re: How many of you were won over by O yesterday?

Posted by ApexTiger

cary nc

Member since Oct 2003

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Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:22 am to TigerBR1111

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I’m becoming more optimistic. Not a complete convert yet though

I agree, if we lose the game 21-13...how much does this place demand a firing of the entire staff minus Aranda...?

The Dillon TD play was special pass and catch...razer close to being tipped...

if tipped, do we win the game? probably not

that's how close a coach can go from "dog house" to "hey maybe we need to consider an extension"

Posted by Genestealer55

ARLINGTON

Member since May 2017

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Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:22 am to stealthy1

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LSU has CLEARLY made major improvements in every phase of the game,

I’m pretty sure we’re last in the SEC in offense...just saying...since you felt the need to say the words “clearly”, “major”, and “every”. Great win..but let’s not lose our minds.

I think we have CLEARLY made a major improvement in special teams...and that was the difference in the game imo. I give O credit for making the changes

Posted by LSUZombie

A Cemetery Near You

Member since Apr 2008

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Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:23 am to Laman1978

It was a great win and LSU was mentally ready to play, which is something Miles failed to do in his last years.

I’ve been extremely critical of Orgeron, but yesterday caused me to take pause. This was a signature win for him.

Posted by Laman1978

Earth

Member since Jan 2009

11215 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:25 am to ApexTiger

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I agree, if we lose the game 21-13...how much does this place demand a firing of the entire staff minus Aranda...?

The Dillon TD play was special pass and catch...razer close to being tipped...

if tipped, do we win the game? probably not

that's how close a coach can go from "dog house" to "hey maybe we need to consider an extension"

You can play the ifs and buts game on both sides. What if we don't rough the passer on that 3rd and long play? Auburn doesn't get a TD on that drive, and we may have never needed that long pass.

The point is that we won. The staff and players pulled it out when many of the experts never even thought they'd be in position to do so.

Posted by tigahlovah

virginia beach, va

Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:28 am to Laman1978

What most people don't understand is, a head coach's performance is a fluid situation. There should be no 100% PERMANENT support of a coach, not even saban. It's a what have you done lately occupation. My opposition to coach O's hiring IS diminishing. I still think we should have hired a better coach though. I want so badly to be wrong about him and we win natty(s) with O.

Posted by Laman1978

Earth

Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:30 am to tigahlovah

I still think it was a bad hire and always will! Alleva is an idiot. I'm just starting to believe that he lucked out.

Posted by stealthy1

Member since Aug 2007

558 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:30 am to blueboy

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He'll never win a championship, but if he can keep getting transfers to make up for complete inability to coach, and takes Aranda hostage forever, he can be good enough to get buttfricked by Alabama and the other anointed teams every year. But now that I know he'll be the coach forever, because that's our "place," I don't have to give a shite anymore. See you at the NCAA sanctioning hearings.

Man, you must be one miserable SOB...

Posted by blueboy

Member since Apr 2006

60511 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:31 am to Jack Crevalle

That would require emotion. The desolation of knowing that we've been put in our "place" with yet another loveable dumbass who is good enough to keep the job but nothing close to elite - has sucked all of the passion for football right out of me.

Posted by beauxroux

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Nov 2010

2146 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:34 am to blueboy

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another loveable dumbass

Referring to Coach Miles? The guy who won it all? Who competed for 2 national titles? Let's hope this "loveable, dumbass" does as well.

Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

29720 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:38 am to Laman1978

One game isnt going to do that for me. A full season....maybe

I'm not predicting it at all, but what if we lose to la tech?

Y'all make irrational decisions with this stuff

Eta-not taking anything away from the win. He's closer than ever to earn my respect

This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 11:41 am

Posted by stealthy1

Member since Aug 2007

558 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:38 am to Genestealer55

Clock management, check.
QB play, check.
Line play, check.
Play calling, check.
Special teams, check.
DB's, check.
Recruiting to fill needs, check.
In-game adjustments, check.
Resilience of team, check.

We're not perfect, but lots to like here and things are going in the right direction.

Posted by Dstllsu

Member since Jan 2016

1700 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:41 am to Laman1978

It's a case of Aranda saving his job. The offense is still a mess. Burrow is calm but nowhere near a great qb. The Defense continues to shine in what is essentially the same LSU team we've been watching for years now

Posted by beauxroux

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Nov 2010

2146 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:43 am to SportTiger1

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One game isnt going to do that for me. A full season....maybe

3 games so far this year and 2 wins vs top 10. 3-0. Gotta love that!

Posted by beauxroux

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Nov 2010

2146 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:44 am to Dstllsu

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is essentially the same LSU team we've been watching for years now

really? Quick... name the last time LSU beat 2 top ten teams in first 3 games?

Posted by blueboy

Member since Apr 2006

60511 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:46 am to beauxroux

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Referring to Coach Miles?

And McClendon. Lovable dumbass coach is our "place," obviously.

So we can beat a decent team every once in a while, if we can get transfers to play positions they can't coach (like WR, where they got multiple top recruits), and dutifully get crushed by the anointed teams.

And again, see you at the sanctioning hearings.

Posted by TigerLunatik

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Jan 2005

98342 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:47 am to beauxroux

Its a hell of a start beaux. Let's see how we do once people get some film on the offense. I think we'll be fine tbh, but something to keep an eye on IMO.

Posted by Goldrush25

San Diego, CA

Member since Oct 2012

33833 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:47 am to Laman1978

I'm on board as far as expectations go. This is absolutely a 10 win team. No more wait and see, no excuses about youth or inexperience. Auburn changed everything.

Expect no fewer than 10 wins. He does that and that'll go a long way towards him being the man for the job.

Posted by TigerLunatik

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Jan 2005

98342 posts

Posted on 9/16/18 at 11:48 am to blueboy

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see you at the sanctioning hearings.

If you're gonna keep saying this stupid shite, at least elaborate on what you're trying to say.