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Was the hype around LSU's basketball team legit?
Posted on 1/8/14 at 6:58 am
Posted on 1/8/14 at 6:58 am
During the preseason I saw a lot of LSU in the top 3-4 in the conference and one of the few locks to make the tourney. I know it's still early, but losses to UMass, URI, and NC State aren't exactly impressive. Tennessee hasn't really impressed either. Why was there so much hype surrounding this LSU squad? Was there a coaching change or a good recruiting class? I honestly don't follow LSU basketball all that closely so I would have no clue as to the answer of either of those questions.
This post was edited on 1/8/14 at 6:59 am
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:04 am to Drewbie
People had them around 3-4 because no one knew if Arky had fixed their road troubles and if Mizzou could replace the guys they lost. Tennessee had some bad early losses, but seemed to have turned things around.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:24 am to Drewbie
UMass actually has the #6 RPI as of today.
And we will still sweep Arky.
And we will still sweep Arky.
This post was edited on 1/8/14 at 7:28 am
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:27 am to Drewbie
Until this week LSU had only lost two Umass and Memphis who are both ranked teams and they were very close games. Since coming back from the break this week LSU has looked terrible shooting and rebounding the ball. They look nothing like the team that played in the old spice classic. They could just be going through a mini slump or maybe they were playing beyond themselves earlier in the season. I guess we will see.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:31 am to Drewbie
Is the hype surrounding bees legit?
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:35 am to Drewbie
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Was the hype around LSU's basketball team legit?
Hell no...never was. I said before the season I'd be shoced if this team makes the tourney. I still will be. They have talent now, but as you can see the people already on the team aren't where they need to be. Hickey and O'bryant may be two of the most overrated athletes to ever wear the purple and gold (O'bryant especially).
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:35 am to Drewbie
It's not 'hype' when you're predicted in the top 4
people just said they'd improve
which they have
Tennessee has a good basketball team
LSU is still better than Arkansas too
people just said they'd improve
which they have
Tennessee has a good basketball team
LSU is still better than Arkansas too
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:43 am to Drewbie
I think it's still too early to tell. Good news for them- UT isn't that bad of a loss but I know the concern lies in how they looked losing it. They're definitely going to have to play much better ball going forward than they have this past week.
This post was edited on 1/8/14 at 7:44 am
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:43 am to Drewbie
From what I've seen, LSU still lacks quality depth.
It's only two losses and there are a lot of games left to be played, but LSU has definitely laid an egg the last two games.
They absolutely cannot go and lose at South Carolina this weekend though.
It's only two losses and there are a lot of games left to be played, but LSU has definitely laid an egg the last two games.
They absolutely cannot go and lose at South Carolina this weekend though.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:45 am to Drewbie
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I honestly don't follow LSU basketball all that closely
Neither do I but I see Arkansas posters are suddenly quite interested in LSU basketball.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:52 am to Drewbie
We haven't even played nc state.
But yeah, last two games are going to change our expectations for the year.
But yeah, last two games are going to change our expectations for the year.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 8:48 am to Drewbie
This LSU shoots much better than it did last night. That being said, what worries me is the lack of opportunities to make up for losses like the last two. This team cannot afford to lose games it SHOULD win and will have to win a few against better teams.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 9:34 am to Drewbie
It was legit because of the recruiting class coming in and JOBIII staying.
However, this is still a very young team who will take some lumps during its growing pains.
I'll be happy with an NIT bid.
However, this is still a very young team who will take some lumps during its growing pains.
I'll be happy with an NIT bid.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:29 pm to Drewbie
NO. Guards are too little to contend, and we really do not have a center. Program is being built, but I think JOhnny needs real basketball man to help him.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 7:54 pm to Drewbie
there have been more threads started on bumped about LSU basketball on the SEC Rant than there have been LSU fans doing the same on the tiger rant.
The obsession is amazing
The obsession is amazing
Posted on 1/8/14 at 9:33 pm to Drewbie
Lil' drewie...was the hype { at least the "hype" w/in all the tiny swine brains ?} around pig basketball legit ?
And please stop starting threads about ALL of your perceived "rivals"..thanks
And please stop starting threads about ALL of your perceived "rivals"..thanks
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