re: Column: Rain bad, 2-0 good, but still lots to learn

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What, are we going to have to see them sprint side by side at halftime of the Chick-fil-A Bowl to find out?

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Awesomeness!

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But they did learn something.....how to play in the rain

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Well, I did say on some level, not all! (but you're right to say they learned about playing in the rain)

My context for the "you don't learn anything" comment was probably as clear as I thought. I was referring to the overall theme of what we learn about a team from a particular game, and the paragraph you quoted was specifically about baseball. That is where the "on some level" part applies. No doubt the team and coaches learned some wet-football realities.

Speaking of rain ... man, it's pouring right now in Baton Rouge. Pouring.

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Great name, by the way!

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He constantly lives up to it. He even made fun of me for having colon cancer....

Great article, Carl. Do you prefer being in the pressbox or watching the game on TV?

Most concerning point you made: "There are big holes being ripped through LSU's defensive line in the running game."

A big concern vs UGA, Florida. Vandy's backs couldn't break it to the house... Florida's will if we don't shore it up.

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Vandy's backs couldn't break it to the house... Florida's will if we don't shore it up.

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Dude, just face reality. Florida is going to demolish us and everyone knows it. We don't have much of a chance. That's nothing against how "bad" everyone is saying LSU is, it's just a recognition of how GOOD Florida is.

I think our defense needs some help but hey, Vandy only had 210 yards of offense last night and that sure is a bright spot to me.

I think our offense is only going to get better. They showed a lot of potential in the first half before it really started raining. I have faith that they can pull it together and have a much better year than last year.

I was at the game last night and whenever Vandy "broke" a play, I was throwing my hands up in dismay just like everyone else. When I left I thought they must have had something close to 350 to 400 yards of offense and was pleasantly surprised when that was not the case. However, much of that was due to rain and mishandling of balls and "slippage".

I do agree some defensive issues need to be addressed but I think our players are getting the hang of it. All I can say is that I have noticed an ENORMOUS improvement in our LBs. I have really been impressed with their play. Maybe Chavis' scheme hasn't taken hold yet but that's fine with me if our LBs keep playing like they have been.

Great post Carl!

BTW, the "But I Digrass" wasn't an error in spelling meauxjeaux, but a play on workd regarding the turf at Tiger Stadium. Mr. Dubois is to smart for that kind of error.