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Why not play the LSU - McNeese State game today?
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:50 am
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:50 am
I think it would be in LSU's best interest to play this game, for the following reasons:
A> Real game experience
B> A presumed win for the records
C> Help new coaches learn communications, etc. with players before a SEC game.
The only negative would be a potential injury, but that is the same risk as last night.
I don't think a day's lest rest before MSU would make all that much difference.
A> Real game experience
B> A presumed win for the records
C> Help new coaches learn communications, etc. with players before a SEC game.
The only negative would be a potential injury, but that is the same risk as last night.
I don't think a day's lest rest before MSU would make all that much difference.
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Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:51 am to East Coast Band
The AD is worthless
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:52 am to East Coast Band
< This guy agrees but I'm sure the new age smart fans will disagree.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:52 am to East Coast Band
Stadium event staff would have to be lined up in advance, as would officials. Can't do all that on 12 hours notice.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:53 am to hg
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The AD is worthless
Wut? Joey A is worthless? When did y'all quit liking Joey A?
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:53 am to East Coast Band
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Said LSU's AD Joe Alleva: "[Sunday] is really not an option. McNeese had to go home. They didn't have a hotel. They would have had to go home and come back."
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:54 am to East Coast Band
Thank you!
This is why LSU fans are fed up with Alleva.
First, he says we have until 11:59 for kickoff and that LSU was prepared to take it to that time to fit the game in. (The game was called at 1030).
Then, he gives a presser talking about how the decision was for player safety. Fine, I agree with that. However, you cannot tell me there is no way LSU couldn't have made this happen today. Find a hotel for those players (even if they had to go to lafayette to find a hotel with vacancy). Then he said the stadium couldn't be made ready for a game today. Is it not ready now?
He is feckless. That is why LSU fans are fed up.
This is why LSU fans are fed up with Alleva.
First, he says we have until 11:59 for kickoff and that LSU was prepared to take it to that time to fit the game in. (The game was called at 1030).
Then, he gives a presser talking about how the decision was for player safety. Fine, I agree with that. However, you cannot tell me there is no way LSU couldn't have made this happen today. Find a hotel for those players (even if they had to go to lafayette to find a hotel with vacancy). Then he said the stadium couldn't be made ready for a game today. Is it not ready now?
He is feckless. That is why LSU fans are fed up.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:54 am to GeauxToBed
Then play the game without concessions, etc.
limit the attendence, whatever.
I think folks would understand the circumstances.
Even the SEC basketball tourney was once played at an empty arena
limit the attendence, whatever.
I think folks would understand the circumstances.
Even the SEC basketball tourney was once played at an empty arena
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:55 am to GeauxToBed
Illinois vs. Kent was postponed because of weather Friday, played the game yesterday.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:55 am to GeauxToBed
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Stadium event staff would have to be lined up in advance, as would officials. Can't do all that on 12 hours notice.
Did he even try? That's the point.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:55 am to Ping Pong
LSU couldn't pony up the cash for a hotel? Some hosts y'all are
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:56 am to East Coast Band
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Then play the game without concessions, etc.
limit the attendence, whatever.
I think folks would understand the circumstances.
Even the SEC basketball tourney was once played at an empty arena
Exactly. Would a game today have been ideal and just like a Sat game? No. But I think everyone involved would have been understanding.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:57 am to Riseupfromtherubble
Alleva fricking sucks at his job.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:58 am to ibldprplgld
Officials being ready is the dumbest reason.
You can't tell me you couldn't round up the number of officials needed for a game today.
If offered, you could get any of 100 available refs. not like any of the college refs are doing anything on a Sunday. they would be glad to work an extra game for a few bucks.
You can't tell me you couldn't round up the number of officials needed for a game today.
If offered, you could get any of 100 available refs. not like any of the college refs are doing anything on a Sunday. they would be glad to work an extra game for a few bucks.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:23 pm to East Coast Band
bump from Scoreboard..
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:26 pm to East Coast Band
Because you want a full week to prep for MSU. Why would you mess with your routine for a easy win that means nothing. Plus the risk of injury.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:28 pm to East Coast Band
I get the problem with lining up staff and refs and the like, but programs -- especially big time programs who have a lot riding on every single win -- need to start creating contingency plans for each and every game. Said plans will almost never be necessary, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared. Have your current people sign up to be available the next day...just in case.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:31 pm to Irons Puppet
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Because you want a full week to prep for MSU. Why would you mess with your routine for a easy win that means nothing. Plus the risk of injury.
for every reason not to play there are many to playPosted on 9/6/15 at 1:33 pm to Irons Puppet
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Because you want a full week to prep for MSU
If they played the game this afternoon , we are only talking about a 18 hour difference. These are healthy 19 year old kids. They could handle it.
lame excuse.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:37 pm to Ping Pong
I fail to see how LSU couldn't have made arrangements for McNeese to stay somewhere in BR for a day. Even with zero notice.
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