re: Those of you who think we can beat USCe are not paying attention.

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Going back to 2011: Arkansas

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Sounds like you didn't watch this game

I think a lot of you aren't looking at this objectively.

LSU has a great defense--#3 in total defense. But what great teams have you played? Florida. That's it. And Auburn nearly beat you, in their down year. Why the sudden confidence that you'll destroy a hot SC team?

South Carolina played in only one close game this year, and it was their opener. They've never done well in their first game, but excuses aside, they figured out away to win. SC was flat for most of the game, but prevailed.

Against Kentucky, SC looked nothing like a top 25 team in the first half. But given there are two, they got their stuff together and looked like a top 5 team in the second. They outscored Kentucky 31-0 in the second half.

I'm not saying SC is going to blow out LSU. In fact, I think it's gonna be very close. LSU has the home crowd advantage, and I'm not alone in thinking that's a huge factor. But don't underestimate SC's defense, particularly #7. There's a reason why people are already saying he's the #1 overall pick in the 2014 draft and how he could get drafted in the first round this year if he were eligible. He's truly a freak of nature. LSU's O-line will be his biggest test so far this year and you can guarantee Les and Co. are figuring out a game plan to overcome his talent. Will it work? Possibly, but how many other coaches failed to make a game plan to shut him down?

I respect your team and your fan base (you guys are awesome at the College World Series, even when you're not in it your fan base makes the trip). But don't think SC is an easy win. Georgia fans thought the same thing.

So you're saying there is not a chance...

Well frick, I guess I'll do yard work.

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but Connor Shaw is their 2nd leading rusher. He will kill you with the zone read

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I saw how ineffective your offense was without him. I'm guessing the coaches have seen this too.

So, I'm giving LSU a chance to win this game based on the presumption that Shaw doesn't finish it.

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I think a lot of you aren't looking at this objectively.

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They aren't. They never do.

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Those of you who think we can beat USCe are not paying attention.

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We absolutely CAN beat South Carolina. It's idiotic to think otherwise.

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I hope I'm wrong, I just don't see it.

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this is the catch dude. Doesn't matter what YOU see or don't see.


Team needs to see it. All that matters.

USC will come in flat. (Let's hope).

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Why the sudden confidence that you'll destroy a hot SC team?

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I haven't read the whole thread, but anyone who thinks this is plain retarded (and yes, we have quite a few of those on this site).

Personally, I think USCe win last week was the best thing for LSU. No way LSU underestimates the 'Cocks, and if anything, USCe may come in flat, giving LSU a little more of an advantage. Face it, Spurrier usually finds a way to "out-think" himself and lose a game or two he shouldn't ... I'm hoping this is one of those games.