LSU commitment makes me laugh

rolltideface · July 2nd, 2009, 11:09 PM

This is nothing major or a big deal at all but i just thought that after listening to his statements- this one was most telling.......

At Buford, you don’t play four quarters,” said Johnson, alluding to the Class AA champion Wolves’ propensity to blow out overmatched opponents and then play reserves for long stretches. “I wanted to feel what the other teams feel when they played us. I want to be the underdog every now and then.”

Well, get used to that underdog role sir- your coach is Les Miles!!!!

nathan · July 2nd, 2009, 11:18 PM

I can see where that would be frustrating for a player. Not as frustrating as getting blown out, but that's not what he means by "feel what the other teams feel" right? Or maybe it is? Losing is good for the soul too. Nah, he just wants to play more (more spotlight, more stats, more fun, more chances to go pro). I can understand that too.

I agree about the underdog role- he'll get to see that side of things a few times.

Fishhead · July 3rd, 2009, 09:01 AM

	Quote:	rolltideface
	This is nothing major or a big deal at all but i just thought that after listening to his statements- this one was most telling....... At Buford, you don’t play four quarters,” said Johnson, alluding to the Class AA champion Wolves’ propensity to blow out overmatched opponents and then play reserves for long stretches. “I wanted to feel what the other teams feel when they played us. I want to be the underdog every now and then.” *Well, get used to that underdog role sir- your coach is Les Miles!!!!*

This quote makes me laugh. LSU is hardly a common underdog. The last time they were an underdog, they won by 5 TDs.

kfo9494 · July 3rd, 2009, 09:28 AM

LSU is going to have a very good football team in 2009. So do not think they are going to be weak in the run for the SEC west. Their schedule might be their downfall. They have Georgia, Bama and Ole Miss on the road with Florida at home.
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If they would have had a QB last year, then they would have beat us.

Aledinho · July 3rd, 2009, 10:16 AM

I think he was commenting on the strength of the SEC. Underdog or Overdog, most games will be hard fought into at least the third quarter.

TideEngineer08 · July 3rd, 2009, 10:41 AM

	Quote:	kfo9494
	LSU is going to have a very good football team in 2009. So do not think they are going to be weak in the run for the SEC west. Their schedule might be their downfall. They have Georgia, Bama and Ole Miss on the road with Florida at home. > If they would have had a QB last year, then they would have beat us.

Perhaps. I believe we bumbled away a fair amount of opportunities as well. JPW's celebration and penalty after the first TD almost directly led to LSU's ensuing 14 points.

Jay Hughes · July 3rd, 2009, 10:50 AM

	Quote:	kfo9494
	If they would have had a QB last year, then they would have beat us.

Pure speculation and not FACT!

I sure love that word "if".

"If" we would have scored a couple more TDs, we would have beat Florida! You crack me up!

RTR!!!!!

Fishhead · July 3rd, 2009, 11:39 AM

	Quote:	kfo9494
	LSU is going to have a very good football team in 2009. So do not think they are going to be weak in the run for the SEC west. Their schedule might be their downfall. They have Georgia, Bama and Ole Miss on the road with Florida at home. > If they would have had a QB last year, then they would have beat us.

...If ifs and buts were candy and nuts...
BUT, your point is our QB gift wrapped points for you guys, and you're right. Another QB might have done the same...but Lee made a habit of it last season. Of course, Flynn threw 3 picks in '07 against Bama...and if not for Hester, one of those was a pick 6.
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Still, no matter what, anyone with common sense knows that...whether it's because of Saban or Miles...LSU is one of the top 5 programs this decade. They continue the incredible recruiting and winning that Saban started. To say Johnson better get used to being an underdog at LSU is laughable. That's like saying UF, tOSU, USC, OU, or TX need to get used to being an underdog. Rarely happens. However, when they are underdogs, I like their chances.

LSU63 · July 3rd, 2009, 11:58 AM

	Quote:	rolltideface
	Well, get used to that underdog role sir- your coach is Les Miles!!!!

	Quote:	nathan
	I agree about the underdog role- he'll get to see that side of things a few times.

Nothing like a little smack talk and overconfidence to while away the summer days!

Really though, no season ever turns out quite like predicted. Very few expected LSU to go 8-5 or the Tide to go 12-2. I looking at the schedule, I think Bama is at worse a 10-2 team. The defense will be stout, how the QB plays will be key. The schedule is tougher at LSU, and we have more questions than Bama, (new DC, QB situtation). But I'm optimistic.

And of course, injuries and how the ball bounces will have an outcome, because the difference between winning and losing in the SEC is razor thin.

BamaInBham · July 3rd, 2009, 03:34 PM

	Quote:	kfo9494
	LSU is going to have a very good football team in 2009. So do not think they are going to be weak in the run for the SEC west. Their schedule might be their downfall. They have Georgia, Bama and Ole Miss on the road with Florida at home. > If they would have had a QB last year, then they would have beat us.

Not necessarily. Bama played one of its worst games of the year. Bama gave LSU more points than Lee gave Bama: Alexander's 7, fumble that turned into a 1 play drive for TD, JPW's gaffe, 60% Cody (probably should not have played), Tiffin missed chip shot FG to win the game. Bama was the better team apart from Lee - far better coached.

BamasTide · July 3rd, 2009, 03:55 PM

	Quote:	Fishhead;1082723- Still, no matter what, anyone with common sense knows that...whether it's because of Saban or Miles...[B
	LSU is one of the top 5 programs this decade[/B]. They continue the incredible recruiting and winning that Saban started. To say Johnson better get used to being an underdog at LSU is laughable. That's like saying UF, tOSU, USC, OU, or TX need to get used to being an underdog. Rarely happens. However, when they are underdogs, I like their chances.

I also have Florida, Ohio State, Southern Cal, Oklahoma, and Texas as my top five this decade............So LSU might be a top ten team this decade.

TideEngineer08 · July 3rd, 2009, 04:10 PM

	Quote:	BamasTide
	I also have Florida, Ohio State, Southern Cal, Oklahoma, and Texas as my top five this decade............So LSU might be a top ten* team this decade.*

Not that I'm one to take up for rivals, but LSU has won two national championships this decade.

That is more than Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma, or Texas. They also have a better bowl record than Ohio State or Oklahoma.

I'd say LSU is at least 3rd on the list of teams for this decade but more like 2nd. And I don't care that they lost 2 games in '07 or 1 game in '03. They got the crystal footballs, and that's all that matters.

Fishhead · July 3rd, 2009, 04:15 PM

	Quote:	TideEngineer08
	Not that I'm one to take up for rivals, but LSU has one two national championships this decade. That is more than Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma, or Texas. They also have a better bowl record than Ohio State or Oklahoma. I'd say LSU is at least 3rd on the list of teams for this decade but more like 2nd. And I don't care that they lost 2 games in '07 or 1 game in '03. They got the crystal footballs, and that's all that matters.

What he said. Period.

And FWIW, the LSU bowl record in the past 4 seasons is #1. Yes I know there may be others who have won 4 straight...but nobody has done so MORE convincingly. I am not one to argue Miles is a better coach than Saban...however the man can win a bowl game in statement like fashion.