IF LSU bites the dust, it'll be because of the fans...

Many top division 1 football programs have had bad seasons. We demand excellence here in Louisiana, but the general critical attitude that most fans have is very counter productive.

People tend to act the way that others treat them. IE: If our team keeps hearing people say they suck, especially their own fans, they'll begin to subconsciously think that they suck. We complain about our ability to coach up this outstanding talent we have, but I think the main problem has to do with the negative seeds that us fans plant in our players heads. Even if they think they have something to prove, its not something to prove to us, or the country, its to themselves, and when you're 100x better than the guy lined up on the other side of you, but you think he's just as good as you, chances are you'll be making the same mental mistakes he makes instead of acting like a composed young superstar.

I'd also be aware of the general atmosphere we set when recruits are visiting LSU. Sure our classes are still high on the top 10 lists, but this won't endure when they come here on their visits and hear townsfolk badmouthing what would be their future head coach otherwise.

Just as you can underestimate your opponent, you can sell yourself short. People do listen, so we should probably attempt to be a little more supportive.