From a Bulldog to a Tiger

Just wanted to apologize on behalf of the (very) vocal trash-talking minority of the Georgia fanbase. The LSU fans I've met have always been cool and respectful, and I like to return the good spirit.

Though I am foremost a Georgia fan, I'm personally a huge follower of college football in general. I watch pretty much every televised game my wife will let me, and I've particularly enjoyed LSU's season (especially dismantling Florida). They're a really enjoyable group to watch. The defense is a wall (a very fast wall) and the offense, supposedly the team's "weak point," puts up big numbers in a huge hurry. Not to mention Les, of course, is one of the best characters in the game.

LSU and Alabama are clearly the two best teams in college football. By a lot. (You may take offense with including Alabama, but if the Game of the Century showed us anything, its that the margin that separates these two teams is RAZOR thin. I, unlike many, look forward to the rematch.)

I think the most likely outcome of the SEC Championship, like most realistic CFB observers, is a double-digit LSU victory. That isn't backing down or accepting defeat, that's not being afraid, that's intuition. But if Georgia is to even give themselves a chance, they need to play their best game of the season. They've shown flashes of brilliance, where LSU has shined all season long.

Sure, Georgia has feasted on a very weak schedule while LSU has dominated a strong one. But when things are clicking for this Georgia team, I think they can make it a game with nearly anybody. Hopefully LSU included.

That's what I'm really realistically hoping for. I want my team to play the best they can play. If they do that, and lose by 20 points (which, lets be honest, isn't unlikely), I'll be pretty satisfied. I remember feeling like garbage after the Boise State loss, because Georgia looked so flat, and feeling pretty OK with the USC loss, since Georgia played very well despite having a lot of tough breaks.

And of course, if Georgia manages the miracle and pulls the upset (which would require LSU playing a pretty bad game while Georgia plays a great one), I'd be thrilled. After the way this season started (and the last few ended), its clear the team has come such a long way. Its been a pretty good storyline for us, and that would make a great ending.

Maybe I'm a pansy hoping for a "moral victory," but I call 'em like I see 'em...and what I see is an LSU team that could give several NFL teams a run for their money.

I hope both teams play the games of their lives and we have an epic battle. That sure would beat getting obliterated by halftime.

Either way, enjoy the rest of the season, revel in having an all-timer of a team, and we'll see you on Saturday.

Go dawgs.