Justin Goar Article Archive

  1. Tiger Tangents: LSU Is 9-3 for Better or Worse

    I love weddings. Not in a girly "two people are starting their journey in life together kind of way" as much as a "I get to eat and drink for free and hopefully hang out with people I like" kind of way...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 3 days ago 297 reads 18 comments

  2. Tiger Tangents: Where Does Les Miles Stand With LSU Fans?

    (This article is essentially Part 2 to this piece about the Ole Miss debacle)   If the game against Ole Miss did one thing for Tiger fans it’s this: Their real feelings for Les Miles came out...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 11 days ago 1,921 reads 17 comments

  3. Tiger Tangents: Les Miles' Tragedy of Errors and What Really Happened

    Are you ready to read? Are you sure? Okay, let's do this.   The Game LSU's 25-23 loss to Ole Miss at Oxford has set the LSU fanbase ablaze. The focus of their fire is their head coach Les Miles...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 11 days ago 1,458 reads 20 comments

  4. Tiger Tangents: LSU Fans Have Short, Selective Memories

    First off, let me just say that having an offense that ranks in the triple digits nationally is not something of which to be proud...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 17 days ago 378 reads 26 comments

  5. Tiger Tangents: My Glass Turns Half Full

    I've always been a pessimist when it comes to sports and my teams. I never think we'll win 'til it's over, and even then I still worry that a win can be taken away. As I've said before, this comes from my roots as a Saints fan...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 24 days ago 346 reads 17 comments

  6. Alabama-LSU Preview: Three Keys to a Tiger Victory

    Ok, so unfortunately I can't give you the wordy beefed up tangents that you've come to expect because as I write this, I'm in the airport waiting for my flight back home...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 29 days ago 397 reads 12 comments

  7. Tiger Tangents: The LSU Fan's Press Conference

    I always feel bad for coaches at press conferences because really, and I mean this down to every single last coach, they hate them. And why wouldn't they? Coaches want to coach and win games and they really don't like answering to anyone...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about about 1 month ago 299 reads 13 comments

  8. A Bayou Bengal on LSU-Auburn: Creature vs. Creature

    Introduction The "Tiger Bowl" has had it all: earthquakes, fires, magic, cigars, bad calls, comebacks, etc. We mention that every year. This year, however, something feels a little different...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about about 1 month ago 395 reads 27 comments

  9. Tiger Tangents: Watch What You Wish For

    I had a pretty interesting weekend.   Of course, Saturday was the big LSU/Florida game and tailgating for that one was a blast. The game itself was rather boring. But actually the real eventful part for me was Sunday...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about about 1 month ago 1,139 reads 32 comments

  10. An LSU Tiger on Florida-LSU: Creature vs Creature

    Preview When ESPN's College Gameday comes to your citaaaayyyy, you know you must have a pretty exciting game on your hands. That much is obvious. "Big game" is even an understatement when the No...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about about 1 month ago 1,034 reads 35 comments

  11. Tiger Tangents: Tigers Slip Past Dawgs, No. 1 Gators Loom

    In what's become a staple in the Les Miles era at LSU, the Tigers participated in another gut-wrenching contest on Saturday in Athens, Ga...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 2 months ago 220 reads 4 comments

  12. Tiger Tangents: True Tests Await LSU Tigers, Starting in Athens

    These Paper Tigers aren't even good on paper... Technically, style points are not rewarded or deducted in college football. But if they were, LSU would be taken to task by the East German judges after the first four games...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 2 months ago 655 reads 53 comments

  13. LSU To Take On North Carolina In 2010's Kickoff Classic

    Every season, the goal for the LSU Tigers football team is ending the regular season in Atlanta for the SEC Championship...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 2 months ago 213 reads 4 comments

  14. Tiger Tangents: LSU's Early Progress Report

    Two games does not a season make. I'm totally aware of that. In fact, I would think you would want to play your best football in the mid to late season a la the Florida Gators last season...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 2 months ago 1,572 reads 50 comments

  15. Tiger Tangents: Putting the "D" Back in Red Stick

    After the end of the Mike Archer era in the late '80s and the Curley Hallman tenure in the early '90s, LSU would taste only mild success when Gerry DiNardo came to town...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 2 months ago 543 reads 23 comments

  16. Tiger Tangents: Thirsty LSU Fans Take Sips from Half-Full and Half-Empty Cups

    After witnessing the LSU-Washington game late Saturday night and the ensuing fan talk, no one is short on opinions and outlooks for the rest of 2009 for the Tigers...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 2 months ago 820 reads 19 comments

  17. As College Football Season Cometh, So Doth Creature vs. Creature

    Everyone in the college football community is hyped to get the 2009 season underway, myself included. One of the many great things about this site is the relationships developed by writers with ...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 3 months ago 418 reads 6 comments

  18. Justin's Not So Weekly Brain Seepage: The Roast of the SEC

    Disclaimer: Please note that none of the following is in any way, shape, or form endorsed by any of the wonderful people that run this site. If you are not familiar with how roasts work or are easily offended, then please stop reading...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 3 months ago 2,003 reads 25 comments

  19. Tiger Tangents: "Back to Mediocrity" Just Doesn't Play at LSU

    (The following is not just pointed at Alabama fans but at all opposing fans who employ the same mindset.) My hardcore LSU fandom started in the '90s. I was more of a Saints fan growing up...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 4 months ago 1,489 reads 67 comments

  20. Tiger Tangents: A Look Ahead to Week One in the SEC

    September's a long way away. But it will get here, and when it does there will be much rejoicing. I thought it's really never to early to take a peek at the SEC matchups on the slate for the month of September...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 6 months ago 823 reads 8 comments

  21. Tiger Tangents: News and Tidbits 5/18/09

    LSU Honors the Greats Athletic Director Joe Alleva announced that LSU will retire the jersey of football great Tommy Cassanova. Cassanova is the only three-time All American in LSU football history...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 6 months ago 450 reads 7 comments

  22. Tiger Tangents: Tales from the Stands, Pt. 1

    In such a slow time of year for college football, I hearken back to my college days for memories of football seasons' past. Here are three that popped into my head first. 1...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 6 months ago 270 reads 5 comments

  23. Tiger Tangents: A Quick Look at LSU's 2010 Recruiting

    It seems like players commit earlier and earlier each year. Some players want to assure themselves a spot on a team, and some want the recruiting circus to be over or slow down...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 6 months ago 582 reads 9 comments

  24. Tiger Tangents: Grading the SEC APR Style

    The APR reports are out or the Academic Progress Reports for those of you that forgot that college athletes should actually be getting an education as well as playing football. Plus it's nice when they graduate...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 7 months ago 367 reads 9 comments

  25. Tiger Tangents: An '09 Sneak Peek at The LSU Wide Receivers

    It's tough to be a WR sometimes. The Tiger WR's had to endure a a rough 2008. With no real passing threat during the season including the threat of playing defense more than they liked due to interceptions, it wasn't a banner year...

    Justin  Goar Written by Justin Goar about 7 months ago 387 reads 7 comments

 


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