<p>“Since you’re now an LSU tiger, you should not hate on LSU athletics that much.”</p>
<p>Definitely not. There’s actually a great reason for every student to support LSU sports: money. LSU’s athletic department is totally self-sufficient, so it doesn’t cut into the university’s money, annnd…</p>
<p>“LSU Athletics contributes to the financial well-being of the University. The LSU Athletic Department annually transfers over $3.5 million to the University in the form of administrative charges, a Chancellor’s Excellence Fund, a Classroom Building Fund and a Campus Environmental Fund.” ([LSU</a> Department of Athletics - LSUsports.netThe Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics](<a href=“http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&KEY=&ATCLID=926787]LSU”>http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&KEY=&ATCLID=926787))</p>
<p>Besides, LSU baseball is just fun to watch. Honestly, I don’t care how well the players are doing academically. If they opt to major in general studies, barely keep up the grades to stay enrolled, then get drafted before getting a degree, that’s their choice. I don’t think it’s a great choice, but since it provides so much money and entertainment for the university, I’m alright with it.</p>