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What 2012 opponent(s) are LSU fans underrating?
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:22 pm
My opinion: Florida.
They've consistently recruited well over the last five years, typically ranking somewhere in the Rivals Top 10/15 (e.g. 3 in 2012, 12 in 2011, 2 in 2010). They have significant team speed and athleticism. I believe they return all eleven starters on the defensive side of the ball, where they should be excellent. Muschamp will presumably be more comfortable as a head coach in his second year. The Gators should enjoy more stability at the QB position this season than last (I can't imagine less stability at QB than Florida's 2011 campaign). Their wide receiving corps is deep and physically gifted (albeit unproven). And finally, we play them in the Swamp, never a particularly easy venue for the Tigers (only one win in Gainesville under Miles).
The Tigers are still a better team and should defeat Florida, but I don't expect a repeat of last season's decimation. JMO.
Which opponents, if any, do you believe the fanbase is overlooking?
They've consistently recruited well over the last five years, typically ranking somewhere in the Rivals Top 10/15 (e.g. 3 in 2012, 12 in 2011, 2 in 2010). They have significant team speed and athleticism. I believe they return all eleven starters on the defensive side of the ball, where they should be excellent. Muschamp will presumably be more comfortable as a head coach in his second year. The Gators should enjoy more stability at the QB position this season than last (I can't imagine less stability at QB than Florida's 2011 campaign). Their wide receiving corps is deep and physically gifted (albeit unproven). And finally, we play them in the Swamp, never a particularly easy venue for the Tigers (only one win in Gainesville under Miles).
The Tigers are still a better team and should defeat Florida, but I don't expect a repeat of last season's decimation. JMO.
Which opponents, if any, do you believe the fanbase is overlooking?
This post was edited on 8/21/12 at 1:26 pm
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Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:24 pm to The312
maybe south carolina because we dont play them very often...
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:24 pm to The312
1. South Carolina
2. Florida
2. Florida
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:25 pm to redfieldk717
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maybe south carolina because we dont play them very often
If Lattimore is healthy, South Carolina will definitely be an epic war. Clowney is as disruptive a force as you will find in college football.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:26 pm to The312
If Arkansas' team in 07 could beat LSU.. then Auburn, Florida, Georgia(SEC Championship), South Carolina, and Arkansas could all upset this team... its College Football
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:26 pm to The Mick
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1. South Carolina
2. Florida
Neither have QBs worth getting worried about but Spurrier is always good for a headache or two....... or six.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:27 pm to The Mick
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1. South Carolina
Fletcher Mack is not
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:28 pm to The312
Washington
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:33 pm to LSUdm21
Washington most.
Florida next most.
South Carolina some.
Florida next most.
South Carolina some.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:34 pm to The312
South Carolina. Great running game and good defense.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:34 pm to bulldog95
IMHO, it's definitely the Washington Huskies.....LSU fans are blowing them off like they're garbage highschool team.....
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:35 pm to fan251
The COCKS
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:36 pm to The Mick
quote:
1. South Carolina
2. Florida
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:38 pm to The312
Towson
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:42 pm to The312
USC, UF, 'Bama, Allbarn to name a few.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:44 pm to fan251
We haven't beaten the Gators three years in a row since the early 80s or something, maybe earlier.
Also, maybe Auburn. Most of the games since 2000 have been epic wars, not blowouts, especially at Auburn. Here are the scores of the last 4 games there: 2004 - 9-10; 2006 - 3-7; 2008 - 26-21; 2010 - 17-24. All came down to late fourth quarter scores (or in the case of the 2006 game, missing a score by about 2 yards). Since the 1992 expansion of the SEC when we started playing Auburn on a yearly basis, we have played 20 times. The record: 10-10.
Also, maybe Auburn. Most of the games since 2000 have been epic wars, not blowouts, especially at Auburn. Here are the scores of the last 4 games there: 2004 - 9-10; 2006 - 3-7; 2008 - 26-21; 2010 - 17-24. All came down to late fourth quarter scores (or in the case of the 2006 game, missing a score by about 2 yards). Since the 1992 expansion of the SEC when we started playing Auburn on a yearly basis, we have played 20 times. The record: 10-10.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:51 pm to redfieldk717
FLORIDA
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:55 pm to dreaux
Washington and Texas A&M. Both of those teams will attack our now depleted secondary. Sure, they aren't as good as Bama, but they are built in such a way to exploit our weaknesses. A&M especially terrifies me. That town runs on hate.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 1:59 pm to The312
Florida and SC have potential for sure; having SC at home will help but I always worry about playing in the swamp. We should beat both but you never know
Not all that worried about UW, not sure why y'all are...our o line should be able to wear them down and Les will have his way with the running game. They were ranked 106 in total defense last year.
Not all that worried about UW, not sure why y'all are...our o line should be able to wear them down and Les will have his way with the running game. They were ranked 106 in total defense last year.
Posted on 8/21/12 at 2:12 pm to gorillaballin
The @AU, Towson, @Florida, SCar, @A&M stretch before Bama comes to town doesn't assure low blood pressure. Three very tough environments to play in plus SCar at home.
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