GatorTailgating.com is experimenting with spreading the Gator spirit to younger children. In that spirit, here is an article on LSU's mascot, Mike the Tiger, and his big day in Gainesville!

Mike Started Out Hanging out with the GatorTailgating.com crew early. He received a lot of attention

Here he has his but-hole sniffed by an inquisitive dog! Mike likes this type of stuff!

He then met the friendly alligator outside the front of the gate of champions!

The kids love Mike the Tiger. Here he gets special attention from a future Gator!

These Gators love Mike the Tiger

Uh Oh! Mike the Tiger found a girl who doesn't like him!

The girl called the University Police Department, who then put Mike the Tiger in his place.

Mike the Tiger then decided to take a swim!

But he was prompty rescued and given mouth-to-mouth by drunk LSU chicks.

The UPD came again and said hi to Mike.

Over all, it wasn't that great of a day for Mike the Tiger!

Go Gators!