re: Why a 10-3 or 11-2 season is wildly successful this year....

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1. It's ridiculous and absolutely unreasonable to come in expecting an undefeated season in this conference or any major conference.
2. We were starting a new QB.

But, let's review the adversity this team has had to face:

1. Best playmaker and projected starting CB kicked off team.
2. Starting LB not eligible.
3. Started freshman in Tyrann's and Tahj's place.
4. Freshman's backup at CB is another FR, who's backup is yet another FR.
5. Freshman (kwon) who started in Tahj's place gets injured and is replaced by more FR.
6. Hurst gets injured/leaves and we start FR in his place.
7. Williford gets injured and we start FR in his place. That makes 2 FR on the Oline for those counting.
8. Blue, who's having a breakout season gets injured and we roll with yet another FR in his place.
9. 4+ Freshman are rotated in the secondary and 3+ Freshman LBers are used in the rotation.
10. Our left Tackle who is supposed to protect our brand new QB gets hurt and is replaced by a less athletic 6th year senior who really has no NFL prospectus.

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I concur with your assesment ! 2 Losses in a season would be a dream for many programs. At least the Tigers are a top 10 team and are mentioned for a quality run just about every year. Coach Bobby Bowden did not win a NC every year nor did Barry Switzer or Tom Osborne. Has Frank Beamer ever won a NC ? The ole ball coach has only won 1 time.

LSU has done a very good job this year despite all of the injuries and distractions.