It's only August, but LSU looking good

Pundits around the nation are keen on the Bayou Bengals for the 2011 football campaign. Les Miles has a ton of blue-chippers ready for the SEC and people are talking.

The Bleacher Report has '5 Reasons Why Les Miles can return the Tigers to SEC Glory'. The story says in part: "In addition to this, Coach Miles works tremendously under pressure, leading the tigers to 17 fourth quarter or overtime comeback victories and is an amazing 23-10 in games decided by just eight points or less."


The Aggies have been a formidable and royal pain in the Tigers' sides over the years. At USA Today, Les Miles says there's "great advantages" to having Texas A&M join the SEC.


The Shreveport Times is reporting at stellar receiver Russell Shepard could be suspended after in NCAA investigation into his off-campus living arrangements.

Will LSU be able to run on Mississippi State?

Last year in Starkville, LSU suffered mightily trying to ground up yards on the ground. LSU only managed 31 yards on 30 attempts, and Russell Shepard had 26 yards himself.

5 reasons LSU barely beat Miss. State last year

Jordan Jefferson had one of his best games throwing the long ball that day, hooking up with senior receiver Brandon Lafell for two touchdowns.
But it was the defense that saved the Tigers, ending the game with a goal line stand in the closing seconds.
This year, State, with a stout defensive line, is primed to turn the tables on the Tigers.
Will this be the game Jarrett Lee plays significantly? The offense has stalled under Jefferson, with the offensive coordinator effectively playing keep away last week at Vandy (one pass play after the first possession in the second half).
One thing is certain: The Tigers will need points.
"Defensively, they give up about 12 points a game and are a team that is really sticky against the run, " Miles said in an interview earlier this week.