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| The only outdoor statue at LSU is... | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 11 2011, 10:19 AM (216 Views) | |
| Jolly | Sep 11 2011, 10:19 AM Post #1 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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...Guess who? http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/LSU-unveils-bronze-shaq-statue-090811 |
| The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros | |
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| Mikhailoh | Sep 11 2011, 10:23 AM Post #2 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Oh, jeez. And nothing for Chenault and Humphrey? A sad state of affairs. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Axtremus | Sep 11 2011, 10:43 AM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Indeed, when all that an institute higher learning can tout is an athlete for his athletic achievements, it is very sad. |
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| jon-nyc | Sep 11 2011, 10:45 AM Post #4 |
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Cheers
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They need a statue of Sherman. |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| apple | Sep 11 2011, 10:48 AM Post #5 |
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one of the angels
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but they probably know what a professor is |
| it behooves me to behold | |
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| Larry | Sep 11 2011, 10:53 AM Post #6 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5aW08ivHU |
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Of the Pokatwat Tribe | |
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| Jolly | Sep 11 2011, 11:09 AM Post #7 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Let not theyself be hoisted by thine own petard. Mr. O'Neal is slated to finish his PhD disertation and become Dr. O'Neal by Christmas. |
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| Mikhailoh | Sep 11 2011, 11:19 AM Post #8 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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So the statue is for his academic achievements? Who knew? Usually that sort of honor is reserved for accomplishments after receiving one's education. Of course, there is a recent Nobel Prize. I suppose things are changing.
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Jolly | Sep 11 2011, 11:34 AM Post #9 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Nah, it's for his basketball career. His undergrad degree is from LSU, his doctorate will be from a school in Florida. Look at the bright side...he only got a statue. Pete got an entire assembly center (the PMAC) named after him... |
| The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros | |
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| Copper | Sep 11 2011, 11:37 AM Post #10 |
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Shortstop
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Why? |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Axtremus | Sep 11 2011, 11:40 AM Post #11 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Regardless, the statue celebrates his athletic achievement, not his academic achievement. |
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| Jolly | Sep 11 2011, 12:17 PM Post #12 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Mostly true. He was the #1 pick in the NBA draft, Rookie of the Year, won 4 NBA Championships, 15 All-NBA selections, League MVP, and he has an Olympic Gold Medal. He also is a Platinum-selling recording artist, with 4 CDs. Not to mention he also was a sworn law enforcement officer in two different states and he carries an honorary United States Deputy Marshall badge, serving on a task force which tracked down sexual predators. Oh, he's also made a couple of movies and had his own reality tv show. Along with getting his PhD this fall. So while LSU recognizes O'Neal for his basketball prowess, perhaps they also have recognized him for being O'Neal, the man. |
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| Copper | Sep 11 2011, 01:55 PM Post #13 |
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Shortstop
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Mr. ONeal conducts the Boston Pops http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoyiR3ob7yk |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Aqua Letifer | Sep 11 2011, 07:37 PM Post #14 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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Sh!t I saw a few months ago that he worked as an art curator for awhile. I think the kind of stuff he's done outside his basketball career is equal parts unbelievably hilarious and awesome. I don't mind the guy. |
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