Monday, October 22, 2007

Auburn down, next stop Alabama

Another incredible prime time game for LSU. Auburn played exceptionally well. Lester was running all over the place and Cox was executing well. The LSU defense wasn't as intimidating as usual. LSU receivers couldn't catch very well, thats frustrating. Finally Doucet is back and he has got to return to the full impact player he is. I've go to say the Perrilloux thing really didn't work well this game like it has early on. An excellent game for Flynn, when his is 100% you can't beat him. The killer running back squad was all of that. Hester just never fails to step it up in the 4th quarter.

But what really bothered me was the exiting conclusion. Yes, it was an amazing touchdown! But what they heck was Les thinking?!? That play could have easily cost the Tigers the game. Calculated risk is necessary, just plain going for it isn't the kind of long distance football I like to see. I'm not complaining but I hope this doesn't catch up to Les later this season...

All in all an excellent victory. Puts LSU at #3 in the BCS and poised to inch up if OSU or BC stumble. No reason LSU shouldn't run the table to the SEC championship. Alabama is a threat at their home but I think LSU will take care Saban and crew.

And how about those Commodores!!

Can't wait for next week in the SEC...

Geaux Tigers!

2 comments:

Brent said...

Did you notice that on ESPN.com they started with a sentence that went something like, "Following the blueprint of each game that these two teams play every year..."

I think it's the best "non-official" rivalry game with the highest stakes (the winner usually goes on to win the SEC championship) in the best football conference in the country.

And, if the reciever bobbles that ball or the AU defender gets his hands on it, Les Miles is being debated as reckless, but now he's a "gutsy gambler."

jlester01 said...

nice vandy plug there dear. it is pretty exciting!