Carolinacajun

Stormy Danials

I've been critical of Donte Jackson and his PI penalties, but he played a hell of a game Sat. :geauxtigers: :bow:

Among his many talents he is also quite an artist.

Hey I-H8 BAMA, GET OFF MY LAWN
But I thought TJ was entertaining. Better than Kige.

Condolences and prayers for family.

I did not see the previous post, so I am glad I caught it this time. Reading D D's essay gave me chills. Very few can convey an atmosphere and capture a moment like this young man did. His build up to the hug was outragious. I am looking forward to following both careers of our huggable Hometown Tiger. :geauxtigers: :bow:

Well well I see you woke up a bunch of us old timers. Good to see you back, Chiceaux..now I can take my nap. :geauxtigers:

Like so many, some of my fondest memories are of spending Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium with my father and brothers. Family tickets in Sec. U19 were $3.00 and my dad would pack a grocery bag with homemade hamburgers , hot dogs, and roasted peanuts for his boys.( no paying those gawdamn high prices at concession stand...lol)
So many wonderful memories. He also gave us an appreciation of the Golden Band from Tigerland, as he had played in it when he attended our beloved university.
The season after he passed, I went alone without a ticket. Don't remember much except I was lucky and a fellow GAVE me a ticket in Sec U19.
When the band struck Da da daaa da! I broke down. I was glad it was cold as I could pull my hoody closed and hide my tears. I cried throughout the game, lovingthe game. Loving the memories and thanking him.
After the stadium emptied, I made my way back to my truck and I waited, hoping that Tiger Stadium would work it's magic and like The Field of Dreams, my father would appear one last time. My logical mind knew better, but my heart wouldn't listen. I finally left at 3:00 in the morning . I thanked my dad and Tiger Stadium for those treasured times.
I still cry every time the band strikes Da da daaa da. But I don't bother to hide my tears anymore. I just smile.

Cannon could and would play today. Give him the coaching , training, and suppliments of today...he'd STILL be a star. But comparing anyone from the old days to today without comparable training can't be done. For one, Cannon's talent was purely natural. Today's athletes are groomed and trained from grade school.

Do you have a link to that? I'd like to read more. Les is just a great guy who notices and appreciates others around him.