- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
ESPN Claims LSU is an "Overrated playoff contender"
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:45 pm
LINK
Flying under the radar
They do make a valid point though. All the talent is there. Can we execute though?
Flying under the radar
They do make a valid point though. All the talent is there. Can we execute though?
This post was edited on 5/17/16 at 12:53 pm
29
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:45 pm to SmoothOperator96
It's a joke they don't even have a author for their article 
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:47 pm to SmoothOperator96
quote:Hard to argue this....
SEC: LSU
This one is a little tough for me, because I think this team might be the most talented in the SEC. But I honestly don’t even know what to think of what the mental state of the LSU Tigers will be this season. Sure, a team with Leonard Fournette and a defense like it has should be near the top of the playoff charts, but remember all that late-season drama in Baton Rouge? You know, the whole Les Miles was maybe going to be fired, then he wasn’t fired, then everyone loved him? Well, what happens if the Tigers lose early? Is he out? What about a loss to Alabama? Gone then? No matter the talent -- or the supposed improvement of embattled quarterback Brandon Harris -- we have no clue how this team and coaching staff will react to adversity. I can’t trust a team that has to walk a tightrope all season long and could crumble at the first misstep. -- Edward Aschoff
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:48 pm to SmoothOperator96
I think this is a fair question.
quote:
SEC: LSU This one is a little tough for me, because I think this team might be the most talented in the SEC. But I honestly don’t even know what to think of what the mental state of the LSU Tigers will be this season. Sure, a team with Leonard Fournette and a defense like it has should be near the top of the playoff charts, but remember all that late-season drama in Baton Rouge? You know, the whole Les Miles was maybe going to be fired, then he wasn’t fired, then everyone loved him? Well, what happens if the Tigers lose early? Is he out? What about a loss to Alabama? Gone then? No matter the talent -- or the supposed improvement of embattled quarterback Brandon Harris -- we have no clue how this team and coaching staff will react to adversity. I can’t trust a team that has to walk a tightrope all season long and could crumble at the first misstep. -- Edward Aschoff
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:48 pm to tzimme4
Edward Aschoff is the author of the SEC section
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:48 pm to The Mick
While I do agree with what they had to say about LSU, I disagree with us being "overrated"
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:50 pm to SmoothOperator96
It's a blogger not "ESPN".
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:51 pm to SmoothOperator96
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:51 pm to SmoothOperator96
quote:Time will tell.
While I do agree with what they had to say about LSU, I disagree with us being "overrated"
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:52 pm to The First Cut
quote:
It's a blogger
for ESPN
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:53 pm to The First Cut
quote:He's an employee of espn.com.
It's a blogger not "ESPN".
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:54 pm to SmoothOperator96
Arent they the ones that put us at #1? I guess they are arguing with themselves?
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:55 pm to SmoothOperator96
yea probably not wrong. We usually finish worse than the projections.
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:56 pm to kengel2
quote:
Arent they the ones that put us at #1? I guess they are arguing with themselves?
I was thinking the same thing 
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:56 pm to The Mick
-LSU was supposedly firing Miles after the A&M win.
-LSU was completely outclassed against three divisional opponents.
-LSU, to date, has still had quarterback issues.
-LSU's special teams were nauseating last year.
-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?
-We've got road games @ Wisconsin, @Auburn, @ Florida, @ Arkansas, @ A&M.
I'm not plugging them into the Playoffs just yet...
-LSU was completely outclassed against three divisional opponents.
-LSU, to date, has still had quarterback issues.
-LSU's special teams were nauseating last year.
-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?
-We've got road games @ Wisconsin, @Auburn, @ Florida, @ Arkansas, @ A&M.
I'm not plugging them into the Playoffs just yet...
Posted on 5/17/16 at 12:56 pm to kengel2
Valid article.
Posted on 5/17/16 at 1:00 pm to 12Pence
quote:Better than @ Bama and @ Ole Miss. We get those two at home this year.
-We've got road games @ Wisconsin, @Auburn, @ Florida, @ Arkansas, @ A&M.
I'm not plugging them into the Playoffs just yet...
Posted on 5/17/16 at 1:03 pm to SmoothOperator96
quote:
While I do agree with what they had to say about LSU, I disagree with us being "overrated"
The article has 1 team from each power conference. In the SEC, I think most would agree, going into the fall, that LSU/Bama/Tenn are the 3 most likely teams to get to the playoff. So you would have to choose 1, and you aren't choosing Bama. That leaves LSU/Tenn. and one of them plays in the east. That's just my analysis
Posted on 5/17/16 at 1:05 pm to SmoothOperator96
The burden of proof rests with Les.
He can prove them wrong in November.
He can prove them wrong in November.
Posted on 5/17/16 at 1:05 pm to SmoothOperator96
While it's clearly a click bait tactic since ESPN are the main ones picking LSU to go to the playoffs, it's a legit point.
LSU has to play the three teams that kicked their teeth in last year. That is enough to question LSU making the playoffs.
LSU has to play the three teams that kicked their teeth in last year. That is enough to question LSU making the playoffs.
Page 1 of 5
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News