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re: LSU vs Georgia 2003 is what got LSU into Elite status

Posted on 9/26/13 at 6:49 pm to
Posted by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
75446 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 6:49 pm to
I've always been curious about some of the older LSU games from the Saban era. Thanks for posting about this one
Posted by CP3LSU25
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2009
51150 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 7:18 pm to
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I've always been curious about some of the older LSU games from the Saban era. Thanks for posting about this one



Saban almost lost us the game. Skylar green and mauck won it for us
Posted by RightWingTiger
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2003
5303 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 7:35 pm to
quote:

his one was probably the turning point for our tigers to become elite.


I've always felt like the 2001 Auburn game (had the privilege to sit in the middle of the barners section which was great) that was rescheduled from an early season SEC matchup to the last SEC game due to the 911 attacks was our first big signature win. It was winner take all for the SEC West and put us in the SECCG for the first time - which we turned into an upset of #2 (I think) Tennessee to win the SECC for the first time in forever and then annihilated Illinois in the Sugar Bowl for our first ever BCS Bowl win.

I still think that team could have beaten anyone in the nation the way they were clicking on offense at the end of the year!!!!
Posted by danfraz
San Antonio TX
Member since Apr 2008
24550 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 7:44 pm to
That really was a great game in 03, just watched the highlights

And agree with others. 2001 was the year that showed what the program could become
Posted by TigerTerez0307
Member since Apr 2013
617 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 7:50 pm to
I think 05, 06 & 07 made LSU what it is today..

THANKS COACH MILES
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 8:10 pm to
I was sitting right behind a bunch of Ga fans, I have still never heard any noise that loud in my life.
I was working in Tn in 01 and won 100 on the SECCG. I had been telling the Tn guys that they were going to lose all week. After that game is when I lost any and all respect I ever had for Phil Fulmer.
Posted by Johnny4lsu
Opelousas, LA
Member since Apr 2008
5143 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 9:04 pm to
I was not in good shape after this game. Took everything I had not to puke everywhere as I crotched outside a concession trailer on the north end of the stadium. Wild Turkey and Lortabs had me tore up. Game was hype though!!!
Posted by The realpurpangold
Member since Jun 2007
1287 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 9:12 pm to
For sure one of the greatest times ever.

my freshman year at LSU, frat house at 5 AM, LSU getting no respect from national media, epic tailgate, weather was cool and sky was overcast, party downtown that night with bitching arse cover band to cap off. Everything about that game was huge for LSU and all the fans/students.

Posted by 90proofprofessional
Member since Mar 2004
24445 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 9:22 pm to
aside from all its other greatness, that game was the first time i recall hearing (or maybe just being sober enough to notice) the announcer say the schpiel about "the sun is finding its home in the western sky, and it is saturday night in death valley" or whatever

and i JIMP
This post was edited on 9/26/13 at 9:23 pm
Posted by WhoGeaux
Member since Apr 2011
4442 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 9:31 pm to
The LSU chant that broke out AFTER Georgia's long td pass is one of my most memorable moments in tiger stadium. The tigers weren't going to be denied that day.
Posted by LongueCarabine
Pointe Aux Pins, LA
Member since Jan 2011
8205 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 10:03 pm to
Actually, in my mind the 2003 SEC Championship Game win over GA is where we really established ourselves as perennial contenders. Then the 2003 NC win solidified it.

YMMV

LC
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
39348 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 10:28 pm to
What got LSU into elite status was being elite. That happened before that game. In fact, we'd already won the SEC under Saban by that time.
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
66555 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 10:41 pm to
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Not only was it the loudest since 2007 Florida


not how time works.

2003 isn't since 2007
Posted by sheek
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Sep 2007
43894 posts
Posted on 9/26/13 at 11:07 pm to
Billy Benett(sp) couldnt hit a field goal even with 6 goal posts in the south endzone .

Remember I bought 1 ticket from the old am mart guys Friday night before the game . Sit in the worse seats in the west upperwith the flies. Made out with some hot arse Uga chick with red pants oh and two Asians that night
This post was edited on 9/26/13 at 11:11 pm
Posted by TheDude321
Member since Sep 2005
3158 posts
Posted on 9/27/13 at 12:14 am to
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Actually, in my mind the 2003 SEC Championship Game win over GA is where we really established ourselves as perennial contenders.


This.

Everyone else posting in this thread must have amnesia. LSU didn't achieve "elite status" after the regular season win over UG. All LSU heard after that game was the national pundits claiming that the better team lost that day. UG had a chance to prove that the first game was a fluke by winning the SEC championship game rematch in their own home state but then LSU blew them out.

For what it's worth, Mark May might be the first national commentator to say that LSU was one of the nation's best after the win over Ole Miss.
This post was edited on 9/27/13 at 12:17 am
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76330 posts
Posted on 9/27/13 at 12:15 am to
quote:

I still think that team could have beaten anyone in the nation the way they were clicking on offense at the end of the year!!!!

Nah... I sat thru the blowout loss to Florida that year and I still say Florida was the only team that might've had a chance against Miami.

LSU really spared Tenn an embarrassing loss in the NC.
Posted by USMCTiger03
Member since Sep 2007
71176 posts
Posted on 9/27/13 at 12:39 am to
Was there. It was a great one.
Posted by Cali-to-Death Valley
SF Bay Area
Member since Dec 2004
746 posts
Posted on 9/27/13 at 1:04 am to
Of all the games I've been to this was my favorite. The crowd was electric and as loud as I have ever heard it. I was a great played football game and as stated, the game truly lifted LSU back into the elite program status...

But the thing that I'll always remember was the crowd....It was deafening the entire game...And for me it left me with one of the greatest quotes I've have ever heard about an LSU game..It was my best friend The Swan Dogs first LSU game...As we were walking back to our car he said "Thought I was coming to see a football game...What I attended was an f'ing religious experience..I'm in every year.."
Posted by FootballNostradamus
Member since Nov 2009
20509 posts
Posted on 9/27/13 at 1:20 am to
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I was very low in the student section and it was a day to remember.


Flesh EVERYWHERE!

Best game I've ever been to!
Posted by s_i5
Earth
Member since Jul 2004
2020 posts
Posted on 9/27/13 at 2:48 am to
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The LSU chant that broke out AFTER Georgia's long td pass is one of my most memorable moments in tiger stadium. The tigers weren't going to be denied that day.



Yep UGA scores on that 90+ yard play, the crowd gets quiet (in disbelief) during the play, then starts chanting and getting louder and louder right after UGA scores. Mark Richt and some UGA players had this "WTF is going on?" look on their faces. They were shocked at the crowd's reaction. It was awesome!
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