Bonjour les amis bonne,
As some of you may know I am a huge LSU fan. For those that don’t know, LSU is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. It’s my school and my favorite one in the whole wide world, with a killer sports program. They are part of the NCAA-SEC conference.
Every year Capital One has a mascot competition, the Capital One Bowl, and this year LSU’s Mike the Tiger is in the running. I am asking to pretty please vote for Mike. He’s an incredible mascot and I’d appreciate it!
Get to know Mike VI: The Louisiana State University tiger mascot, Mike VI, was born July 23, 2005, and came to LSU when he was two years old. At the time of his arrival at LSU, he weighed 320 pounds. His weight as of June 2010 is 460 pounds. He is expected to reach approximately 500-600 pounds at maturity; he will reach maturity at 5 ½ to 6 years of age.
Mike VI was donated to LSU by Great Cats of Indiana, a nonprofit sanctuary and rescue facility for big cats and other large carnivores, located in Idaville, Ind. He was moved into his home, north of Tiger Stadium on August 25, 2007, and was introduced to the LSU community on September 1, 2007. He was officially declared Mike VI at a ceremony held on September 14, 2007. He debuted in Tiger Stadium on the evening of the Florida vs. LSU football game on Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Mike VI has exceeded his veterinarian, Dr. David Baker’s, expectations in every possible manner. Dr. Baker says “Not only is he very handsome, with markings unlike any tiger we have ever had, but his personality is remarkable. He is extremely confident, interactive, inquisitive, and friendly toward people. He appears to already be forming a relationship with his student caretakers and seems most content when they are with him.”
Mike VI lives in a 15,000 square feet new habitat that features state-of-the-art technologies, research, conservation and husbandry programs. It is, in essence, one of the largest and finest Tiger habitats in the United States.
Mike VI has an official website where you can learn more about past Mike’s and their habitats. You can also view his daily activities using TIGERCAM.
Before I shut up and go stop yapping about Mike, check out this Mike video that was done for last years competition. It’ll rock your sock off LOL!
I hope you help me vote for this legendary mascot 😉
Au revior,
Nerd & Lace 