Thank you to Slate.com for this in-depth article suggesting that LSU should NOT obtain another live tiger mascot now that Mike VI has died. &quot;From 2007-213, Mike attended 32 of 43 home games&quot; at LSU stadium. Is this how a majestic alpha predator should be treated? As an entertainment prop? Carted around a football stadium while 100,000 screaming fans cheer? It&#x27;s barbaric and outdated. This tradition needs to end now. LSU, please honor Mike VI and all of the prior Mikes by NOT replacing him.