Here is my Real football analysis

So I'll just offer up my "opinion".

1. AJ will be the quarterback this year. Nothing about Les's devotion to a player or BH's ability, AJ can be the star. Take away the fact that it was against a great caliber team, he made the plays when needed. Those nasty screens will get worked out. It was truly a testament to rally this team in the second half.

2. LSU's secondary is legit. End of discussion. They made this game one dimensional to allow the defense to shut down the run. RR coming back(if and when) will be a huge boost.

3. Offensive line is good, but not as magnificent as thought to be. They showed their true potential in the second half and what they can do, but first game of the season we can see the potential. Will help AJ/BH develop.

4. DL will be a major test. While Wiscy has a great OLine/RB it's nothing LSU won't see all season. I saw some major shifts and filling of the A gap which helped slow down the run. As I predicted, Chief always kept a linebacker "spy" near the LOS almost as a fifth DL. This play will need to get better when LSU faces a two dimensional team.

5. WR's are legit. Trey Quinn looked the part. Dural picked up where he left off and Diarse is good as advertised. The thing I really liked the most was there run blocking.

6. Don't discount the TE play. While a dropped pass made it look bad, it happens. They will be instrumental to the success of the offense. Blocking they looked good and they had holes in the zone. Contrary to belief, they looked good.

7. Linebackers are fast but will essentially be a crutch for the DL till the line strengthens up. Welter, Beckwith, and co looked strong and made several plays. Filled the gaps to stop the run. As a former MLB they looked good.

8. RB. I know LF looked subpar, but it really isn't so. His influence in the game was so obvious. Poor screen passes hurt his perception. He had a few good runs. But his insertion isn't the game was completely obvious. He needs to be out there for more than just one run play. TM and KH looked strong.

9. Coaching. CLM and CCC had a gameplan in the first half. It didn't succeed. At half, they readjusted and won the game. Something I haven't seen in a long time at LSU. I'm glad that they can change the gameplan based on the flow of the game. I had no doubt that Chief would do it. He has done so as long as he's been at LSU and throughout his entire coaching career. I have faith that this coaching staff will find an identify for this team. I have high hopes.

All in all, I rate today as a B. Not because of the win, but because of the adjustment. It's real level headed and smart coaching. I'm excited going toward. I love that we get three weeks to prepare for Cow College. Work out the kinks. Celebrate tonight my brethren.