NEW BY REQUEST!!! Weekend Pic 6

YAY!! New thing here. I will now pick all the SEC games and then a "extra point" or a non-SEC game of the week. I don't pick the score just the winner. This reminds me I forgot to do the power rankings this week, I might see if I can do them tomorrow if not next week will be good.

Auburn at Ole Miss- Ole Miss: yes Ole Miss will beat somebody. This Ole Miss team is getting better and this Auburn team's spread offense is as useful as a swimsuit in Alaska.

Tulsa at Arkansas- Tulsa: Tulsa is better than everyone thinks. They could even be a BCS Buster.

Kentucky at Mississippi State- Kentucky: This one was hard for me so yeah...

Georgia vs. Florida- Florida: Yes, Georgia has Moreno, but I think Florida has two many weapons on offense for a soft Georgia defense.

Tennessee at South Carolina- South Carolina: Tennessee is another one of these teams searching for themselves and South Carolina is good enough to beat 'em

LSU vs. Tulane- Do you even have to ask??

EXTRA POINT!! Texas vs. Teaxas Tech- Texas: This game will be determine by which team has a defense show up that is good enough to hold one of the explosive offenses

There is my first Weekend Pic 6. What do you think??

Wide Receivers defend Lee

The Wide Receivers are defending Jarrett Lee after he has gone under alot of critiques since he worse performance of the year in the Georgia game. The Wide Receivers are saying that it could be their fault as well. I still want to see Jordan Jefferson play, which Miles confirmed would happen this weekend. I think it is awesome the team is staying behind him during this hard time to be a Tiger

Hatch Injured

Andrew Hatch injured his leg during the Georgia game. Les Miles confirmed this today after saying that true freshman Jordan Jefferson could see some playing time. After Lee's three interceptions in this past Saturday's game, Miles is taking some heat about his QB choices. My guess is that we will see Lee the rest of the year with Jefferson and Hatch thrown in there pretty often.

LSU- Alabama to Kick-off at 2:30pm

CBS wants to televise the game in prime air time. Honestly, I pissed about this all of LSU's big games have been during the day. There has been no "Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium" and I am pretty pissed that ESPN didn't pick it up for GameDay what is the more interesting game on that day. Who else plays? If you know please comment so maybe this will make sense.

Mike falls flat in Capital One Mascot

Mike has fallen in the past few weeks.

Last week he fell to #7 while this week he is in 11th place.
C'mon guys let's keep him in there.
VOTE!!!!

Poll update/ Tiger Rag Report Card

Tigers slipped to #15 in both polls, #19 in the BCS.

Tiger Rag Report Card: I think they were a little generous, but it is definitly worth reading. The running back corp should be the most pissed off people in the world. They ripped up on the best rushing defense in the SEC.

Georgia 52 LSU 34

This game was ugly, very ugly. This is a rebuilding year, I have said that. But no one likes to lose. This was just bad. Here are your stats for the game.

14- points LSU lost by
17- UGA points off of turnovers
11- UGA plays over 20 yards
4 - UGA plays over 40 yards
93- yards UGA LINEBACKER Darryl Gamble had
53- More total yards LSU have OVER UGA
3 - Facemasks on UGA not called

Game Ball- Charles Scott had 144 yards rushing against the best run defense in the SEC.

Brownie Points- Colt David broke the record for most points scored by an LSU player. He passed Kevin Faulk


NEW: Dog House- so many could go here, but the award has to go to Jarret Lee. You can't throw 3 interceptions in this big of a game. I am praying he doesn't start next week. Maybe that could help him calm down and learn something.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Yeah the title is weird but hey, I need to entertain myself some time (No gutter people). Chris Low broke down what LSU needs to make it to the BCS Title Game. It would definely mean running the table.

SEC Ranking Week 8

Yes, I skipped last week for two reasons. 1. I was recovering from the kidnapping of the LSU football team and the replacements horrible performance, 2. This takes alot of time. I hope y'all like it ... alot.

1. Florida- They looked amazing against LSU last week as much as I hate to say it. The offense final got it together. I can't wait for that Georgia game though.

2. Georgia- They shouldn't get comfortable here. The game against LSU will be a bigger game than everyone thinks.

3. LSU- It was nice to see the defense break out of their shell. The offense is shaking though, hopeful they will break out against Georgia.

4. Alabama- I am saying it... I told you so. Two straight wins by a total of 7 points against unranked teams. If Ole Miss could make that throw in the 4th quarter, that would have been an big L on their schedule. And losing Cody for a little while puts a huge hole in that defensive line

5. Vandy- I have said this before, I like this team. They are young but good. The loss to Georgia hurts, but remember this date November 8th. They play Florida. A win there could be some crazy stuff.

6. South Carolina- The new quarterback looked great even though he was sacked 6 times. He will grow after the wounds heal.

7. Auburn- They just keep getting worse. Nuf said.

8. Ole Miss- Yeah... I know, but they upset Florida and almost beat Alabama. I loved the fake field goal.

I am out of time so I will just list the rest

9. Kentucky
10. Mississippi State
11. Arkansas
12. Tennessee

Jackson Named Defensive Lineman of the Week

Tyson Jackson received the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week award for his performance at South Carolina. He had two sacks and three tackles while the defensive as a whole only gave up 42 yards in total defense in the second half.

Georgia steals a LSU commit

Georgia is coming to Death Valley this weekend and now the only time Rantavious Wooten is coming to play in Tiger Stadium will be the next time we play Georgia. Wooten is a star receiver that committed to LSU this summer changed his commitment to Georgia over the weekend. That jerk.

SEC ranking for this week should be up by the end of the day.

LSU-Georgia to kick-off at 2:30

Saturday's game will be on CBS at 2:30pm. I don't love afternoon games, but at least it won't be too hot. I can't believe Gameday isn't coming. I guess they are visiting Texas for the third straight time.

LSU 24 South Carolina 17

This wasn't my favorite game, but it wasn't bad. I am not sold on Jarret Lee yet. He still has alot to learn as a quarterback. I am really liking the two quarterback system. It helps keep new energy on the offense and give Lee a chance to settle down. I also liked when Scott lined up as fullback with Williams as the running back. Murphy in the mix helped with the change of pace. The defense looked great in the 2nd half. The blitzes were well played. The defense looked okay in the first half, but gave up to many big plays. Here is a defensive stat for you. South Carolina's defense, which was 1st in the SEC, had 0 sacks while LSU had 6. BTW: The officials were horrible. Tyson Jackson and Kristan Pittman were being held every play. Darry Beckwith was called for a questionable horsecollar, when Richard Dickson was obviously brought down in the endzone by a huge horsecollar that wasn't called. Another huge facemask on Richard Murphy in 3rd quarter that turned his head around. Probably the biggest blown call was that touchdown in the last seconds of the first half. The Tigers get a huge defensive stop at the goal line and it gets blown by the officials. The Gamecocks runner's helmet crossed the line when he knee was down, but it was after that when he rolled over and reached the ball across the goal line. What pissed me off more is that there was clear visual evidence he didn't cross and it wasn't overturned in the challenge.

Game Ball: Defensive Line

Offensive Play: Terrence Tolliver air borne catch. If Lee would step into his throws it would be an easier catch. Just be glad that boy is tall. If he was shorter that could have been bad.

Defensive Play: So many here. The defenive line overpowered this Gamecock O-line which makes me exicted to see them matched with the freshman on the Georgia Offensive line.

Brownie Points: Keiland Williams. He played extremely well in the 4th quarter and looked like a serious playmaker. I see Georgia having a headache over OUR back field.

To go ahead and get this out of the way.
LSU has moved up to #11 in the latest polls. The BCS came out and LSU is at #13 in that crucial poll.

Ummmm....

Sorry I haven't posted since Wednesday. Everything I have been finding is how the Tigers will lose their game today. I don't understand why everyone thinks since they lost to Flordia that this team will crawl in to a hole and die. That may be Auburn's game but not this team's. LSU is better than everyone thinks. Look for that to come out soon. Til next time, Geaux Tigers!

Mid-season Report

Chris Low's Mid-season report of the Tigers

Still recovering guys. This is a long process.

In honor the near death experience the Tigers had Saturday I am skipping the SEC Rankings for this week. It is that and I have alot of work to do. Sorry guys.

Reminder: Links to articles posted are now in the title of each post. So click on the title and it will bring you to the site that is usually at the bottom of each post.

Mike remain in first place

Despite losing his individual battle with someone unimportant, Mike remained in the 1st place spot for the Capital One Bowl Mascot Challenge. This week he is against Cocky so keep those votes up.

THE BAND WON!!!

The only good thing to come out of this weekend is that The Tiger Marching Band won the Indiana Jones Competition on Saturday. Thanks to y'all for all the votes. The band won $25,000 that they will use for the new band hall!!

Tiger Rag's Report Card

The grades are in for LSU Tigers and the fail and have to stay in 3rd grade another week. These are worth reading. BTW: In aftermath of the past week, I will be a little distant. I think it is better than talking about it.

Florida- Too Much LSU- Too Little

I have never seen LSU play this bad. I could sit here and say everything that is wrong, but that would take too long. I will ask some questions and if you can answer them let me know.

1. How does the highest paid (by season) coach not prepare his team for a high profile game with a bye week before?

2. What the hell Jarrett Lee? It is called stepping with your front foot. Try it, it is easier.

3. Where was Charles Scott?

4. Hey Florida O-Line, Hold much? But don't worry it wasn't called once all game.

5. Peveto and Mallory, will you please move Danny McCray to linebacker now?

6. Can I start a campaign for Jordan Jefferson for starting QB??

7. LSU's O-line, it is called blocking, try it more often that this chasing stuff?

8. Where is the blitzes that were supposed to be improving??

A Really Good Heisman- Scott Article

The Advocate had an article about Charles Scott chances at a Heisman. He has entered the talk after some extremely impressive preformances. The article has quotes from Heisman Voters, past Heisman Winners, former coaches, and others. It is really well put together. Major brownie points to Advocate sportswriters George Morris and Sheldon Mickles for the awesome article.

The links will now be embedded in the title of each post so click the title and it should bring you to the story.

Jean- Francois's Comment on Tim Tebow

A few people have asked me about Ricky Jean- Francois's comment on Tim Tebow. ESPN (that should a hint right there) reported that the junior defensive lineman said if the LSU defense gets a shot at Tebow that they would take him out of the game. The report came out of Orlando, FL, which raised my eyebrow. Here is his actually quote,

“If we get a good shot on (Tebow), we’re going to try our best to take him out of the game. With his size and his heart, it’s hard to get a clean shot.”

ESPN and others took it as injury the Heisman Winner then later yesterday Jean-Francois released this statement.

“We never go into any football game trying to hurt a player from the other team,”

“My comments in regard to Florida quarterback Tim Tebow were misinterpreted and were intended to reflect the style of football that we play at LSU. We have great respect for Tim as player and a competitor. By taking him out of the game, I meant as a defense we are going to try to make him ineffective. I’m sorry that my initial comments were interpreted another way.”

Hope that cleared some things up.
ESPN's still uncorrected Story
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3630858

2theadvocate's story with the quotes
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/30610794.html

OMG!!! We have been Voting in the wrong place for the band!!!

My biggest apologizes but I have given the wrong link for the Indian Jones Band Competition. We have been voting for who we THINK will win not how we want to win. Here is the correct link.
http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/indianajones/voteBand

MIKE IS IN 1st PLACE!!!

YAY!!! Keeping voting people!!!!
http://www.capitalonebowl.com/

SEC Power Rankins Week 6

YAY!! Bye week. I don't know about y'all but I needed it. Here goes your power rankings for this week

1. LSU- They still haven't messed up. Hopefully that statement won't change at Florida. (Knock on wood)

2. Vandy- People are saying there win over Auburn it just proof that Auburn is over-rated. I sort of agree. The Auburn thing I will get to later, but this was a really important win for Vandy. The fans were so into the game and the country learned that when the starting QB comes back he may have some competition. The back-up Mackenzi Adams replaced him and went wild. Where did they get this kid?

3. Georgia- I still have faith in this team, little faith that will be crushed when the enter Baton Rouge. They needed this past bye week and Tennessee will be a good rebuilding game.

4. Alabama- Yeah, I so called this. I still don't believe in this team what so ever. Kentucky isn't a powerhouse team and the Tide barely beat them. They are off this week but after Satan gets through with them and their mistakes, they may not have a fully functionally team. The win was that bad

5. Florida- That first quarter wasn't pretty. That little running back from Arkansas stunned that gator defense. HAHAHA! Wait 'til you meet Charles Scott. BTW: Tebow still looked horrible.

6. Auburn- They really don't belong in the top 25. The only reason they are here is because they have played 4 straight SEC games with the losses by a combined 6 points. This offensive needs some help too.

7. Kentucky- They played a nice come-back game this weekend. Let's see if they can keep it up against South Carolina

8. South Carolina- Turnovers won the game for the Gamecocks. Now it that bad Ole Miss offense or good Gamecock defense.

9. Mississippi State- Despite their 2 SEC losses, this is still a talented and good football team. Look for them to pick up their intensity towards the end of the season.

10. Ole Miss- This team is proof that turnovers can really break a game. They learned that Saturday and the Saints learned that yesterday.

11. Arkansas- The Razorbacks may have found a playmaker, Michael Smith. Yes they had their butts handed to them but they found a running back with semi-star quality. i could be speaking too soon though.

12. Tennessee- They have official hit rock bottom. They beat Northern Illinois by 4 points. The only good thing out of this one is a new starting quarterback. I am smelling some fire and it is coming from the Tennessee fans.

Idle Tigers fall in both polls

Though LSU was on a bye week, they still fell one spot in both the AP poll and Coaches' Poll. Mizzou manged to jump them after embarrassing Nebraska. Vandy also moved up after beating Auburn to #13 while Auburn fell to #20 and is the only 2-loss team in the Top 25.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/10/05/ap.poll.ap/index.html

A Petiton to Free Mike the Tiger to Attack Saban

This has to be the best thing I have seen all week. This guy says that there is a actual petition to not feed Mike the Tiger (the one in the cage not the fluffy one with the jersey) for the week of the Alabama then let him lose in the Alabama locker room. Then he talks about the rest of the SEC in a humorous way and the domination of LSU fans in the south. I LOVE THIS!!!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/63437-new-lsu-campaign-free-mike-the-tiger-for-nick-sabans-visit

Beckwith Hopes to be Back for Florida

Senior Linebacker Darry Beckwith hopes to be back for the Florida game next Saturday. He was helped off the field in the North Texas game and since then he has been doing rehab. But we all should know he wants to be on the field. Good article here.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/featured/29985224.html?index=14&c=y