LSU-South Carolina live blog -- Sept. 22
TIGERS WIN CONVINCINGLY
This was an example of another game where if you looked at the score, you would think South Carolina had a chance. The Tigers could have won this game by twice the margin they did. Things continue to look good for the Baton Rouge brigade.
Headed home ... did I mention the Chicago Cubs now have a 2.5-game lead in the NL Central. Go Cubbies!!!
OFF TO THE LOCKER ROOM, WILL WRAP UP IN A BIT
Tigers in control, up 28-10 with 4:56 left.
S. CAROLINA KICKS FIELD GOAL??
Spurrier has thrown in the towel. Facing a fourth-and-goal from the 6 and down 21 points, the ole' ball coach decided to kick a field goal. Huh? There is still 7:44 left and the ball is slick. A touchdown would have at least made a miracle possible. Now the Gamecocks are no closer to anything.
Heck, even the spread was 17.5, so that 3-pointer wasnt for the alumni either.
MATT FLYNN LOOKS DOWNRIGHT TERRIBLE TODAY
I can hear the purple and gold faithful now. Perrilloux! Perrilloux! Matt Flynn has had a very disappointing day. His stats are bad, but not as bad as it looks in person.
Flynn has been highly inaccurate today and just threw an interception on an ugly looking flea-flicker. Of course, Les Miles should be running that ball ... but that request is getting old.
If the passing game clicked today, the Tigers could have hung half-a-hundred on the ole' ball coach.
TIGERS LOOKING TO RUN SOME CLOCK AND GET OUT
LSU leads 28-7 with 10:37 left. The fake field goal just before half -- and LSU's score on its first possession of the second half -- clearly put this game out of reach.
WELL THE TIGERS FANS GOOD CLASS AND SPORTSMANSHIP LAST 3 QUARTERS ANYHOW
At the start of the fourth quarter, a rather disappointing chant evolved from the LSU student section. F... YOU SPURRIER belted throughout Tiger Stadium.
Not cool.
Course they won't be saying that when Miles heads to Michigan and they need a coach again.
TIGERS UP 28-7; GAME HEADS TO 4TH
South Carolina will face a fourth-and-3 at LSU's 34 as the fourth quarter begins. Obviously, the Gamecocks need to convert here to put any scare into Tigers faithful this afternoon.
TIGERS INCREASE THEIR LEAD
Another strong possession thanks to a devastating running game led the Tigers to a score on their first try in the second half.
Shreveport's Jacob Hester finished things off with a 9-yard TD run up the gut.
21-7 LSU AT HALF
The second half could get ugly. LSU just needs to run the ball and South Carolina will attempt to play catchup against one of the best, if not the best, defenses in the country.
CRAZY!!
Colt David took a behind-the-back pitch from Matt Flynn on a fake field goal attempt and ran 15 yards untouched for a touchdown to give LSU a 21-7 lead with 1:10 left in the half.
Steve Spurrier, one of the master of the trick play, had to admire this one.
Flynn is obviously more accurate throwing behind his back with a no-look effort than a straightforward pass.
TIP-TAP-TOE ... LSU INTERCEPTS USC
Danny McCray picks off a pass just before it hits the turf, and after it was tipped in the air twice. LSU takes possession at Carolina's 32.
LSU REVERTS TO STUBBORN WAYS; DAVID MISSES FG
For some reason, the LSU Tigers are forcing the passing game when the running game would carve the Gamecocks to pieces. Flynn is inconsistent (that's being nice). If the Tigers just stick to smashmouth football in the rain, this game could be done by the third quarter. But nooooooo.
Colt David missed a 42-yard field goal and the Tigers waste the turnover.
FIRST-QUARTER RUSHING STATS
South Carolina 10 carries, minus-3 yards
LSU 7 carries, 77 yards
TURNOVER GOES TO LSU
South Carolina fumbles in the rain and Al Woods recovers to give LSU the ball at its own 46.
RUN, RUN, RUN = TIGERS LEAD
Now LSU is getting the hang of it. The Tigers score again as they run the ball down the Gamecocks' throats. Nine of the Tigers' first 11 running plays have gained at least 6 yards -- five went for 11 or more.
From the 1, Matt Flynn hit Richard Dickson in the back of the end zone to help the Tigers take a 14-7 lead.
ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
The Tigers hit the ground and responded with a quick touchdown drive to tie South Carolina. Trindon Holliday capped a 4-play drive (three rushes, 1 pass) with a 33-yard touchdown on a sweep to the right. He went hit the corner relatively untouched and sped down the sidelight to pay dirt.
GAMECOCKS PUT TOGETHER IMPRESSIVE DRIVE, TAKE LEAD
South Carolina moved the ball down the field with relative ease this time and cashed in with a 1-yard run from Mike Davis.
The Gamecocks are finding much more success with their passing game as opposed to the run. Don't think this game has started like many believed. I have a feeling Les Miles will have his team focus on running the ball as Flynn continues to be inaccurate in his return.
Remember, South Carolina gives up more than 192 yards a game on the ground.
LSU HAS SUCCESS ON THE GROUND, BUT STUBBORN WITH PASS
Shreveport's Jacob Hester collected a pair of first downs on the ground on the Tigers' second chance on offense. However, the Tigers seem to be forcing the passing game early and Flynn continues to overthrown his targets.
South Carolina nearly struck first as Jared Mitchell fumbled the ball amidst a host of Gamecocks, who each would have had a free run into the end zone. But the ball bounced right back into his hands. LSU collects first break of game.
STELTZ LAYS THE WOOD TO CAMECOCKS RECEIVER
South Carolina garnered on first down on its second possession of the day and look as if it had a huge gainer down the middle of the field. But strong safety Craig Steltz pummeled USC's Jared Cook, who had his hands on a Blake Mitchell pass inside the Tigers' 20 yard line. The ball came free and South Carolina was forced to punt.
After a few minutes on the Tiger Stadium turf, Cook gingerly made his way to the sideline.
LSU THREE-AND-OUT
Matt Flynn is back under center and the Tigers begin Saturday with a three-and-out. The Tigers chose to pass on every down. Flynn completed the first, but then overthrew a pair of receivers over the middle.
TIGERS' DEFENSE AT IT ALREADY
South Carolina's first three plays: No gain rush, incomplete pass, sack (-10 yards). Hmmm.
PREDICTION
LSU will make its fans happy. Another blowout, sorry fans, bleauxout.
LSU TO KICK
The Tigers will play defense first this afternoon. South Carolina will get a look at one of the best defensive unit LSU has ever produced.
THEY BE CHUNKIN'
Immediately following the deluge at Tiger Stadium (it's over now), a huge chuck of turn was replaced in the South Endzone. Groundskeepers worked feverishly to replace the sod with a piece from the sidelines. When all was said and done, the purple topping was even applied.
It's hard for me to believe a 5-foot piece of sod can be replaced and be safe minutes before kickoff, but we'll see.
I TAKE IT BACK
IT'S POURING!!!
WEATHER WON'T BE TERRIBLE
The rain -- at least the rough stuff -- appears to have stayed away and kickoff is just 90 minutes away. The LSU Tigers will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a pivotal SEC contest this afternoon.
Just got back from tailgaiting Stadium-side. Adam Young, an LSU alum and former LSU golfer David Toms' manager, was gracious with the invitation. His triplets, all decked out in different LSU cheerleading outfits, appeared to enjoy themselves.
Coming in a few ... predictions.
This was an example of another game where if you looked at the score, you would think South Carolina had a chance. The Tigers could have won this game by twice the margin they did. Things continue to look good for the Baton Rouge brigade.
Headed home ... did I mention the Chicago Cubs now have a 2.5-game lead in the NL Central. Go Cubbies!!!
OFF TO THE LOCKER ROOM, WILL WRAP UP IN A BIT
Tigers in control, up 28-10 with 4:56 left.
S. CAROLINA KICKS FIELD GOAL??
Spurrier has thrown in the towel. Facing a fourth-and-goal from the 6 and down 21 points, the ole' ball coach decided to kick a field goal. Huh? There is still 7:44 left and the ball is slick. A touchdown would have at least made a miracle possible. Now the Gamecocks are no closer to anything.
Heck, even the spread was 17.5, so that 3-pointer wasnt for the alumni either.
MATT FLYNN LOOKS DOWNRIGHT TERRIBLE TODAY
I can hear the purple and gold faithful now. Perrilloux! Perrilloux! Matt Flynn has had a very disappointing day. His stats are bad, but not as bad as it looks in person.
Flynn has been highly inaccurate today and just threw an interception on an ugly looking flea-flicker. Of course, Les Miles should be running that ball ... but that request is getting old.
If the passing game clicked today, the Tigers could have hung half-a-hundred on the ole' ball coach.
TIGERS LOOKING TO RUN SOME CLOCK AND GET OUT
LSU leads 28-7 with 10:37 left. The fake field goal just before half -- and LSU's score on its first possession of the second half -- clearly put this game out of reach.
WELL THE TIGERS FANS GOOD CLASS AND SPORTSMANSHIP LAST 3 QUARTERS ANYHOW
At the start of the fourth quarter, a rather disappointing chant evolved from the LSU student section. F... YOU SPURRIER belted throughout Tiger Stadium.
Not cool.
Course they won't be saying that when Miles heads to Michigan and they need a coach again.
TIGERS UP 28-7; GAME HEADS TO 4TH
South Carolina will face a fourth-and-3 at LSU's 34 as the fourth quarter begins. Obviously, the Gamecocks need to convert here to put any scare into Tigers faithful this afternoon.
TIGERS INCREASE THEIR LEAD
Another strong possession thanks to a devastating running game led the Tigers to a score on their first try in the second half.
Shreveport's Jacob Hester finished things off with a 9-yard TD run up the gut.
21-7 LSU AT HALF
The second half could get ugly. LSU just needs to run the ball and South Carolina will attempt to play catchup against one of the best, if not the best, defenses in the country.
CRAZY!!
Colt David took a behind-the-back pitch from Matt Flynn on a fake field goal attempt and ran 15 yards untouched for a touchdown to give LSU a 21-7 lead with 1:10 left in the half.
Steve Spurrier, one of the master of the trick play, had to admire this one.
Flynn is obviously more accurate throwing behind his back with a no-look effort than a straightforward pass.
TIP-TAP-TOE ... LSU INTERCEPTS USC
Danny McCray picks off a pass just before it hits the turf, and after it was tipped in the air twice. LSU takes possession at Carolina's 32.
LSU REVERTS TO STUBBORN WAYS; DAVID MISSES FG
For some reason, the LSU Tigers are forcing the passing game when the running game would carve the Gamecocks to pieces. Flynn is inconsistent (that's being nice). If the Tigers just stick to smashmouth football in the rain, this game could be done by the third quarter. But nooooooo.
Colt David missed a 42-yard field goal and the Tigers waste the turnover.
FIRST-QUARTER RUSHING STATS
South Carolina 10 carries, minus-3 yards
LSU 7 carries, 77 yards
TURNOVER GOES TO LSU
South Carolina fumbles in the rain and Al Woods recovers to give LSU the ball at its own 46.
RUN, RUN, RUN = TIGERS LEAD
Now LSU is getting the hang of it. The Tigers score again as they run the ball down the Gamecocks' throats. Nine of the Tigers' first 11 running plays have gained at least 6 yards -- five went for 11 or more.
From the 1, Matt Flynn hit Richard Dickson in the back of the end zone to help the Tigers take a 14-7 lead.
ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
The Tigers hit the ground and responded with a quick touchdown drive to tie South Carolina. Trindon Holliday capped a 4-play drive (three rushes, 1 pass) with a 33-yard touchdown on a sweep to the right. He went hit the corner relatively untouched and sped down the sidelight to pay dirt.
GAMECOCKS PUT TOGETHER IMPRESSIVE DRIVE, TAKE LEAD
South Carolina moved the ball down the field with relative ease this time and cashed in with a 1-yard run from Mike Davis.
The Gamecocks are finding much more success with their passing game as opposed to the run. Don't think this game has started like many believed. I have a feeling Les Miles will have his team focus on running the ball as Flynn continues to be inaccurate in his return.
Remember, South Carolina gives up more than 192 yards a game on the ground.
LSU HAS SUCCESS ON THE GROUND, BUT STUBBORN WITH PASS
Shreveport's Jacob Hester collected a pair of first downs on the ground on the Tigers' second chance on offense. However, the Tigers seem to be forcing the passing game early and Flynn continues to overthrown his targets.
South Carolina nearly struck first as Jared Mitchell fumbled the ball amidst a host of Gamecocks, who each would have had a free run into the end zone. But the ball bounced right back into his hands. LSU collects first break of game.
STELTZ LAYS THE WOOD TO CAMECOCKS RECEIVER
South Carolina garnered on first down on its second possession of the day and look as if it had a huge gainer down the middle of the field. But strong safety Craig Steltz pummeled USC's Jared Cook, who had his hands on a Blake Mitchell pass inside the Tigers' 20 yard line. The ball came free and South Carolina was forced to punt.
After a few minutes on the Tiger Stadium turf, Cook gingerly made his way to the sideline.
LSU THREE-AND-OUT
Matt Flynn is back under center and the Tigers begin Saturday with a three-and-out. The Tigers chose to pass on every down. Flynn completed the first, but then overthrew a pair of receivers over the middle.
TIGERS' DEFENSE AT IT ALREADY
South Carolina's first three plays: No gain rush, incomplete pass, sack (-10 yards). Hmmm.
PREDICTION
LSU will make its fans happy. Another blowout, sorry fans, bleauxout.
LSU TO KICK
The Tigers will play defense first this afternoon. South Carolina will get a look at one of the best defensive unit LSU has ever produced.
THEY BE CHUNKIN'
Immediately following the deluge at Tiger Stadium (it's over now), a huge chuck of turn was replaced in the South Endzone. Groundskeepers worked feverishly to replace the sod with a piece from the sidelines. When all was said and done, the purple topping was even applied.
It's hard for me to believe a 5-foot piece of sod can be replaced and be safe minutes before kickoff, but we'll see.
I TAKE IT BACK
IT'S POURING!!!
WEATHER WON'T BE TERRIBLE
The rain -- at least the rough stuff -- appears to have stayed away and kickoff is just 90 minutes away. The LSU Tigers will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a pivotal SEC contest this afternoon.
Just got back from tailgaiting Stadium-side. Adam Young, an LSU alum and former LSU golfer David Toms' manager, was gracious with the invitation. His triplets, all decked out in different LSU cheerleading outfits, appeared to enjoy themselves.
Coming in a few ... predictions.
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