LSU Football

LSU - 41 and Ole Miss - 35

Does the final score tell the whole story? I don't think so because when playing in the SEC there is always more to the game than just the total number of points. Don't get me wrong, winning the game by scoring more points than your opponent is the ultimate judgement on how you played the game. It is always better to play poorly and win the game than play very well and lose. An example of the latter is the Alabama game where LSU outplayed the Tide the entire second half and took a lead into the final minutes only to have Bama out play them for the win.

Last night Ole Miss played even to actually a little better than LSU, but the playmakers saved the day for the Tigers. Now here is what may have caused this game to closer than many thought, The Tigers played a 5 game stretch against ranked SEC opponents. Four of those games are against teams still in the Top 10 ( Florida, So. Carolina, Texas A & M, Alabama) and Miss. St is still in the Top 25. We were due for a little let down. Then add on top of that Ole Miss is scrambling to make a bowl game, they are heated rivals with the Tigers, and Hugh Freeze is a good coach. Can you say upset special?

Any way you slice it, the Tigers are playing a winning brand of football and I don't see anything in the near term changing that. This senior class is the third in a row that has won at least 50 games in their career at LSU. The group of redshirt sophomores through true freshman will have a solid chance to win 57 - 60 games over their 5 years which would extend the streak to 6 consecutive senior classes to win 50+ games.

I like what I see in the program this can be credited to Les Miles and his relationship with the players. This was never more evidenced than in his emotional press conference after the game on senior day last night. The players know he is their for them and they win for him. They also recruit for him and this year's upcoming class of recruits is one of his best. To watch the rant and witness the passion.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRXP5Bf8KFs

It is a great time to be a Tiger!