re: LSU vs Oregon 2011

Posted by marcnbc

Bossier City, LA

Member since May 2004

4182 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 7:49 pm to DBG

LSU will be the highest ranked SEC team next preseason. We return 9 starters on offense and throw Mettenberger into the mix. We return 7 on defense with Pep being replaced easily IMO. I think finding replacements for Nevis and Sheppard are gonna be harder than replacing PP at cornerback. Mathieu will fill in nicely opposite Mo with Brooks & Simon backing them up.

Expectations will be very high for LSU next year. Hope we live up to the potential. Top 5 matchup in Dallas.

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Posted by ogfromda843

Hilton Head Island

Member since Feb 2010

74 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 8:43 pm to marcnbc

When do tickets go on sale for this game?

Posted by Tiger in Texas

Houston, Texas

Member since Sep 2004

20936 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 9:22 pm to marcnbc

quote:
I think finding replacements for Nevis and Sheppard are gonna be harder

Those are my two biggest concerns, especially Nevis; I don't know if we have anyone that can control the line like he does...

Posted by TigaB8a

Member since Nov 2009

428 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 9:32 pm to Tiger in Texas

1 vs 2

Posted by TigersWon

Alabama

Member since Jun 2007

1434 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 9:50 pm to tygerboy17

quote:
#6 vs. #3 respectively

Posted by Dice

Dallas, TX

Member since Nov 2007

896 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 10:25 pm to Bigsike

I'd bet both top 7

Posted by foshizzle

Washington DC metro

Member since Mar 2008

40599 posts

Posted on 12/4/10 at 11:18 pm to Bigsike

quote:
What will both of our rankings be when we play next year?

It'll be a big opener for both teams. That's all that matters.

Posted by marcnbc

Bossier City, LA

Member since May 2004

4182 posts

Posted on 12/5/10 at 8:50 am to foshizzle

Even Duilbleau thinks we're gonna make a serious run next and he even believes that Mett will beat out JJ. Who knew GG was a sunshine pumper. GG

Posted by RANDY44

Member since Aug 2005

9572 posts

Posted on 12/5/10 at 9:47 am to Bigsike

Both top ten. Oregon possibly number one, depending on how well they play in the title game. Personally I think they lose to Auburn but still start out in the top 5. If LSU takes care of business against A&M(remember they defeated the Big12 champs this year) they could also be near the top five. The perception coming out of the bowl games does matter to the pre-season voters, particularly when the bulk of the main cast are returning. Mike Detillier said in an interview(on the radio) yesterday that his pre-season SEC picks would be LSU and USCe based on the players returning, incoming freshmen and juniors likely to leave the conference.

Posted by RANDY44

Member since Aug 2005

9572 posts

Posted on 12/5/10 at 10:02 am to marcnbc

Mike Detillier also said this yesterday, stating that LSU and USCe look to return the most talent once all the likely departing juniors are factored out of the conference. He said that Freak Johnson would step right into the void created by the departure of Nevis and Pep. Best H/S DT he's ever seen. Here's hoping we rock Dallas twice in 2011.

Posted by Rabid Tiger

New York, NY

Member since Sep 2003

3694 posts

Posted on 12/5/10 at 10:04 am to RANDY44

Oregon's 2010 Depth Chart

Oregon does lose 11 (10 if you count Cliff Harris as a starter) from their starting lineup...including most of their OL and their stud WR Jeff Maehl.

Posted by CLDuck

Portland

Member since Jul 2010

145 posts

Posted on 12/6/10 at 2:34 am to Rabid Tiger

Oregon rotates fresh bodies quite freely so the backups have a lot of game experience. The QB, Thomas, will be back as well as the two main RB's, James and Barner. The offense will continue to roll.

I will venture Oregon will start out in the top 5, LSU in the top 10. The winner will continue to climb, the loser will eventually climb back, but the NC might be out of reach if there are undefeateds again.

What a great game to start the year. Yes?

Posted by shel311

McKinney, Texas

Member since Aug 2004

111292 posts

Posted on 12/6/10 at 4:07 am to CLDuck

quote:
What a great game to start the year. Yes?

Definitely!!!

Posted by Daowna

Member since Dec 2010

1081 posts

Posted on 12/6/10 at 4:14 am to shel311

Isn't the Oregon roster filled in with Seniors this year? I could be wrong but I doubt they have the depth to turn over from a populated graduating class.