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Is LSU a better team for having played Wisconsin?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:15 pm
Just wondering if that game will benefit us enough to make a difference in two weeks versus Moo State.
In the long run, with the playoff committee, we should get the nod before a team that played three cupcakes over the same period, but I can't see where it would make any significant difference in the actual play of the team to warrant scheduling that game.
In the long run, with the playoff committee, we should get the nod before a team that played three cupcakes over the same period, but I can't see where it would make any significant difference in the actual play of the team to warrant scheduling that game.
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Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:16 pm to inebr8ted tiger
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:16 pm to inebr8ted tiger
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Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:17 pm to inebr8ted tiger
IMO, I don't think Moo St is as good as advertised. I think we beat them by at least 2 touchdowns.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:24 pm to inebr8ted tiger
If Wisconsin goes on and beats everyone else in their cupcake schedule, yes, it will certainly help us. The way the Big 10 has looked, they could end up winning it.
Now it's hard to say currently, we're only through 2 games but I'm pulling for them to win every one of their games from here on out.
Not sure what you meant about it making a difference against Moo St. though.
Moo St. had their hands full with UAB this past Saturday.
Now it's hard to say currently, we're only through 2 games but I'm pulling for them to win every one of their games from here on out.
Not sure what you meant about it making a difference against Moo St. though.
Moo St. had their hands full with UAB this past Saturday.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:25 pm to inebr8ted tiger
We were down 24-7 early in the second half. Instead of hanging our heads, we fought back and rallied to win. That's huge for our confidence, and it's an experience that I'm very grateful our team has.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:43 pm to inebr8ted tiger
I think so. It makes the team focus more during the off season when there is a marquee game to start the season rather than a cupcake. Look what Oregon did for 2011. Just think what having Oklahoma, USC, FSU, ND, PSU, MSU, or Miami would do for offseason preparations.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:00 am to inebr8ted tiger
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but I can't see where it would make any significant difference in the actual play of the team to warrant scheduling that game.
Are you nuts? We watched that team improve right before our eyes.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:38 am to inebr8ted tiger
That game may have been the best possible thing for this young team.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:42 am to inebr8ted tiger
A large part of our success in 2011 was the preparation and conditioning before the season. We were doing like 4-a-days. We did this because of the insane difficulty of our schedule. I think that's also the reason we were sluggish in October 2012 because we hadn't played anybody. No question there's big season opener are huge.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:44 am to inebr8ted tiger
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Just wondering if that game will benefit us enough to make a difference in two weeks versus Moo State.
Without a doubt.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 1:19 am to inebr8ted tiger
Think about the game again before asking the question.
A young team was down 17 points in the second half... They pulled themselves together, out of the hole, corrected some assignments, stopped the early run, and starting playing LSU Football. The team probably learned a lot from that experience... away from Tiger stadium... on national TV.....
Yeah, I'd say the team is "better" for it.
A young team was down 17 points in the second half... They pulled themselves together, out of the hole, corrected some assignments, stopped the early run, and starting playing LSU Football. The team probably learned a lot from that experience... away from Tiger stadium... on national TV.....
Yeah, I'd say the team is "better" for it.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 6:47 am to inebr8ted tiger
Couldn't have asked for a better scenerio, a young team goes on the road against a good team, falls behind, mounts a second half comeback & wins the game. Gave the young players a taste of it all; road environment, adversity, & victory. A blowout win may have given the young guys too much false bravado & the comeback was a great way to teach them that "fight to the end"mentality.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 7:49 am to inebr8ted tiger
YES!!!!!
Posted on 9/9/14 at 7:56 am to inebr8ted tiger
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Just wondering if that game will benefit us enough to make a difference in two weeks versus Moo State. In the long run, with the playoff committee, we should get the nod before a team that played three cupcakes over the same period, but I can't see where it would make any significant difference in the actual play of the team to warrant scheduling that game.
That game will/has had a very positive impact on the team's development. You don't get better by playing teams that you can steamroll. You get better by playing an admirable opponent. You get better by facing adversity and powering through it. The only way to get stronger/better is by facing challenges.
It will do wonders both mentally and physically.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 8:21 am to inebr8ted tiger
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but I can't see where it would make any significant difference in the actual play of the team to warrant scheduling that game.
Please explain this thought. I seriously have no idea what you mean.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 8:22 am to inebr8ted tiger
Yes. 
Posted on 9/9/14 at 8:29 am to inebr8ted tiger
I sure as heck hope so? Wha...?
Posted on 9/9/14 at 9:34 am to inebr8ted tiger
Opening against a legitimate opponent, while risky in terms of potential W/L stats, pays dividends not only when it's a W but in terms of the progress made by young players in adapting to the college game. I think the Wisconsin game will turn out to be of real developmental value down the road, in addition to its SOS value.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 10:31 am to inebr8ted tiger
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