re: Mike Detillier picking MSU

Who really knows. MSU has given up miles of yardage to "second tier" teams, but LSU has a way of playing down, committing self-inflicted wounds and often looking very confused. These are things that coaches should identify and neutralize. The game this week is the first of many referenda on the STAFF. I have a feeling that this game is a bellwether for the season.

I think the Offense must come out and impose itself on the MSU defense. It is a good bet that the game plan will have lots of B gap running plays that require the O-line to get a push to create some space. The Rbs need to hit things quickly. It may require, dare I say it, using the pass to set up the run. If MSU has a weak pass defense, maybe that is the way to go.