re: LSU being underestimated

I have always thought the underdog mentality is just what Louisiananians gravitate to naturally. Being the favorite and having high expectations feels too much like pressure and this state can only see an opportunity to fail with such praise.
Instead , as the underdog , only the opportunity to have a pleasant surprise exist. No pressure to meet lofty goals. Hell , you can only be disappointed when something/ someone fails to come through.
But to see yourself as off the radar with no real belief you "should" succeed ...well that is much much easier to live that way. No pressure . No disappointment . Only pleasant surprises.