rationaltiger

Already have seen Ohio State fans talking that they would have been a better matchup and a different outcome. Can we make this happen and eliminate all doubt.

Edit to add: I personally don't think any explanation is needed. But as a hater of all things tOSU I would love to see this team destroy them.

Don't know if it's been posted but my favorite quote last night from O may have come in his conversation with SVP. Asked how he was going to celebrate he said something along the lines of

"We have a nice suite here at the Marriott, I'll probably go up there with Kelly and my three boys - have a ham sandwich and some boudin."

So much to love there. But I can tell you as someone who was introduced to LA culture by my wife boudin is something most of the country has no idea about. I loved that he dropped that reference and am guessing a whole lot of people watching that interview were thinking - who or what in the hell is a "Boo Dan???"

When your student intern can’t even turn his iPhone into landscape mode when recording a video you know you have issues...

CEH is about to have a career defining performance. Almost no talk about the LSU running game this week. I expect him to go off.

My purely personal angle.

I am originally from Ohio, married a BR gal / LSU Grad. We live in KC but every time I listen to Coach O talk I’m reminded immensely of my late father-in-law who was from Gueydan.

His intonation, word choice, even facial expressions and demeanor - it’s like I’m watching a video of my FIL. While we had a good relationship it could have been better, partially due to the fact it took me a long time to understand his culture, the way he approached life and yes even the way he talked. All that to say I understand how people can overlook and even disparage something they don’t fully understand. It’s a mistake I’ve made myself and regret

I wish I would have had more time with my FIL and I’m thankful for how Coach O reminds me of him.

Certainly hope LSU is better in the red zone this go around. Two fumbles lost and a turnover on downs just in the first half! ??

With the extended break this game has been discussed ad nauseum. I don't watch Sportscenter et. all so I don't know if these things have been discussed but I think LSU has a few somewhat overlooked advantages.

First, would be the kicking game. Clemson's place kicker, B.T. Potter has had an up and down year going only 12/20 (60%) for FG's and only 8/15 (53%) for field goals over 30 yards. Whereas Cade York is 21/26 (81%) and 13/18 (72%) over 30 yards. If this game ends up being close I trust York a lot more than Potter to deliver.

Second, I think Shelvin is going to present a major matchup problem for the Clemson O-Line. Their O-Line has been fine but I don't think they have faced anyone at NT the caliber of Shelvin. Whether or not he shows up in the box score or not I think he makes a big impact. Either making plays himself or freeing up Chaisson, Divinity Jr. and Queen to make sacks and TFL's.

Third, Noise. A lot is being made of the Superdome advantage and where it could come into play most is with regards to noise. Clemson has played in very few truly hostile / loud environments. Probably their toughest away game over the past two years was A&M last year, a game they won 28-26. For as good as Lawrence is I expect the Superdome to be the loudest and most hostile environment he has played in, it will be interesting to see how he handles it.

Clemson and OU were both in the Top 5 in scoring and total offense. The question is how much is this inflated by level of competition. Big 12 was clearly weak this year and OU’s offense while good looked all words against their level of competition.

I think Clemson has a much better offense. Multiple receiving threats, a better QB and better RB. The question is how much is their offense inflated by a similar level of competition.

My sense is the Big 12 is actually slightly better than the ACC. Will be interesting to see LSU defense against another top 5 offense.

Better than Auburn.

I think a healthy Bama beats them, especially if they played Bama on the road.

I’m still new here but isn’t there a politics board for this crap?

From an apolitical standpoint the last thing I want is the distraction of presidential attention.