Video: College football world pays tribute to LSU mascot Mike VI on Twitter
It was a sad day on Tuesday in Baton Rouge, as news broke that LSU mascot Mike VI had died.
LSU released a touching tribute video honoring the tiger.
It didn’t take long for the college football world to pay their respects to the beloved tiger on Twitter:
What a tough year for LSU. My condolences for your loss. I use to visit big Mike every trip to BR. https://t.co/ToUoIRPJDx
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 11, 2016
RIP #MikeVI https://t.co/gmb0s745cr
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) October 11, 2016
R.I.P. Mike VI
— Arden Key (@ArdenKey49) October 11, 2016
RIP @MikeTigerVI job well done the roar of the crowd will always be your voice #4everLSU #MikeTigerVI
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) October 11, 2016
So sad. Still the best mascot out there. RIP https://t.co/yzFTCzkO4C
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) October 11, 2016
It's a sad day today. We will miss our beautiful Mike. pic.twitter.com/Ifiie6uh9v
— Tiger Bait (@TigerBaitLSU) October 11, 2016
Dome is purple tonight for Mike The Tiger – the end is near…#MikeTheTiger pic.twitter.com/vjfKSTQ5v7
— TJ LSU DAD (@tj_lsudad) October 11, 2016
Nooooooooo you will be missed Mike #MikeVI
— Grant Fink (@GFinkl) October 11, 2016
What a sad day for LSU. RIP #MikeVI @MikeTigerVI
— 【lv】 (@landon_voss) October 11, 2016
It's a sad day in Death Valley ?#MikeVI
— Andrew (@Andrew_Agosto) October 11, 2016
RIP #MikeVI pic.twitter.com/waM6X8pfTz
— Quinn Early (@QuanEarly) October 11, 2016
Thanks for the sweet memories and good luck before exams ?? #MikeVI #foreverLSU pic.twitter.com/FFfqqfarSP
— Ashley (@ashleyrenfro) October 11, 2016
Rest in peace, @MikeTigerVI ?https://t.co/crx1UvEqMq pic.twitter.com/XUB7kdLPRO
— AL.com sports (@aldotcomSports) October 11, 2016
Sad to hear the passing of @MikeTigerVI He has been my one and only mascot. Started our college days at the same time. #MikeVI #GeauxTigers
— Louis Coleman (@LouisColeman31) October 11, 2016
Glad Mikes finally not in pain ???? #MikeVI
— Kaitlyn Hawkins☀️ (@kaitlyn_Rose45) October 11, 2016
I am heartbroken about #MikeVI. When I was in Baton Rouge, I would always make a point to visit him. So sorry my friend. #LSU pic.twitter.com/9IFMRVZ5do
— BW Radley (@bwradley) October 11, 2016
Just nearly cried watching a video on #MikeVI ????
— Stacy Theriot (@_theRIOT_) October 11, 2016
Although I'm not an LSU fan myself (sorry @RobLandry85), I do/did adore Mike the tiger. Rest is peace, sweet tiger ❤️?#MikeVI
— Meredith Nolan (@merenolan) October 11, 2016
Can't impart how much #MikeVI means to the #LSU Community. He's more than a mascot, he was a friend to everyone in my family. Miss You Mike. https://t.co/f3NY4eMzF1
— Garrett Walvoord (@Mr_Playbyplay) October 11, 2016
RIP #MikeVI You will always be remembered. In the @SEC we're always family! #GeauxTigers prayers from #HailState https://t.co/1g171g9e44
— Chris White (@cwhitepics) October 11, 2016
Our thoughts are with the entire @LSU family. #TigersStickTogether https://t.co/qPgNJvYExs
— Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) October 11, 2016
Sad day at LSU https://t.co/wDNGgAmZgF
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 11, 2016
Happy I could visit my favorite childhood animal the last day in his home. I hope I can pet you in heaven #MikeVI pic.twitter.com/zfVDYyxmRp
— Morgan Acosta (@morganacosta23) October 11, 2016
Walking to the game without seeing mike won't be the same #MikeVI #GeauxTigers
— Tyler Stevens (@stevenstyler111) October 11, 2016
Had to just sit here and cry for a second because I loved #MikeVI so much. ?
— Alison Prejean (@alisonprejean) October 11, 2016
LSU encourages fans to share memories of Mike on social media using the hashtag #MikeVI.
