There's a Storm Bleauxing In...

A storm, perhaps, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it's reached hurricane strength winds as of yet. As all of you know, this week we will be welcoming the Bayou Bastard Children of Louisiana State to our humble stadium for one one the three ranked vs. ranked match-ups of the weekend. While the visitors come in sporting a nubmer four national ranking, nearly all of the prognosticators will agree they might not be so deserving, which is why I would assume our fellas in the metallic trousers are somehow favored by three as of this posting.

So what do we need to know about the Incestual Inbreeders from the lowlands? Despite their gaughty nubmer four ranking, the Bengals struggled mightily last weekend with the Westside Bulldogs, generally perceived by most experts (myself not included), as the 11th worst team in the SEC, just ahead of Vandy. The LSU offense relies heavily on their ability to run the ball to open up the passing game for their dual-threat sophomore QB Jordan Jefferson. However, last week they managed a measly 30 yards on the ground against a less than stellar MSU defense. I have no doubts that they should easily hit the 150 yard mark on the ground this week. Jefferson has long been touted the next Charlie Ward and is beginning to come into his own. Last week he threw for a career high 233 yards and two TD's against MSU. Though there is plenty of potential on the offensive side of the ball, LSU has yet to top 30 points and continues to struggle moving the ball with any consistency.

Unequivocally, the biggest issue facing our boys this weekend will be the defense of the Swamp Donkeys. For the first time this year, AJ green will meet his match in a defensive back. Patrick Peterson, 6'1" 211 lbs., will be given the duty of covering AJ. Contrariwise, our undersized backs will again be given the task of trying to cover much larger receivers in Brandon LaFell (6'3") and Terrance Tolliver (6'5").

While the LSU defense has had issues with dual-threat QB's, they are built to defend the traditional pocket passer. Their front seven is as good as any in the country when it comes to such. With a fairly strong performance last week as a building block, I look for our guys to turn in another good showing against a legit SEC opponent. I think we find a way to pressure Jefferson into making some poor decisions, and we should be able to stop their running game as we have done the majority of the season. It's going to be a close one, but, being the blind homer I am, I think we get it done with the home crowd backing. We won't cover, but don't be surprised if BW wins us two in a row in the waining seconds of the game.

Prediction: UGA 27 LSU 24



Recipe of the Week

Crawfish Dip

8 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp creole seasoning
1 tbs mayonnaise
1-1/2 tsp ketchup
Hot pepper sauce to own taste (2 tsp or more)
1/4 tsp onion powder, or substitute 1/4 cup fresh diced onion
1/2 cup boiled crayfish pieces

1. Soften Philadelphia cream cheese.
2. Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce and onion.
3. Mix together well, add crayfish pieces and mix again.
4. Serve as dip with chips or spread on crackers.

Serves six, you will probably want to triple for your tailgate.