re: How far can this team go?

quote:

---

I won't know what I think of this team until after Miss. State.

---

I won't argue a word that you've said there bro. I will only say that we all agreed that Wiscy was going to give us hell for three qtrs and LSU would pull it out. That is pretty much what happened. Instead of focusing on their lacking performance in the first half, I just put more emphasis on the team coming together in such a big way and in the midst of adversity on a big stage for their very first win of the season.

There are a whole lot of question marks in my mind as well but one thing that I do have faith in is that for every question mark there is a good answer that is realistic. For instance, poor MLB play can lead to a younger MLB getting the spot and adding athleticism to a very important position.

To me, the biggest issue that the staff will be responsible for managing is to make sure that the growing pains do not cost them a game. For example, that MLB spot being taken care of before a loss where the current starter has problems. That guy might not have a totally wretched game but a stronger performance from a stronger player could end up changing that loss into a win. That isn't the only position that could be improved so don't think that I am riding any one player (that I do happen to defend more often that not).

Bottom line is that I see that the talent can come together in time to make that big run. It will be more important for the staff to manage those growing pains in a way that won't cost the team. I have been boasting that this staff is tops in the nation so now I guess that it's time to sit back and enjoy their uberalphacity.