Finally someone that actually watches the games writes an article. Also someone that realizes that there is a BIG BIG difference between the #1 defense in the nation and #30, and Herbstreit thinks USuCk has a better defense what a joke!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic article. Here's an excerpt: Until a month ago, I knew LSU only from a few highlights -- none captivating or convincing. So before the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference championship games, I called three NFL scouts who had evaluated USC and LSU for the draft and asked which would be the better test for Oklahoma. At that point, of course, OU appeared invincible at 12-0 and was projected to be a seven-point favorite over USC in the Sugar Bowl. Yet all three scouts said LSU undoubtedly would match up better with OU. You're kidding. Mike Hagen, an Atlanta Falcons scout who had spent time at USC and LSU practices, said: ``LSU has better overall team speed than USC, especially its running backs. LSU has a better secondary. And LSU plays in a more physical conference.'' That's what I saw Sunday night. When I asked the pro scouts about Michigan, all three said the Wolverines weren't in the same league with Oklahoma, LSU or USC because quarterback John Navarre and running back Chris Perry are good college players who won't be high draft choices. By Michigan standards, they said, this is just a pretty good team.
that was a god article. i am still in an email dialogue with another more wretched reporter. i wish they all could see it like this guy.
Interesting. Skip Bayless has been all across the country at various newspapers, including Dallas, so he's not a lifelong Left Coaster Also, he's a favorite of Jim Rome and routinely subs for Jim when Rome is "in the basement". Love to see those two debate who's #1...
