re: ESPN ranks LSU #3 in preseason rankings

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I have no idea what we showed that we deserve this ranking, but awesome!

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what did Auburn show in 2012?

LSU should actually be better on the OL, better at WR, better at RB, and obviously can't get much worse at QB, so better there as well. On defense, they should be very strong up the middle (especially if Valentine shines) and on the back end. I'm hoping Garrett can step up on the outside, or Voorhies? and while I'd love to have more experience at the DE position, it wasn't like those guys were setting the world on fire with pressure (part of it was the Chavis scheme I know). If we can create some pressure off of the ends, then the db's will really shine this year. For those saying this defense isn't close to the 2011 defense......I'm going to wait and see. I expect Beckwith to have a huge year at MLB. I also expect our DT's to be very good. I honestly think that Adams has a lot of that special play making ability that TM had, and I think you see him blow up this year. You throw in White and Mills, and this is a bold statement, but this may be the best backfield we have had at LSU. I wish RR could have gotten his shite together.

In summary, I think this team has the chance to be really special next year. The schedule, specifically the road schedule, is brutal...playing OM, State, Alabama, and SC on the road. Of course, the difference between really special, and 10-2 will be the productivity we get from the QB position.