wHAT'S LEFT TO PLAY FOR?

I am looking at the standings and the schedule that remains for The Tigers (see below). I know what transpired Sat night was heart breaking to both fans and players alike. I hope both players and fans will regroup quickly. There is a lot left to play for in my mind. We live in a zero defect culture where only championships seem to matter, but they are never won overnight. There are recruits on the board who will be watching how LSU responds now to a mountian of adversity. The team could still potentially finish second in the West to the Tide if certain things occur including the Tigers finishing. Considering the OBJECTIVE preseason projections by the media and coaches of the SEC and what program will likely sit in the top slot, that would be a respectable position. Winning those games will assure a respectable challenge in the opponent for a mid tier bowl game. Practicing well and winning that game will give the fans and program sorely needed momentum heading into the crux of the recruiting season. Whether you like Miles or don't. Whether you accept that Saban and Bama are making history right now or not. Whether you are an optimist or a pessimist about the future of the program, THIS is the current situation, and I see a whole lot left to play for.

The standings and best scenario for LSU:

School W L For LSU to finish 2nd:

Alabama 6 0 Needs to win out
Auburn 5 1 Losses to GA & Bama
Texas A&M 4 2 Loss to LSU
LSU 3 3 Wins vs A&M and Ark
Ole Miss 3 3 Loss to MO or State
Miss State 1 4
Arkansas 0 6