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Team That'll Disappoint - LSU per Scout
Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:10 pm
Team That'll Disappoint
LSU - Being a disappointment is all relative for the top SEC teams. For LSU, not winning the national title would be a disappointment, but it might be even worse than that. The Tigers still have to prove they can throw the ball, there isn't any one area that's appreciably better than Alabama, and they have to prove that all the talent can add up to more wins on a regular basis. Last year, LSU won six games by a touchdown or less, and if it didn't hang on in two of those games, the final regular season record would've been a pedestrian 8-4 instead of 10-2. With games against Oregon, at Mississippi State, at West Virginia, Florida, at Tennessee, Auburn, at Alabama, at Ole Miss, and Arkansas, it'll be tough to get through unscathed. Again, when the goal is the national title, or at least the SEC title, anything less will be a major downer.
LSU - Being a disappointment is all relative for the top SEC teams. For LSU, not winning the national title would be a disappointment, but it might be even worse than that. The Tigers still have to prove they can throw the ball, there isn't any one area that's appreciably better than Alabama, and they have to prove that all the talent can add up to more wins on a regular basis. Last year, LSU won six games by a touchdown or less, and if it didn't hang on in two of those games, the final regular season record would've been a pedestrian 8-4 instead of 10-2. With games against Oregon, at Mississippi State, at West Virginia, Florida, at Tennessee, Auburn, at Alabama, at Ole Miss, and Arkansas, it'll be tough to get through unscathed. Again, when the goal is the national title, or at least the SEC title, anything less will be a major downer.
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Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:12 pm to kellyman17
fair statement
Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:13 pm to kellyman17
Not a bad assessment for Scout, seeing as how they themselves regularly disappoint.
Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:14 pm to kellyman17
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they have to prove that all the talent can add up to more wins on a regular basis
only part i disagree with. i would consider averaging 10+ wins a season winning "on a regular basis"
Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:29 pm to kellyman17
Que 'Neck'
Posted on 8/16/11 at 12:50 pm to kellyman17
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Last year, LSU won six games by a touchdown or less, and if it didn't hang on in two of those games, the final regular season record would've been a pedestrian 8-4 instead of 10-2.
Let's see...if LSU had not hung on in two of those games and not scored more points than their opponent in another their record would have been 7-5 instead of 10-2...OR...if LSU had not hung on in two of those games and not scored more points than their opponent in two other games their record would have their record would have been 6-6...OR...ONE MORE...if Auburn had not outscored all of their opponents their record would have been 0-11 with no national championship.
So, there you have it, Auburn was damn lucky to when the National Championship last year so, therefore, I expect them to not win a game this year.
I grow tired of the what if argument. It does sell papers, I guess.
Posted on 8/16/11 at 1:04 pm to kellyman17
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Tigers still have to prove they can throw the ball
Why? We couldn't throw last year and lost twice. What does marginal improvement mean?
Posted on 8/16/11 at 1:05 pm to kellyman17
This seems quite possible. Again, the QB will make or break this team.
Posted on 8/16/11 at 1:13 pm to kellyman17
...only part i disagree with. i would consider averaging 10+ wins a season winning "on a regular basis" ...
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Posted on 8/16/11 at 1:17 pm to kellyman17
2008: 8-5
2009: 9-4
2010: 11-2
Why, of course; we show all the signs of a program headed in the wrong direction.
After all- it isn't the amount of wins, it's how you win.
A pretty 9-4 is MUCH better than a so-so 11-2.
(ahem) Uh, Scout- Look this way for a second.
2009: 9-4
2010: 11-2
Why, of course; we show all the signs of a program headed in the wrong direction.
After all- it isn't the amount of wins, it's how you win.
A pretty 9-4 is MUCH better than a so-so 11-2.
(ahem) Uh, Scout- Look this way for a second.
This post was edited on 8/16/11 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 8/16/11 at 2:20 pm to kellyman17
I think JJ will be better in the pocket and will be more patient under coach K. He just does not have to win the game by himself. 
Posted on 8/16/11 at 2:26 pm to kellyman17
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For LSU, not winning the national title would be a disappointment, but it might be even worse than that.
Anyone who ever says this is a retard and doesn't deserve to follow sports.
You can have the most talented players (LSU doesn't, or at least doesn't by so wide a margin to make this a meaningful statement), have the most advantageous schedule (LSU clearly doesn't) and even be lucky enough to stay relatively healthy all year and that STILL doesn't anyway near guarantee a team OUGHT to win a title. Look at the deluge of luck that LSU needed to vault from #7 to #2 in 2007!
LSU ought to be in or around the Top 10 EVERY year and be in contention for the SECW crown and a trip to Atlanta. If LSU does that, titles can and will more than likely come. But LSU lives in the SEC...and specifically the SECW. To suggest that it's "National Title or Bust" is part of why some of our fans are never fricking happy...
Posted on 8/16/11 at 2:41 pm to kellyman17
How come when it comes to other teams that pull out a close win "It shows the heart of a champion pulling out a gutty win" LSU does it, "It's was a close lucky win" with the media. 
Posted on 8/16/11 at 2:53 pm to kellyman17
quote:How does Alabama get a pass on this? I don't see a proven quarterback on that team.
The Tigers still have to prove they can throw the ball, there isn't any one area that's appreciably better than Alabama,
Posted on 8/16/11 at 3:00 pm to kellyman17
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LSU won six games by a touchdown or less, and if it didn't hang on in two of those games, the final regular season record would've been a pedestrian 8-4 instead of 10-2.
I agree with throwing the ball part. If we are not better on offense we are not winning the bcs championship. But these arguments are stupid, We also lost those 2 games by a touchdown. We went 10-2 not 8-4 not 12-0.
Posted on 8/16/11 at 3:24 pm to kellyman17
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The Tigers still have to prove they can throw the ball, there isn't any one area that's appreciably better than Alabama
Bama lost their experienced leader at QB and the most talented WR in school history from a pedestrian offense. And regardless of depth, you don't lose a Heisman winner and sudden become anything other than weaker overall at RB. So, doesn't the Tide also have to prove they can now throw the ball, too?
Posted on 8/16/11 at 7:22 pm to kellyman17
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The Tigers still have to prove they can throw the ball, there isn't any one area that's appreciably better than Alabama,
Man I say frick Bama! Scout writers better go look at the rush stats from the Bama game last year. Watch the replay of the game and you will see that LSU kicked their asses in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
Here's a newsflash Scout: LSU does not take a back seat to Bama with or without Saban. We played them toe to toe the previous 2 years even with no QB. Last year JJ stuck it in their arse.
When LSU beats Bama this year (and they will) you will see the toothless nation implode. Les will lead the series against Saban despite the fact most games were played in Terdtown. 2012 is in Baton Rouge and Terdnation will be under Saban's skin. It will be sweet to watch them turn on fearless leader.
Posted on 8/16/11 at 7:23 pm to kellyman17
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and if it didn't hang on in two of those games, the final regular season record would've been a pedestrian 8-4 instead of 10-2.
you can say that about a lot of teams (if this and if that).
Posted on 8/16/11 at 9:14 pm to kellyman17
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Again, when the goal is the national title, or at least the SEC title, anything less will be a major downer.
That's ridiculous.
Obviously the goal is a NC. But, there isn't a team in the nation who has better than a 1 in 5 chance at winning it...and LSU would probably be closer to a 1 in 10 chance.
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