What It Means to Be a Tiger : Les Miles and LSU's Greatest Players

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Louisiana State University football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Tigers football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. LSU fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish. What It Means to Be a Tiger: Les Miles and LSU's Greatest Players explores the program's vast success and the simple question: What does it mean to be a Tiger? One person or one phrase cannot answer that question because so many different emotions encompass the true LSU spirit. More than 40 of the greatest LSU student-athletes and coaches from the past century were called upon to express why they are so proud to be a part of the storied tradition that is LSU football. What It Means to Be a Tiger brings together all of their stories, as told by the most outstanding voices of the LSU program and guaranteed to enhance your passion for Tiger football. It's not just one tradition, one season or one particular game—it's the stories coming from the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades that capture the true essence of representing Louisiana State University.

this Unique, Compelling Series Assembles The Greatest Players From The Most Celebrated Teams In College Football To Share Their Personal Memories. Filled With Firsthand Accounts From Dozens Of Players-from The Team's Early Days Through The New Millenium-what It Means Lets You Learn About Your Favorite College Teams Straight From The Source. These Special Athletes Revisit Their Days Of Glory, Share Their Most Poignant Reminiscences, And Attempt To Define Their Part In The Storied Football Fraternity. You'll Gain New Insights To Legendary Players, Coaches, Teams, Games, Rivalries, Traditions, And More. This Rare Collection Of Individual Stories-accompanied By Archival Photos-is Truly A Must-have For Any College Football Fan.

"In 'What it means to be a Tiger', this amazing tradition comes to life. Some of the greatest players and coaches in LSU history share their memories of being part of one of the top college football programs in the country. Their stories are fascinating--and many are being told for the first time. Learn how they made their way to Baton Rouge, read about the challenges they faced while at the school, relive some of the greatest games in LSU history, and appreciate the important life lessons they gained by being part of the team"--Page 2 of cover