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re: To me, the most intriguing West battle is Auburn and LSU.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:31 am to DannyB
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:31 am to DannyB
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Minus the abomination of AU's D in 2015 it is also usually one of the hardest hitting games all year
Early 2000's LSU/AUBURN games were fricking insane.
People knocking the frick out of each other left and right.
I remember thinking Brandon Cox was a bad arse because we beat the shite out of him and he would always get up. Throw in the Tubberville factor and those LSU/AUBURN games were incredible.
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Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:37 am to CBandits82
We were always beat to shite after playing LSU.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 10:27 am to SportTiger1
Okay I'm going to try to be less hyperbolic than most positive LSU fans.
Last year was a clusterfick of epic proportions. Danny Etling was still pretty green. He was injured and I expect him to be more mobile this season, but I also don't buy the narrative that he was in some numbing pain all season and played through it. His mobility was probably limited and he did have to compensate for that, but I don't expect him to become some athletic freak that can make all the throws.
He will be better than last year. He's in an offense that gets the ball out of his hands faster. It's less predictable than any offense we've had in recent memory. His decision-making will be sharper. The moment will no longer be too big for him. He will be fine.
Jarrett Stidham looked impressive when he played, but he also played against mostly scrubby opponents. Had a few true tests and he performed pretty well in those, but I'm not ready to annoint him, even thouguh Auburn's WR core is impressive. You won't run on us, so if our secondary is worth a shite you're in for a long day.
Our defense was definitely not as sharp as it was nearing the end of the season. Even with what we lost to the draft, I think we are a deeper, fully installed defense.
I think this game will be great. It's going to be a slugfest. But I think the home crowd (which will be hungry as hell. This is easily our best home game this year) will get up for this one. Especially if Auburn is still highly ranked at that point. Hopefully one to remember, with a W for the home team.
Last year was a clusterfick of epic proportions. Danny Etling was still pretty green. He was injured and I expect him to be more mobile this season, but I also don't buy the narrative that he was in some numbing pain all season and played through it. His mobility was probably limited and he did have to compensate for that, but I don't expect him to become some athletic freak that can make all the throws.
He will be better than last year. He's in an offense that gets the ball out of his hands faster. It's less predictable than any offense we've had in recent memory. His decision-making will be sharper. The moment will no longer be too big for him. He will be fine.
Jarrett Stidham looked impressive when he played, but he also played against mostly scrubby opponents. Had a few true tests and he performed pretty well in those, but I'm not ready to annoint him, even thouguh Auburn's WR core is impressive. You won't run on us, so if our secondary is worth a shite you're in for a long day.
Our defense was definitely not as sharp as it was nearing the end of the season. Even with what we lost to the draft, I think we are a deeper, fully installed defense.
I think this game will be great. It's going to be a slugfest. But I think the home crowd (which will be hungry as hell. This is easily our best home game this year) will get up for this one. Especially if Auburn is still highly ranked at that point. Hopefully one to remember, with a W for the home team.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 11:03 am to Jkandcrew
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but don't the other SEC teams have far better talent defensively than the ACC teams Canada and his offense were going against?
There were 7 ACC teams ranked in the top 25 in total defense last year.
The SEC had 4.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 11:20 am to TigerPaw1
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TigerPaw1
This guy gets it. AU LSU is fun every single year one way or another.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 11:21 am
Posted on 8/23/17 at 11:29 am to Modest
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Modest
Well put. I agree but I'll add this caveat. "You aren't going to run on us" becomes more difficult when you get burned a couple of times thru the air and have to keep your safeties back and maybe drop a LB into coverage. I'm not saying that's what's going to happen...I'm just saying that I expect that to be the game plan and we are confident in our offense to execute it...and if successful, it will soften up the run D and then y'all are in for a long day.
You never know with this series but based on what's on paper, it looks to be a really good game. My grandfather is a huge LSU fan and he is almost certainly in his last year of life. It wouldn't bother me all that bad if AU lost because he'd be thrilled. He's kind of losing his marbles though so I'll root for AU and if we win, I'll convince him that LSU won anyway
Posted on 8/23/17 at 11:30 am to Capo Losi
One of my favorite games.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 11:34 am to DonaldDuckworth
Our fans are dumb. A bad coach has Ed Orgeron record. Not Les Miles.
Should be a good game, but if Ed starts loses to Auburn at home. He and Alleva should start packing their bags.
Should be a good game, but if Ed starts loses to Auburn at home. He and Alleva should start packing their bags.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 12:18 pm to dgnx6
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Should be a good game, but if Ed starts loses to Auburn at home. He and Alleva should start packing their bags.
Lol what, I'm not an O defender but come on Auburn is a legitimate SEC West school.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 12:45 pm to InsideTheTide
Ever since I've been watching the game......it's been a pretty good rivalry. 
LSU fans
LSU fans
Posted on 8/23/17 at 1:18 pm to NutBunnies
All this wrangling between Tiger and Tiger fans.Truth...At this point in the PRE-season no one knows how their team will perform in their first, third or tenth game. We all have expectations and hopes but no one really knows. I think its safe to assume the game will be hard fought and a great game.Oh, and LSU wins by 17 
Posted on 8/23/17 at 2:23 pm to Capo Losi
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I'm not an O defender but come on Auburn is a legitimate SEC West school
1999 since it last happened.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:31 pm to DonaldDuckworth
quote:I hope my grandkids are as considerate as you. Of course, I'd first hope that they are smarter than you so they can get into LSU.
My grandfather is a huge LSU fan and he is almost certainly in his last year of life. It wouldn't bother me all that bad if AU lost because he'd be thrilled. He's kind of losing his marbles though so I'll root for AU and if we win, I'll convince him that LSU won anyway
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:34 pm to Jkandcrew
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don't the other SEC teams have far better talent defensively than the ACC teams Canada and his offense were going against?
If Coach Canada was able to be the only team in America to defeat Clemson last year with Pittsburgh quality players, imagine what he will be able to do at LSU with LSU's level of talent to the SEC considering the fact that Clemson beat Alabama, the SEC Champ, for the National Championship after it had already lost to Coach Canada's offense last season.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:37 pm to Jkandcrew
Oops...duplicate due to weird technical difficulties.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:41 pm to rbWarEagle
Ant the best part of you dripped out your mom.....
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:47 pm to DonaldDuckworth
I have said this before on this board...I love the AU/LSU game. For me it is one of the more "physical" games all season. I know that term is thrown around often but it seems after this game both teams look like they have been thrown in the ring with a mid 80s Mike Tyson without gloves on.
I try to go to the game in Baton Rogue every year since 2007 (that game hurt...bad). Great atmosphere and the tailgating is next to none. Believe it or not, I have had nothing but great experiences every time in B.R. You have to put up with the "tiger bait!" but it is all in good fun. I would love to see a turn in the series this year to get the 1999 monkey off our back.
In short, usually a great game, great atmosphere, great experience, and there is just a different energy in the air at this game in B.R. Looking forward to another great game LSU folks. See you there.
Wanted prediction: AU by 10
Realistic prediction: LSU by 6
I try to go to the game in Baton Rogue every year since 2007 (that game hurt...bad). Great atmosphere and the tailgating is next to none. Believe it or not, I have had nothing but great experiences every time in B.R. You have to put up with the "tiger bait!" but it is all in good fun. I would love to see a turn in the series this year to get the 1999 monkey off our back.
In short, usually a great game, great atmosphere, great experience, and there is just a different energy in the air at this game in B.R. Looking forward to another great game LSU folks. See you there.
Wanted prediction: AU by 10
Realistic prediction: LSU by 6
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:49 pm to Jkandcrew
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I'm excited to see this offense but he will face better defenses week in week out than he did in the ACC. That's all I'm saying
True, but he will face those SEC defenses with LSU's far better football players relative to Pittsburg's football players. So if he was good enough to defeat Clemson last season with Pittsburgh players, who subsequently defeated the SEC's best Alabama for the National Championship, then imagine what he will be able to do at LSU with LSU's far better and more talented players. Not to mention the fact that LSU finally won't still be playing that very antiquated Less Mile's offense anymore that the SEC had grown so very fond of.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:56 pm to Sampson
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There were 7 ACC teams ranked in the top 25 in total defense last year.
The SEC had 4.
That's because the SEC played mostly the SEC.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 5:07 pm to Space Cowboy
lsu's defense should be as good, if not better than last season. lsu's offense has a chance to be better, if not significantly better than last season. i have total confidence in aranda to slow down auburn's offense (it's unreasonable to expect a defense to fully shut it down).
if you watch the last few games of the season, etling is underrated a bit. the guy can get it done. people are just hitching him to miles' horse.
also, o can get it done. he's done it twice now, usc and lsu.
i have no doubt auburn will be an improved team but, i think lsu was better after miles left and the tigers should be even better now that there has been an upgrade to the offense.
if you watch the last few games of the season, etling is underrated a bit. the guy can get it done. people are just hitching him to miles' horse.
also, o can get it done. he's done it twice now, usc and lsu.
i have no doubt auburn will be an improved team but, i think lsu was better after miles left and the tigers should be even better now that there has been an upgrade to the offense.
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