Because of the 400 pound tiger that LSU had as its mascot.
Louisiana is a State.
Louisiana's state animal is the Louisiana black bear.
There is no US State south of Louisiana, Louisiana is on the Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana's state flower is the magnolia.
It is "Mike the Tiger."
The six I know of are Clemson, Princeton, Missouri, Louisiana State (LSU), Memphis and Auburn.
The Bengal Tiger
The University of Florida's Mascot is the Gator and Florida State's mascot is the Seminole... the state of Florida, i have no idea.
Louisiana State University has a live tiger named mike as their mascot. Southern University and A&M college has a live jaguar. Balylor University uses a live bear.
Benny the Bengal is the mascot for Idaho State University.
The Ohio State University mascot is Brutus Buckeye.
Penn's mascot is a Quaker. Click on the "Penn Mascot" link below to see a picture.
Cal State-Northridge's mascot: the Matadores.
Kentucky State mascot is the Thorough-breed
Jackson State University's mascot is the Tiger.
The athletic mascot for South Dakota State University is the Jackrabbit.