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Is the most optimistic you've been heading into our game vs Bama?
This is easily the most optimistic I've been in 5-6 years. The last few years, I haven't let myself get too hyped before this game. I've kept my hope in check, but this year is different. Joe Burrow has me believing we can win this game. This entire team and what they've accomplished just has me believing this year is different. Is everyone feeling this way?

Sadly no. Who on this team would start on say 2012! Or 14. This is the least optimistic I’ve been.
Joe is a 50% passer with 6 tds and 3 picks. Where’s the optimism coming from?

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Posted by rpg37

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Member since Sep 2008

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Posted on 11/1/18 at 8:42 pm to Tigerfly66

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Sadly no. Who on this team would start on say 2012! Or 14. This is the least optimistic I’ve been.
Joe is a 50% passer with 6 tds and 3 picks. Where’s the optimism coming from?

This has to be the correct answer. This doesn't mean LSU hasn't been successful, though, and 10-2 with a Sugar Bowl is very at hand. Not a damn person would not say that wouldn't have been a win pre-season. But, NO TEAM in the county would be within 10 points on BAMA in Vegas on their home field. LSU does not match their talent.

LSU can only win if they win turnovers by AT LEAST 2 and they must dominate the redzone. Score TDs and force FGs.

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Posted by bencoleman

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Posted on 11/1/18 at 9:21 pm to Tigerfly66

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Sadly no. Who on this team would start on say 2012! Or 14. This is the least optimistic I’ve been.
Joe is a 50% passer with 6 tds and 3 picks. Where’s the optimism coming from

The numbers don't tell the whole story on Joe. He's a gamer. LSU has the talent where it counts on defense.

The offense is as healthy as it's been all season. The players believe that they will win. I feel good about LSU'S chances.

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Posted by bfniii

Member since Nov 2005

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Posted on 11/2/18 at 1:49 pm to Tigerfly66

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Who on this team would start on say 2012! Or 14

there are plenty of players who are equal to players on those teams. the offense is unquestionably harder to defend than 2012. lsu's conference game o stats are very respectable given that they've played fla/auburn on the road as well as uga/state. in fact, lsu is superior to bama in a few o stats

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