LSU's Victory was Special For some In Iraq

This picture was taken shortly before the NC game betrween LSU and Ohio State. This is the 769th Engineering Batallion from Louisiana currently based in Iraq.

On a Ohio note I came across something interesting the other day.
Notebook Miles' family has proud tradition
LSU coach's father was in Navy, brother will soon serve in Iraq
By George M. Thomas Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Monday, Jan 07, 2008
NEW ORLEANS: LSU coach Les Miles' brother , a resident of Medina, was one of 1,600 members of the Ohio National Guard recently called for an eventual tour of duty to Iraq. Miles said that his brother is currently training in Ft. Hood, Texas, and will begin his service in March. Miles said that service to country is important to his family.
''I went to Iraq two summers ago and was part of a USO meet and greet and talked to the troops,'' Miles said. ''My father served in the Navy, so that's consistent.
Yes, there is more to life than the BCS National Championship Game being played tonight at 8.