Without rehashing the game, here are a few final thoughts:
*The QB race is on. I know LSU went 10-2 with Russell at the helm, but you have got to wonder what this team would have looked like with Matt Flynn behind center all season. Russell has yet to play a complete 60 minutes like Flynn did in the Peach Bowl. Flynn was crisp, his decision making was on target and he didn’t have the negatives plays which CONSTANTLY plagued Russell. Having a healthy Addai was a big boost to Flynn, but took command of the game and didn’t let LSU fall into an offensive funk which is a trademark of Russell.
*The Tigers intensity and focus confirmed my thoughts about the Georgia game. LSU was just flat out of gas against the Dawgs. A reinvigorated Tiger team showed what they could do with a little rest.
*I think Miles and Jimbo got a few folks off their backs. It is amazing how a little execution by the players can make that happen.
*I heard that the Miami players were really running their mouths during pre-game warm ups and after kickoff. So I have no problem with running it up on them and calling a few fake kicks. Act like a jerk and get treated by one.
*How fitting was it that a few Miami players ran into the LSU tunnel looking for a fight and got knocked out…literally.
*LSU is positioning itself among the elite of college football. LSU has won 59 games in the last six years, is 2-0 in BCS Bowls and is 4-2 in bowl games over that period, has won 2 SEC Titles and 1 National Title. This is arguably the best resume in the SEC over that same period.
*Fans better prepare themselves for an 8-3 season next year. This team was very, very good. But LSU loses 3 starters off the D-Line and 3 off the O-Line. With trips to Knoxville, Auburn and Gainesville on the slate, fans need to be patient and more importantly, realistic.
