Orgeron and LSU taking Rice too lightly?

It seems to me Orgeron and some people are acting as though this game with Rice is a scrimmage against a team of blind players. This is somewhat disconcerting. I understand wanting redshirt players to get some game experience, but approaching the game and openly saying this is part of the game plan seems a little arrogant and over confident. If I was a coach or player for Rice I'd feel overlooked, disrespected and insulted. Most fans may see that Rice isn't very good, their record is horrible, and may think this game will be a laugher. But the players for Rice were all good enough to get scholarship offers to a college football team. LSU should approach every game with the same intensity, the same mental focus, the same respect of the opponent. I doubt you'd ever hear Saban talking like this before playing an opponent.