and they don't support their university. How sad is that! "

Wanna-bes wrote on Oct 20, 2008 12:10 PM:

" I, for one, have seen enough of LSU to last a lifetime. All these big "fans" who didn't even attend the school is so stupid. All the LSU yard trash and car ornaments make us look back-woods. Do you think LSU actually cares if you're obsessed with them? They're laughing all the way to the bank. UL needs to be supported, even though they're not the greatest because it is the alma mater of so many of us. Yes, I graduated from USL and proud of it. USL pays my bills. I'm not giving my money to Baton Rouge. "

Oh please wrote on Oct 20, 2008 12:03 PM:

" You must be backwards. UL has won the last 3 games and all they get is a corner of the paper. When LSU lost they had big headlines. Please just be happy for all of our home teams!!!
Geaux Cajuns!!!!!! "

mother of four wrote on Oct 20, 2008 12:03 PM:

" Well said waste! "

UL FAN wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:45 AM:

" Personally I think that LSU is overated and people need to start recongnizing our local universities! Therefore just back the Daily Iberian does not worship LSU like most papers it does not mean there biased. The Daily Iberian is just being REAL! "

waste wrote on Oct 20, 2008 6:18 AM:

" Who cares. It is ALL a waste of ink. If we would spend a tenth of the energy and money we spend on sports on more important things, we might actually solve some of our problems. "

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