The timeouts were strictly for gaining experience. I don't think the intent was to run up the score. I believe you play hard til the clock runs out, short of risking injury to key players. Matt/Ryan need the game time reps. Jamarcus is not going to see that kind of pocket passing time in the SEC. If he tries, he is going to a) get cremated, b) make mistakes.
I thought the game came down to our lack of pass pressure, our DBs inability to cover LSU's outstanding WRs, and LSU's outstanding defensive secondary. The spread offense we deploy cannot handle the speed of LSU's defense.
On the upside, we are going to be extremely solid this year. We made very few mistakes, and every part of our game is looking solid. I especially like our special team play. They have such a huge impact on game outcome, and I think we are going to reap the benefits this year.
UL ran the offense that we are going to take to 11 more teams this year, and then the bowl game. It is not suited for an LSU defense. It is not designed to exploit an LSU. It will exploit the remainder of our schedule. Geaux Cajuns!!!