Again, the national ranking numbers seem to be misleading and given to unworthy teams. LSU having a national ranking of number 7 did not look like a ranked team in a poor performance against the Bulldogs of Mississippi State.
In their fourth game of the season, the Fighting Tigers of Louisiana State meandered into Starkville only to get beaten everywhere except the scoreboard....
Everyone who knows how big an LSU fan I am, knows just how hard that is for me to say, but sometimes "the truth ain't pretty".
Offense on both sides of the field looked amateurish at best and if not for the brilliant and overworked defense of both teams, this would have been the worst game of the season. Never anything but a close game, the tensions were high as I watched the flip flop of downs and scoring drives slowly develop keeping MSU within striking distance at all points of the game.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs, with a little more work, will definitely be a force to be reckoned with this time next year.
LSU's lackadaisical performance in all of their games make being a fan difficult to say the least. The offense historically has been slow to start but as of late seem to be slowly halting. The fire of the Tiger's of the past few years seem to be lost and confused. Every component needed for the offense to be brilliant and dynamic are there, however, they have yet to become a cohesive unit with clear leadership and drive. Most plays seem to slip by with obvious miscues, misdirection and miscommunication. The shining moments of individuals seem to be the only thing giving the Tiger's enough advantage to pull off wins in final moments of the game.
The capitalization of LSU on turnovers by MSU were key as was a FANTABULOUS goaline stance in the fourth quarter by the LSU defense. First and goal on the 6 inch mark the defense was able to shut down the Bulldog offense and keep them out of the endzone! That series alone is worthy of a yearly highlight reel and an ESPY. Brandon Lafell's two touchdown receptions showed that the offense is able to pull off wonderful plays and the talent is there when they focus and work together. Chad Jones was phenomenal with a 93 yard return for a touchdown! Though he looked winded and exhausted as he crossed the 50 yard line, Jones zigged and zagged his way around and through a plethora of mistackles making LSU's special teams unit shine...
There is definite talent on the LSU team. They need a direction, a rhythm, a leader. Heading into the heart of the season, having the most difficult of all opponents yet to be faced, someone must stand up and take control of this offense. The defense will not last having to go through this punishment week after week.
All in all, a fan of either side, win or lose; everyone got their money's worth on this game today.
It will be listed as a win in the books, albeit an ugly one to say the least.
LSU 30 - MSU 26
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