re: 2003 LSU vs 2011 LSU

Good thread idea and one I have not seen before.

Both defenses were superb, but 2003 moved the ball more consistently and was A LOT better throwing the ball. 2011 had the Mathieu factor and outrageously good special teams.

In general, I think you're looking at lower scoring games as the 2003 O was not all that potent against the really good teams (well, except for Ga teh second time!), with 2003 faring a little better due to a better passing game but then dropping a few, as well, due to turnovers. Mauck was a heck of a good player, but he did have a tendency to turn the ball over. I will say 6-4, 2003. Very strange teams to compare.

by the way, the 2003 and 2011 teams have something in common in that they both played as poor a game as you will ever see really good teams play. The team that got "Zooked" was just dreadful that day and was all but shut with the only points coming on a Skylar Green punt return. We all remember too well what happened in the Bama, part II game.