re: Bulldog Sports Radio comments and predictions

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Both defenses look better on paper due to the opponents they've played

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I'll allow it.

Listen to that show after the game and post what they say on here after. Anxious to hear what went wrong when we kick their arse

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-State overall looks like the better football team

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At this point in the season, it's hard to say either team "looks" better. State may be more rounded on offense, but we have a different approach so that really doesn't mean much. Overall, both have looked the part. I give the edge to LSU just because we know there is an overall talent gap and as a realist, even after all the improvement under Mullen, this is a game we should lose most years.

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-Danny Etling is not a QB that will make any plays and State will probably intercept one of his passes

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This one is worded crudely but isn't all that much of a stretch. I don't think Etling is good enough to win all the big games with his arm for you guys, he just hasn't shown the ability to do that (yet). Our defense last year was one of the worst in the country against the pass, so that game really isn't a good metric.

So while I don't think Etling is all world, he doesn't have to be, he just needs to be able to complete enough throws to make us defend it. The running game is your strength, this is no secret.

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-No Beckham or Landry running out of the tunnel, LSU only has Chark

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They are correct here at least in that no Beckham or Landry is running onto the field, for either of us.

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-They expect Jeff Simmons to get all of the attention but Montez Sweat will go off

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This would not surprise me, but I don't think it's overly likely. This is obviously just their takes on what we COULD see, since it's a very specific prediction. Simmons is very very good, don't think I've ever seen a DL prospect with his combination of size and athleticism. He probably draws a double team all night, if that opens up the window for someone else to show out it will be Sweat or Gerri Green. The problem here is that you guys don't pass much at all, so any pressure on the QB will probably depend on forcing 3rd and long situations.

Green is going to be a surprise star for us this year, he's been moved all over the field and is finally at the position he is built for. Thank god we got a competent DC, can't tell you how miserable last years defense was to watch.

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-MSU OL apparently has a potential first rounder and they'll run it at LSU with Aeris Williams to try to break the LSU front 7

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This one is true. Our RT is a preseason all American and can be a first round pick. Has given up zero pressures and zero sacks so far, albeit against cupcakes obviously. We will definitely try to run the ball with Aeris and Kylin. When Mullens offense is at its best (think 2014), we evenly distribute between the pass and run game. In 2014 it was almost 50/50 on the nose.

However, it remains to be seen if we will be able to run the ball. I will say this, I personally think we have to be able to effectively move the chains with our RB's if we want to win this game. So if there is a point to watch, IMO that's it.

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-Leo Lewis will play "pissed off" and steal the show

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Lewis is really good, that isn't news. I don't know why he would play pissed off, seems like he's on pretty good terms with LSU, as are most of our players who were recruited by them. Mullen and O apparently have a bromance so I expect a pretty friendly competition.

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-Best chance MSU has to beat LSU ever said one of the guys (including 2014)

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It's a similar situation, but I don't agree with them. I can see a ton of future NFL talent on this team, so in that way it's similar to '14. But is Fitz ready to make the plays with his arm that Dak did? Are our RB's and OL ready to move the chains like Robinson and the OL did? I'm not so certain...

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-Both defenses look better on paper due to the opponents they've played

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Again, this is probably true but it's also pretty obvious and goes the same for everyone else. I believe we will see two good defenses Saturday.



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Just some opinions from a State poster.

I think our squad has a ton of upside, and can potentially be very good. There is a whole lot more talent on this team than non State fans realize. However, I really don't think this is the year. With only a handful of seniors, I question how we will step up to the big games. Personally, next year is the season I would circle for a big season, going to be loaded.

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skirpnasty

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That post was far too logical to be on TRant. Good luck this weekend.

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Send me a link so I can listen to the melt after the game. It should be a good one.

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I don't think they will melt that much after we win the game because losing is in their nature. It's what they are good at.

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Either MSU is a lot better than we expect or their fanbase is delusional.

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It is a little bit of both. If LSU fans think we are going to roll in there and stomp on them I think you will be disappointed. MSU's defense looks pretty damn good so far "playing nobody's but so did we," this is going to be a hard-fought ballgame MSU playing at home is always an advantage for the home team. This is going to be a one score ball game, but LSU prevails.

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skirpnasty 

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Legit quality breakdown.

How many SEC quality playmakers does Fitz have surrounding him? By quality, I mean, have an on field impact in more than 50% of the teams in the SEC. Fitz will make some plays, but I question the supporting cast around him and thier abilty to keep LSU honest, and no one seems to be asking that question.

I ask because LSU is trotting out a defense that is loaded with talent at every level and they are coached by a DC that is next nevel.

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I'll lick a crack whore in the arse if Moo St scores 24 or more point on us. I doubt we give up 24 points to anyteam we play this year.

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Really?
We will have a better idea of our team defense after this week. They are good and well coached but young and we haven't seen a true test as of yet.

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We will have a better idea of our team defense after this week. They are good and well coached but young and we haven't seen a true test as of yet.

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Are we that young? Lac and Gilmore have been around the program since Nam. Alexander has been here a long time and got lots of snaps last year, and White has started since last season. Battle is a Jr, Paris is a 20th year Senior, Donte/KT are both JR's, Corey Thompson was here during Prohibition.

I think because we have Delpit, rotate some young guys on the DL, have 2 STUD LBers that we have liked getting a few snaps, and Greedy is a RS Fr that people want to act like our defense is incredibly young.

At the end of the day, we will be playing with a good bit of 2 down linemen unless they just run it at will on us. Neil Farrell and Justin Thomas probably won't see more than 9-10 snaps between the two of them total. Donnie and White, this is the perfect game for their speed. We may put Taylor in for a series or two but it won't be a ton. So now you're talking about Kary Vincent and Delpit getting the most snaps for FR and Chaisson coming on for Key in certain situations. I just don't buy that we are THAT young.

It seems outside of Fitz you don't have a ton of big play ability and you'll have to patiently march down the field to score. That does not sound like a recipe for success against the LSU defense.

DeRunna was a beast and I remember your OL being filthy good and mean in 2014, I don't see an example of either on this MSU team.