It gets serious quick, with the opener against Oregon in Arlington, Texas, in what might be the most anticipated non-conference game of the season. Game 2 is a yawner against FCS member Northwestern State (La.), but then comes a Thursday night game at Mississippi State (yes, the cowbells already are ringing) followed by a trip to West Virginia. Oregon, Mississippi State and WVU combined to win 30 games last season. After that, it calms down a bit, but there still are road games against Tennessee, Alabama and Ole Miss and home contests against Florida, Auburn and Arkansas. The Nov. 5 showdown with the Tide likely determines the SEC West title - and it could be a de facto elimination game in the national title hunt. The remaining 25,000 dollar question is...can QB Jordan Jefferson get the job done? He was adequate as a sophomore in 2009, then regressed badly last season, throwing 10 picks and just seven touchdowns. He has good mobility and can hurt opponents with his legs, but he simply has to become a better passer if LSU is to realize its vast potential. New quarterback coach Steve Kragthorpe will help - but how much?
Monday, August 15, 2011
LSU's talk is cheap and done for this season...IT's on
It gets serious quick, with the opener against Oregon in Arlington, Texas, in what might be the most anticipated non-conference game of the season. Game 2 is a yawner against FCS member Northwestern State (La.), but then comes a Thursday night game at Mississippi State (yes, the cowbells already are ringing) followed by a trip to West Virginia. Oregon, Mississippi State and WVU combined to win 30 games last season. After that, it calms down a bit, but there still are road games against Tennessee, Alabama and Ole Miss and home contests against Florida, Auburn and Arkansas. The Nov. 5 showdown with the Tide likely determines the SEC West title - and it could be a de facto elimination game in the national title hunt. The remaining 25,000 dollar question is...can QB Jordan Jefferson get the job done? He was adequate as a sophomore in 2009, then regressed badly last season, throwing 10 picks and just seven touchdowns. He has good mobility and can hurt opponents with his legs, but he simply has to become a better passer if LSU is to realize its vast potential. New quarterback coach Steve Kragthorpe will help - but how much?
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