Solid in the Slop

The Tigers move to 4-0 on the season after a wet win over Auburn Saturday. One third of the season is already in the books.

OFFENSE

* Jeremy Hill is a beast. Hill ran for 183 yards on 25 carries with 3 TD's. I couldn't help but be reminded of Cecil Collins' performance against Auburn in 1997.

* I was very happy with the game plan through 3 quarters. But I really didn't like the offensive play calling in the 4th. I could see Miles fat fingers all over LSU's play calling which resulted in a grand total of 25 yards on 11 plays in the final 14:52 of the game. 9 rushes and 2 incomplete passes on 3rd down. Not the way to finish.

* Hated the fake FG. 3 points there puts LSU up 31-7 which is essentially a four score lead. Trying to run for 10 yards at that spot on the field is way too far.

* LSU's offensive line was guilt of 4 false starts. This must be fixed for the Georgia game.

DEFENSE

* Once again, LSU struggled mightily at times with the read option. LSU gave up 213 yards rushing, ironically the most since giving up 440 to Cam Newton and Auburn in 2010.

* LSU was beat deep twice, both times with safety help over the top. The safeties need to improve for Georgia's big play offense.

* I think it is clear that this defense is talented but not as good as we have seen in years past. But the player are there and this group will improve as the season goes along. The Tigers are ranked only 40th in the nation in run defense and 27th in total defense.

Next Week:

This will easily be the biggest test of the season thus far. Georgia is fantastic on offense ranking 6th nationally in total offense. Defensively, the Dawgs are not as strong, giving up 388 yards a game (68th in country). I expect LSU to again start out hot but Georgia is a veteran team and will not be fazed if LSU gets out to an early lead. I expect LSU to be in the lead late but look for Miles to go too conservative too early and Georgia pull the game out late.

LSU 28 - Georgia 31