What would make you happier?

[CajunCharlie]

_ Believe me, there is nobody more concerned of the opening game more than myself but I just think its an interesting scenario. What made me think of it was when I last spoke to a friend of mine who happens to be one of these LSU fans who dares a cajun fan to even think that there is a possibility of us beating LSU ever. They tend to like to "put us in our place" from time to time. I made the comment when the schedule changed and has us going there this year vs 2010 when we were supposed to I said that I wished they had kept it in 2010 because we'd have more experience and he asked me why it mattered as if it was a forgone conclusion. While it probably is, it just ticks me off to get that attitude and if he wasn't my friend, I'd probably pimp slap him. Anyhow, I'd love to be able make that phone call that night and listen to him melt down. _

He wouldn't. His reply would be "dumb luck, terrible officiating,etc." Why even get yourself involved in discussions like that. Its a no-win outcome.
With friends like that you don't need any enemies.

[CajunNation]

Thinking about this the other day and figured it was a bit tougher for me to decide than I thought. Would you rather us roll into Tiger Stadium this year and knock off LSU but then go winless the rest of the year except for Southern OR would you rather get rolled in Baton Rouge but go 10-2, go to a bowl and win it? I thought for sure it would be the latter but then I just thought for a second about how it would feel to look a Tiger fan in the eye and just smile that they got beat by UL. I guess in the end, I'd have to give the strong nod to the winning record since it would be ultimately better for the program.

Given those choices, a 10-2 record is obviously the better choice, but the question is flawed.

A 2-10 record with a win over lsu-br is much more improbable than a 10-2 record with a loss to them.

A more believable comparison is a 5-7 record with a win over the tiggers versus the 10-2 record with the bowl bid.

...and I would take the win over lsu-br and the 5-7 record over the bowl bid and 10-2 every day of the week.

[shof]

_ Thinking about this the other day and figured it was a bit tougher for me to decide than I thought. Would you rather us roll into Tiger Stadium this year and knock off LSU but then go winless the rest of the year except for Southern OR would you rather get rolled in Baton Rouge but go 10-2, go to a bowl and win it? I thought for sure it would be the latter but then I just thought for a second about how it would feel to look a Tiger fan in the eye and just smile that they got beat by UL. I guess in the end, I'd have to give the strong nod to the winning record since it would be ultimately better for the program. _

I understand the bragging rights issue; but winning that game, then literally tanking the remainder of the season would be awful! Kind of like being unable to build on the A&M game in the 90's. From a "program" standpoint, a solid winning season (9, 10 games won) and a good showing in a bowl, does much more for recruiting, attendance, and sustaining excitement into the next season, and so on.

[Zeebart21]

_ Believe me, there is nobody more concerned of the opening game more than myself but I just think its an interesting scenario. What made me think of it was when I last spoke to a friend of mine who happens to be one of these LSU fans who dares a cajun fan to even think that there is a possibility of us beating LSU ever. They tend to like to "put us in our place" from time to time. I made the comment when the schedule changed and has us going there this year vs 2010 when we were supposed to I said that I wished they had kept it in 2010 because we'd have more experience and he asked me why it mattered as if it was a forgone conclusion. While it probably is, it just ticks me off to get that attitude and if he wasn't my friend, I'd probably pimp slap him. Anyhow, I'd love to be able make that phone call that night and listen to him melt down. _

1. 10-2

2. We easily beat Southern

3. Get new friends.

Z

[zephyr]

_ Given those choices, a 10-2 record is obviously the better choice, but the question is flawed.

A 2-10 record with a win over lsu-br is much more improbable than a 10-2 record with a loss to them.

A more believable comparison is a 5-7 record with a win over the tiggers versus the 10-2 record with the bowl bid.

...and I would take the win over lsu-br and the 5-7 record over the bowl bid and 10-2 every day of the week. _

There you go again, always overthinking It's not a flawed question as it really makes you wonder as to which one you'd prefer. I think I'd have to take the 5 win season with a win over the tiggers any day also.

[zephyr]

_ He wouldn't. His reply would be "dumb luck, terrible officiating,etc." Why even get yourself involved in discussions like that. Its a no-win outcome.
With friends like that you don't need any enemies. _

Believe me, as hard as it is for me, I don't argue simply because their fans have to establish their hierarchy in the universe at something so I give it to him.

[Just1More]

_ 10-2 with a bowl berth, no question _

No question. I don't think an LSU victory with nonething else to show for it would be much of anything in the long run. I think a losing season with an LSU win would invalidate the victory. I would not mind going 10-2 and having LSU in the list of 10... however.

[zephyr]

_ No question. I don't think an LSU victory with nonething else to show for it would be much of anything in the long run. I think a losing season with an LSU win would invalidate the victory. I would not mind going 10-2 and having LSU in the list of 10... however. _

Talk about want your cake and eat it too......lol

[VObserver]

10-2 with a bowl. This has got to be the dumbest question ever asked. I'd lose 100 - 0 to them every year if that would guarantee me 10 wins and a bowl.

And I hate those s.o.b.'s.

[Just1More]

_ Talk about want your cake and eat it too......lol _

... and the girl that pops out of that cake... she's mine... I called it! You know... while we're in this fantasy frame of mind. LOL!