re: The Key to the Success of the 2013 Football Season will be 3rd Down...

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I'm liking the fact we have an experienced, senior QB and a fresh OC. I'm hoping the combination of Mett, Cam, and catching the football will result in a high 3rd down completion percentage. If this happens, this team will be equipped to beat anybody.

The D will be plenty talented enough with the starting eleven to get the job done, even with reduced depth compared to last season, as long as they're not on the field for 100 plays. That's why 3rd down is so important. If we can average more snaps than our opponents, it could be a special season.

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I agree. I also think that the key to making it back to the national championship game is defeating Georgia. A few other teams have laughable schedules, so LSU would be much better off not having a loss this early. While it's true that the team could rebound and win out the rest of the season, the opposite could happen too. We can sit here and make predictions, but it honestly might not mean much if you aren't undefeated at the end of September. Assuming that LSU will be able to make it to the title game with a loss against Georgia, you could still have 4-6 tough tests (Florida, Ole Miss, Alabama, Texas A&M, Arkansas, SEC Championship) before you make it there. What are the chances that you'll make it through those games unscathed? Beating Georgia could do a lot of good for your team, especially if it's a close win.