Ryan Perrilloux the heir apparent to be the starting quarterback for the LSU Tigers has been suspended indefinitely by the LSU Tigers. This makes the third time now he has been suspended and he is only a rising junior. Spring practice starts for LSU on February 29th and at this time it isn’t known if Perrilloux will be allowed to practice. This could be a pretty big blow to the BCS Champions if this suspension extends into next season.

Congratulations LSU! You are the first BCS Championship winner with two losses, but you were only playing the Ohio State Chokeeyes. Ohio State played up to their normal form last night against LSU and were totally dominated in a 38-24 whitewashing. The Big Ten ended up a disappointing 3-5 this bowl season while the SEC finished 7-2 and that is the bottom line.

LSU covers -4 against Ohio State

Roughly two weeks ago we predicted Les Miles to Michigan as their head coach and Bo Pelini to Nebraska. We were correct about Bo, but it seemed after a press conference by Miles called hours before the SEC Championship along with signing a contract extension with LSU that ole Les would remain as the head coach of LSU. This morning comes a news report from the Detroit Free Press that Miles spoke to Michigan this past weekend which seems quite Sabanesque. Don’t count Miles out quite yet to be in the maize and blue next year!

Les Miles is still going to Michigan despite what has been said today. The quote un quote breaking news of today that he is staying in Baton Rouge is complete BS. This news is merely a ploy to keep the LSU team on task today.

The changes are coming and coming in waves. You can bet your bottom dollar that Les Miles and Bo Pellini of LSU will announce they are leaving LSU within the next week. Les Miles to Michigan is one of the worst kept secrets in college football so chalk him up as the next head coach for the Wolverines. Bo Pelini who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Tigers will be the new head coach of Nebraska in short order. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is announced before the weekend is over. Who the heck is going to coach LSU in their Bowl game? The waterboy?

Lloyd Carr retired today as the head coach of Michigan football after another season with high hopes ended on a bad note. Losing 6 of the last 7 to Ohio St.and Jim Tressel has a lot to do with his demise along with a loss to Appalachian State in the first game of this year. I think Carr should have called it quits a couple of years earlier because Michigan football is simply not the caliber it used to be and the fans know it.

I think Michigan football can be a true powerhouse again if they are able to lure Les Miles away from LSU. Remember it’s in Miles contract that he can go to Michigan for a $1.2 million buy-out which is nothing to Michigan athletics. Let the games begin!

The official pre-season poll is out and we thought it was a good idea to review the poll and provide our thoughts.

1. USC (62) 0-0 1,622 - AGREE - 3 out of the last 4 years USC has been in this position and twice they headed into their BCS game as the #1 team in the country. I think this will be another year they finish #1 and they will win the BCS National Championship game.
2. LSU (2) 0-0 1,511 - DISAGREE - I understand that Matt Flynn is an excellent quarterback, but Russell will be missed and LSU takes a step back this year. They lose two games so no BCS game this year for them.
3. West Virginia (1) 0-0 1,396 - AGREE - Two Heisman hopefuls in Slaton and White will have Morgantown in a frenzy all year. West Virginia will get by Louisville at home and waltz into a BCS game.
4. Texas 0-0 1,375 - UNSURE - Colt McCoy is the real deal, but the Big 12 is very solid this year. I think 4th in the country is too high, but I could be wrong.
5. Michigan 0-0 1,371 - AGREE - Lloyd Carr gets the monkey off his back this year due to stud seniors Hart and Henne. This could be the BCS National Championship team this year.
6. Florida 0-0 1,276 - DISAGREE - Dream season last year quickly comes down to earth this season. They will lose at least two games and will not participate in the BCS.
7. Wisconsin 0-0 1,192 - DISAGREE - Tough schedule plus the loss of key offensive players will keep the Badgers out of the top 10.
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1,166 - AGREE - Stoops never ceases to amaze so I can’t disagree.
9. Virginia Tech 0-0 1,148 - DISAGREE - Virginia Tech is a BCS team and could finish in the top 5.
10. Louisville 0-0 1,031 - DISAGREE - Bobby Petrino will be sorely missed, but Brian Brohm will be a joy to watch.
11. Ohio State 0-0 876 - DISAGREE - Too much talent departed from last year for even the Buckeyes to reload properly.
12. California 0-0 790 - AGREE - Tedford is an excellent coach and the PAC-10 is strong this year.
13. Georgia 0-0 782 - UNSURE - There is always high expectations in Athens, but not much follow through from the Bulldogs in recent years.
14. UCLA 0-0 605 - AGREE - The Bruins return TONS of starters from a very good team last year.
15. Tennessee 0-0 571 - DISAGREE - Is this team really a contender anymore?
16. Rutgers 0-0 560 - DISAGREE - Ray Rice is a great running break, but that won’t lead to another dream season like last year.
17. Penn State 0-0 542 - UNSURE - This is one of the most boring college football teams in the history of the game so I just don’t know much about them.
18. Auburn 0-0 519 - AGREE - These guys only have four games on the road this year. FOUR!
19. Florida State 0-0 392 - AGREE - Last year’s poor performance will be on the Seminoles mind and should be a driving force towards a much better season this year.
20. Nebraska 0-0 377 - DISAGREE - Bill Callahan sux and games at Colorado, Texas, Missouri and USC @ home lead to a recipe for disaster.
21. Arkansas 0-0 376 - AGREE - Heisman winner McFadden and another stud Felix Jones make the Hogs an exciting team.
22. TCU 0-0 283 - AGREE - Excellent defense and a steady offense have made TCU a consistent force over the last few years.
23. Hawaii 0-0 256 - AGREE - This team will embarass many teams this year and could go through the regular season undefeated.
24. Boise State 0-0 187 - AGREE - Weak schedule and their only loss will come to Hawaii so they are a top 25 team.
25. Texas A&M 0-0 162 - UNSURE - This team is top 25 caliber for sure, but games at Miami, Nebraska, and Oklahoma will make things difficult. FYI If you haven’t seen Jorvorskie Lane run yet you need to make a point to do so this year.

The Nokia sponsorship is gone, but everything else seems to be pretty much the same down in the bayou for this year’s Sugar Bowl. The beer is flowing, tons of partying, a big game in store and football players are in trouble. LSU has suspended four players for missing curfew this week in New Orleans and I’m sure hanging on Bourbon Street drinking had nothing to do with missing curfew. The suspensions could be just for the first quarter of the game tonight though and Les Miles will handle each one individually.

Here are some stats to keep in mind heading into the game this evening. Outside of Baton Rouge LSU allowed 11.25 PPG more and scored 20.6 fewer PPG. In the Tigers first 10 games their defense allowed only 72.1 RYPG, but in the last two games they yielded almost 200 RYPG. LSU has covered only once in their last four games. Notre Dame averaged only 92.4 RYPG in their first seven games. Since then, their much improved ground attack has averaged 161.8 RYPG. Not surprisingly ND covered only once in their first seven games compared to three times over their last three games. These are all important factors to keep in mind along with Charlie Weis and Brady Quinn. Will Charlie Weis create a masterful offensive gameplan that Brady Quinn and the Fighting Irish can execute against the tough LSU defense. You are the supposed Golden Boy Brady lets see if you can live up to at least a percentage of the hype that has surrounded you this year.

Thanksgiving was great in so many ways! It was a time to be with family, eat great food and NAIL all three NFL games. Let’s keep this hot streak rolling into the weekend.

Arkansas Razorbacks cover +2 against LSU Tigers

OVERALL RECORD:

College Football: 6-5

College Basketball 4-2

NFL 5-2