re: LSU vs Syracuse 9/23 - Visitor

For sure . I actually thought you were one of my friends from cuse at first since i know he lives with several cuse people in arlington. He's also coming down and staying in nola before the game...

Many of the best music places in New Orleans are on Frenchman Street, just outside of the French Quarter.

Here's a good site for New Orleans happenings. LINK

Thanks! Can't wait for the fun!

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We will be staying at the Maison Dupuy Hotel in the French Quarter

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Nice spot.

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Do LSU fans open up their tailgates

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Don't be shy. Family atmosphere, jump right in.

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We're hoping the offense really takes off this year as Babers has said that it usually takes off around game 4 of season two (ironically this game). We have an experienced offense led by Junior QB Eric Dungey who has done some great things, but has also had trouble staying healthy (missed the Dome game against you guys). We also lost our top playmaker in WR Amba Etta-Tawo though.

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As you know, it doesn't look good for your guys. Dungey's concussion/history issues, as well as OL play will be a big issue for you guys. Derrius Guice (a pre-season Heisman Candidate) is faster than Fournette (4.32), and every bit as violent. I'm hoping for a good game, but it could get ugly. Have fun either way.

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as well as the addition of a handful of JUCO and 5th year transfers to bolster this group.

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Babers is a good coach. Overall lack of talent (depth) as well the P5 learning curve, may take a few more years. Could be a breakout season for you guys.

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Thank sweet little baby Jesus we dont have to try to stop LF again

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RB Derrius Guice goes 4.35

https://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1002682&draftyear=2019&genpos=RB

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Overall, I'm hoping for another competitive game (that we win this time) against you guys and that both teams make it out healthy to start our respective conference schedules.

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Agreed.

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I'm really looking forward to this entire experience. I'm expecting to be a part of some legendary tailgating and drinking by your fanbase. Lets party LSU style!

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Go Orange!

Great responses!

We're definitely not shy. haha

Just testing the waters and possibly meeting some cool people on here that we can plan to meet up with as there will be so many people and so much going on.

The hotel looks pretty sweet online.

Guice will certainly be a load. I'm just hoping we can contain him at all. We should be able to put up some points, but unless our defense did a complete 180, we're counting on trying to outscore you guys and that starts with stopping the running game. Our offense is so fast that the opponent gets extra possessions, which really exposes the defense.

You are correct about our OL concerns. We're not exactly sure what to expect from this group, but they have more experience overall than last year.

I forgot to mention we lost our number 3 WR and kick return phenom Brisley Estime to Graduation/NFL as well. He was a guy that could stretch the defense vertically. We believe we have some good young talent to takeover at WR though and Babers and his staff are great developers at that position.

Babers seems to be the guy that can finally get us back to being competitive and back into bowl games again. It's an uphill battle in our division and our schedule this year is just brutal. This will be year 2 in the new systems on both sides of the ball. A lot of guys that will be starting were recruited for completely different styles, so we won't see Babers full vision for a couple more years most likely.

What does it all mean!? Why is this a thing?

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What does it all mean!? Why is this a thing

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A longtime scam with hustlers in the Quarter is them coming up to you and saying, "I know where you got them shoes." Basically, it's them trying to shake you down for money.

U will love Death Valley at night.. plenty of hospitality to visitors usually. Let ppl
Know it's ya 1st time at TS. It won't have the electricity of an auburn or
Florida but still rocking none the less. Babers is turning things around it seems. We will be the best defense you guys face. Guice is our feature back and he actually led the sec last season even though LF got all the attention. No drop off so get ready for another great back.

You guys will definitely be one of the top 3 defenses we face (possibly the best one). I have a lot of respect for Aranda. That dude is a phenomenal defensive coach. He'll be a head coach sooner rather than later.

It will be interesting to see how Canada does with the offense. It doesn't look like you guys have the QB situation settled yet, but I expect much better passing from whoever ends up starting as Canada is a great offensive mind and will utilize his players strengths.

His playcalling put up 76 points on us last year in the no-defense game of the year (Our backup walk-on QB who started against you guys in the Dome broke the school record for TDs in a game). Pitt does not have the athletes that you guys have. Your offense could be scary good for the next couple years.

Canada is also an experienced QB coach and takes it upon himself to coach the QBs in his system. I'm more optimistic about the LSU offense than a lot of the posters on this board seem to be. We'll see how it all plays out.

Watching LF in the Dome a couple years ago was incredible. I've never witnessed such a dominant performance in my lifetime. He single-handedly won that game. We stacked the box all game and couldnt even slow him down. I'm hoping Guice isn't breaking records against us. lol

Appreciate it. Seems like we should mostly expect a welcoming experience.

LSU is actually the team I like/follow most in the SEC. Also a fan of coach O. who happened to be an assistant at Cuse back in the day during some of our glory years. Glad he's getting another shot to be the head guy. He's got great coordinators, thats for sure.

Screw Bama!