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I believe the most important thing for the Dawgs to do in this game to win is to keep their minds in the game, starting now. A game like this is so easy to lose before you start to play. I think it is important not to let the hype of the media and fans ensconce itself too negatively or positively into the players minds so as to influence the outcome. I am sure this is very hard to do,but, aside from physical ability player psychy is an integral part of the game that cant be denied. Physically we line up with anybody,but are we tough enough mentally? I believe so. What do you all think? GO DAWGS!!!!!

Quick! Someone ask Pat Dye!

Since we are the underdogs, I believe CMR will have them come into Atlanta very loose and let it all hang out. We usually play well when we are turned loose.

That being said though, I also believe we are tough/physical enough on D but don't think we will be physical enough with our OL against their D front......for me, there lies our main problem along with ST's play. Can't give up cheap TD's on ST's etc.

wlayton, think you are right about Richt letting these guys play. Also feel that Grantham and company will show some different looks that have not been used against other teams this year.

Here is hoping that our kicking and punting games are back to where we thought they would be at the beginning of the year. I have great concern about punt returns, LSU seems to always change field position with their returns. If our kicker has the chance to put points on the board this game, we need them.

While LSU is known for pounding the rock, they are much more accomplished throwing the ball than some we have played, especially Tech. Have to get to or get close to their big quarterback. He runs well, have to wrap 'em up.

Say again, looking forward to this game, hoping you are right about Richt letting the players play. Looking at strengths of schedule, both teams, easy enough to see the spread at 13. That number can either work for or against us. Same can be said for LSU.

Don't think this is going to be a game for boys, this will be for men only, SEC style. Much to be learned by all of us about our team this year and maybe what is on the horizon.

Go Dawgs . . . Champions of the East!!

Our Dawgs will not be bullied. There are some folks, especially on the defensive side that have a "streak of nasty" just like the LSU folks. Really like the fact that Grantham had a chance to play a lot of young pups at the linebacking positions. Not the fact that players got hurt, but that was the case and next pup up gained experience.

Looking around, most on the LSU forums seem to think that they will wear us out by the end of the third quarter. Meaning, we will be too tired to stop some of the things that they have done to other teams. Could be, however remember JTII working with this group of players and I can see the difference in how they played this year versus, take your pick over the past x number of years.

Anyone thinks that LSU won't be tossing the pigskin, don't believe that to be true. First off LSU knows that this is not a cream puff front seven or eight. This group is capable of putting their running game into third and whatever for a first.

Guess I am back to what wlayton and I have said about the offensive line, they are going to have their hands full. They are quick, play the 4/3 which leaves their defensive backfield well manned. Also have seen them line up with a three man front. Tennessee let Chavis go, wonder if they would like to have him back . . . off the subject a bit . . . .

Going to be difficult for AM to take long drops, LSU will not allow that. At this point can't really put a lot of comfort in our running game, would not be surprised to see a couple of our defensive backs in the backfield again, as was the case against Tech.

Looked at a lot of film, believe we have to hit the short stuff, Charles and White. Mitchell should keep his track shoes on, running deep each and every play, whether it is a running play or pass play. This young man has to be covered by a defensive back, most of us know who that will be, and a safety also has to have his eyes on what I would call a freshman phenom from Valdosta, now residing in Athens.

The offense has to make x number of first downs, giving the defense a chance to catch their breath. If that happens, this could turn out to be a very interesting game in Atlanta. Much more interesting than the national media are predicting.

Did not forget Michael Bennett, he will make a play in Atlanta. Always does.

13 point underdogs . . . . . love it.

I'm not sure I'm too worried about them wearing us out on D if our offense can do something.

I think we've come a long way on strength and conditioning, and we can look no further than
JJenkins. From what I heard early on he was a guy who could barely make it through a full
practice, but in recent weeks we've seen him making big plays late in games and truly
clogging the middle as the NT in the 3-4 should so. Plus because of injuries and suspensions,
we've been able to build some LB depth, and that is going to be key.

If JJenkins can just hang in there and clog up the middle, then LSU might have to attack
the edges and that's not going to be cakewalk against the 3-4 alignment and who we have
manning the outside LB spots.

We just need the offense to not have many 3 and outs. Scrape for those 1st downs, not just for the
yardage, but to give the D a respectable chance.