Chicageaux Mike

Doesn't change the point of your post, but Davenport didn't letter. That makes 2 returning lettermen.

Amen, PIMP...I read daily and rarely post. Wish many others were the same.

Stay in Buckhead- not what it used to be from a Nightlife standpoint, but still safer and more things to do after dark than downtown.

Transporation is easy- Marta or Cab.

Fast Eddie nailed it- I beleive major sanctions coming for Trojans- which further supports Carroll's move to Seattle.

Today was a no win situation for the Saints. While it was miserable to watch Brunnell short arm throw after throw- at least we will have #9 under center in 2 weeks.

NE lost Wes Welker today to a likely ACL and MCL tear. We all could be feeling much worse...

Was at the game and have watched the replay. Like others- I am feeling better than I did at 11:30 PST Sat night.

5 areas where we showed improvement over 2007:

1. QB. Jefferson managed the game unbelievably well. Not sure what it sounded like on TV- but this was an SEC road atmosphere and he handled it.

2. Turnovers. We won the TO battle and were in position for several more. When folks get more time in assignment (CJ, HC), should be even more productive. We had more tipped passes Sat night than all of 2007 it seemed.

3. Interior D Line. J Downs will be a player and Nevis had a great night. While there was limited push from CA and AW- both played solid against the run.

4. LBs- Locker runs a 4.4, and Riley, Cutrera, Sheppard, and Coleman did a decent job of containing him for all but the one 4th Qtr series.

5. WRs- made plays on the few balls that were thrown. Would expect we get the ball in their hands more in the future and hopefully throw more downfield.

Finally, all should recognize that all of the intangibles were against the Tigers and they persevered. Limited scouting, dreadful start time, and a renewed Husky atmosphere made for a tough opening game draw.

Vandy will tell us alot- and I think we will build on Sat's victory.

Miles said it at the Atl Tiger Tour- said he will be running with the team next week.

According to Dubois- RH Brett Eibner- who we beat 4-3 in series clincher in May.

The Iron Bowl replacing ARK vs LSU as the Friday after Thanksgiving game is not a bad thing for LSU and is not a reflection of CBS respect for our program.

In my opinion, the Iron Bowl is the number 1 rivalry in College Football. Regardless of where the teams are ranked- the game is sold out, brawls are happening before, during, and after the game- and coaches job security is directly linked to success in the series.

I've been to other rivalry games- USC vs UCLA in 1999, Ohio St vs. Michigan in 2005. Neither had the energy or emotion of good SEC match up, much less the Iron Bowl.

As a Tiger fan, I recognize the Iron Bowl is a more attractive option for CBS and the conference.

Lets be real- how many of you feel the same passion for playing Arky as you do Bama, UF, Auburn, or Ole Miss? Except in national championship years, we have struggled to have a full stadium, and up until our last 2 lossess, struggled to respect Arky as a worthy opponent.

Hopefully, this change means an Arky whipping in front of a national ESPN audience the Saturday night after Thanksgiving. Bacon tastes good...

Arky deserves to be #1 right now based on OOC and current SEC standings. That being said- the SEC and Tigers will make them earn the right to stay there. :geauxtigers: