Pretty good analysis of LSU. Only thing I'd change is this, "9-2 *this season* isn't going to cut it with LSU fans." We fans have been looking forward to this season since 2003. In more normal years, sure, 9-2 is acceptable...just not in 2005 if at all possible. (PS-I'm not an LSU player or coach, so I as a fan choose to aim high and say 11-0 is the goal. Why the hell not? :crystal: )
Tennessee should shoot for "nothing less than the Rose Bowl", according to CFN. If they beat Florida and LSU. In consecutive weeks. Both on the road away from Knoxville. With LSU having an off week before their game...then Tenn is indeed for real. Until they lose (again) to LSU (again) in Atlanta (again) to keep them out of a National Title date in Pasadena (again).
Tenn having this media darling status is great for us. 2001 - UF had it...LSU won it 2002 - UT had it...UGA won it 2003 - Auburn had it...LSU won it 2004 - UGA had it...Auburn won it