Honey Badger phenomenon going wild for No. 2 LSU
"They are not very common in zoo collections," Winslow said. "They would be very difficult to accommodate, so you don't see a lot of them in zoos."
Still, there seems to be an infestation of the small but ferociously aggressive honey badgers of Africa on the LSU campus, and it's spreading. There were honey badger signs and T-shirts throughout Tiger Stadium on Saturday when No. 2 LSU badgered Florida 41-11.
ESPN's David Pollack wore the T-shirt, which says "Honey Badger Takes What He Wants," on Monday on ESPNU. "Honey Badger for Heisman" is on the marquee at a local restaurant.
"Honey Badger" is the new nickname for 5-9, 180-pound LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, a freshman All-American last year and master of the strip who leads the Southeastern Conference in fumbles forced (four) and recovered (three).
Miss Southeastern 2012 - Olivia Ruby
Ruby's parents met at Southeastern and her mother, Wendy Ruby, was a part of a past Miss Southeastern competition. Ruby believes that with her family history, competing in Miss Southeastern is a way to honor her family's legacy.
"I wouldn't be here without Southeastern, so this is my way of carrying on the family tradition," said Ruby.
In addition to her crown, Ruby will also receive one year's tuition paid, a $1,000 clothing allowance, the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Louisiana in June, recognition at future events on campus, a commemorative keepsake and a dozen roses.
Ruby's victory was a shock to her family, who tried to keep her healthy as she entered the competition with almost no voice.
"I was very surprised that she won," said father Matthew Ruby. "I know that she had it in her.
There were honey badger signs and T-shirts throughout Tiger Stadium on Saturday when No. 2 LSU badgered Florida 41-11. ESPN's David Pollack wore the T-shirt, which says "Honey Badger Takes What He Wants," on Monday on ESPNU. "Honey Badger for Heisman"
