When is a sports movie not a sports movie? When it focuses on the mascot and not the team. LSU's Mike the Tiger is the subject of such a film in the works right now.
In Louisiana, we all know that Mike the Tiger is the epitome of having a cool mascot. But what about all of those other teams that call themselves the 'Tigers?'
LSU plans to have a new live tiger mascot on campus by August, replacing one that died in October following months of treatment for a rare form of cancer.
The death of Mike the Tiger (Mike VI) shook the Tiger Nation this week and many are mourning the loss. Mike VI spent 9 of his 11 years at LSU and was euthanized Tuesday due to his progressive battle with cancer.
We have sad news to pass along this afternoon...after a 4 month battle against cancer, LSU Mascot Mike the Tiger (VI) has passed away.
The announcement is not a shock, as the battle with cancer has been very public and well documented through the University...
LSU's legendary mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been making headlines of late, given the multiple reports regarding his treatment for a rare form of cancer.
As we all know, Mike the Tiger VI has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and with that information in the news, PETA has come forward and demands that LSU stop the tradition of having live Bengal tigers as LSU's mascots.
In the recent news of LSU live mascot Mike VI being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer with a spindle cell sarcoma. I wanted to look back on last five Mike the Tigers and the history that came with it.
MIKE I (1936-1956)
The idea that changed campus life around Baton Rouge, LA was thought of by four people around Louisiana State University...