LSU v Idaho – Week 3

So, didn’t think I’d be sending a blog this week? Me neither. This weekend and week have been non-stop, but I’ve used the few snatches of free time to hammer out a half-a$$ attempt at this blog. Plus, it’s doubtful I’ll be able to put something together for the next 3 games, since I’ll have limited viewing of all three, so I felt obliged to get something out.

Please know, regardless of how busy I’ve been, getting motivated to write about a football game against the Idaho Taters is ridiculously difficult. Content below may be sub-par – you have been warned!

Taters

I’m a fan of potatoes. A big fan. So, I guess that makes me a fan of Idaho, in a round-about way. I was pulling for the Spuds to at least have a decent showing, and test our previously un-tested Tiger squad. No luck there. The Spuds got an early gift of an INT returned to their own 5, but really, didn’t muster much of an attack. Can you say “mashed potatoes?”

French Fries

I just realized I ate French fries twice on Saturday. And LSU played Idaho. Coincidence or just terrible eating habits? Discuss amongst yourselves.

Mett’s INT

Just terrible. Utilizing the revolutionary invention “rewind,” I went back several times to see if I could see what Mett saw, and I can tell you that the throw was ill-advised, to say the least. Everyone was covered, and he didn’t even try to force it to one of his teammates, instead gifting it to the Tater “D”. Kudos to owning up to your mistakes, but don’t make any more!

Shep = “Stone Hands”

O Russell Shepherd, you really are not a good receiver. I hereby dub you “Stone Hands”, a nickname you have unsuccessfully earned. After a couple drops again in this game, I repeated to my BIL what I wrote in a previous blog about Shep (Since he didn’t read it). You cannot throw the ball to RS. You have to gingerly place the ball in his hands. After that, he’s pretty good. And LSU ran one of those sweeps with him in which Mett does exactly that – places the ball ever so softly into RS’s paws, then, let him run. I think we should implement more RS plays like that, instead of looking to throw to him, if he has to be involved. It really is uncomfortable to watch him try to catch…

D’s INT

FOUR interceptions by the defense. 0 Sacks. What is the identity of this defense? Look, I’m not complaining because I think overall they are a great unit that is improving with every week. It’s just interesting to me that our strength was supposed to be our line with a weaker secondary, but every other week the other unit steps up and shines. This is a fabulous problem to have!

No HoneyBadger?

No Problem. Martin seemed to step up as the ball hawk we’ve been missing without TM7. I honestly can’t tell you if he played well, but he was in the exact right spot for 2 INTs, and he took one to the house. Credit Collins with an assist on Martin’s second INT. He made a nice deflection right to RM.

Gobble Gobble

Edwards pick six reminded me of a hungry pilgrim, having a thanksgiving turkey thrown in his face. He gobbled up that pick and rumbled into the endzone. Hey, that’s one more TD catch than Shep has…what, too soon?

TigerVision

$40, seriously, for Idaho? Why do they charge so much, and more importantly, why do we keep paying? Terrible graphics – the best description I saw on FB was that the picture was like watching TV without your contacts. How spoiled are we that even though I watched a 60 inch TV, I was still disgusted that it wasn’t in HD! As many on FB pointed out, my cell phone records in HD, for crying out loud!

Cocky Fool

Watching the game on TV, I got an up close view of the Idaho QB’s attempts at riling up the home crowd. Backed up deep in his own endzone, this fool goes to bobbing his head and “welcoming” the deafening noise aimed in his direction, all with a smirky grin on his face. O, you think that’s funny, do you, taunting our fans? Well, let me tell you what I found HYSTERICAL. 3 consecutive false start penalties, backing you up inside your own 5. AAAHAHAHAHA! You asked for it.

BLUUUUEEE

So he’s out this week, and will be out for a while. Such a shame. It’s not that we don’t have a stable of capable back ups but the kid was having a great year, so far. I wish him a speedy and successful recovery.

The Cardinal Rules

The Stanford Cardinal just flat out tarnished the golden boy. I didn’t watch the whole game (priorities…LSU was on!), but at the end of the game the USC line couldn’t block the Stanford defenders to save Barkley’s life. Sure, the Cards were playing a prevent defense, and the play takes longer to develop, but he was pummeled. I saw his stat line. Not good. Everyone has an off week, but that was very inopportune for USC. I loved it!

Arkansas Beatdown

The team that must not be named took yet another team behind the woodshed and held them to 0 points. Sure, Arkansas has some serious issues, but the team that must not be named is simply destroying everyone in their paths. Do I think they are better than the Tigers? Hard to say at this point since both teams are playing inferior opponents, but when you’re 1 and 2 in the nation, isn’t everyone inferior?

Aints Woes

Man I hate losing to Scam Newton. Though the offense looks a little out of sorts, they did plenty enough to win. It’s that swiss cheese defense that is a huge problem. They are a deplorable unit. I had higher hopes than last year for this group, with the addition of Coach Spag, but they are awful to watch. I think we’re in for a long season.

100 Million Dollar Man

So, is Drew Brees worth it? Well, no way he earned a million dollars for each of the first two games (yea, I did the math, based on an 18 game schedule). Hopefully he’ll earn what I feel he owes the Saints over the rest of the season.

Check Your Calendar

I was unaware that there could be any person living within a 100 mile radius of LSU, that isn’t an LSU fan. But, alas, they apparently exist. When planning a fall event, rule #1 with just about everyone I know is to check the LSU football schedule. I have events on the next 2 Saturday nights. This w/e, playing Auburnt, not such a big deal, but the Florida game…really? And I CHOSE to host a wedding party the day of the A&M Game. What is this world coming to? Look, I got married on a Saturday during football season, and the most important aspect in picking a date was LSU’s opponent and estimating game time (ULM, 7 pm kickoff, 1:00 wedding – holla!). I’ve already warned everyone involved in the wedding party that I will not be the hostess with the mostest while the game is on! I just want to sit and watch football!

iPhone DYK

Did you know that if you have an iPhone, even for a mere 2 hours, that the SECOND you step out of the doors of ATT (or other service provider), any issues with the phone have to be addressed by Apple? Me neither and I found out the hard way. Decided to use the few extra hours I had pre-game to upgrade my mom’s phone to an iPhone 4S. 2 hours after purchasing it quit working. So, 30 minutes before kickoff me and my BIL rushed to the only ATT still open only to be told we had to go to Apple. They wanted to make a reservation with an Apple “Genius” for 8:00 – um no, the game is on. Lots of commotion and an insane amount of back and forth, but mom is all set!

ULM

I predicted a ULM win over Auburnt, and man, I was almost right. IMO, Auburt is extremely lucky to get out of that game with an OT win. Lots of credit to the ULM squad for playing two great games against the “far superior” SEC.

Prediction

Again, this game is a no-brainer. Auburnt has looked horrible, and their 1-2 W/L record should really be .5 – 2.5 because they barely squeaked by ULM this past weekend. I don’t expect them to give LSU much of a challenge but we do get some increased speed and an away game atmosphere. Since it’s the SEC opener, I will actually make a score prediction. LSU 45, Auburnt 10. Is the Florida game here yet?

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