re: Malzahn's post game interview (JSU)

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That could be because the majority of the 1st string D was injured or otherwise removed from the game. What was it? Six guys missing? The second half D was held together with duct tape and bubble gum towards the end of that game, and what do you do with a bunch of young guys with little experience? Run a base D and ask them to make plays when they can.

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This is what I keep trying to explain to some of my buddies. Pretty sure on the last JSU TD we had 6 starters out. In 2nd half we went to ultimate bend dont break defense. We surrendered the slants all day so our young corners didn't get torched on a game ending deep ball. It was frustrating but I understand it. With Mathews, Lawson, Garrett & Countess back I expect to see more press coverage as now he has faith we can pressure QB and guys will do their assignments.

I honestly think we beat LSU. I don't think we are a national championship team this season but I do think we are better than we have shown. All week we are going to hear how overrated & bad we are. How LSU is gonna expose us further. It just feels like the type of game that AU then comes out & wins just to further confuse everyone