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Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:20 am to Prominentwon
I also agree that 9-3 is very realistic for this year. However, I would say that if you look at our regular season schedule we only play 4 teams that are on par with our talent(Georgia,Florida, Alabama, Ole Miss). Yes, 3 out of 4 of those games are on the road; but 2 out of those 4 teams are breaking in new quarterbacks and running backs. As a fan of an elite program, 2 years removed from a national championship, I do not think it is unreasonable to expect to split these 4 games.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:22 am to ThePistol
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I do not think it is unreasonable to expect to split these 4 games.
It's not unreasonable.
The Rant is full of guys like this that think 9-3 is unacceptable. I sometimes wonder about their knowledge when it comes to football.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:24 am to Prominentwon
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The Rant is full of guys like this that think 9-3 is unacceptable.
Most of these same people have no clue what LSU football was like during the early to mid 90's. I'm all for high expectations, but they still need to be reasonable.
This post was edited on 8/19/09 at 11:25 am
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:27 am to Prominentwon
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I sometimes wonder about their knowledge when it comes to football.
Only "sometimes"...damn, I question it daily. I compare most people on here to the guy that told me Alex Barreca would be a dominating star here.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:27 am to Prominentwon
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I sometimes wonder about their knowledge when it comes to football.
I couldn't agree more. That is the biggest reason I don't post more often. Although as a fan I am really hoping for 10-2. I know it will probably be 9-3 but I will probably be a little upset.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:27 am to Stagg8
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A reasonable person looks at those four games and says 2-2 is a good (and likely) outcome. 1-3 is a distinct possibility.
Agreed. I'd feel better about 2-2 if we had Bama or Ole Miss at home. Also, I get the feeling that at least some people on this board think those two teams are going to finish 6-6. I don't think so.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:27 am to Prominentwon
9-3 is not terrible, especially with that death trap we have called a schedule. Lets gets the guys some big time experience in the trenches, especially our young qb's and the following year we win the whole damn thing -AGAIN
That being said who knows what happens next year.
That being said who knows what happens next year.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:33 am to King of Le3wn
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2011 we win NC no problem.
I think this is what Prominent was talking about. We will have our tough road schedule. How do you know we will be better? This season we line up 2 first round caliber WR, an All American left tackle, an All-American caliber RB (not to mention a proven game breaking backup), and an NFL tight end. But your right we are going to be so much better in 2011...
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:38 am to Stromile Swift
You guys are all correct. Let's reasonably squash all hopes at being in the national championship this year. We're obviously not a top tier team. Better that we get this in our heads before the season begins that we should expect to lose a few. Come on everybody...let's lower our expectations together. And if we do happen to stumble and bumble our way into the SEC championship game (although we won't because we're not good enough this year), we can humbly forfeit the game to Florida so that they (or USC) may be team of the decade without question.
Thanks but no thanks. I'll go into every game this year with the thought that we can/will win. I'll save any disappointment until after an actual loss.
Thanks but no thanks. I'll go into every game this year with the thought that we can/will win. I'll save any disappointment until after an actual loss.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:41 am to TigerTicker
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You guys are all correct. Let's reasonably squash all hopes at being in the national championship this year. We're obviously not a top tier team.
Quote me anyone in this thread that has said there's no way LSU wins the national championship this year.
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I'll go into every game this year with the thought that we can/will win. I'll save any disappointment until after an actual loss.
No one has conceded anything.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:41 am to TigerTicker
9-3 would be an excellent season, especially when you consider the QB situation and the fact that Les "Dork" Miles is our head coach.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:41 am to TigerTicker
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You guys are all correct. Let's reasonably squash all hopes at being in the national championship this year.
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Come on everybody...let's lower our expectations together.
That's really not it at all. People are just trying to be REALISTIC here. I'll be at every home game and most road games, but I'm not expecting this team to win every game when they are going up against 4 teams ranked in pre-season Coaches top 15 (three of them on the road).
This post was edited on 8/19/09 at 11:43 am
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:42 am to lsu psych dept
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especially when you consider the QB situation and the fact that Les "Dork" Miles is our head coach.
Someone turn on the lights and maybe they'll scatter back into the woodwork.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:42 am to TigerTicker
9-3 = Successful Season
No, it's not record breaking, but I would be happy with this considering we have some of the same concerns we had last season going into this season.
If I saw 9-3, and helluva improvement in the QBs and D for the future, and no 50 point beatdowns, I would be very pleased.
No, it's not record breaking, but I would be happy with this considering we have some of the same concerns we had last season going into this season.
If I saw 9-3, and helluva improvement in the QBs and D for the future, and no 50 point beatdowns, I would be very pleased.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:43 am to Zoom8
Our non-conference schedule is a joke. There is absolutely no excuse to lose one of these games.
If we go 5-3 in the SEC, thats a down year. Look at the last decade or so below. I don't care what some of you guys say, it is. In addition to the stats below, Dinardo's first 3 SEC records were 4-3-1 and 6-2, 6-2.
Year
2000 5-3
2001 5-3
2002 5-3
2003 7-1
2004 6-2
2005 7-1
2006 6-2
2007 6-2
2008 3-5
If we go 5-3 in the SEC, thats a down year. Look at the last decade or so below. I don't care what some of you guys say, it is. In addition to the stats below, Dinardo's first 3 SEC records were 4-3-1 and 6-2, 6-2.
Year
2000 5-3
2001 5-3
2002 5-3
2003 7-1
2004 6-2
2005 7-1
2006 6-2
2007 6-2
2008 3-5
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:43 am to lsu psych dept
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Les "Dork" Miles is our head coach
Did you come up with that all on your own?
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:44 am to Roofdog
9-3 isn't bad actually.
We are on the road at Bama, UGA, and yes, even Ole Miss. We also have to play Florida and Auburn is always tough. And we know what happened at Arky last year, and I still think we were better than them.
9-3 is very realistic, 10-2 would be nice, 11-1 would be awesome all things considered.
This team could easily go 8-5 again. I don't see that happening, but it's very possible.
We are on the road at Bama, UGA, and yes, even Ole Miss. We also have to play Florida and Auburn is always tough. And we know what happened at Arky last year, and I still think we were better than them.
9-3 is very realistic, 10-2 would be nice, 11-1 would be awesome all things considered.
This team could easily go 8-5 again. I don't see that happening, but it's very possible.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:45 am to Stromile Swift
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Did you come up with that all on your own?
He's a Big XII advocate. Looking through his posts, he seems to suck OU off quite a bit.
Posted on 8/19/09 at 11:46 am to Prominentwon
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He's a Big XII advocate. Looking through his posts, he seems to suck OU off quite a bit.
Ahh, he's probably still bitter about the Big 12's performance in the bowl season.
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