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Ed Orgeron encourages U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise to ‘fight like a Tiger’

LSU coach Ed Orgeron is passing along his best wishes to Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise as he continues his recovery from last week’s shooting.

Orgeron encouraged Scalise to “fight like a Tiger” in a Twitter post Monday.

Looking forward to seeing my friend Steve Scalise back in Tiger Stadium this year! Fight like a Tiger! #ScaliseStrong pic.twitter.com/ObNeJn8URz

— Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) June 19, 2017

Scalise, R-La., the majority whip in the House of Representatives, was one of four people shot last Wednesday during the Republican practice for the annual charity congressional baseball game.