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A Charles McClendon Omen
Posted on 8/22/09 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 8/22/09 at 6:55 pm
I went to a funeral today in a small cemetary in Stephens, Arkansas. As I walked to the grave I saw a tombstone with an LSU logo on it. I went over to it thinking it was just a big LSU fan. The heading read Charles McClendon. I just about crapped my pants. I am thinking it is an omen for a good season.
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Posted on 8/22/09 at 6:56 pm to arktiger28
Posted on 8/22/09 at 6:58 pm to arktiger28
chollie mac was a hell of a man. a real LSU treasure and a man of integrity. thanks for sharing your story man.
Posted on 8/22/09 at 7:09 pm to arktiger28
Posted on 8/22/09 at 7:37 pm to arktiger28
Great story.
Posted on 8/22/09 at 7:50 pm to Lsupimp
Sat next to him at Florida, Arnsparger's(sp) first game. Nice as can be.
Posted on 8/22/09 at 8:44 pm to OLDBEACHCOMBER
He was one hard nosed coach. His lovely wife is still in Baton Rouge. She was the charmer and still is. LSU should pay her for her PR!
Posted on 8/23/09 at 8:17 am to DandyD
Thanks DollaChoppa. Apparently I suck at this here interweb thingy.
Posted on 8/23/09 at 8:28 am to arktiger28
Even on poor Charlie's tombstone the Bear gets a mention.
Posted on 8/23/09 at 8:49 am to arktiger28
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I am thinking it is an omen for a good season.
Ark - you see, it's always going to be a good season. We are LSU, after all. Wins and losses are important, but not the overriding thing. To paraphrase Coach Mac, we can't always win the game, but we can always win the party.
In honor of my favorite coach, Charles McClendon -
Posted on 8/23/09 at 8:56 am to arktiger28
Did you think to brush the cut grass off the base of his headstone?
Posted on 8/23/09 at 8:57 am to Lsupimp
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Great story.
Define Great.
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:09 am to wilfont
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Even on poor Charlie's tombstone the Bear gets a mention.
Its terrible that this made me chuckle.....that shite just aint right!
somebody go get a chisle and knock that part off of there, please, and give this man some peace.
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:17 am to BooHoo Tbow
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somebody go get a chisle and knock that part off of there, please, and give this man some peace.
Since it's the award, it's okay. Besides, Mac loved Ol' Bear.
Thank God they didn't use Toonces for the logo! Mac would be constantly turning over if they had!
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:25 am to BooHoo Tbow
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Even on poor Charlie's tombstone the Bear gets a mention.
Its terrible that this made me chuckle.....that shite just aint right!
somebody go get a chisle and knock that part off of there, please, and give this man some peace
Since it was nearly impossible to discuss Charlie Mac without someone inserting the Bear into the conversation it seemed so incredible Bear's name would find its way onto Charlie's headstone. For some reason that just hit me between the eyes when I read it. I know the reference was to an award but still......
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:31 am to wilfont
Knowing Mac and his love for the Bear, it wouldn't surprise me if, out of all the awards he ever won, he was proudest of that one.
Mac loved The Bear the way Les loves Bo.
Mac loved The Bear the way Les loves Bo.
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:36 am to MiketheTiger69
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Knowing Mac and his love for the Bear, it wouldn't surprise me if, out of all the awards he ever won, he was proudest of that o
I think you would be right.
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:38 am to arktiger28
Why are you in the picture?
Posted on 8/23/09 at 9:45 am to arktiger28
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Responsibility. Respect for Others. Gratefulness.
I don't think Charlie Mac would get along well on the /rant.
This post was edited on 8/23/09 at 9:46 am
Posted on 8/23/09 at 10:17 am to Meauxjeaux
Yea can we get some flowers for the ole coach, maybe an LSU flag etc. Hard for me to visit a grave and not tend to it in some way.
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