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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1488590, member: 40"] I qualify this by acknowledging Nebraska '84. BUT it is highly, highly unlikely we're going to win with a 4th string walk on starting at QB. But three factors [I]might[/I] work in our favor Saturday: [LIST=1] [*][B][SIZE=5][COLOR=#ff8000]The obligatory letdown[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] -- LSU beat the crap out of Auburn last week--a conference rival who talked a ton of smack leading up to last week's game. I can't imagine that they'll be as motivated to curb stomp us this week. Not saying that they won't be ready and play hard--just that there is a tendency for college athletes to look past weaker opponents on their schedule, and I can't imagine that their players are worried at all about us despite how their coaches have probably tried to pump us up all week in practice. [*][B][SIZE=5][COLOR=#ff8000]This is a big game for us on national TV[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] -- again, motivation and playing hard will only overcome so much, but this is the biggest game on our schedule, and the best non-conference opponent to play in Syracuse in a LONG time. I don't want to be corny and suggest that this is our superbowl, but I expect our kids to rise to the occasion and play their arses off this weekend, with national respect on the line. Doesn't mean that they will be able to overcome the talent differential, but it might be enough to keep the game closer than expected. [*][B][SIZE=5][COLOR=#ff8000]We're playing at home, LSU had to travel[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] -- not as big of a factor as it would be if they traveled across the country / several different time zones, but hopefully a near capacity crowd will help our cause [even if 7500 will be LSU fans] [/LIST] Ultimately, we have too much to probably overcome. I honestly can't conceive of any scenario where we'd be able to win with a walk on at the helm, but hopefuly our players make a game out of it and play for major pride on Saturday. [B][SIZE=6][COLOR=#ff8000]Let's Go Orange!!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [/QUOTE]

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