Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Notes from Da Bayou


Don't worry State fans. Yes, you are widely thought to be the worst team in the conference. Yes, you are playing LSU, widely thought to be the best team in the conference. According to Sly Croom, State "has a chance." Although the full quote sounds like State "has a chance" to compete, not win. Les Miles says State is a "quality opponent." Respect.

It's always a good sign when the coach has to point out that the team could conceivably win before a nationally televised game.

In other Louisiana-based news, Vince Dooley will miss his first Georgia home game in 43 years this Saturday when Georgia hosts Oklahoma State between the hedges in Athens. Dooley's excuse? He's accompanying his wife to the head coaching debut of his son, Derek Dooley, at Louisiana Tech. Derek is a former LSU assistant. At least he'll still be cheering for some Bulldogs.