re: ESPN Claims LSU is an "Overrated playoff contender"

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-LSU was supposedly firing Miles after the A&M win.

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But we didn't, players and fans rallied around him and he closed a top 3 recruiting class, and made awesome staffing decisions since then.

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-LSU was completely outclassed against three divisional opponents.

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Last season got away from us, and obviously, that was last year. In addition, all three of those opponents have lost significant talent to the draft, while we've held on to our experienced talent.

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-LSU, to date, has still had quarterback issues.

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Maybe, but I still think this is really overblown. Harris was #7 in the SEC in passing statistics. He was perfect with no INTs until November, then things kind of fell apart. That's reportedly when he had his hernia injury. He's since been treated for that and he'll have another year under his belt. Plus, Dameyune Craig has already made great strides with our WRs, which I'm sure only helps Harris as well. I'm not too concerned.

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-LSU's special teams were nauseating last year.

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Yep. May still be an issue.

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-LSU's defense was very lackluster last season. Obviously, we have a new defensive coordinator, but will we experience growing pains? Scheme confusion? Who knows?

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Yeah, I think you can pretty much throw out all that data. Aranda is going to make a HUGE and IMMEDIATE impact. It's a very simple and effective scheme, and players are already reporting to have it down. With all the returning experience and the new talented freshmen coming in - not worried.

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-We've got road games @ Wisconsin, @Auburn, @ Florida, @ Arkansas, @ A&M.

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Florida is the only game that concerns me, here. I love that we get Bama at home. Only slightly worried about the schedule.



I say why not plug them into the playoffs? Our team will play with heart this year. Should be a blast.