PurpleExile
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re: Power, Politics, and the Fall of Scott Woodward
Posted by PurpleExile on 11/11/25 at 3:55 pm to loogaroo
The entire opinion piece is trash, filled with inaccuracies, misinterpretations and ill-placed conclusions.
I was no Woodward fan. He made his own bed when he hired Kelly and failed to provide oversight on Kelly's flagging interest in the task at hand. I couldn't care less who left the Aggies on the hook for Jimbo Fisher's money. Woodward's sin was hiring a disappointing coach. It happens.
The article neglected to throw even the barest of shade on the moron who roosts in the governor's mansion. He is our state's national embarrassment, not the LSU athletic department, not Woodward, not Carville, not the Will Wade/McMahon folly.
LSU still has a strong brand. People need to be asking why Landry and his buddies are working so hard to damage it.
All in all, it's a crap opinion piece. But then again this board is called Tiger Droppings.
I was no Woodward fan. He made his own bed when he hired Kelly and failed to provide oversight on Kelly's flagging interest in the task at hand. I couldn't care less who left the Aggies on the hook for Jimbo Fisher's money. Woodward's sin was hiring a disappointing coach. It happens.
The article neglected to throw even the barest of shade on the moron who roosts in the governor's mansion. He is our state's national embarrassment, not the LSU athletic department, not Woodward, not Carville, not the Will Wade/McMahon folly.
LSU still has a strong brand. People need to be asking why Landry and his buddies are working so hard to damage it.
All in all, it's a crap opinion piece. But then again this board is called Tiger Droppings.
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re: Have you ever seen what happened on the blocked FG?
Posted by PurpleExile on 11/10/25 at 12:44 am to GarTiger
I think the refs ruled this like it was the Leon Lett play (Thanksgiving, 1993), when really it wasn't.
First, it's a terrible rule. When a defender leaps to block a kick, there's probably a 75-80% chance it's going to bounce off either an offensive or defensive lineman. So the stupid rule is saying that it's OK for a great defensive play's outcome to be determined by a random, unintentional carom of the football.
The ball Sunday hit a Carolina player first. Why didn't Kellen Moore scream bloody murder and challenge the call?
Leon Lett was the first person to touch the blocked Miami kick in 1993, so that was different.
This is one of the worst rules in the NFL book. The other truly horrible one is the one that awards a touchback when a guy fumbles at the 1-yard line and the ball bounces out of bounds in the end zone. Bad rules.
First, it's a terrible rule. When a defender leaps to block a kick, there's probably a 75-80% chance it's going to bounce off either an offensive or defensive lineman. So the stupid rule is saying that it's OK for a great defensive play's outcome to be determined by a random, unintentional carom of the football.
The ball Sunday hit a Carolina player first. Why didn't Kellen Moore scream bloody murder and challenge the call?
Leon Lett was the first person to touch the blocked Miami kick in 1993, so that was different.
This is one of the worst rules in the NFL book. The other truly horrible one is the one that awards a touchback when a guy fumbles at the 1-yard line and the ball bounces out of bounds in the end zone. Bad rules.
re: Thoughts on Nuss’s “Injury”
Posted by PurpleExile on 11/6/25 at 7:29 am to Bridges12
I think Nussmeier was truly hurt during preseason practices and doctors recommended a minor clean-up surgery which would have knocked Nuss out for several weeks.
Kelly said no way. Nuss and his daddy said no way. And so he has tried to play through it.
I think our offensive tackles suck and that's caused Nuss to take a weekly beating. I think if a couple of 300-pound guys fell on you, you'd be slow to get to your feet, too.
I also think our receivers haven't helped things because they have repeatedly failed to create any separation from defenders.
Add it all up, and we're 5-3 with a solid chance of finishing 7-5.
Kelly said no way. Nuss and his daddy said no way. And so he has tried to play through it.
I think our offensive tackles suck and that's caused Nuss to take a weekly beating. I think if a couple of 300-pound guys fell on you, you'd be slow to get to your feet, too.
I also think our receivers haven't helped things because they have repeatedly failed to create any separation from defenders.
Add it all up, and we're 5-3 with a solid chance of finishing 7-5.
re: Will the media ask any decent questions today?
Posted by PurpleExile on 10/20/25 at 11:15 am to Draconian Sanctions
I'm curious to hear what some of you consider "decent" questions.
There are two kinds of questions that people ask at those things:
Questions that they expect the coach to answer, and questions that people ask just to say they asked a question (TV guys do this all the time).
If you ask something with an obvious answer, you're wasting valuable press conference time.
Questions have to be insightful and unambiguous. You can't ask, "Coach, your right tackle had one of the worst games in LSU history. Are you going to bench him and take his NIL money away?"
Kelly would never answer that.
If somebody asks him about being worried about his job, he will just say that he knows he has to coach better and prepare the team better. End of answer.
The thing is, Kelly is the most cooperative and forthright football coach LSU has ever had. Miles and Orgeron answered queries in a lexicon all their own. Saban never answered anything, except telling the media to quit dispensing rat poison.
There are two kinds of questions that people ask at those things:
Questions that they expect the coach to answer, and questions that people ask just to say they asked a question (TV guys do this all the time).
If you ask something with an obvious answer, you're wasting valuable press conference time.
Questions have to be insightful and unambiguous. You can't ask, "Coach, your right tackle had one of the worst games in LSU history. Are you going to bench him and take his NIL money away?"
Kelly would never answer that.
If somebody asks him about being worried about his job, he will just say that he knows he has to coach better and prepare the team better. End of answer.
The thing is, Kelly is the most cooperative and forthright football coach LSU has ever had. Miles and Orgeron answered queries in a lexicon all their own. Saban never answered anything, except telling the media to quit dispensing rat poison.
re: So Kelly is fine letting the OL struggle for one player’s “development”
Posted by PurpleExile on 10/14/25 at 6:06 pm to Geauxgurt
Kelly isn't going to throw a kid under the bus at a weekly news conference. The question was worded considerately, but Kelly dodged it. And since the media doesn't get to watch practice we have no idea who's practicing at RT this week.
You people that are saying, "Aw, he wasn't that bad against South Carolina" couldn't have watched the game in person. His run blocking was non-existent. His attempts to pass block lasted about a split-second.
The weird thing is they had Carius Curne -- who is already better than Davis -- on the sideline and never used him for a single snap.
You people that are saying, "Aw, he wasn't that bad against South Carolina" couldn't have watched the game in person. His run blocking was non-existent. His attempts to pass block lasted about a split-second.
The weird thing is they had Carius Curne -- who is already better than Davis -- on the sideline and never used him for a single snap.
re: The sound system overwhelms everything else in the stadium and not in a good way.
Posted by PurpleExile on 10/14/25 at 5:55 pm to Jim Rockford
This is not exclusive to Tiger Stadium. Ear-splitting, piped-in music is now a feature at NBA games, NFL games and even between pitches at baseball games.
I have complained and the answer I'm always given is, "Well, that's what the players want. They say it fires them up."
Sigh. Are the players going to chip in from their NIL millions when the paying customers stop going to the games?
Every athletic department has someone in charge of Game Management. That seems to be the guy/girl we need to dox and send our complaints to.
These game management people travel to meetings and conventions where they get fed this idea of turning everything up to 11 and making it non-stop. And the athletic directors just sit back and let it happen.
I have complained and the answer I'm always given is, "Well, that's what the players want. They say it fires them up."
Sigh. Are the players going to chip in from their NIL millions when the paying customers stop going to the games?
Every athletic department has someone in charge of Game Management. That seems to be the guy/girl we need to dox and send our complaints to.
These game management people travel to meetings and conventions where they get fed this idea of turning everything up to 11 and making it non-stop. And the athletic directors just sit back and let it happen.
re: PSA: That influencer who had body guards following him around campus Saturday
Posted by PurpleExile on 9/19/25 at 12:02 pm to reauxl tigers
It's lame, but there apparently are millions of young people who think this guy is entertaining.
Once upon a time, when you would ask kids what they wanted to be when they grow up, they would say a doctor, an astronaut, a fireman . . .
My neighbor the school counselor says that the No. 1 answer these days is, "I want to be a YouTuber."
Once upon a time, when you would ask kids what they wanted to be when they grow up, they would say a doctor, an astronaut, a fireman . . .
My neighbor the school counselor says that the No. 1 answer these days is, "I want to be a YouTuber."
re: DAT 9/11. Astros (Javier) at Blue Jays (Gausman) 2:07
Posted by PurpleExile on 9/11/25 at 8:16 pm to Uncle Mike23
This is not the lineup of a division leading team. I mean, they are...for maybe the next 24 hours or so. But the Astros lineup doesn't stack up well when compared to the other five teams that appear headed to the postseason.
Houston has:
Worst general manager in MLB
One of the worst managers in the American League
A farm system that can't be counted upon to help the big club
A free agent bust at first base
A tired, inconsistent bullpen without Hader
And zero momentum heading into the season's final 15 games.
The golden years are over. The Astros are going to be passed by both the Mariners and the Rangers.
On a related front, best of luck to Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker.
Houston has:
Worst general manager in MLB
One of the worst managers in the American League
A farm system that can't be counted upon to help the big club
A free agent bust at first base
A tired, inconsistent bullpen without Hader
And zero momentum heading into the season's final 15 games.
The golden years are over. The Astros are going to be passed by both the Mariners and the Rangers.
On a related front, best of luck to Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker.
re: Favorite LSU "voice"??
Posted by PurpleExile on 9/1/25 at 12:54 pm to SuperFlyTiger
John Ferguson had the best voice for football of all of them, from JC Politz thru to Chris Blair. Go back and listen to the end of the '72 Ole Miss game or the win over Notre Dame at Tiger Stadium. Ferguson had a great, resonant announcer's voice, and when he raised it you knew it was for something special. When a pass missed or something untowardly happened, John had a way of conveying the pain and wincing.
Doug Moreau was an excellent color man for years, but as he got older it seemed he stopped doing his homework and he wasn't adding anything to the broadcasts. God bless him.
The current gang with Chris Blair (who is terrific), Jacob Hester and Gordy Rush might be our best ever from an overall standpoint. I think it would be even better if Gordy and Hester swapped places, with Gordy going to the booth to help Chris. But those ex-players like it on the sideline, I guess.
Doug Moreau was an excellent color man for years, but as he got older it seemed he stopped doing his homework and he wasn't adding anything to the broadcasts. God bless him.
The current gang with Chris Blair (who is terrific), Jacob Hester and Gordy Rush might be our best ever from an overall standpoint. I think it would be even better if Gordy and Hester swapped places, with Gordy going to the booth to help Chris. But those ex-players like it on the sideline, I guess.
re: CJ Daniel’s big grab
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/31/25 at 9:32 pm to jasonbr1975
He made it a bidding war. Miami paid him.
If a guy transfers twice, the first time might have been about playing time, but you can bet the second transfer was for the money.
If a guy transfers twice, the first time might have been about playing time, but you can bet the second transfer was for the money.
re: Kristen Saban Wants College Football Fans To Be Nicer After Alabama's Upset Loss To Florid
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/31/25 at 9:25 pm to CDawson
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People hide behind anonymous screen names and hurl insults at anyone. It’s the worst part of social media. I say put your name on it if you wanna attack people.
That horse will never end up back in the barn.
But here's a fun, true story:
There was a guy who used to work in a school's sports information department who left and started his own fan website. Lots of people signed up for free and began leaving comments about the football team. Nasty comments.
The SID asked his buddy who these anonymous complainers were. So the forum moderator buddy supplied him with not only the forum members usernames and real names, but also their home addresses.
So after the season the SID sent them all official athletic department Christmas cards -- addressed to their forum usernames.
Freaked them all out. The board messages for those few days were priceless.
True story. It wasn't an SEC school. Let's just say it was one in Texas.
re: Gautreaux needs to be investigated by the SEC for his obvious hatred for LSU.
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/31/25 at 9:06 pm to viv1d
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Needs to be investigated by the SEC for his obvious hatred for LSU. He's from Lafayette and hates LSU with all his guts. He's also salty because his dad is a legendary NFL ref and the NFL hasn't accepted him yet. Apparently they keep hiring DEI applicants (5/5 newest hires are DEI) and he's also mad about that.
Russian troll account. Has to be.
He tried to hit all the conspiracies -- the Lafayette thing, daddy issues, NFL diversity.
Keep trying, though. There are people who think OJ didn't do it, either.
re: LSU had no knowledge of the Haulcey news prior to Wednesday
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/28/25 at 8:23 pm to PP7 for heisman
Why would LSU choose to ignore Haulcy's possible suspension and risk the consequences? That doesn't make sense, and it doesn't seem at all like the way Kelly operates.
Some of you are saying that, of course, Kelly and LSU knew.
If they did, why take the chance of it being discovered after the game and the headlines and cries-for-forfeit that would have emerged afterwards?
What would make LSU think the Haulcy incident could be kept secret?
You people that are saying LSU knew have to realize that you're also saying that LSU was dumb enough to think nobody else would find out.
Some of you are saying that, of course, Kelly and LSU knew.
If they did, why take the chance of it being discovered after the game and the headlines and cries-for-forfeit that would have emerged afterwards?
What would make LSU think the Haulcy incident could be kept secret?
You people that are saying LSU knew have to realize that you're also saying that LSU was dumb enough to think nobody else would find out.
re: UPDATE: Per ESPN, A.J. Haulcy will not play in the first half of the Clemson game
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/28/25 at 8:08 pm to Chicken
Lots of dumbassery being commented in this thread.
It's perfectly plausible that neither LSU nor Haulcy himself knew that (1) he had committed a suspension-worthy offense and (2) that the penalty would carry over to the next season and (3) to the player's next school.
Rules are rules, but sportsmanship still matters. And for Clemson to bring the matter to the NCAA's attention three days before the game is a dick move. But Clemson is gotta Clemson, I guess. This is why most of educated America laughs at Dabo.
If the SEC had a real commissioner, he would inform the NCAA that one of its conference members is questioning the timing and circumstances surrounding the BYU game altercation, and that LSU is appealing that nobody informed them in a timely manner.
Sankey should say, sure, LSU's appeal will be scheduled to be heard on Monday, Sept. 1. Haulcy's suspension could then be served for the first half of the Louisiana Tech game.
Eat it, Clemson.
It's perfectly plausible that neither LSU nor Haulcy himself knew that (1) he had committed a suspension-worthy offense and (2) that the penalty would carry over to the next season and (3) to the player's next school.
Rules are rules, but sportsmanship still matters. And for Clemson to bring the matter to the NCAA's attention three days before the game is a dick move. But Clemson is gotta Clemson, I guess. This is why most of educated America laughs at Dabo.
If the SEC had a real commissioner, he would inform the NCAA that one of its conference members is questioning the timing and circumstances surrounding the BYU game altercation, and that LSU is appealing that nobody informed them in a timely manner.
Sankey should say, sure, LSU's appeal will be scheduled to be heard on Monday, Sept. 1. Haulcy's suspension could then be served for the first half of the Louisiana Tech game.
Eat it, Clemson.
re: JoJo Earle with 2 rec for -1 yard yesterday for UNLV
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/24/25 at 5:13 pm to Hurricane2020
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I was obsessed with Jojo Earle's tape. I thought he was gonna be a beast. He just didnt translate.
I saw him play in person, and I felt the same way. He played for a three-time Texas state championship team and was the best player on the field.
In his senior year he won something called the Tom Landry Award for being the best player in the Dallas-Fort Worth area "who exhibits outstanding character and leadership."
So he wasn't some entitled punk. He just got lost in the wash at Alabama, and I have no clue why TCU couldn't use him. This is his third college.
re: Did Lindsey know about the guns in his dorm?
Posted by PurpleExile on 8/10/25 at 12:59 pm to Crappieman
Barring some deus ex machina work by his attorney, Lindsey is done as far as LSU goes.
I don't know the LSU Housing rules, but I gotta think letting two non-students crash in your dorm for multiple days is not allowed.
More than that, having guns in your dorm room has to be prominent on the list of donts. Think about the average rules-abiding student. LSU has an obligation to protect its students. How does it answer a parent who wants to know how a kid gets away with having automatic weapons in his room? Zero tolerance.
Lindsey may not see jail time, but certainly he will never be allowed to enroll at LSU again.
I don't know the LSU Housing rules, but I gotta think letting two non-students crash in your dorm for multiple days is not allowed.
More than that, having guns in your dorm room has to be prominent on the list of donts. Think about the average rules-abiding student. LSU has an obligation to protect its students. How does it answer a parent who wants to know how a kid gets away with having automatic weapons in his room? Zero tolerance.
Lindsey may not see jail time, but certainly he will never be allowed to enroll at LSU again.
re: 5* True Freshman OL Carius Curne. benching 425 pounds
Posted by PurpleExile on 7/10/25 at 12:06 am to Captain Crown
Have you seen Curne's HS highlight video?
It looks like Godzilla terrorizing Tokyo. He blocked one guy all the way off the field and into the band.
It looks like Godzilla terrorizing Tokyo. He blocked one guy all the way off the field and into the band.
re: Y’all ready to ruin the greatest uniforms in college football?
Posted by PurpleExile on 7/3/25 at 4:39 pm to atltiger6487
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I think the OSU buckeye helmet stickers are cool as hell. And traditional and iconic.
Helmet stickers look stupid. ALL helmet stickers.
re: Y’all ready to ruin the greatest uniforms in college football?
Posted by PurpleExile on 7/3/25 at 10:32 am to Cshaw91
Sure, we'd rather not soil our cherished jerseys. But if it raises more money for players, we'd be unrealistic to object.
I'm going to trust that the LSU powers that be will make the ad patch tasteful and reasonably sized.
Besides, I'd much rather see a uniform patch than the hideous stickers look that Ohio State and Michigan employ every year. To them it's cool and traditional, but the rest of the country giggles because it looks so high school-ish.
I'm going to trust that the LSU powers that be will make the ad patch tasteful and reasonably sized.
Besides, I'd much rather see a uniform patch than the hideous stickers look that Ohio State and Michigan employ every year. To them it's cool and traditional, but the rest of the country giggles because it looks so high school-ish.
re: Matt Lee - Interim President
Posted by PurpleExile on 6/26/25 at 3:10 am to Stevo
Litmus test for the new LSU president:
Governor Landry: We need to get that live tiger back for all the home games.
President Lee: Not a chance.
Governor Landry: We need to get that live tiger back for all the home games.
President Lee: Not a chance.
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