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Has LSU lost respect on a national level?
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:56 pm
Seeing these rankings absolutely makes me think so.
We've never gotten the respect an Ohio State or Alabama would get even if we had the same record against similar competition. For example; not even looking at the fact that we're 1 spot ahead of a terrible Tennessee team that just lost to Vandy. Or Auburn dropping only a couple spots after getting beat convincingly by Alabama.
We dropped 11 spots despite keeping it very close until late in the 4th quarter. Michigan and Clemson both lost to unranked teams this year and stayed in the top 5 the week after.
We lost 4 games and by no means should be in the playoffs but just feels like LSU has become looked at as a Michigan State, Penn State, or VATech type of program. Basically, we're capable of being a contender but we won't get the benefit of the doubt the way other programs do
I don't mean to beat a dead horse here but it doesn't seem that LSU is respected on a national level.
ETA: I understand that a significant portion of our fan base has difficulty reading, so let me say that this is in no way, shape, or form related to our recent coaching hire. I'm simply asking if LSU's brand seems to have lost respect with the media post 2011
We've never gotten the respect an Ohio State or Alabama would get even if we had the same record against similar competition. For example; not even looking at the fact that we're 1 spot ahead of a terrible Tennessee team that just lost to Vandy. Or Auburn dropping only a couple spots after getting beat convincingly by Alabama.
We dropped 11 spots despite keeping it very close until late in the 4th quarter. Michigan and Clemson both lost to unranked teams this year and stayed in the top 5 the week after.
We lost 4 games and by no means should be in the playoffs but just feels like LSU has become looked at as a Michigan State, Penn State, or VATech type of program. Basically, we're capable of being a contender but we won't get the benefit of the doubt the way other programs do
I don't mean to beat a dead horse here but it doesn't seem that LSU is respected on a national level.
ETA: I understand that a significant portion of our fan base has difficulty reading, so let me say that this is in no way, shape, or form related to our recent coaching hire. I'm simply asking if LSU's brand seems to have lost respect with the media post 2011
This post was edited on 11/29/16 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:58 pm to Topwater Trout
We never had respect from the media
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:58 pm to TDcline
Remember media hates LSU.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:02 pm to TDcline
The media is focused on the chaos surrounding the program and discounting the ability of LSU to field a competitive program. Jmho
Silver lining; Auburn going to the Sugar means more revenue generation in hotels, car rentals, plane tickets...etc
Silver lining; Auburn going to the Sugar means more revenue generation in hotels, car rentals, plane tickets...etc
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:04 pm to TDcline
The answer is in the binder
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:05 pm to TDcline
This shouldn't be unfamiliar to you remember how USC split the national title with us in the 2003 season for no particular reason but the AP felt like it?
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:05 pm to TDcline
This place is getting ridiculous. Most of the media praised the hire.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:05 pm to TDcline
Yes. Last years coaching debacle hurt.
It is pretty crazy that a team who lost to Air Force and USF is ahead of us.
It is pretty crazy that a team who lost to Air Force and USF is ahead of us.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:08 pm to TDcline
Well losing 4 games tends to do that. Win get respect lose and be thought of as mediocre. You are what your record shows you to be. It's not because of who is coaching.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:08 pm to BigDropper
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The media is focused on the chaos surrounding the program and discounting the ability of LSU to field a competitive program.
Also watching season after season of les' stale 1960's offense and then when the two big games in November came around LSU only scored 10 points between the two. Not very attractive and until they turn things around will never get the respect as other teams mentioned.
This post was edited on 11/29/16 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:10 pm to TDcline
We were considered a playoff team earlier so I'd say no.
Now having fans slobbering over pos like kiffen and briles is hurting the image of the fan base ,but that image has always been bad...
Now having fans slobbering over pos like kiffen and briles is hurting the image of the fan base ,but that image has always been bad...
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:14 pm to Adajax
We are one of the top programs in the league, sleep well.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:16 pm to Stephen1979
People in the media almost always pick us for the playoff or to be a top team every preseason despite always mentioning our offensive woes.They are tired of the same old shite from us...great defense and no offense. CLM said he was going to change and the media probably fell for it also and then that smug jackass fricked us over. I think the media holds us to a higher standard and punishes us more for losing.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:17 pm to ecb
Hey chunky lover... do your fricking homework on Navy.
1) Not easy playing at altitude.
2) Close loss to USF on a Friday night
3) Both losses on the road
4) Won division. Hosting CCG.
5) AVERAGED 52.5 pts for NOV
6) Punted twice...in NOV
7) Has outside shot at Cotton Bowl
8) Does not have fricking buffoon as ex-coach or current coach
9) Has excellent AD
10) Did not lose to two TD dog at home with Sugar Bowl on the line
All that said...yeah, LSU would beat Navy....wow. Congrats.
1) Not easy playing at altitude.
2) Close loss to USF on a Friday night
3) Both losses on the road
4) Won division. Hosting CCG.
5) AVERAGED 52.5 pts for NOV
6) Punted twice...in NOV
7) Has outside shot at Cotton Bowl
8) Does not have fricking buffoon as ex-coach or current coach
9) Has excellent AD
10) Did not lose to two TD dog at home with Sugar Bowl on the line
All that said...yeah, LSU would beat Navy....wow. Congrats.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:18 pm to Statestreet
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gtfo
Well articulated argument
I can tell that you must be intelligent
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:22 pm to TDcline
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TDcline
I'm so glad you posted this. I've been wondering why no one has brought up this subject in the past 1/2 hour.
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