Sunday, November 16, 2008

Comeback of the Millenium

   How'd they do it? In arrears by 28 points with 16 1/2 minutes left, only to win by . . . nine?
   In a make-up game postponed for two months by the remnants of Hurricane Gustav, LSU had lost its focus at the tail end of the SEC season. Was this the Alabama school Troy, or the men of Troy -- as in Southern Cal?
   Of course, the Tigers had to rev up their offense to amass so many points as QB Jarrett Lee overcame his astonishing seventh pick-six of the year.
   But it was LSU's defense that should take the biggest bow. Troy averaged 1.5 yards on its last 30 snaps. The Tigers withstood 72 passes by the visitors.
   Where does this game rank among LSU's many achievements?
   Bu the way, much of Tiger Stadium was empty during the comeback. The LSU following has a rep for being faithful, but it is no more devoted than other crowds.
   Who do you consider the most loyal SEC fans?
   

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