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Video: College football world pays tribute to LSU mascot Mike VI on Twitter
By Adam Spencer
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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
https://twitter.com/ArdenKey49/status/785910968966586368
RIP @MikeTigerVI job well done the roar of the crowd will always be your voice #4everLSU #MikeTigerVI
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) 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
https://twitter.com/tj_lsudad/status/785720937106673665
Nooooooooo you will be missed Mike #MikeVI
— Grant Fink (@GFinkl) October 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/landon_voss/status/785908149869948928
It's a sad day in Death Valley ?#MikeVI
— Drew (@Andrew_Agosto) October 11, 2016
RIP #MikeVI pic.twitter.com/waM6X8pfTz
— Quinn Early (@QuanEarly) October 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/ashleyrenfro/status/785907998027870208
https://twitter.com/aldotcomSports/status/785908463310344195
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 Gill ? (@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 Dugas (@_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 Landry (@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 (@red5chris) 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
https://twitter.com/morganacosta23/status/785909865482891264
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 Lauffer (@alisonprejean) October 11, 2016
LSU encourages fans to share memories of Mike on social media using the hashtag #MikeVI.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
