LSU senior receiver D.J. Chark stopped in an off-campus eatery just before the start of this football season, encountering a group of young writers he recognized that cover the Tigers.
He was exchanging pleasantries when he glanced at one of the establishment's many televisions. One of ESPN's channels was replaying what the network determined was one of the 25 most memorable college games of 2016.
Chark immediately recognized the horror movie. It was then-No. 18 LSU's 18-13 loss at unranked Auburn last Sept 24.
"Damn," he said before politely but slowly backing away from the flatscreen like it was emitting toxic fumes.