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Bama Beats LSU 24-15, Secures SEC West
Posted by Monty in College Football, Football, LSU Game Recaps on November 8, 2009
Alabama running back Mark Ingram helps Bama run past LSU for the first time in Tuscaloosa since 1999
Saban Bowl III lived up to the hype and LSU made their old coach sweat a bit more than he would have liked too Saturday afternoon. The #9 LSU Tigers led most of the game and had some opportunities to continue their winning streak at Tuscaloosa, but couldn’t pull it out.
Since I give myself some time to write these recaps, I get a chance to read other articles about LSU’s games to see how my thoughts stacked up. A common key play among writers was the incomplete pass, that appeared to be a Patrick Peterson interception to everyone south of the Mason-Dixon line, that Greg McElroy threw with about 7 minutes left in the game. As a result, Alabama took more time off the clock and kicked a field goal, giving the Tide a nine point lead with 3:04 left. Now people can whine till the cows come home about the call and the SEC officiating this season and they can, but think about this.
IF McElroy’s pass was ruled an interception, here is what would have been the situation.
1. LSU ball on their 31 with 6:26, trailing 21-15
2. Jordan Jefferson was out of the game, so Jarrett Lee would have to lead the charge
3. Charles Scott was also knocked out of the game
LSU Blows Past Tulane, 42-0
Posted by Monty in College Football, Football, LSU Game Recaps on November 1, 2009
Charles Scott struggles to get free from Tulane defensive lineman Shane Delery
LSU owned this game from the opening kickoff and flexed their muscle over a much inferior Tulane team. LSU-Tulane used to be a great rivalry, but now it is completely one-sided with LSU taking the last 18 games.
This was a stat padding game all around…
-LSU’s defense shut out Tulane for the first time since 1969
-Brandon LaFell’s 2 TDs move him into 2nd place behind Dwayne Bowe for most receiving TD in LSU history. LaFell needs four more TDs to tie Bowe.
-Charles Scott’s 112 rushing yards was the first 100+yd rusher this season for LSU. That shows you how much the LSU running game has struggled this year.
-Russell Sheppard had his 2nd career TD with the first score of the game
-LSU blocked a punt in the 1st Quarter for the first time since 2006
-Four LSU receivers had over 10.0 YPC. That includes LaFell, Terrence Tolliver, Reuben Randle and John Williams
Tulane’s offense had only two scoring chances, both were in the 2nd quarter, and inside the LSU 20-yard line. One drive resulted in a missed field goal and the other was a Patrick Peterson interception.
Jordan Jefferson played ok in the game, but nothing spectacular. Russell Sheppard looked good running the football and Stevan Ridley got a TD in garbage time. The LSU offense gained 455 yards, including outrushing Tulane 267-22.
LSU has bounced back from the Florida loss with two blowouts, outscoring Auburn and Tulane 73-10.
LSU’s next opponent is Alabama, which is easily the biggest game of the year for both teams. The last two winners of the “Saban Bowl” have gone on to win the SEC East, and this year’s winner will control their destiny in the division. The last time LSU played there was during LSU’s championship 2007 season which included the Chad Jones sack of John Parker Wilson to secure a LSU victory for Saban Bowl I. Saban Bowl III should make for some excitement and emotion in Tuscaloosa.
Kickoff is 2:30 CST next Saturday
LSU Escapes Starkville With Win
Posted by Monty in College Football, Football, LSU Game Recaps on September 27, 2009
Chad Jones returns a punt for a touchdown
The Mississippi State Bulldogs had a first and goal on the LSU 2 in the final two minutes trailing by six points. Two yards was just too many to gain for the Bulldogs as they were stuffed on 4th and goal at the one yard line, securing a victory for #7 LSU.
That wasn’t the first goal line stand of the season this year for the LSU defensive line. They had a goal line stop in their previous game vs. Louisiana-Lafayette.
The second big play was the 93 yard punt return for a TD by Safety/Pitcher/Punt Returner Chad Jones. Jones keeps making big plays for the Tigers. So far this season he has two Interceptions, a punt return for a TD and a deflection of Bulldogs QB Tyson Lee pass on 3rd down as part of the LSU’s goal line stand.
LSU Dominates 31-3, Improves to 3-0
Posted by Monty in College Football, Football, LSU Game Recaps on September 19, 2009
LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson (9) fires a pass over Louisiana-Lafayette linebacker Daylon McCoy (4) in the first half
LSU wore their “road” purple jerseys and had their best all-around game Saturday night vs. Louisiana-Lafayette. The Tigers defense played like a top-10 team. They allowed 3 points, had a big fourth down stop on their own 1 yard line and Safety Chad Jones picked off two passes. If LSU plans on competing for the SEC title, let alone the SEC West division title, they will need to be carried by their defense. The Tigers D limited the Ragin’ Cajuns to 3.8 YPC, as they should have.
On offense, Jefferson played sloppy, but not horrible. The two big receivers played well. Brandon LaFell had 2 TD on 3 catches and Terrence Tolliver caught 5 for 57 yards. What I did like from LSU was their use of Charles Scott. Scott got 12 carries at a 5.1 YPC, plus he got a run of 20 yards. However, Scott was stopped on a 4th and 1. Keiland Williams wasn’t too effective and Russell Sheppard played sparingly. Trindon Holliday scored on an option pitch by Jefferson.
My prediction: Sheppard and Holliday will be used more in bigger games, because they are two of the most explosive players on the Tigers roster.
The reason I’m not writing too much about this game is the fact that LSU handled an inferior opponent with little resistance. They played a good game, but it still leaves me with questions when they start handling tougher opponents. For instance, will LaFell and Tolliver be the only receiving threats, how good will Jordan Jefferson be and how effective can the defense be?
All in all, LSU improves to 3-0 on the season, and 22-0 all-time vs. the Ragin’ Cajuns. Up next for the Tigers: Mississippi State Next Saturday.
LSU Defeats Vandy, Rain.
Posted by Monty in College Football, Football, LSU Game Recaps on September 12, 2009
LSU RB Keiland Williams scored twice, leading LSU past Vanderbilt 23-9.
Mother Nature probably made the biggest impact in Saturday night’s LSU vs. Vandy game. The rain in Baton Rouge certainly made passing and holding onto the football much tougher. There were 5 fumbles, including one resulting in a safety. The passing game on both sides became very conservative.
LSU Tigers Escape Washington With A Win
Posted by Monty in College Football, Football, LSU Game Recaps on September 6, 2009
#11 LSU beat Washington, but how well did they play?
I will get this disclaimer out of the way. I consider myself a LSU football fan and have followed them since I was young, and closely since 2003. I will try and write a game recap after each of their games. So here we Geaux…
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