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Geaux Carolina
| Favorite team: | South Carolina  |
| Location: | Columbia, South Carolina |
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| Registered on: | 10/16/2008 |
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Carolina Fan's First Trip to Baton Rouge
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/16/12 at 10:56 pm
I made a few posts here before the game last week, and I wanted to come back and say thanks.
This trip was my first time to LSU, and I had heard tons of stories about how horrible LSU fans were. I wasn't really worried, but I was slightly apprehensive that I would face a bunch of rude folks who would spoil a great tailgate and game. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I tailgated over by the law school and walked all over campus. Everywhere I went, people were nice, polite, and after a "tiger bait" chant, which was not really in a mean spirit, I had great conversations with folks. LSU fans were generous with their food, were knowledgeable about the game, and were really polite. One student even gave me the koozie right off his beer because he wanted me to keep it as a souvenir. Off his own beer.
I walked all over the parade grounds, went to the student union, and over to the Chimes before heading to the stadium, so I got a good cross-section of the fans. Young, old, everyone.
The stadium was loud. Wow. I was sitting way up in the cheap seats and I had to scream to my wife (next to me) to discuss the game. I cannot imagine how loud it must have been down lower where the sound would concentrate. Y'all have a great atmosphere at night.
I wish that we could have stopped your first down running more, but we couldn't. That was the difference in the game (overall), and that's how it usually goes in the SEC. If you win the battle in the trenches, you win. That's what happened.
If any LSU fans make the trip to Columbia next time, I'll be sure to check back here and offer my thoughts on where to go and what to do. Heck, I may even give a Tiger fan my ol' Gamecock Koozie. Maybe. Thanks for making my first trip to Tiger Stadium a great one.
Just thought y'all would like some feedback since there seems to be such negative impression of LSU fans out there.
This trip was my first time to LSU, and I had heard tons of stories about how horrible LSU fans were. I wasn't really worried, but I was slightly apprehensive that I would face a bunch of rude folks who would spoil a great tailgate and game. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I tailgated over by the law school and walked all over campus. Everywhere I went, people were nice, polite, and after a "tiger bait" chant, which was not really in a mean spirit, I had great conversations with folks. LSU fans were generous with their food, were knowledgeable about the game, and were really polite. One student even gave me the koozie right off his beer because he wanted me to keep it as a souvenir. Off his own beer.
I walked all over the parade grounds, went to the student union, and over to the Chimes before heading to the stadium, so I got a good cross-section of the fans. Young, old, everyone.
The stadium was loud. Wow. I was sitting way up in the cheap seats and I had to scream to my wife (next to me) to discuss the game. I cannot imagine how loud it must have been down lower where the sound would concentrate. Y'all have a great atmosphere at night.
I wish that we could have stopped your first down running more, but we couldn't. That was the difference in the game (overall), and that's how it usually goes in the SEC. If you win the battle in the trenches, you win. That's what happened.
If any LSU fans make the trip to Columbia next time, I'll be sure to check back here and offer my thoughts on where to go and what to do. Heck, I may even give a Tiger fan my ol' Gamecock Koozie. Maybe. Thanks for making my first trip to Tiger Stadium a great one.
Just thought y'all would like some feedback since there seems to be such negative impression of LSU fans out there.
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re: USCe Unis for Saturday
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/9/12 at 8:32 am to LSUbase13
Gray is what South Carolina basketball wore when it upset #1 Kentucky a few years back. Gray is what South Carolina baseball wore when it beat Florida in 11 innings at the CWS.
Gray is good.
Gray is good.
re: The Ol' Ball Sack
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/8/12 at 11:52 pm to midcitycid
To address some of the points raised here: No, Shaw isn't the best passer around, but that's not really who he is. He's a game manager, not a gunslinger. He knows when to pull the ball down and run for the first down marker (and he's pretty quick), he can hit the "smart" check-down when the long ball isn't there, and he doesn't force things. He's not likely to beat himself, which is half the battle with our defense.
I doubt Spurrier will "open it up early". He'll take a shot here and there, but look for a steady dose of the zone read and short passes. If the secondary starts to creep up, that's when you'll see a shot down the field.
McCarron is better than a lot of QBs.
Clowney is good. Really good.
I doubt Spurrier will "open it up early". He'll take a shot here and there, but look for a steady dose of the zone read and short passes. If the secondary starts to creep up, that's when you'll see a shot down the field.
McCarron is better than a lot of QBs.
Clowney is good. Really good.
re: Official South Carolina Game Predictions...GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/8/12 at 11:33 pm to TriumphTiger
If South Carolina can manage not to be intimidated by the crowd and make stupid mistakes (false starts, delay of game, turnovers) we will hang around. That's a big 'IF" by the way, because Tiger Stadium has a way of getting to visiting teams.
I haven't watched LSU closely, but there's no denying that the Tiger defense is nasty. I think the key will be how much push the LSU defensive line gets against our O-line. If Lattimore gets a crease, he can churn some tough yards.
I hope our defense can play as well this Saturday as they did against Georgia. We've looked suspect at times, but LSU's offense isn't exactly West Virginia.
Bottom line, this is a "want" game for South Carolina. We don't need to win on Saturday, as long as we can take care of Florida in the swamp, and then mop up Tennessee and Arkansas at home. On the other hand, LSU cannot lose this game, because Bama isn't going to lose two games. LSU needs this game, SC wants it.
I'll be a happy Carolina fan if we keep it close and have a chance at the end. My wife and I willl be making my first trip to Baton Rouge to see the sights and enjoy the atmosphere. My wife is from Louisiana, so we'll have fun in her element along with her college friends who are big Tiger fans.
Should be a good game. Looking at the night game stats, I think LSU wins. Good luck! Maybe we can meet again in ATL!
USC 17
LSU 21 (one offensive TD)
I haven't watched LSU closely, but there's no denying that the Tiger defense is nasty. I think the key will be how much push the LSU defensive line gets against our O-line. If Lattimore gets a crease, he can churn some tough yards.
I hope our defense can play as well this Saturday as they did against Georgia. We've looked suspect at times, but LSU's offense isn't exactly West Virginia.
Bottom line, this is a "want" game for South Carolina. We don't need to win on Saturday, as long as we can take care of Florida in the swamp, and then mop up Tennessee and Arkansas at home. On the other hand, LSU cannot lose this game, because Bama isn't going to lose two games. LSU needs this game, SC wants it.
I'll be a happy Carolina fan if we keep it close and have a chance at the end. My wife and I willl be making my first trip to Baton Rouge to see the sights and enjoy the atmosphere. My wife is from Louisiana, so we'll have fun in her element along with her college friends who are big Tiger fans.
Should be a good game. Looking at the night game stats, I think LSU wins. Good luck! Maybe we can meet again in ATL!
USC 17
LSU 21 (one offensive TD)
re: LSU vs USCe is the "gold game"
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/8/12 at 11:03 pm to PurpleAndGold86
Carolina fan here looking forward to my first trip to Baton Rouge. I can't wait to see Tiger Stadium rocking at night. Planning to bring lots of beer to trade during the pre-game tailgating for some of the legendary food I've been hearing about!
Sounds like we'll be wearing some oddball gray uniforms, but whatever. Should be a great game, but I know it's tough to win on the road in the SEC - especially at night in Tiger Stadium. Hopefully, we can keep it close and have a chance at the end. Y'all have a great defense, and that's going to give you a chance to win every game.
Any tips or advice would be appreciated! Looking forward to a great game.
Sounds like we'll be wearing some oddball gray uniforms, but whatever. Should be a great game, but I know it's tough to win on the road in the SEC - especially at night in Tiger Stadium. Hopefully, we can keep it close and have a chance at the end. Y'all have a great defense, and that's going to give you a chance to win every game.
Any tips or advice would be appreciated! Looking forward to a great game.
re: Good Luck To Everyone Tomorrow
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/17/08 at 9:29 pm to genuineLSUtiger
When we're on offense, the weak link is absolutely our O-line. If LSU can contain Garcia and keep him from making plays with his legs, they shouldn't have problems getting to him through our O-Line. He's going to have to get rid of the ball very quickly.
When LSU is on offense, I see you basically going with a big rush-oriented attack. I know that everyone knocks us for having short cornerbacks, but they are fast, tough, as is the rest of our secondary. If the rush with Scott gets going, you won't need to throw downfield.
We just can't turn the ball over to your Offense and give short fields. We've been doing it all year, and it's what killed us against Vandy and UGA.
When LSU is on offense, I see you basically going with a big rush-oriented attack. I know that everyone knocks us for having short cornerbacks, but they are fast, tough, as is the rest of our secondary. If the rush with Scott gets going, you won't need to throw downfield.
We just can't turn the ball over to your Offense and give short fields. We've been doing it all year, and it's what killed us against Vandy and UGA.
re: If LSU just wins
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/17/08 at 9:20 pm to lsufan9193969700
What is the deal with the co-DCs? Why not just one?
Good Luck To Everyone Tomorrow
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/17/08 at 9:18 pm
Just wanted to come on to what is probably the best known LSU message board and say that I've been looking forward to this game since the Ole Miss game.
LSU definitely is the "big leagues", and South Carolina is looking for a marquee win, while LSU is looking to prove that they are for real.
It's going to be a hard-fought game in my opinion, and I'm looking forward to hearing LSU's band, but not too much...
If you're an LSU fan and haven't been following the Gamecocks this season, it will be our QB's first start ever. He's young, but he's all about potential. We'll see if he's hype or real.
It's going to be loud in Williams-Brice tomorrow night, and the atmosphere will be electric.
I noticed that most everyone here is pretty confident. Honest USC fans will admit our talent level might be close, but we typically just can't get over the hump to beat top-tier SEC teams.
We'll see tomorrow night! I hope we can send LSU home even angrier!
LSU definitely is the "big leagues", and South Carolina is looking for a marquee win, while LSU is looking to prove that they are for real.
It's going to be a hard-fought game in my opinion, and I'm looking forward to hearing LSU's band, but not too much...
If you're an LSU fan and haven't been following the Gamecocks this season, it will be our QB's first start ever. He's young, but he's all about potential. We'll see if he's hype or real.
It's going to be loud in Williams-Brice tomorrow night, and the atmosphere will be electric.
I noticed that most everyone here is pretty confident. Honest USC fans will admit our talent level might be close, but we typically just can't get over the hump to beat top-tier SEC teams.
We'll see tomorrow night! I hope we can send LSU home even angrier!
re: Official LSU vs South Carolina Prediction thread
Posted by Geaux Carolina on 10/17/08 at 9:12 pm to White Tiger
I know that some are picking Carolina as the trendy upset, but this is the sort of game that we typically choke away. However, with Stephen Garcia at the helm of the offense, I think Carolina has a chance. If he can get the Spurrier-timing offense to click, the LSU secondary could be suspect.
The problem is that our O-Line BLOWS. Seriously. Our O-line could be just what the doctor ordered for what I think everyone will agree has been an underperforming LSU D-Line.
This will be a brutal game; both teams NEED this win, and the loser will be down in the dumps afterwards. My wife is from Shreveport, so this is the one game where the house is divided.
Garcia is not so great and throws picks:
LSU 28
USC 17
Garcia makes the plays and lives up to his hype:
LSU: 21
USC 35
The problem is that our O-Line BLOWS. Seriously. Our O-line could be just what the doctor ordered for what I think everyone will agree has been an underperforming LSU D-Line.
This will be a brutal game; both teams NEED this win, and the loser will be down in the dumps afterwards. My wife is from Shreveport, so this is the one game where the house is divided.
Garcia is not so great and throws picks:
LSU 28
USC 17
Garcia makes the plays and lives up to his hype:
LSU: 21
USC 35
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