Still, Stafford acknowledges that the inconsistencies must be addressed, although he points out that the team is doing the best that it can considering its young offensive line.
"Look, we've got three freshmen and two sophomores starting and it's tough, but those guys are playing hard and we're getting better every week," Stafford said. "But it's not like we're always shooting ourselves in the foot. The other teams are making plays, too. Vanderbilt has some great players on defense that can make plays."
Making excuses for the young o line. You dont come out publically and say that, especially the starting QB. Basically what that says to me is they are expecting to struggle every week simply because of the O line. With all this being said, this line will have to be way off for me not to be on LSU this week.
3. tenn got a big win this weekend. The game was alot closer than the score indicates. At the Half i kinda though Miss st was going to win the game, they were moving the ball effectively on Tenn's Defense. They came ot after a halftime ass chewing i suppose and played a lot better. 2 picks for TD's. But still, this team is pretty good defensively and on offense they are still terrible. There running game is 1 of the worst, passing isnt much better. Dont be fooled by the win here because this team is still not that great.
4.Bama continues to fold like a lawn chair in the 2nd half. Makes 3 weeks in a row they have completely laid down in the 2nd half. They have been out scored in the 2nd half 61-13 past 3 weeks. I know they have had the lead in those games, but still you got to be able to close them out. News of Terrance Cody out for a couple of weeks shouldnt really hurt them to much. THey have Tenn and Arkansas St the next 2 weeks. Will be a BIG problem if he isnt back for LSU. Nose tackle in the 3-4 is prob the most important position on the defense. The guy is going to be a high draft pick in the NFL im sure for some team who plays the 3-4. He is perfect size for a 3-4 nose tackle.
5. Arkansas should have won last week, kinda glad they didnt like jp1lsu said. Maybe they will continue to be under valued every week if they keep losing. Well lets be real, they are a bad team that can move the ball very well offensively as long as Casey Dick doesnt throw 5 interceptions. How much will they be catching vs Ole miss next week @ home. Wow make it 3 straight weeks we will be cashing in on Arkansas. Lot of story lines here, Houston Nutt revenge, blah blah all that crap. Not sure about Ole Miss's state of mind after 2 back to back close losses.
This weeks Games:
Auburn @ West Virginia
Ole Miss @ Arkansas
Tucky @ Florida
UGA @ LSU
Duke @ Vandy
Middle Tenn st @ Miss st
Bama @ Tenn
Lines cant come out soon enough