re: Columnist says LSU is overrated

The thing about this team many forget is that LSU's offense dominated several teams last year, only to hand them the game. Really, the only games LSU lost by not shooting themselves in the foot (which they basically still did) was the UF and OM game.

LSU lost to UGA by 14 based on 2 INTs for TD if I recall correctly. That erratic offense still put of 38 on UGA.

LSU lost to Alabama following 4 INTS (1 returned for a TD, the other to inside the 15 for a TD on the ensuing drive). That offense still put up 21 on Bamas vaunted defense.

Arky game was all but won until two things happened:
1) Coaches pulled in the reigns on the offense in the 2nd half with very bad/conservative playcalling, and

2) the defense gave up several stupid penalties that were the difference in the end.

LSU easily could've beat everyone on their schedule last season without those fluke plays, even UF.

LSU was only down 20-14 midway through the 3rd quarter before they just collapsed and made stupid mistake after stupid mistake.

This wasn't the case of a team being out-talented, but a case of bad scheming and lack of discipline and a natural leader at QB. If Jordan Jefferson brings anything to the table to improve this LSU team by leaps and bouds, it is his mobility and the threat of a running QB.

Furthermore, LSU lots only 1 WR from last season in Byrd who really underachieved. While Toliver only had 22 catches, once he got meaningful playing time, he showed his ability to dominate and with Lafell and Dickson back, our wideouts will be more than solid.

In the end, a few changes here and there and LSU could easily have been 11-1 last season going into the SEC championship. Almost all the breaks just went against LSU outside of the Auburn game.