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It was a better win than some are giving credit!!!

Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:36 am
Posted by inebr8ted tiger
Arkansas
Member since Aug 2007
1395 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:36 am
Let's take a look at a few things...

1. South Carolina has the #4 ranked pass defense in the country and the #6 ranked over-all defense in the NCAA.

2. SC gave up only 256 total yards to Georgia, and had it not been for 2 turnovers, they likely would have beaten UG.

3. In the second half, SC gained a total of 42 yards, 34 of those yards came on the first possession of the second half. In fact here are all of their second half possessions...

First: 9 plays for 34 yards
Second: 3 plays for 4 yards
Third: 3 plays for 1 yard
Fourth: 4 plays for 6 yards
Fifth: 5 plays -2 yards
Sixth: 2 plays -5 yards

4. Outside of the Jarrett Lee interception SC got into the red-zone only twice.

5. Garcia rushed 9 times for 63 yards in the first half. He rushed 3 times for 6 yards in the second half. (excluding sacks)

6. LSU held SC to 1.3 yards/rush.

South Carolina is a better team than some on this site have given them credit for. This was a better win than the score indicates. IMO the team gelled in the second half of that game, both offensively and defensively. LSU didn't have huge holes to run through, but found a way to get yards. This was a good win.
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
33196 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:39 am to
1 td was bogus.

but, Garcia got injured hence the lower rushing total....he tweeked his ankle.
Posted by outsideroach
Yaw Fricked Baw
Member since Nov 2005
8015 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:40 am to
LSU could have easily won by 3+ TDs.
Posted by tigeramongpigs
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Member since Dec 2007
2295 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:43 am to
not sure, but didn't we tweek it for him?
Posted by ScoopAndScore
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2008
12280 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:44 am to
quote:

It was a better win than some are giving credit

+1
Posted by Murtagh
Metairie, La
Member since Feb 2008
2044 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:45 am to
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not sure, but didn't we tweek it for him?


Think the Ref did that for us.
Posted by camweb68
Cecilia
Member since Oct 2008
418 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:48 am to
I have never (escept for alburn game) been more upset with the TD call before half time. THere is NO FREAKIN WAY he was in and to think if that would have cost us the game. I am still pissed about that. It like the replay ref came back so fast he didnt even look at it. I hate the refs.
Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
20121 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:51 am to
If we had tried to score on the last drive it would have been 31-17. Outside of a shitty 5 min. at the end of the first half. LSU controled this game.
Posted by bobby magee
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
3438 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:51 am to
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1 td was bogus.


I do agree, but I think our D took it like a slap in the face bc they came out PISSED in the 2nd half. That TD could have been a blessing..
Posted by TXTiger75
Round Rock
Member since Jan 2005
1501 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:53 am to
Mike Patrick called it right. They were going to uphold the call no matter what the call wason the field because they didn't have a good angle to look at. I can't figure out why there wasn't a goal line camera from the sideline.
Posted by camweb68
Cecilia
Member since Oct 2008
418 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:57 am to
I feel that the ref on the field didnt even see what the hell happened. It took so long fo rhim the make the call and as he ran up he saw that the RB's head was end and just called a TD. Unreal. I also cant understand why there is not a beeter camera angle on the goal line.
Posted by bobby magee
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
3438 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 10:59 am to
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I also cant understand why there is not a beeter camera angle on the goal line.


It never seems like there is a goal line angle, to me this is the first spot they need to take care of..
This post was edited on 10/20/08 at 11:01 am
Posted by camweb68
Cecilia
Member since Oct 2008
418 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:03 am to
I know what you mean. Its 2008 for goodness sake. Its like everyone game there is a goal line play. I wish there would be a vertical line the comes up at the goal line at the plane. With all of this CG on the field you think that they would have thought of this already. I mean if they can put a Home Depot CG on the field than I am sure they can do this.
Posted by Rockerbraves
Greatest Nation on Earth
Member since Feb 2007
8015 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:04 am to
Actually sort of think the way the score ended might actually works better for LSU with the voters. You know winning a tough game and all that.
Posted by camweb68
Cecilia
Member since Oct 2008
418 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:06 am to
I always say that I would have rather win ugly than lose pretty. I think that sums up this game to a T.
Posted by camweb68
Cecilia
Member since Oct 2008
418 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:08 am to
How bout this. Do you think that if the call on the field was not TD they would have over turned the call. ???? Makes me think that they would not have but who knows.
Posted by Tig1969
Madisonville
Member since Oct 2007
101 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:11 am to
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I always say that I would have rather win ugly than lose pretty. I think that sums up this game to a T.


That second half was pretty in my book. There was nothing fluke about that win. LSU punches that last one in, and the ref makes the right call on USC's non-touchdown in the first half and it looks like a blowout.
Posted by Statestreet
Gueydan
Member since Sep 2008
13879 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:13 am to
Not many of the "experts" picked us to win that game. I say it was a big victory for LSU.
Posted by camweb68
Cecilia
Member since Oct 2008
418 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:16 am to
I wonder how the refs sleep at night. I have noticed over the last few years that they are getting more calls wrong on the field. I am all for the replay system but the rule that it has to be without a doubt is kind of crazy. There is no way he was in but since a field ref says ok td even if he didnt see the play becuase of a bad camera angle they keep the call the same. freakin refs they are kind of like kickers. hate em but you have to have them.
Posted by Tiger_n_ATL
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2005
33139 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 11:39 am to
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It was a better win than some are giving credit!!!
Some on here won't give credit for anything. Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
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