1. Tyrann Mathieu - The honey badger is the best player in the country. LSU fans know expect him to force at least 1 turnover a game. I think this is the week he brings back a punt for a td.
2. Matt Simms - Simms is talking some smack about how he wants LSU blah blah blah. I can't wait until he meets big Sam Montgomery who was hurt for this game last season.
3. Playing for a championship - LSU is playing for a national championship. Tennessee is playing to go to a bowl at this point.
4. D-line depth - Mingo, Adams, Brockers, Logan, Montgomery, Ferguson, Edwards, Rasco, Agayehere, Downs will all play on Saturday. It will be a race to the qb.
5. Lack of UT running game - You have to run the ball to win, especially against LSU.
6. Atmosphere - From reading the posts on here, it appears the atmosphere in Neyland will be pretty lame besides the tiger band and fans.
7. 2 Qb's - When 2 qb's play on most teams there is a controversy, but not this one. Miles, Studrawa and Kragthrope have developed a system and gameplan that is great for both qb's.
8. John Chavis - Chavis wants to show Tennessee fans what they are missing. 3rd and Chavis is a thing of the past now that he is at LSU.
9. RB depth - LSU will pound UT with a few different running backs. Spencer Ware will wear out the dline and linebackers and then Ford & Blue will run past them.
10. Dooley - Dooley has been trying to play the "LSU is so great. It's an honor to play them" card. Miles is upset that a lesser coach in Dooley has hung with LSU the past couple of season. It won't happen again.
LSU 37 Vols 6
To VolNation: I stopped apologizing for the asshats masquerading as LSU fans a long time ago, but this clown has me embarrassed enough to post. Hopefully you guys run into a few hospitable and friendly Tiger fans this weekend.
In response to the OP:
1. Tyrann Mathieu - Great competitor, fierce player, makes things happen, love watching every minute he's on the field ---- best player in the country?? that's a stretch even for the most diehard of fans
2. Matt Simms - taking shots at the backup QB......stay classy
3. Playing for a championship - isn't everyone until they lose the first one?
4. D-line Depth - can't disagree w/ this, overall depth seems to be a strongpoint of the team this year
5. Lack of a UT running game - another point I agree on, don't think a one-dimensional team's going to be able to beat the Tigers this year.
6. Atmosphere - Neyland ******* stadium, 102k+ Vol fans....out of your mind if you don't think they won't be fired up for the #1 team in the country coming to town
7. 2 QB's - Yeah right, history has proven this always works well, that's why everyone's doing it.
8. Chavis - Not going to turn the knife here Vol fans, but I'll just say we're glad we have him
9. RB depth - There's no Trent Richardson in the group, but they're all quality backs.
10. Dooley - I like the guy and wish him the best. I really do hope he succeeds at Tennessee.