Mike the Tiger has to be held back from mauling Texas player following LSU loss
By Ethan Stone
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A tiger almost mauled a Texas player on the field in Death Valley Saturday night. Mike the Tiger, that is.
The LSU mascot was seen on video walking around the field in the aftermath of Texas’ comeback win over LSU, which ended the Tigers’ College Football Playoff hopes in Year 1 of the Lane Kiffin era. As players chirped back and forth at each other, Mike had to be held back by a LSU staffer when a Texas player walked past and, apparently, said something the mascot didn’t like.
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LSU is now 6-4 on the season and has lost 2 straight. The Tigers are still missing a win over a team currently ranked in the top 25, having lost previous opportunities against Kentucky, Ole Miss, Alabama and now Texas. LSU gets one more shot at a top 25 team this season, and it won’t be easy. The Tigers are set to travel to Neyland Stadium to face off against Kiffin’s old team, No. 8 Tennessee.
As for Texas, the No. 6 Longhorns are now 8-2 and have won 4 straight heading into their final matchups vs. Arkansas and at Texas A&M.
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
