LSU - Arkansas Gameday Open Thread
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The Arkansas Razorbacks present the last obstacle for the #1 Tigers to overcome before heading to Atlanta for the SEC Title game. Kickoff's at 1:30 CT in Baton Rouge.
Don't believe that 13 point spread; this is likely Houston Nutt's last game, and it's Darren McFadden's last chance to make a push for the Heisman trophy before almost certainly moving on to NFL riches. Beyond that, Les Miles has undoubtedly had a world of emotions swimming through his head all week in the wake of Lloyd Carr's announced departure from Michigan. It's no small distraction, and the pressure's on Miles as the world watches to see if he can keep his team focused in the midst of those rumors. I happen to think Coach Miles has handled the discussion impeccably well.
On that note, regardless of how this team finishes the year, at this stage Les has led the Tigers to 10 wins for three straight years - an LSU first - and that alone is worthy of high praise, regardless of Nick Saban's having stacked the talent cupboards prior to Miles' arrival. Many coaches have accomplished far less with plenty of talent themselves (look no further than Ann Arbor this year, in fact).
Things I'd like to see today:
- Reasonable defensive containment of the Hogs' running game, given they have zero passing game for us to respect. By reasonable, I mean I'm okay with our giving up 100 yards to McFadden. 300 yards to whatever combination of Jones and McFadden, though, and we're toast.
- How about Ryan Perrilloux getting some snaps earlier? I haven't been able to read everything coming out of Baton Rouge this past week and a half, so I'm not sure why we aren't seeing him until mop up duty. Gary Danielson seemed to think it was Flynn's ankle being 100%.
- Glenn Dorsey, Jacob Hester, and Early Doucet to shine in their last games at Tiger Stadium.
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CHARLES SCOTT ON SPECIAL TEAMS!
That run was great
Whatever. 3 is better than nothing.
Good to see Beckwith back in there
Jacob Hester
Danielson has really "loosened up" Verne
by Man Mountain on Nov 23, 2007 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
There's our "shaky kicker"
I will give our D an A+ through 2 possessions
What the hell guys
Please no
Flynn's lack of touch on the last drive cost LaFell that first down. If LaFell hadn't had to jump for it, he probably drags the defender another four yards.
Arkansas is begging to be blown out here. Lets do it.
by Man Mountain on Nov 23, 2007 2:22 PM CST reply actions
Flynn
I'm just not sure I understand why we don't let RP get a few snaps in there to mix it up and spell MF for a bit.
I haven't seen anything great out of Flynn as a passer. I love the nerves of steel, but where's the early game killer instinct?
I'm not saying he's incapable of it, I just want to see it.
His punt into double coverage
by Man Mountain on Nov 23, 2007 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Charles Scott up the gut on 2nd and 17
I am just not impressed with Mr. Flynn today.
Yeah, If We Could Have Put Up A Couple
#1
Yeah I Am Thinking If I Wasn't An LSU
Defense
Of course, this is shaping up to be a 97 yard drive for the Hogs, so even with those other three and outs, the defense shouldn't let this happen.
"Flynn Has Modest Numbers Today"
This is a classic LSU loss
by Man Mountain on Nov 23, 2007 2:59 PM CST reply actions
Maybe we could take some cues from R Kansas
And Casey Dick converts. Yeesh.
Someone needs to head down to Harrah's
by Man Mountain on Nov 23, 2007 3:03 PM CST reply actions
RP
I beg to differ.
Could've sworn it's called the Wild-CAT formation
I Can Hendle Them Scoring
Perfect post Tommy
Punt time!
Steltz is hobbling too?
Doesn't it seem like Robert Johnson's
by Man Mountain on Nov 23, 2007 3:06 PM CST reply actions
Flynn looks like a kindergartner out there
Tell you what
haha
Couple thoughts
Two positives:
- Holding Arkansas to just 7 in a half. I'll take that any day.
- One penalty. At least that part's been somewhat addressed today.
I Know You Have Said This More Then Once This Year
Maybe they're trying to let MF get some rhythm?
Yeah, I Am Not Going To Get Down On Flynn
And although Miles did call at halftime to ask what I thought, but if he did I would have said give it to Scott and pound the ball right down their throats.
Ok Get Perrilloux In After Half
Tough to argue with that
No You Are Right About That
3 straight to Hester to start the half
Yep
You really get the feeling with our lethargy today there's just no way this team gets the fire in it to come back and win. As in, maybe the offense has laid it on the shoulders of the D one time too many and now it's time to pay the piper.
I will say this much though - I like the playcalling on offense to start the half. Even though Hester didn't get the first down, and it was predictable that we'd go to him, I have no problem with the call.
Now It Is Your Turn ....
Hah
I am definitely not a fan of going for two this early.
Well Since It Worked I Was All For It
True
We may have gotten a wee bit lucky on the PI call. SO be it
Damn, and there goes Arky again all the way down the field. Ugh. Time to do it all over again.
Ok, Where Was Our Secondary
Welcome back, Tiger Stadium crowd
Wow, That Is a Staggering Stat
Indeed
BEAUTIFUL job by Flynn
Well Naybe We're Both Wrong
Have to give Nutt credit
We just need ONE stop....COME ON GUYS!
Well It Is Kind of A No-brainer
I think we have to blitz Dick on 3rd down
By the way
I Just Have To Say This
Really?
That Is One Part Of The Conversation
But it could also be a little bit of my biased. I greatly dislike Florida.
I agree on that...
Good job D!
Maybe not a bad time to try that 60 yard TD pass to Toliver?
In Other College Football News
Same
GOD
Gosh They Are Really Making This Harder
Well At Least They Left Us Time
BTW: I know I am an SEC "homer" but this is why this is the best conference, bar none. It is so rare there is ever an easy game.
True
80 yards and 5 minutes to preserve those title hopes guys.
And I'm Hoping That Experience
Oh STFU About Ohio State
Although..
Hey No Team Wins A National Championship Without
Agree with Danielson
Ok, My One Shot At the Announcers
See?
Well In Hindsight
OH MY GOD
I Second That
If Arkansas beats us on a hail mary again
What a tackle by that LB on Keiland
MATT FLYNN ONCE AGAIN!
Now The Pressure Seems To Be Getting To Them
Once again...
Yeah I Kind Of Figured You Might Have Yelled
Same thing on that TD
In any event, Bo Pelini has lost a lot of points with that stubbornness in the 2nd half.

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