Dear LSU, On October 6, 2007, I was just a 12-year old watching No. 1 LSU play No. 9 Florida on TV. I can still remember how impressed I was by the competition and atmosphere of SEC football. As I watched the whole game with my eyes glued to the television, I knew that if I ever had the opportunity to play in the SEC I would take advantage of it. At the time, I had no idea that five years later LSU would become my new home. When I first arrived at LSU as a 17-year old from Lemont, Illinois, I didn't really know what to expect, and it was definitely a culture shock. LSU took me in with open arms and showed me the Southern way. I learned to eat and love crawfish, say "y'all", and throw beads at Mardi Gras parades. I am thankful to my teammates/friends, coaches, weight room staff, athletic trainers, academic support staff, and LSU's great fan base for supporting me every step of the way. I wouldn't have been able to graduate college and became the football player I am today without their support. I can honestly say after living here through four football seasons that I am now part southerner and have loved every second of it. I will never forget what it felt like to play in front of 100,000+ fans in Death Valley on Saturday nights. As a kid, I never would have thought I would have the privilege to play for and graduate from LSU. Coming here was the best decision I ever made and I am so thankful for being a Tiger for life. Thank you LSU and Geaux Tigers! Sincerely, #77 Ethan Pocic Class of 2016
Thank you for your fine efforts for LSU, Ethan. How about steering some northern linebackers down here?
T4L Tiger for life. Thank you Mr. Pocic. You're going to have a more stable NFL career than you did here and will no doubt be a very good anchor for some lucky team. We played you out of position far too much but you represented us well despite it all. Best of luck to you young man.
Thank You Ethan for choosing our school. You are a Great Tiger and will always be loved by the faithful. Good Job Sir!!!!
For doing everything you were asked to do and representing LSU the way each player should, thank you Ethan for your contributions to your team and the great state of Louisiana. Best of luck to you in the future.
