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Mourning the end of an era
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:19 am
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:19 am
I think the real reason so many LSU fans are upset is that the reality of the end of an era has set in. It really started last year, but now we are all painfully aware of it, and it hurts to realize that our Tigers are no longer the elite team that they were from 2003 - 2007. This period will later be known as the Golden Era of Tiger Football. For just a minute, think about how great that period was:
2003 - 2007
Overall record, including bowls - 56-10
2 National Championships
2 SEC Titles
3 SEC West Titles
4-1 Bowl record
Tons of great athletes and memorable games
2008 - miserable year - 3-5 in the SEC 8-5 overall - half as many losses as the previous 5 years combined
There were high hopes that the hiring of Tonto Chavis, Haley, and Cooper would turn around the slide of the program that started last year, but I just don't see that happening. Saturday night was a rude reminder that LSU is no longer an elite program. Yes, there are still some great skill players, but clearly LSU is no longer a dominant team in the trenches and defensive game planning and calling is a serious issue. It is becoming evident that Miles and his staff can no longer maintain the program at the elite level that it was when they inherited it. You might as well face the facts that at best LSU is a middle of the pack SEC team. Bama is now elite and on the way up to the top and we are on the way down. It was great while it lasted, but is painful watching the slide back downhill.
2003 - 2007
Overall record, including bowls - 56-10
2 National Championships
2 SEC Titles
3 SEC West Titles
4-1 Bowl record
Tons of great athletes and memorable games
2008 - miserable year - 3-5 in the SEC 8-5 overall - half as many losses as the previous 5 years combined
There were high hopes that the hiring of Tonto Chavis, Haley, and Cooper would turn around the slide of the program that started last year, but I just don't see that happening. Saturday night was a rude reminder that LSU is no longer an elite program. Yes, there are still some great skill players, but clearly LSU is no longer a dominant team in the trenches and defensive game planning and calling is a serious issue. It is becoming evident that Miles and his staff can no longer maintain the program at the elite level that it was when they inherited it. You might as well face the facts that at best LSU is a middle of the pack SEC team. Bama is now elite and on the way up to the top and we are on the way down. It was great while it lasted, but is painful watching the slide back downhill.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:20 am to Katy Tiger
Are you willing to be banned after we beat UGA and are top 5 going into the UF game?
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:20 am to Katy Tiger
Respectfully, kill yourself and frick the body.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:21 am to Katy Tiger
If you have season tickets, can I have them?
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:21 am to Katy Tiger
step back off the ledge.
WE WON THE GAME!
WE WON THE GAME!
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:21 am to Katy Tiger
quote:
Katy Tiger
You make me sick!!!
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:22 am to Katy Tiger
You are just wrong Katy Tiger.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:22 am to rutiger
dude, i hope you didnt waste more than 2 mins of your life writing that....some of these douche's need to be put in a time machine and sent back to 1993.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:23 am to Broham
We are definitely an elite program as evidenced by our recruiting and the respect we get in the polls. But our defense needs to find itself this week and become the Bandits of old.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:23 am to Katy Tiger
quote:
Katy Tiger
the true definition of a rantard
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:23 am to LSURep864
quote:
Are you willing to be banned after we beat UGA and are top 5 going into the UF game?
But then losing to UF, Alabama, and Ole Miss will only help solidify his statement.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:24 am to Katy Tiger
Dear Coach Miles:
Katy Tiger is correct. There is no use in continuing with the season. It's over and done with...period, end of story. There is no way we can compete with any one in the SEC, so why even try.
It's time to announce the forfeiture of the rest of our games. We can use the extra practice time to get ready for next year.
Sincerely,
Yin Yang
Katy Tiger is correct. There is no use in continuing with the season. It's over and done with...period, end of story. There is no way we can compete with any one in the SEC, so why even try.
It's time to announce the forfeiture of the rest of our games. We can use the extra practice time to get ready for next year.
Sincerely,
Yin Yang
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:24 am to Sammobile
Jesus he we go with another douche rantard.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:24 am to StormTiger
quote:
some of these douche's need to be put in a time machine and sent back to 1993.
Pretty sure they weren't there the first time.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:25 am to Katy Tiger
It was the first game of the year. We won.
It wasn't pretty but it could have been much worse. I don't see how you can jump to all these conclusions based on one game.
Turn off the ignition and open the garage door to let some air in.
Jeeze.
It wasn't pretty but it could have been much worse. I don't see how you can jump to all these conclusions based on one game.
Turn off the ignition and open the garage door to let some air in.
Jeeze.
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:25 am to Katy Tiger
Remember that game it took overtime and a bunch of missed kicks to beat an average Pac-10 team in Tiger Stadium? You know, about 15 games into your 66 game "Golden Era."
This post was edited on 9/7/09 at 11:27 am
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:25 am to Lee Chatelain
quote:Chain yourself to KatyTiger when he jumps overboard....
Lee Chatelain
Posted on 9/7/09 at 11:26 am to LSURep864
quote:
Are you willing to be banned after we beat UGA and are top 5 going into the UF game?
What is with you and this ban threat? Last I heard this is still a free country (barely) and people have a right to their opinion. "If you disagree with me you will be banned" OK Adolf.
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