I see you've got your A game tonight. I spent 20 years in the USAF and 45 years working for a DOD contractor. You couldn't fly the Hog without guys like me. And besides flying the Hog, what do you do?
You’ve got to admire and respect the spirit of those who did play. This quote from Jontre Kirklin says it well. After the game, Kirklin was asked about playing with so few players and not backing down. His response was priceless: “We’re fighting Tigers. We don’t back down from anyone. If we have 11, we’re going to play.” I love that he was able to have that moment and end his five-year LSU career by launching an 81-yard touchdown pass on his final play.