Delusional Optimism and the Hard Way
by Poseur on Nov 30, 2011 2:39 PM CST
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PrintThis has been one of the most remarkable years of LSU football. We are nearing the close, and this team absolutely has to beat Georgia to validate this season -- winning the SEC means so much -- banners fly forever.
I do think this team will, like it has all season, come out focused and take care of business. Georgia is a quality team and they didn't make it to Atlanta by accident, but this LSU team knows it is playing for history. It has embraced this fact, and I fully expect the team to rise to the challenge again.
The key phrase here is "rise to the challenge". What makes this season so remarkable is not that LSU is poised to cap off its first undefeated regular season since 1958. What makes this season so remarkable is that it has done so despite seemingly overwhelming challenges.
Let's go back to the beginning of the season. Remember those two weeks leading up to opening kickoff? While LSU's blowout over Oregon now seems like it was such an inevitability, at the time, all of Tiger Nation was pretty damned nervous.
To review, here are the crappy things which happened to this team before opening kickoff:
1. The Shady's Incident, leading to the suspension of our starting QB
2. LSU is placed on probation, though the compliance department is cited for its positive efforts by the NCAA
3. Russell Shepard is suspended for "coaching" a witness in the investigation of his housing
4. Josh Dworaczyk, the team's best offensive lineman, is lost for the year due to injury
5. OC Steve Kragthorpe is diagnosed with Parkinson's.
That was perhaps the worst two week stretch in LSU football history in which a game was not played. Heck, I probably forgot a few things. Everything that could go wrong, did. And, if you remember, it took some of the joy away from the opening of this season.
If any team had an excuse to tank, it was the 2011 LSU Tigers. Faced with a brutal September schedule, LSU had its hands full before any of the additional adversity. Instead, it just kept piling on - bad news after bad news.
They could have whined and complained. They could have easily lost focus. They could have claimed persecution and thrown in the towel before the fight began.
But they didn't. We believed and this team rewarded that faith. Now, all of the honors and titles that go with success lie before this team for the taking. They just have to maintain that focus for two more games.
No excuses. This team has overcome so much and it has still proven itself to be the best team in the country. It doesn't matter what you throw at this team, they will rise to the occasion. That's what they have done all year, and they will do this Saturday as well.
This team wasn't supposed to go undefeated. They weren't supposed to win the SEC title. They weren't supposed to overcome all of those obstacles. Well, they have.
Nothing has been easy for this team. It has earned every single thing that has come to it. This year very easily could have been a disaster. With less mental toughness, it certainly would have been. While this team is extraordinarily gifted, it's greatest strength isn't physical ability. It is heart.
No matter what has gone on off the field, this team has shown up every Saturday and taken care of business. They will do so again against Georgia. This team knows it is playing against history, and history is undefeated. That ain't no thing for this team.
While Alabama sits back and slides its way into the title game through the back door, taking the easy road, getting rewarded for a close loss; this LSU team will smash through the front gates. Sure, we have to go the hard way. But we're better for it. If it were easy, it wouldn't be worth doing.
Geaux Tigers. Let's go out and make history.
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WHO WANTS TO RUN THROUGH THE WALL WITH ME?!
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." - H. L. Mencken
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Nov 30, 2011 3:20 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
LOL
I may have to change my handle if you keep it up
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." - H. L. Mencken
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Dec 1, 2011 2:42 AM CST up reply actions
THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUN TO ME FRANK, I MEAN CURTIS!
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Wall will never know what hit it
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." - H. L. Mencken
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Dec 1, 2011 2:43 AM CST up reply actions
Even when Miles' teams weren't having great seasons
They were always mentally tough.
Also you forgot to mention Miles’ sister passing away after the accident she was in. That was well before the season started, but still.
2011 LSU Accolades:
"Les has charm. Petrino has none." -Pat Forde, Yahoo Sports
"Saban thoroughly outcoached by Miles" -Jen Engel, Fox Sports
"I really like corndogs" -Sparky
"Imperial Intergalactic Overlord Barkevious Mingo" -Andy Staples, SI
"If Alabama's defense is a boa constrictor, slowly sucking the life out of opposing offenses, LSU's is more like a goon that throws the offense into a burlap sack and starts beating it with a stick." -Matt Hinton, Dr. Saturday
"Oregon’s Chip Kelly is generally considered a coaching mastermind. Miles toyed with him here Saturday night." -Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports
"I don’t want to say that I think Mo Claiborne is faster than Patrick Peterson…..but I think Mo Claiborne is faster than Patrick Peterson." -Les Miles
Also left off the Lyles mess
The list is never-ending, it seems. a lot of crappy things happened. Ain’t no thing.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
And The Valley Shook!
I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
No Delusional optimism is what got us through last year
and set the foundation to believe in this team for this year.
Nelson Cruz has a Boom Stick and its epic
Dirk Nowitzki's Flamingo Fade away is this generation's Sky Hook
P1 Day 1
by jharrison2090 on Nov 30, 2011 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Disagree
To me, part of the conceit of Delusional Optimism is that it was never that “delusional.” Sure, to be optimistic about the 2010 Tigers seemed delusional in the massive sea of Humanoid negativity that permeated that year’s off-season. And it seemed delusional this summer in the face of the distractions of this off-season, and skepticism over the idea that Les Miles was actually a good coach.
These beliefs were never delusional.
Instead, they were just optimism. A belief in the talent level of LSU’s players and a belief that things would go better rather than worse in the last two seasons.
Not only did this analysis turn out to be correct, but it also made watching the Tigers much more fun. Instead of focusing on the nagging questions and frustrations, “delusional optimism” provided a lens to see the capability of the Tigers. I’ve enjoyed that much more than my friends and relatives who seem bound and determined to mine every bad play and disappointment while ignoring the outstanding team that has developed over the last two years.
Yeah for delusional optimism. It is not delusional, but it’s a whole lot of fun.
by bkarbour on Nov 30, 2011 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
part of the conceit of Delusional Optimism is that it was never that "delusional."
^ This guy gets it ^
These beliefs were never delusional
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
GEAUX TIGERS! BEAT UGA!
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Lol, this is a LSU DELUSIONAL OPTIMISM THREAD...
please accept this in this appropriate place friendly Dawg fan: GEAUX TIGERS! BEAT UGA!
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Haha
Yeah, I know. Just poking fun. Best of luck Saturday. Go Dawgs!
by Swarles_Barkley on Nov 30, 2011 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
hehe, here is to a great game, good luck also.
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
I thought you were making a joke
about actually beating the mascot UGA
Head coach Les Miles of the LSU Tigers leads his team in their usual pregame warmup song "Head, Sheauxlders, Knees, and Teauxs." -Spencer Hall
Hairy Dawg
the name is Hairy Dawg…hahahaha…funny quip though. LSU is a damn fine team…probably the best in the BCS era…I just hope we can entertain the crowd in this game. BTW, love Les….the mad hatter is the shyte! GO DAWGZ!
D. O. never rests...
and the main part of it for me is OPTIMISM, the delusional part for me is more about reminding me of the dark time (Hallman) and that I need to be positive if I can no matter because I’ve seen the bottom and had to find something positive during that time: beating Bama in t-town in 93 (this is where you are at Ole Miss fans). I like how our team has been playing and the only thing on my mind is in this particular thread is, GEAUX TIGERS! BEAT UGA! (The team and not the cute mascot, that is).
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
always enjoy the Deulsional Optimism posts
and it, the author, all the guys here are no small reason why I love this place.
nemo me impune lacessit
Yes, this^^^
Only my one rec on this fantastic article?
C’mon people! :-)
"Well, that sucked."-stujo4 on Rams vs. Saints
The positivity on this site is just amazing.
I’m a Red Sox fan (I lived in Boston for years before anyone accuses me of being a bandwagoner) and their sbnation page (overthemonster.com) has to be the most negative website I’ve ever seen. It’s absurd. The reason I keep coming back to this place has as much to do with positivity as good analysis.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Nov 30, 2011 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
Criticism
I find many people mistake hyper-criticism with analysis or “realism”. Normally when someone says they are being “realistic”, it means they are about to be extraordinarily negative.
You can be analytical and still see good things. I don’t think we back down from criticism here — we do say that certain things need to improve. But it would be absurd to complain about the actual state of the program.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
And The Valley Shook!
I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
by Poseur on Nov 30, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
This.
There is a perception that if you’re not dwelling on the mistakes and the missteps, you’re not being “realistic.” I’ve always been the sort that believes that the glass is neither half-full, nor half-empty. It is simply half a glass (of whatever liquid you imbibe).
Personally, I’ve also never been the type to jump to conclusions or defines everything I see by my first impression. I think that, more than anything, has been one of the problems of the message-board era.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Nov 30, 2011 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
Right
I feel like the fans who actually know what the hell they’re talking about (see: the ones on here) can critique something like the relatively week play at linebacker or the passing game but still appreciate the fact that this team has been literally unstoppable even with those weaknesses. But there gets to a point where you want to turn around to the guy behind you and say “we’re winning by four touchdowns. Stop booing. We’re going to be fine.” It takes a special kind of fan/analyst/whatever to be able to see the weaknesses in your VERY good team and be okay with them, and still be able to enjoy the game and appreciate that your team is ridiculously good. That’s what this place seems to be full of for the most part. People who can shrug off Jefferson throwing an incompletion or Karnell Hatcher missing one or two tackles.
And quite frankly, that’s awesome. Mainly the point I was getting at.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 2, 2011 12:52 AM CST up reply actions
*relatively WEAK play. Sorry, it’s 1 in the morning.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 2, 2011 12:57 AM CST up reply actions
The other thing about that is
I’ve noticed after now living outside of Louisiana for 7 yrs., and not to bash on my beloved brethren & home state but, back home in La. there are far too many people who waste too much time waiting for the other shoe to drop instead of enjoying the moment. I know this is a generalization but a lot of people I’ve met, esp. out here in the West (Alaska) don’t have this “uh oh, here comes the bad part, I knew it wouldn’t last” type of mentality or at least to the extent that some people back home do.
It’s one of the things when I make it back home that when I run into it, it makes me question if I want to move back home sometimes.
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." - H. L. Mencken
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Dec 2, 2011 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I'd agree with that assertion 100 percent.
Also, Alaska? Damn. That’s a transition for you.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 2, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Yessir
Alaska has def. been quite the change. I’ve been up here since April & this is my 1st winter up here but it’s been an interesting experience to say the least. I’m actually enjoying it a good bit. Although, I’ve really only been out of Anchorage just twice since I been up here. Regardless, the people up here are friendly & they like their drinking. College football, not so much, unfortunately.
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." - H. L. Mencken
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Dec 2, 2011 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
I don't even know what sports they would be into up there.
Hockey, I guess, though it’d be hard since they’re so far from any teams. Curling maybe? haha
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 3, 2011 1:01 AM CST up reply actions
Right on both accounts
But most people are into hunting, snowmobiling, snowboarding & hiking up here.
I’m actually trying to join a curling team. Some guys at work are on one.
The Aces, Anchorage’s hockey team, won the Kelly Cup (ECHL) in the Spring. They’re a 2nd level affiliate of, I believe, the St. Louis Blues.
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." - H. L. Mencken
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Dec 3, 2011 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
Baseball fans always tend to be more negative than fans of other sports
I think its the emphasis on statistics. A team can go win 110 games and you’ll still have a crop of negative nancies complaining about the left-fielder’s BABIP or the first baseman’s lack of UZR (and find the numbers to back up their whining). But there’s a lot to be said for being positive. Teams that believe they are going to win (like the Tigers) usually have an easier time of doing so.
by Uncle Mo's Family Feedbag on Dec 1, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely. Especially Red Sox fans.
Let’s be honest, it’s a little more understandable when all you had up until a few years ago were the failures of 1946, 1949, 1967, 1986, 2003, etc. Not a great century.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 2, 2011 12:56 AM CST up reply actions
Non sequitor
Does anyone have any thoughts on the changes in recruiting rankings? It looks like rivals reevaluated the prospects and knocked a couple of our guys up to 4 stars. We have 12 now, without any new commits. Nice to know we were ahead of the curve as usual on some players.
My idea is that every specific body strives to become master over all space and to extend its force (--its will to power:) and to thrust back all that resists its extension.
I just went back and read the Delusional Optimism piece from August. I'm pretty sure Poseur is psychic.
As for this team, so quoth the Weezy – “ok you’re a goon, BUT WHAT’S A GOON TO A GOBLIN?!?!”
/runs through wall with Curtis
I definitely said the same thing about him being a psychic.
The last line is what got me… “See you in New Orleans.”
"The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes." – Winston Churchill
Delusional Optimism
" If you have two quarterbacks, you have none" is just an example of a “talking head” adage which our LSU Tigers have proven untrue. Perhaps the team could have been treated for delusions when, in spite of al the problems enumerated above, they just kept picking up each other, stepping to the front when needed, often on a play by play basis, and being successful when “it was impossible”. There are others in the ollege football world who have delusions but there just AIN’T ANY WAY they will beat the Team. CLM has led in the creation of a team which has taken synergy to a whole new level. This team is much more than a sum of the parts. AND I WILL REMAIN DELUSIONAL!
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. - Will Rogers
This team is much more than a sum of the parts
And the sum of the parts is pretty awesome too.
Think of the great ‘no name’ teams that take a collection of mediocre athletes and gels them so well that as a team they can beat anyone.
Now think of the Tigers, a collection of 4 and 5 star talents that were all superstars in high school and would all be starting anywhere in the contry and yet they have gelled as well or better than any of those ‘no name’ teams.
We have the highest level of team effort delivered by the best individual players your liable to ever see on a college football team together.
How is Les Miles not the hands down Coach of the Year?
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
by SouthernMan on Nov 30, 2011 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Only because some people consider it to be
a comparison between what is expected/probable versus the results on the field. Because LSU was preseason ranked so high, it’s not viewed upon as Les Miles overachieving. I think he deserves it as much as anyone else, but I think this is the thinking.
by Swarles_Barkley on Nov 30, 2011 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
GREAT Writeup
I’m so proud of this team. That was an AWFUL two weeks before the Oregon game. I’d never felt more down about LSU then I did then. I felt we had our national title hopes, and just season ripped out from under us. Was I the most wrong I’ve ever been.
I can’t beileve we are on the verge of a SEC Title chance this Saturday and an undeafeated season continued. Cannot WAIT
This team must win
Therefore it will win.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
And The Valley Shook!
I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
by Poseur on Nov 30, 2011 8:04 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
An email I sent to Poseur on while on vaction, Aug.26.
While I was checking out the Pantheon today, our starting QB was getting suspended indefinitely. Doh!
This is the sort of thing that can derail a whole season. We already had a ridiculously tough schedule. We could play great and lose four at full strength. Now, add the distraction of the arrests and suspensions, plus Russell Shepard, the Will Lyles mess, and the probation. This is the sort of thing that can crush the morale of a bunch of 20 years old guys. It’s not hard to imagine that they’ll just mail it in from here. Staff writers are already fleshing out the obit of our first losing season in over a decade.
And in this corner, weighing in at bat-shit crazy, Les Miles.
I’m pumped in a masochistic way. I can’t wait to see what these guys pull off now.
by uberschuck on Dec 1, 2011 12:56 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Gotta say
If you guys started making “Delusional Optimism” t-shirts, I would be first in line.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Nov 30, 2011 8:12 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
seriously
Delusional optimism, best LSU shirt that could be invented. I want one
by Aaron Chaumont on Nov 30, 2011 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
I approve of this message!
Booing = farting. Booing can’t come with caveats and neither can farting. . .You drop that bomb and it’s going everywhere, spreading out evenly across the kill zone. You can try and blame it on someone or something else, but no one is buying. Just don’t do it. - tigerarchitect (2011)
by Purpletiger006 on Dec 1, 2011 5:40 AM CST up reply actions
Fine!
I’ll get started on them
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by PodKATT on Dec 2, 2011 12:42 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
YESSSSS.
Will buy.
LSU Tigers: 12-0 (8-0 SEC)
SEC West Champions
Bring on Georgia!
by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 2, 2011 12:44 AM CST up reply actions
I can remember sitting in the stadium looking at the Oregon player and thinking:
They must be good cuz they are awful small. At the end of the game an Oregon fan told me that we were going all the way to the National title game. I knew then we had a good team, I didn’t know how good.
by lsufanfrommobile on Nov 30, 2011 9:50 PM CST reply actions
Congrats to all of you
Seriously, “this” on all above comments. I’ve been a lurker for a few years but posted for the first time (if my memory serves me correctly) this year. And what always kept me coming back is just what Billy said previously: You don’t have to be a negative Nellie or Debbie downer when you are criticizing. Sure there were and still are areas of concern, but this humanoid aura of “the sky is falling” is such hooey! Congrats to our hosts and the followers of this blog for while maybe criticizing…still believing! Your reward is twelve games past and two games forward! Geaux Tigas!!!
by Tiger Eye on Nov 30, 2011 10:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions 3 recs
Poseur, thanks for this
Georgia is a quality team and they didn’t make it to Atlanta by accident
Bama is kinda trying to rain on our parade, and proving the UGA – LSU tilts are filled with a lot of mutual respect vs pettiness and some completely not understandable Coach Richt hate. Obviously I hope for UGA to win, but if there is a rematch (something I personally believe unlikely, not for this thread) I will certainly hope you show them twice.
Here’s to a clean game and good officiating and no injuries.
Editor, "Dawgsports"
"The ball ain't heavy." Herschel Walker
by tankertoad on Nov 30, 2011 10:41 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
We're not trying to rain on your parade
I think we’re just assessing your prospects objectively(something we are unable to do when talking about our beloved Tide). I, for one, admire and respect Richt and the job he has done.
That being said, ever since Saban went to LSU, then Bama, and when Miles stepped in to Saban’s spot, they have both out-recruited UGA. Richt had his greatest success before those two came to the SEC.
UGA does have a very good team this year. Should’ve beat USCe, if not for turnovers. Would probably beat BSU right now if they played them again.
But LSU is on a different level. They have no weaknesses that I have seen. Their depth is incredible. I believe Murray could be the best QB in the SEC, but I’m afraid the LSU secondary will get at least 3 picks on Saturday.
Again, no disrespect to the Dawgs, I live in GA and they’re probably my second favorite college team, but I see a 38-7 LSU win.
Also, RIP Larry Munson. When I first moved to GA in the early 80’s, I couldn’t get the Bama games on the radio, so I listened to UGA games. It was a great time for UGA fans, football-wise: great teams and Larry in his prime. Whatever the outcome, good luck to both teams.
"Football has never been just a game to me. Never."
Paul William Bryant
No problems
It’s not difficult to recognize another team that made the SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME is good. It does sort of bother me the way people are ignoring Georgia. Winning the division is a real accomplishment, as is ten wins.
I don’t think LSU is going to win because we’re playing some chumps, I think we’re going to win because this team has always come out focused and prepared. Here’s to a good game and a great afterparty.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
And The Valley Shook!
I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
True That.
The media and many fans do seem to be ignoring UGA, except to occasionally mention that an LSU loss would probably put 3 SEC teams in BCS bowls… yadda, yadda, yadda…
However…
I think that the only people that matter, The LSU Tiger Football Team, is NOT taking this game lightly. They want to win an SEC Championship before they can think about the BCSCG. That means they have to take care of UGA.
Props to UGA this year. After the 2 loss season opening, it would have been all too easy to fold and write off the season. They didn’t, however, and here they are facing us in the SECCG. I fully expect a dog , cat , beastly fight in this game. Obviously, as a proponent of Delusional Optimism, I fully expect my tigers to win, but UGA sure ain’t gonna just rollover in submission. As it should be. I don’t think this LSU team would want a cupcake. They seem to prefer to fight for their food.
I’m thinking 28-14 LSU (plus or minus 3 on either side). I think we win, but probably don’t clench it until late Q3 or Q4. Georgia likely strikes early, but I don’t think this team will allow a 2 touchdown lead again. I also figure one touchdown off kick returns or fumble recovery.
"LSU's ability to eat the other team's soul is unparalled in my memory." -Aaron Chastain via Twitter
"Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it."
--Sir Thomas Beecham to a lady cellist.
If I were Les Miles...
…I would print out a copy of this blog post and read it to the team before kickoff.
Are you ready?? I’m asking ARE YOU READY?????
by HailVarsity on Dec 1, 2011 12:10 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
I'm ready to take out my claymore and charge the English (Dawgs) along side all of you!
I just hope I don’t get tortured to death at the end of the mov…er…season! Getting pumped up for Sat.
BTW, I’ve been wearing my 2007 National Championship shirt all week under my work clothes. I’ll be sporting that bad boy (special shirt) on our way to victory Saturday.
I just want to let everyone know that I appreciate the levelheadedness (is that a word?) that is displayed on this site, daily. It is truly refreshing to read blog posts without the “Chicken Littles” flying off the handle at every little speed bump.
Booing = farting. Booing can’t come with caveats and neither can farting. . .You drop that bomb and it’s going everywhere, spreading out evenly across the kill zone. You can try and blame it on someone or something else, but no one is buying. Just don’t do it. - tigerarchitect (2011)
by Purpletiger006 on Dec 1, 2011 5:47 AM CST up reply actions
Dammit!
Sorry about that disjointed and hard to follow post above. I haven’t taken my Vyvanse yet this morning and my ADD is particularly bad, today. Apologies.
Booing = farting. Booing can’t come with caveats and neither can farting. . .You drop that bomb and it’s going everywhere, spreading out evenly across the kill zone. You can try and blame it on someone or something else, but no one is buying. Just don’t do it. - tigerarchitect (2011)
by Purpletiger006 on Dec 1, 2011 5:55 AM CST up reply actions
You LSU fans just get it...
As a Dawgs fan reading this post, I am now not so secretly wishing some of OUR fan base could grasp the delusional optimism idea… So many folks just looking for something bad to pounce on instead of believing in a coach and team that have proven to be resilient in the face of adversity. We could learn from you.
And after reading about all of your team’s travails… It will make a loss to you a little more palatable. Here’s to a great game… But still, go Dawgs!
by shanammons on Dec 1, 2011 9:07 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions 3 recs
Delusional Optimism saved me
Like Tiger Eye, I don’t post often but I read often. During some of the “lean” years at 8-5 I was disgusted with the Humanoid calls for the head of The Hat on a platter. Thankfully I found ATVS and D.O. where I get rational, objective comments. D.O rules. Geaux Tigers.
by swb0427 on Dec 1, 2011 11:50 AM CST via mobile reply actions
On the subject of Delusional Optimism...
Does anybody miss Crowton yet?
Y’all think any Maryland fans are hating on LSU by now?
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Maryland hating us because we were smart enough to let the guy go?
The only thing that would make less sense than that would be Maryland’s act of hiring of Gary Crowton.
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by TheOtherAndrew on Dec 1, 2011 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
Good point, Sir!
…but I figure there is enough hating going on over there that they have plenty to spare. Of course, with us having a rather good regular season and all, we might be an illogically logical target for it.
Besides, when it comes to college sports and hating, “sense” rarely gets to make much of a case.
Geaux Tigers!
"LSU's ability to eat the other team's soul is unparalled in my memory." -Aaron Chastain via Twitter
"Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it."
--Sir Thomas Beecham to a lady cellist.
Randy Edsall is getting the blame by the locals...
I am up in Maryland territory and this past week have listened to a ton of talk radio rip Randy Edsall to shreds b/c they think he is the problem. I haven’t heard any mention of Crowton. If i cared enough, i would call in to set them straight.
Yup.
I did a little digging around on the terp blogs and whatnot. Seems that Edsall is public enemy #1 up there by a large margin. After reading some of his comments, I can’t say that I blame them. What the hell was Maryland thinking when they pulled that turd out of the hat? I pity the fans that have to deal with that one.
And I bet Friedgen is laughing hysterically at the whole debacle.
"LSU's ability to eat the other team's soul is unparalled in my memory." -Aaron Chastain via Twitter
"Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it."
--Sir Thomas Beecham to a lady cellist.
I'm from Maryland
LSU dumping Crowton on the Terps hurts me a little bit. Not THAT much, because I’m glad to be rid of him, but I have a soft spot for Maryland. And there’s Crowton, still screwing things up.
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