FUCK LSU and whoever the hell Herman Johnson is

[Townhallsavoy]

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LSU prepares for battle of Tigers

BATON ROUGE - It's USC-Ohio State all over again, only this one figures to be a little more competitive than 35-3.

"For me, it's a huge game. It's like the Super Bowl," LSU senior guard Herman Johnson said Monday. "This is our rivalry."

No. 6 LSU (2-0) plays at No. 10 Auburn (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) at 6:45 p.m. Saturday on ESPN in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

If the SEC West had a Super Bowl, this would be it. The winner of the LSU-Auburn clash has gone on to win the West and play in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta six of eight times this decade, including four of the last five.

"I want to say this is like a bowl game to us," junior wide receiver Chris Mitchell said. "Because the winner of this game usually wins the West. The game means a lot. That's why we started looking at film of Auburn when we were looking at film of North Texas last week."

Coaches like to say that it only counts as one game, but that's not exactly true. In addition to the notch in the win column, the winner also gets the all-important first tiebreaker, which is head-to-head competition. In 2001, 2002 and 2005 LSU and Auburn ended up with idential SEC records and in a first-place tie. LSU won entry into the 2001 and 2005 SEC title games over Auburn because of wins over Auburn in those years.

These games are also usually close calls. The last four have been decided by 14 points - a 10-9 win by Auburn in 2004 in Auburn, a 20-17 overtime win by LSU at LSU in 2005, a 7-3 home win for Auburn in 2006 and LSU's 30-24 win at home last year. The last three were decided on the last or second to last play.

"You know it's going to be a close game when Auburn and LSU play," senior defensive end Tyson Jackson said. "I think that's because they're a lot like us. We both have great defenses. They present the same challenges we present to them. They've got athletes all over the field. We've got athletes all over the field. They've got a real loud stadium like we do. That makes for close games. It's going to be wild."

In even years when LSU plays at Auburn, the game falls early in the season and it is usually the first major test for either team. That is the case this season, particulary for LSU, which has recorded easy wins over much lesser opponents Appalachian State and North Texas by 41-13 and 41-3 scores. Auburn opened the season with a 34-0 win over Louisiana-Monroe before beating Southern Mississippi 27-13 and Mississippi State 3-0.

"We want to build this team's identity in this game," LSU tight end Richard Dickson said. "You can't build identity against the first two teams we played. Our identity for this season will be built off this game. That's why we can't wait for it to get here. It's our first test."

It will also be LSU's first distraction-free game as hurricanes changed the kickoff time of the Tigers' opener, postponed their scheduled second game and threatened to move Saturday's game.

"You can just tell from walking around the community and the school, it's time," Jackson said. "It's SEC play. There aren't no hurricanes this week. There's no missed practices or meetings. It's here. It's time to play football. Put all the thinking out the window. Everything we've been working on will be out on the table. You can look forward to seeing LSU's 'A' game."

LSU coach Les Miles has been talking about the game as if he will be playing in it since Sunday night.

"I can't hardly wait for the game," he said at his press luncheon Monday. "It's going to be a lot of fun. I do approach games of significance and call them that. If you love a competitive environment, if you like taking it to the field and seeing what you got, then you love big games like this."

Dickson foresees Myles being ready to don a helmet come Saturday.

"For a game like this, I expect him to be all hyped up," Dickson said. "Everybody around here has been wanting to play a real big game for weeks now."

In addition to the consequences of the top 10 match-up, LSU also has four scores to settle. The Tigers have not won at Auburn since 1998, losing in 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006.

"Since I been here, we haven't beat them on the road," Johnson said. "And I want that to change. Going to Auburn in my senior year, I want it to be special. I want to beat 'em. Hopefully, we'll make a change this year."

[Tiger Wench]

Herman Johnson was the biggest baby ever born in the state of Louisiana - he was 15 pounds and 14 ounces at birth.  And he is still one big mofo - 6'7".  But the bigger they are the harder they fall.  And he is probably dumb as a bag of hammers.

[Jumbo]

Herman Johnson was the biggest baby ever born in the state of Louisiana - he was 15 pounds and 14 ounces at birth.  And he is still one big mofo - 6'7".  But the bigger they are the harder they fall.  And he is probably dumb as a bag of hammers.

Hey I resent that.

signed,
bag of hammers

[LSUDeek]

Because saying "I want to finally beat Auburn at Auburn" is so offensive....

[wesfau2]

Because saying "I want to finally beat Auburn at Auburn" is so offensive....

It's game week.

If you wished my grandmother a happy birthday I might find a way to take offense.

No offense intended, of course.

[AuburnChopper 3.0]

Because saying "I want to finally beat Auburn at Auburn" is so offensive....

I didn't quite get the angst to this particular article either Deek.   Welcome to the board, and understand that our official welcoming statement is as follows...


Welcome to the board, post often, now go fist your dog, or Jumbo will!

[Buzz Killington]

Because saying "I want to finally beat Auburn at Auburn" is so offensive....

Fuck him and hid grand....wait a minute, I was not offended at all.

[Townhallsavoy]

Because saying "I want to finally beat Auburn at Auburn" is so offensive....

When it comes to this week, I want all of your players to recognize whose house this is.  Jordan-Hare does not accept any other Tigers; they are all chewed up and regurgitated back to their hometown.  I want your players to say, "I want to finally get this one over with.  There's no chance.  We are the pussy-cats, and they are the real Tigers."

Is that too much to ask?

[AUTailgatingRules]

I heard herman Johnson ate Greg Smith for breakfast this morning :thumbsup: