Report from a Dawg behind enemy lines: LSU fans ‘feeling cocky’
LSU fans are feeling good about their team and the Mad Hatter. (Associated Press)
For a view from Tiger land on how our opposing fandom is approaching Saturday’s SEC Championship game against Georgia, I checked in with my old friend Owen Scott, who grew up with me in Athens (where his mom still lives), graduated from UGA and has been a clinical psychologist in Baton Rouge for many years.
Owen’s wife is an LSU prof, his oldest daughter in a huge Tiger fan and his youngest daughter graduated from UGA last December but is “a Tiger first, Dawg second,” he admitted.
However, Owen, who’s been following the Dawgs all his life, has remained true to the red and black and posts comments on the Blawg under the name Dr. Morpheus.
“I’ve attended most of the LSU-UGA games in Baton Rouge and seen some great wins (2008) and tough losses (2003) here,” he said. He just lucked into two tickets to the Georgia Dome game at face value and will be in attendance Saturday.
The buzz in Baton Rouge, Owen said, has the locals “feeling cocky.”
Typical of the attitude, Owen said, was the discussion Tuesday on a Baton Rouge sports radio show where the host, former LSU basketball player turned football sideline reporter Jordy Hultberg, thought the Tigers being favored by 13 points was right on the mark.
Said Hultberg: “You gotta be loving what’s going on!”
LSU has seldom trailed, Hultberg said, and even when they were down by 14 points to Arkansas the Tigers had no problem quickly scoring 21 points. “They feed off of big plays, whether it be a big return, a turnover, a breakthrough run. … It was over at halftime.”
Owen Scott lives in Baton Rouge but has stayed true to UGA.
The host asked an on-air guest (a local insurance exec) for a prediction on the game with the Dogs and the response was, “I don’t want to be overconfident, but this team has taken care of everyone. It will be worse for Georgia than Arkansas,” which lost to the Tigers 41-17.
In an exchange with a caller, Hultberg said the LSU defense “is smothering. It just makes life miserable for the opposing quarterbacks. And I don’t see any difference with this coming Saturday. We’re coming to win. There’s no back door, we’re coming through the front door.”
Summing up the mood in Baton Rouge, Owen said: “The LSU base is not taking Georgia seriously. They expect to come into the Dome and blow the Dawgs out with their overwhelming defense and pounding rushing attack. It’s up to our guys now to show LSU and the sports world we belong on the same field with the best of the SEC West and consensus No. 1 team in the nation.”
But Owen, at least, is optimistic. “If the LSU players are drinking the fans’ Kool-Aid,” he said, “they will be in for a surprise when they see that, unlike Arkansas, Georgia can stuff the run and pressure the QB. Go Dawgs! GATA!”
Trust him, he’s a doctor.
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BMDPD
November 30th, 2011
3:10 pm
Read this link…. Then talk…
http://www.dawgsports.com/2011/11/29/2599517/lsu-vs-uga-the-tell-of-the-tape
SecFan
November 30th, 2011
3:11 pm
Land of the Lost, you might want to check into bowl games with Pac-12 and Big 12 matchups. Those should be great for lovers of defenseless football.
Alphare
November 30th, 2011
3:43 pm
Bill,
since you are now behind the enemy line. Do you notice LSU players are much bigger than dawgie players?
Where LSU gets all those players?
bitter gumboo--jumboo
November 30th, 2011
3:48 pm
the swamp trolls also known as tide troll trailer naibors——–need to stop putting crowwell pot
–in there swamp soup————–dawgs rule the day—-41-10
bitter gumboo--jumboo
November 30th, 2011
3:55 pm
gulf sea food has 10w-40 motor oil in it and most swamp trolls enjoy the mix
–it adds to the over all health first look of these sea creatures——dawgs rule
bitter gumboo--jumboo
November 30th, 2011
3:57 pm
dr morphuis enjoys red panties on his swamp women’s—–
LSUsuckMe
November 30th, 2011
4:05 pm
All LSU fans are so freaking dumb. Your team is good, maybe great, but the fans, I can’t stand them…I hope the wheels fall off your cars and wings come off the planes you ride into Atlanta on. The country would be much better off without you scumbags.
Red Stick
November 30th, 2011
4:08 pm
If Owen was truthful he would have said that many in BR do not like Jordy Hultberg.
In my opinion he is not much better than I would be. He does not do his homework and seems ill-prepared with even some of the basic sports stuff that a radio host should know.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Eric C.
November 30th, 2011
4:08 pm
Was in the New Orleans area last night and listening to the WWL coaches show with Bobby Hebert and Co. They discussed how UGA needs to secure the border better with the recruits and they stated that UGA would be a consistent top 5 team every year if CMR did a better job keep recruits home. Just stating the obvious…but it’s the truth and everyone knows it.
Don’t worry LSU…at least you can still play in the BCS title game after a taste of humility.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
November 30th, 2011
4:27 pm
How do you spell Humility? Bookend Dawg losses in the Dome.
Ted
November 30th, 2011
4:28 pm
Vegas is right. LSU is two touch downs better than Georgia. They would have to turn it over at least 3 times more than the Dawgs to lose this game (maybe 4). It could happen, I love the underdawg, but the smart money is on the Tigers. Georgia can change places with LSU next year but this year….ain’t gonna happen.
TampaDawg
November 30th, 2011
4:42 pm
Vegas is wrong actually. NEVER EVER, and this is by some of their own rules, EVER PUT A DOUBLE DIGIT LINE AGAINST A HOT DEFENSE. Say what you want about the competition level, but the Dawgs have done what they should have and played dominant defense against their opponents.
Braddawg
November 30th, 2011
4:47 pm
Good Article Bill! I’ve watched LSU this season and they have a relentless defense and pounding running game. They play all 4 quarters and don’t let up. They are a great team. In the same regard, I have watched UGA all year and I have seen ups and downs since the first 2 games. This team has grown up and are now believing that they can win this game. Not taking anything away from LSU, but the DAWGS are in it to win it and and they will leave their talking on the field.
Richt`s Hammer
November 30th, 2011
4:56 pm
We lose by 50
D-man
November 30th, 2011
4:56 pm
In the quote above, what does the following mean? “GATA!” Thanks for any help! Go Dawgs!
TampaDawg
November 30th, 2011
4:59 pm
d-man .. it means, Get After Their Arse
TampaDawg
November 30th, 2011
5:00 pm
Substitute the last word accordingly
LSUDAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:07 pm
LSU is going to take this one with ease
LSUDAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:08 pm
UGA fans are not any better than LSU fans … just saying …
LSUTigerinATL
November 30th, 2011
5:10 pm
No arrogance from LSU fans, but based on watching this LSU team play all year we are all in awe at how truly amazing they are! They have overcome much adversity to remain focused on the task at hand….win the BCS Championship game.
PAPPYDAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:12 pm
Go LSU!
MAMADAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:12 pm
you said it pappy
SISSYDAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:13 pm
aw shucks mama and pappi, i agree with da both of yous
FLORIDADAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:14 pm
how bout dem Heats? go LSU!
DAWGDAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:15 pm
LSU, LSU!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
November 30th, 2011
5:17 pm
Dome Security make sure to do a good sweep of the Dome after the game. Some of those LSU fans might try to make the Dome their new home instead of heading back to Louisiana.
GAWDDAWG
November 30th, 2011
5:22 pm
and Dome Security, when you’re done with that job, could you please make sure the dawg fans make it home safely back to their trailers and not beat their wives? i know, it’s a tough task but you can spot them by all the camo.
duronimo
November 30th, 2011
5:27 pm
I watched LSU play West Virgiinia. West Virginia moved the ball well with what appeared to be an undersized team. UGA matches up physically and hopefully we’re just as tough. I think it will be a close game with turnovers making the difference.
admiral
November 30th, 2011
5:31 pm
They should be confident. They’re better.
But they were better in 2005, too.
GO DAWGS! Shock the world…
SouthGA Dawg
November 30th, 2011
5:42 pm
UGA has beaten, Florida,Auburn,and GT this has been a good year now lets put some sugar on top and beat LSU.
hiramtiger
November 30th, 2011
5:43 pm
about the best ga. can hope to do is show up. lsu62 ga. 10
Terry
November 30th, 2011
5:43 pm
I guess it depends who you talk to as to what opinion you get.
I’m a LSU season tix holder & I don’t think we are going to blow them out & I certainly don’t overlook Georgia or disrespect them. Do I expect to win, sure but I see this game as close.
I’ll brag after a victory not before it.
Eric C.
November 30th, 2011
5:46 pm
UGA 80 LSU 8
Eric C.
November 30th, 2011
5:46 pm
LSU falls to #8 after this demolition
Still@theKool-aidBAR
November 30th, 2011
5:47 pm
If the Dawgs win will UGa make RUSS full-time Uga IX? Damn if RUSS is there for an SEC Championship he earned the job don’t you think?
kral
November 30th, 2011
5:52 pm
dang I think some of you would spray something on people on black FRI…
THE DUDE
November 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
IT IS ALL UP TO BOBO. EITHER MAN UP OR GO OVER TO GA TECH AND CALL THEIR PLAYS.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
November 30th, 2011
6:07 pm
Sorry we don’t want Bobo. We already had one like him in the form of Patrick Nix.
Raiderbeater
November 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
Dawgs have no chance. LSU will walk all over them with their 5th team….heck…I wouldn’t even take practice serious this week if I played for LSU….we’ll win EASY. If I’m LSU’s starters I would be getting ready to play Alabama again…this UGA nonsense is silly….were LSU…..we are supposed to beat them BAD….that’s what everybody is saying at least……………
Bgdawg
November 30th, 2011
6:29 pm
U ga 500 lsu 2
Bob
November 30th, 2011
6:32 pm
Is Penn Wagers and crew calling the game? If so, put your money on the Tigers. I can’t believe the SEC still puts up with his ineptness, although they had him doing the KY/Tenn game…yawn!
GT
November 30th, 2011
6:37 pm
I don’t care which team wins,but,I would love to see the redneck LSU and UGA fans lose.The teams are winners and the fans are LOSERS.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
November 30th, 2011
6:45 pm
Ticket prices have been dropping steadily since peaking at an average $463 on Nov. 20, falling to an average of $135 on Wednesday. WOW should be All dawgs at this game considering Sanford seats more than the DOME.
Tide Chuck
November 30th, 2011
6:49 pm
As a Tide fan I need LSwho to Mike Vick the dawgs, but every time I pull for a team that have amazing disdain for. They win. Just saying
The dogs have a chance.
Red Stick
November 30th, 2011
7:10 pm
@Eric C,
You need to lay off the pipe.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
dawgenuff
November 30th, 2011
7:39 pm
Jeff Isu, It doesn’t matter how many ranked teams UGA has beaten this year,cause we are going to beat the Number one team in America!~ How,s that for beating a ranked team! What a maroon!!!
IRty
November 30th, 2011
7:42 pm
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AltamahaDawg
November 30th, 2011
7:49 pm
Well, Georgia has played the spoiler pretty well this year. Lost in surviving week after week, is the fact that (five maybe?)so many teams would have been ranked that week had they just beaten Georgia. Too bad. Even ended up getting the best of SC in the end.
LSU Fan
November 30th, 2011
7:52 pm
@dawgenuff
That’ll change a lot of opinions. Good luck with that.
LSU Fan
November 30th, 2011
7:56 pm
@AltamahaDawg
I predict that your “win” over SC will seem eerily familiar after your “spoiling” of LSU.