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IMHO, LSU fans can wear houndstooth hats if they want to so long as they do it with good intention. Good intentions could range from showing respect to our tradition or simply being festive. However, it is my belief that all of these hats will not be worn with good intention. While we shouldn't advocate violence against LSU fans who choose to sport houndstooth hats, it is important to note that perception is really what matters in this situation. If an Alabama fan sees an LSU fan with a houndstooth hat on, it might offend the Alabama fan. I believe this whole houndstooth hat thing to be similar to opposing players stomping up and down on a school's midfield logo. Basically, LSU fans can wear the houndstooth hat if they wear them with good intentions. I would never dream of advocating violence against any fan that wears one, but I cannot promise that all peoples surrounding the ball game will be so smart. Wearing the hat is asking for it. If you ask for it, you just might get it. Were I an LSU fan, I would simply avoid the situation all together and don the purple and gold and yell loud like I'm known for. Sometimes is just not best to mess with people's religion.

<blockquote data-quote="bpcolburn" data-source="post: 381166" data-attributes="member: 12269"><p>IMHO, LSU fans can wear houndstooth hats if they want to so long as they do it with good intention.&nbsp; Good intentions could range from showing respect to our tradition or simply being festive.&nbsp; However, it is my belief that all of these hats will not be worn with good intention.&nbsp; While we shouldn&#039;t advocate violence against LSU fans who choose to sport houndstooth hats, it is important to note that perception is really what matters in this situation.&nbsp; If an Alabama fan sees an LSU fan with a houndstooth hat on, it might offend the Alabama fan.&nbsp; I believe this whole houndstooth hat thing to be similar to opposing players stomping up and down on a school&#039;s midfield logo.&nbsp; Basically, LSU fans can wear the houndstooth hat if they wear them with good intentions.&nbsp; I would never dream of advocating violence against any fan that wears one, but I cannot promise that all peoples surrounding the ball game will be so smart.&nbsp; Wearing the hat is asking for it.&nbsp; If you ask for it, you just might get it.&nbsp; Were I an LSU fan, I would simply avoid the situation all together and don the purple and gold and yell loud like I&#039;m known for.&nbsp; Sometimes is just not best to mess with people&#039;s religion.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="bpcolburn, post: 381166, member: 12269"] IMHO, LSU fans can wear houndstooth hats if they want to so long as they do it with good intention. Good intentions could range from showing respect to our tradition or simply being festive. However, it is my belief that all of these hats will not be worn with good intention. While we shouldn't advocate violence against LSU fans who choose to sport houndstooth hats, it is important to note that perception is really what matters in this situation. If an Alabama fan sees an LSU fan with a houndstooth hat on, it might offend the Alabama fan. I believe this whole houndstooth hat thing to be similar to opposing players stomping up and down on a school's midfield logo. Basically, LSU fans can wear the houndstooth hat if they wear them with good intentions. I would never dream of advocating violence against any fan that wears one, but I cannot promise that all peoples surrounding the ball game will be so smart. Wearing the hat is asking for it. If you ask for it, you just might get it. Were I an LSU fan, I would simply avoid the situation all together and don the purple and gold and yell loud like I'm known for. Sometimes is just not best to mess with people's religion. [/QUOTE]