LSU reax

Domination. That's all there was to it. LSU was not overlooking AU for bama or anyone else. That's why they are the #1 team in the nation. They take of business and punish you for mistakes. As much as I hate to say it, LSU played like I want AU to play: intense, fast, brutal. I did admire the way AU continued to play tough and not quit, despite being down 45-3 in the 4th. That was close to being AU's worst beatdown ever, but the good news is, AU will learn and get better from this.

Likes: Clint Moseley did really well despite being pressured EVERY single time he stepped back to pass. In his first start, he only made a few bad throws and had one BAD interecption. Against an elite group like this, that will kill you.

Cody Parkey hit his only field goal attempt and had two really good kickoffs out of three.

Running backs did pretty well even though they were running against what seemed like 15 guys at times. Lutz blocked well on the edge as did the receivers for the most part. When McCalebb got outside, he was able to make some good yardage (didnt happen much, tho).

D-line played hard and were overmatched but never quit. Despite being outweighed by about 30-40 pounds, I thought they held their own. However, LSU had 4.8 yards per carry so that won't get it done.

Dislikes: O-line. They got whipped in every aspect of the game. Many times, LSU had guys coming unblocked into the backfield. No, these were not safety blitzes. This was a tackle coming through unblocked; a missed assignment. A.J. Green, playing left tackle, the QB's blindside, got beat multiple times and Moseley rarely had time to set his feet much less make a decent throw. Very dissapointed in their play. I really thought these guys had taken a step forward and now they are about 3 back. Multiple injuries and playing freshmen and sophomores doesn't help, but these guys have to get better. It all starts in the trenches.

Punting was atrocious. Clark had his worst game of the year having 4 out 7 punts go for less than 30 yards. Most times these were not trying to pin LSU deep, either. HAVE to have a good game from him EVERY time, especially if this offense is going to continue to struggle.

DB's - young and inexperienced will get you beat by a good team. A great team will destroy you and that's what happened. Randle is an All-American and he showed why Saturday, running by the AU secondary at will. Good thing is, they will get better and learn from this (hopefully).

Overall, I'm not terribly dissapointed with the team even though it was an epic beatdown. AU played the possible national champions and held their own for a half. Take away the stupid, very avoidable and correctable penalites and AU may force LSU to punt sooner and possibly kept them from scoring their first TD. Also, take away the two big plays for TD's in the first half and AU has the lead. I know, that's alot of take aways but you know what I mean.

Everyone said that AU would probably go winless in October possibly winning one. Well, AU is 2-2 with a good chance to go 3-2 after this Saturday. As of this week, AU has the toughest schedule in the nation and the three losses have all come on the road against the #1, #6 and #8 teams. That is not bad at all. How many 3 loss teams can say that?

Ole Miss is this weekend and after the showing they put on against Arkansas, anything can happen. I expect AU to bury this loss and come out playing better, just like they have after the other losses. AU has a chance to play for a good New Year's bowl, but two big games loom with UM and UGA (I know bama is last, but barring a miracle, that's an L) to determine how the rest of the season goes.