Game Thread: *** LSU vs. Georgia ***

[LSU63]

As TN is ours. I don't think there will be much difference in their programs once Tebow moves on...

Your kidding, right? Check Fla and Tenn's records in the SEC for the last 10 years, it's not even close. Fla has how many SEC and NC's?

Don't get me wrong, last year, Bama's schedule was tougher than ours, and they won the SECW and went 12-2. But ours is tougher this year.

 

[NYBamaFan]

Your kidding, right? Check Fla and Tenn's records in the SEC for the last 10 years, it's not even close. Fla has how many SEC and NC's?

No MNCs without Tebow...

 

[NYBamaFan]

Sorry...I was under the impression that reference to the feet of rabbits and pulling one out of one's hat implied luck.

And how many posts was that out of the many in the thread? Come on...

 

[coUrAgeWins]

I'll give LSU their props. They are finding ways to win.

 

[BamaNation]

Out of curiosity, which call would you suspend the Head Linesman over? How about the Umpire? Or the Referee? Just curious.

Ok... I'll revise my original statement How 'bout this...

I don't know who or how many threw flags for those 2 celebration penalties. BUT, they - specifically - should be suspended. Reprimand the others for being near the scene of the crime and doing nothing. To throw flags on those two TD's shows me 3 things:

1) Incompetence
2) Lack of situational awareness
3) College football in the SEC becoming a no-fun-zone. If you can't celebrate a TD, then why even play the game?

I'm all for penalizing stupid celebrations but the penalty against UGA was TOTALLY unwarranted and cost them the game, IMHO. I think the LSU flag was a 'make-up' call. But by that point, it was too late.

Ref's aren't perfect and aren't expected to be...as I'm sure you well know BUT, they are expected to be competent and not get in the way of the outcome of the game. These guys in striped suits failed on both levels. True that the game itself was sloppy and both teams looked terrible. But giving UGA a celebration penalty for what was obviously a non-excessive celebration was pathetic.

I'm just tired of college referees in football and basketball becoming much more a part of the game than necessary. It's not a new trend but just one that has become more obvious since all games are now on TV.

I've probably said too much at this point, but the crux of the matter is that it perturbs me that players are penalized publicly and we'll probably never hear of any reprimands for the refs (even if they were to be given). There's too much at stake to not do otherwise.

Just one man's (not so) humble opinion about the role of officiating.

 

[bayoutider]

They come in many different colors including purple and gold. They make excellent key chains.

 

[LSU Envoy]

They come in many different colors including purple and gold. They make excellent key chains.

LoL!!! That's funny! :biggrin:

But in all seriousness... Luck is a fickle thing and is viewed from the eye of the beholder.

For instance... One could say that Georgia was lucky to be in the game after LSU dominated the first half. Luck cuts both ways.

 

[BamaRef22]

Ok... I'll revise my original statement How 'bout this...

I don't know who or how many threw flags for those 2 celebration penalties. BUT, they - specifically - should be suspended. Reprimand the others for being near the scene of the crime and doing nothing. To throw flags on those two TD's shows me 3 things:

1) Incompetence
2) Lack of situational awareness
3) College football in the SEC becoming a no-fun-zone. If you can't celebrate a TD, then why even play the game?

I'm all for penalizing stupid celebrations but the penalty against UGA was TOTALLY unwarranted and cost them the game, IMHO. I think the LSU flag was a 'make-up' call. But by that point, it was too late.

Ref's aren't perfect and aren't expected to be...as I'm sure you well know BUT, they are expected to be competent and not get in the way of the outcome of the game. These guys in striped suits failed on both levels. True that the game itself was sloppy and both teams looked terrible. But giving UGA a celebration penalty for what was obviously a non-excessive celebration was pathetic.

I'm just tired of college referees in football and basketball becoming much more a part of the game than necessary. It's not a new trend but just one that has become more obvious since all games are now on TV.

I've probably said too much at this point, but the crux of the matter is that it perturbs me that players are penalized publicly and we'll probably never hear of any reprimands for the refs (even if they were to be given). There's too much at stake to not do otherwise.

Just one man's (not so) humble opinion about the role of officiating.

Thanks for your revision. Your opinion is respected and appreciated.

 

[RTRFanatic]

Ok... I'll revise my original statement How 'bout this...

I don't know who or how many threw flags for those 2 celebration penalties. BUT, they - specifically - should be suspended. Reprimand the others for being near the scene of the crime and doing nothing. To throw flags on those two TD's shows me 3 things:

1) Incompetence
2) Lack of situational awareness
3) College football in the SEC becoming a no-fun-zone. If you can't celebrate a TD, then why even play the game?

I'm all for penalizing stupid celebrations but the penalty against UGA was TOTALLY unwarranted and cost them the game, IMHO. I think the LSU flag was a 'make-up' call. But by that point, it was too late.

Ref's aren't perfect and aren't expected to be...as I'm sure you well know BUT, they are expected to be competent and not get in the way of the outcome of the game. These guys in striped suits failed on both levels. True that the game itself was sloppy and both teams looked terrible. But giving UGA a celebration penalty for what was obviously a non-excessive celebration was pathetic.

I'm just tired of college referees in football and basketball becoming much more a part of the game than necessary. It's not a new trend but just one that has become more obvious since all games are now on TV.

I've probably said too much at this point, but the crux of the matter is that it perturbs me that players are penalized publicly and we'll probably never hear of any reprimands for the refs (even if they were to be given). There's too much at stake to not do otherwise.

Just one man's (not so) humble opinion about the role of officiating.

That's why I'll never understand penalties against celebration (are they trying to make CFB into a grandma sport?? :rolleye2... especially not this one. It was not unsportsmanlike, he did not taunt LSU, he did not get in their faces.. he simply celebrated with his teammates. This was just a BIG, BAD call and even the commentators couldn't find anything wrong with the way Green celebrated.. they pretty much had to make something up.

 

[Tidewater]

After watching the LSU-Ga game, all I can say is, "Indiscipline, thy name is Georgia."
A very undisciplined team. Some good athletes, but very undisciplined.

Good win for LSU though. Congrats.

 

[BEATtutorsee]

Typical crap officiating from an SEC crew, what else is new? :rolleye2:

LSU's defense won them the game because they put the clamps on a pretty good Georgia offense nearly all day. But LSU's offense is very underwhelming, they struggled mightily to put up 20 points on a very average at best (and that's probably too generous) Georgia defense. This game was a toss up like most people expected, good win for LSU, at least they found a way to win it and not lose it.

 

[Bamaball2001]

Typical crap officiating from an SEC crew, what else is new? :rolleye2:

LSU's defense won them the game because they put the clamps on a pretty good Georgia offense nearly all day. But LSU's offense is very underwhelming, they struggled mightily to put up 20 points on a very average at best (and that's probably too generous) Georgia defense. This game was a toss up like most people expected, good win for LSU, at least they found a way to win it and not lose it.

Good word for LSU offense...underwhelming. I am surprised, I thought the first couple games were an anomaly but after the Georgia game, underwhelming is about right.

As far as Georgia goes... I think Cox and his receivers are adequate but they haven't shown me that they can be consistent. I also think UGAs running game is highly suspect. The new freshman looked good and gave them a spark but I just don't see it in the rest of the RBs. Either the line isn't making holes or they are simply not that good.

Their D line is SEC caliber, the linebackers are all right but without Rennie Curran they would be in trouble. The defensive backfield shows me nothing. Any team with a decent passing game, that can protect the QB, can beat Georgia. I can easily see UGA losing a two or three more before it is over.

 

[crains]

:BigA:It is a heck of a note the refs can determine the outcome of the game over something as insignificant as celebration that does have not have anything to do with the play or the outcome of the game! They might have to wipe the smile off their face before it is over or they will be called for celebration! Let kids have some fun and play the game without refs deciding the outcome!

 

[NYBamaFan]

:BigA:It is a heck of a note the refs can determine the outcome of the game over something as insignificant as celebration that does have not have anything to do with the play or the outcome of the game! They might have to wipe the smile off their face before it is over or they will be called for celebration! Let kids have some fun and play the game without refs deciding the outcome!

Yeah, the guys in the ESPN studio really ripped the refs for this. It definitely changed the game - probably the outcome. You have to wonder if the official who made that call will be reprimanded. I doubt it...

 

[LSU63]

:BigA:It is a heck of a note the refs can determine the outcome of the game over something as insignificant as celebration that does have not have anything to do with the play or the outcome of the game! They might have to wipe the smile off their face before it is over or they will be called for celebration! Let kids have some fun and play the game without refs deciding the outcome!

It was a horrible call, but it didn't decide the game. Newsflash: LSU got called for the same thing after scoring. The fact is, LSU capitalized with Holliday getting a good run back on the kickoff. Ga had the same oppurtunity and didn't capitalize.

 

[NYBamaFan]

It was a horrible call, but it didn't decide the game.

Agreed - they still had to score, and they did.

Newsflash: LSU got called for the same thing after scoring. The fact is, LSU capitalized with Holliday getting a good run back on the kickoff. Ga had the same oppurtunity and didn't capitalize.

This wasn't nearly the same penalty, as GA doesn't have your KO returners. Plus GA had just gone from euphoria to dejection - an emotional rollercoaster that had them out of the game.

I agree that LSU deserved to win, but was disappointed that the officials interfered...

 

[LSU63]

Agreed - they still had to score, and they did.This wasn't nearly the same penalty, as GA doesn't have your KO returners. Plus GA had just gone from euphoria to dejection - an emotional rollercoaster that had them out of the game.

It was the exact same penalty, it's not LSU's fault that they don't have our KO returners. But I hate that the refs are interfering. It's bull, kids should celebrate, as long as their not taunting or going overboard like the Redskins used to do with choreographed dances, there shouldn't be any penalties

I agree that LSU deserved to win, but was disappointed that the officials interfered

Thanks

 

[bmcklv]

It was the exact same penalty, it's not LSU's fault that they don't have our KO returners. But I hate that the refs are interfering. It's bull, kids should celebrate, as long as their not taunting or going overboard like the Redskins used to do with choreographed dances, there shouldn't be any penalties



Thanks

It was the exact same penalty for entirely different situations. The GA player celebrated with his own teammates, and the ref had no business making that call unless he had money on the game. The LSU player mocked the crowd, which is legitimate, just like JPW at the LSU game last year

 

[LSU63]

It was the exact same penalty for entirely different situations. The GA player celebrated with his own teammates, and the ref had no business making that call unless he had money on the game. The LSU player mocked the crowd, which is legitimate, just like JPW at the LSU game last year

The LSU player was pointing at the LSU crowd, and band, kemosabe.

 

[edwd58]

What's with these LSU posters? After all, the game has been won, but yet they come here looking for validation from Bama fans. Too funny. Did they shut down tiggerdroppings for the weekend?