Is it the end of the world? If you are a LSU fan, you think it is. LSU lost to Florida, cracking their 18- game winning streak for the regular season(most in FBS). This was anticipated to be the game that LSU would prove the nation wrong about how good of a team they are. During the first half, I thought they were telling the nation how good of a defense they have, offensively not so much.
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They had two successful drives coming from their very first possession and a forced fumble by Bennie Logan at Florida’a 7-yard line, both leading to a field goal. So far this season, the gators have managed to shut-out their opponents in the second half. They kept their streak alive when starting linebackers, Kevin Minter and Kwon Alexander were injured. Minter had cramps and was immediately taken into the locker room, but would return later on. Alexander was not so lucky, he has a broken ankle and will likely miss the rest of the season. They took advantage of LSU’s loss on defense and ran the ball 26 consecutive times and wore LSU’s defense down.
Which brings me to the biggest problems LSU has at this time. One big problem is key injuries on both sides of the ball. The loss of offensive tackle Chris Faulk, impacts on how well Zach Metteberger plays, without him, LSU’s offense cannot be as consistent as it needs to be. With Alfred Blue injured, LSU’s running game is not as deep as it has been recently. The other big issue that the tigers have currently is that their offense has no identity. LSU has a defense that forces turnovers and those Fighting Tigers have failed to execute on those “give-me” plays that defense grants them to their full potential. Yes, the forced fumble in the 2nd quarter did turn in to a score, but not a touchdown.
LSU plays South Carolina this week. There is not a better time to fix these problems than right now! They will be playing a well coached Gamecock team that defeated what was then the #5 team in the country, Georgia, by a score of 35-7. Georgia is suppose to have an outstanding defense and offense, obviously they did not show up. However, South Carolina is a great team with a smothering defense. They too have among the nation’s best defensive ends, Jadeveon Clowny and Devin Taylor. They will be Zach Mettenberger’s worst nightmare if the offensive line cannot protect him.Something has to give for LSU! It will be a long October and an even longer November if LSU cannot over come this loss, the injuries and the offensive struggles they have.
Tiger fans, do not take this loss as the “end of the world” type of loss, because its not. Florida is a very good team that has shown significant improvement since last season. Just remember one thing, Florida is in the SEC and they and any other team in the rest of the conference is capable of defeating another SEC opponent. LSU hopes to take this loss and move on to get ready for another Saturday night in Death Valley.
Rachel Klaus
Prediction: SOUTH CAROLINA- 42 lsu- 3. The tiger cubs need to stay in the locker room and don’t try to come out and play a Man’s game. This will be by far the easiest game on the GAMECOCKS schedule.There will be no absolutely no way lsu will be able to stop the 2 monster defensive ends and the rest of the defense.Why? Because the tigers are not smart enough to figure out what to do.This game is going to be a joke. I am convinced the tigers football players and coaching staff cannot even spell lsu. The GAMECOCKS are bringing pain with them and the entire football world will witness why the GAMECOCKS will be without a doubt NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. To be bothered with a game of so little importance like the lsu game is no more than a bump in the road. It’s frustrating to have to deal with idiot lsu football players and lsu fans like this who most likely cannot read.I would suggest that all of you need to lay down or bow down to the GAMECOCKS like the little pathetic wanna be team and fans you only dream to be. This will be the most fun of any game this year that GAMECOCK players and fans will experience. No need for anyone to respond, this is a lock. It’s great to be a GAMECOCK
hey gamecock stabler how can you be so stupid? we will win against south carolina this weekend. we will not bow to anyone. our record against yaw is like 12-1 and i plan on it being 13-1 come sunday morning. i will be at the game and if your there look me up cause no matter how stupid you talk i will feed you with some good food and beer before and after you get your ass whupped.
Well,Well it appears we have a pitiful attempt to respond to my message. Let me guess, You had to have a someone read and write for you and i bet it wasn’t a football player. Again, lsu has no offense and i repeat no offense. Also,there is no way lsu can block or contain MR.CLOWNEY or the rest of the GAMECOCK defense. All lsu fans will need to be drunk on beer before the game to aqccept what is coming. You have “little boy players” that cannot compete with division II teams. CAROLINA will show your idiot,pitiful,uneducated team what a real team is about. Remember, when all is said and done you will be reminded every week how lsu has been dismantled and exposed for the “over rated joke of a team they are. IT’S GREAT TO BE A GAMCOCK.
I’m a gamecock fan. I think USC will prevail but 42-3 is ludicrous.
LSU still has an epic defense. I think this game won’t exceed 24 points combined.
Hey Gamecock Stabler:
You are a cocky bastard aren’t you? How does is feel now that we beat you? What pathetic, pitiful, lackluster, bullshit excuse will you come up with for your limp cocks? The Tigers gave and ass-wipe like you a heavy doze of humility. Geaux Tigers!!!!
Hey South Carolina fans, who made the stupid play calls now?
GAMECOCK STABLER here. I believe in dealing with what’s real.Whats real is that the gamecocks get beat by a better team. The LSU defense was better than the gamecock defense saturday night.Hats off to LSU for stopping Marcus Lattimore and making carolina throw the ball.One thing for sure is that if LSU had a better offense the score would have been much worse. Looking down the road i see Carolina beating the florida gators then going on to win the SEC East Division then playing an undefeated Alabama team for the Sec Championship and beating the tide handily. Good Luck to the LSU TIGERS rest of the way and LSU may can be the top dog for the SEC next year.