SEC Schedule a Day: LSU

The Bayou Bengals enter this year much like they have the last few years, loaded with talent. Les Myles got a pass on his first season in Baton Rouge by inheriting the afforementioned talent and a pretty easy schedule. Of course he also had to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It no doubt had an effect on the early season games and some would say their entire season. Things should be pretty normal this year and pretty tough.

Sept 2 Louisiana Lafayette W: Ooh La La comes to town but the Ragin Cajuns don't have enough of anything to challenge LSU. This will not be the only game this year in which both Jamarcus Randall and Matt Flynn take snaps from center. The potential QB controversy looms large.

Sept 9 Arizona State W: Unfortunately for LSU this is going to be another tough game with the Sun Devils high powered offense coming to Death Valley. Luckily, LSU has 3 stars returning to their secondary and should be able to slightly muffle the aerial assualt that ASU will abuse other teams with. This probably the week that LSU decides who their go to tailback is going to be. I'm gonna guess it ends up being Ally Broussard. Justin Vincent continually looks more and more like a two game phenomenom.

Sept 16 @ Auburn L: I see Auburn attacking that new interior defensive line for LSU, which also happens to be the strength of the Auburn line with Grubbs and Duckworth being potential All SEC selections and Joe Cope proving himself in the LSU game last year. Unfortunately though, there's no reason to believe this won't be a close game. As usual, expect something ridiculous to happen in this game. I'd be in favor of LSU repeating their 5 interception game from 94.

Sept 23 Tulane W: Tulane really decided to face the big boys this year. I guess they are making a push to replace Miss St. in the SEC or something. If it was basball the Green Wave would have a chance, but no when the ball is made of pigskin or some synthetic fiber.

Sept 30 Mississippi State W: Will this be an easier game than the week before? Probably not, but I don't see LSU having any problems. This is a second straight week where LSU gets to work out the kinks and get ready for their next big showdown.

Oct 7 @ Florida L: Just a tough road game. LSU probably has the QB and WR's to exploit some weaknesses on the Gator defense, but I just see them struggling on the road this year. I'm not sure they can grind it out and run it on people anymore.

Oct 14 Kentucky W: Good chance to restore some pride and heal some wounds. I can't imagine any reason to ever watch this game unless you've placed a hefty wager on LSU to cover what should be around a 24 pt. spread.

Oct 21 Fresno State W: I didn't even know this game was going to be played until about 5 minutes ago. I really like this game. Pat Hill has some serious cajones to keep playing big name teams on the road. Even though they pushed USC to the 4th quarter last year, I don't see them winning in Red Stick. As far as I can tell they have to replace their starters at QB and tailback which usually isn't a good thing when you have to play powerhouses on the road.

Nov 4 @ Tennessee L: As I said earlier, I think LSU is going to struggle on the road. After road losses to Auburn and Florida they should be a little rattled. Neyland Stadium unfortunately is not for the weak hearted. Clocking in at about 10 hours it's a long haul for the fans up to Knoxville and it should be fairly cold around gametime. I think Cutcliffe's offense will be rolling by this point in the season and combined with a decent defense will be too much for the Bayou Bengals. QB controversy could be in full swing by now with the cajuns clamoring for Matt Flynn to get a chance to start.

Nov 11 Alabama W: Well this was a hard fought defensive ballgame last year. And I'd tend to believe it'll be more of the same this year. The real question is whether LSU fans will be kissing in the stands again this year. And if they are, could ESPN possibly catch 2 female students kissing this time around? Although I doubt they will be celbrating an overtime win this year, LSU should get the job done in regulation.

Nov 18 Ole Miss W: Ed Orgeron isn't scared of Death Valley. In fact that's the pet name he gave his ass. LSU fans have been known to rock opponent's busses and shout at coaches and players, it would be in their best interest to take a week off. Coach O though, unfortunately doesn't have any elgibility left, so his players will have to get an upset victory at Tiger Stadium. Don't see it happening. If Eli couldn't pull out the win, I doubt Brent Schaeffer will.

Nov 25 @ Arkansas in Little Rock W: What a break for LSU. They've had quite a bit a trouble in recent years playing in Little Rock, not to mention just Arkansas in general. So just getting to play in Little Rock instead of Fayetteville is a mini victory in and of itself. LSU's defense will suffocate the one dimensional Arkansas attack for a full 60 minutes. LSU's athletes pull out a couple of offensive gems and pull out the win. Corndogs on the house.

They may be 9-3 but LSU still bleauxs. They miss out on the SEC Championship game, giving SEC West representation back to Auburn. I think they've recruited some unbelievable athletes over the past few years I'm just not sure they've gotten a ton of mean SOB's with some weight on them. I dont' see this LSU team having a chip on it's shoulder anymore and I have my doubts that Les Myles is going to inspire it. Not a bad year though and Jamarcus Russell should be a handful as a senior QB in 2007 with an easier schedule.