2002 Picture Pages
Cotton Bowl - Texas
1 January 2003
Diary of a Tailgater Road Trippin'
Day 1 - Dear Mum, the drive was great! Tons of rain and fireworks out the window! Then we got ready for real fun with a good meal... |
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Well, OK, so some of us were having a bit more fun than others. It's remarkable that Shane has learned how to sleep with his eyes open, though!
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Back at the hotel, Collin, Shane and Jeff put on their party hats to get ready for New Years Eve tomorrow night! They couldn't wait!
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Day 2 - New Year's Eve - PapaFord and Jeff were overwhelmed by the largest Hooters in the world!
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Collin and Jeff found simple pleasures in a nearby stairway. Jeff even made a friend over lunch! Unfortunately, Jeff got no digits...
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Next we went to the exciting Cotton Bowl parade. We think Shane woke up by then.
Schwartz certainly had fun with the Texas All-Star cheerleaders!
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Our shoe fashion gurus showed off their club-worthy and non club-worthy footwear. Can you tell which is which?
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I always thought I had good reason to wonder about Jeff's mental health.
He confirmed it for me and then went to hang out with Schwartz and more of the All-Star cheerleaders.
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There's no story than can explain this picture. I shall only say this:
This is the enigma that is Shane Liles. Hey ladies, you better catch this one while you still can!
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We followed the Tiger Band and Tiger fans to the pep rally area. There were lots of LSU folks...and cheerleaders, too!
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Man, those cheerleaders are great!
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After the pep rally we headed back to the hotel. The boys started to get ready for New Years Eve celebrations...
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Day 3 - Gameday - It's quite a challenge to drink all night and be in top form for a 10am kickoff. Our crew was primed, though...can't you tell?
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Day 4 - OK, so Texas whipped us, only 239 days until kickoff of the 2003 season, though!
Collin got a flat on the way back...and then Jeff defiled young Shane while he was changing the tire... That Jeff is a loon!
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See what I mean?
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Maybe we should look into putting him in an institution. Either that or get him a good woman...any takers?
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Even after defeat the guys were in good spirits. They know we'll be ready to kick butt next year!
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Then for some reason Jeff got it in his head that he could take on the Monstrosity for dessert at Cracker Barrel.
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After a long battle, Jeff finally won out, although the walk back to the car got a bit treacherous at times...
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In conclusion, it was a great trip, even though we lost. Can't wait for next year...it's gonna be great fun all over again!
Geaux Tigers!
