Best of 225 2011: Miscellaneous
Zach Mettenberger
Sophomore quarterback Zach Mettenberger (26.7%) better get used to about 90,000 more pairs of eyes watching his moves in Tiger Stadium this fall. The top-ranked junior college quarterback may well have the chops. He threw for 2,678 yards in his 12 games at Butler Community College—and only four interceptions.
2) Jordan Jefferson ……. 11.1%
3) Russell Shepard ……. 9.8%
LSU campus
The LSU campus (32.9%) wins this category hands down with its more than 2,000 acres of lush green grass, stately live oaks and magnolias and magnificent Italian Renaissance architecture. Unique sights like Mike the Tiger, the Campanile, Tiger Stadium and a pair of 5,000-year-old Native American burial mounds add to the University’s beauty and character.
2) Third Street ……. 15.0%
3) The Chimes ……. 15.0%
thechimes.com
WAFB 9News This Morning
It was a close vote this year among three local news teams. But the triple threat of Jeanne Burns, Diane Deaton and Matt Williams on WAFB 9News This Morning (17.1%) got out front by a nose. wafb.com
2) WBRZ 2une In ……. 16.9%
wbrz.com/2une-in
3) WAFB 10 p.m. ……. 16.5%
wafb.com
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Every spring, walks and runs—many raising funds for charity—seem to bloom as thick and fast as the azaleas. Readers preferred the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (38.1%), a family-friendly run for a good cause. komenbatonrouge.org
2) Fat Boy 5K ……. 8.1%
fatboy5k.com
3) Happys 5K ……. 7.7%
happysrunningclub.com
