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Time for Change: Replay Rules Need Tweeking

Look, not everyone liked when the NCAA implemented replay several seasons ago, and now those people may have a legitimate case for change...

Written by Matthew Smith about 22 days ago 49 reads 0 comments
What's Wrong With LSU's Offense?

"If you would have told me on Friday LSU's defense held Florida's offense to 357 yards and 13 points, I would have said LSU would have won by at least 14." That's what I told my friend in our first class on Monday after the Florida game...

Written by Matthew Smith about about 1 month ago 359 reads 13 comments
What We Have Learned About LSU Football So Far

The college football season is three weeks in. We have seen teams shine (Miami, even Washington a little) and we have seen teams struggle...

Written by Matthew Smith about 2 months ago 535 reads 0 comments
LSU Football Week One Recap

LSU traveled up to Seattle for week one, which is the longest trip the Tiger football team has ever taken, and squeaked out a 31-23 victory over the Washington Huskies...

Written by Matthew Smith about 2 months ago 167 reads 0 comments
Outlook Of The 2009-10 LSU Tigers

I got off my Italian class early today, so I am sitting outside the only campus building (lets see what Tiger fans know which one it is) that truly sits in the shadows of Death Valley...

Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 742 reads 13 comments
Predicting The SEC Championship Game (Way Too Far In Advance)

It's pretty clear, barring some unforeseen tragedy, that Florida will be the team to represent the Eastern division of the Southeastern Conference in the Championship game. The only slip up they could have is on the road, at night, at LSU...

Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 126 reads 9 comments
Preview Of The 2009-2010 LSU Fighting Tigers (Part 3 Of 3)

This is the final segment of my breakdown of the 2009-2010 LSU football team. This segment will cover anything not dealing with the offense and defense. It will include the coaching and schedule, plus the buzz around campus as the season approaches...

Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 570 reads 2 comments
Preview Of The 2009-2010 LSU Fighting Tigers (Part 2 of 3)

In the first part of this three part preview, I covered LSU on the offensive side of the ball (article here: http://bleacherreport...

Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 261 reads 0 comments
Preview of the 2009-2010 LSU Fighting Tigers (Part 1 of 3)

Lets be honest, LSU's offense was pretty bad in 2008. It's hard to admit for an avid Tiger fan, but it is most certainly true. The struggles were blatantly obvious in the several Pick 6's Jarrett Lee threw last season...

Written by Matthew Smith about 3 months ago 963 reads 0 comments
An Ode to Tiger Stadium

As many of you know Rory asked us to do an ode to our college football team's stadium. Lucky for me, my team's stadium is one of the best, if not the best, in the country. LSU's Tiger Stadium is a formidable place to play...

Written by Matthew Smith about 4 months ago 416 reads 5 comments
A New Basketball Rule for 2009-2010: What Was the NCAA Thinking?

Well, the NCAA has done it again. Like they do every year, an NCAA panel met to address any rule changes for the upcoming basketball season. The panel has made three changes...

Written by Matthew Smith about 5 months ago 518 reads 0 comments
Plight Of LSU Football Fans: Way Les CBS

I don't know about all of the other football fans out there, but it's early June and I already can't wait for September to roll around. Here in Baton Rouge, it brings about one of the best experiences available in college football...

Written by Matthew Smith about 5 months ago 539 reads 13 comments
LSU Knocks Off Baylor 3-2 On Nola's Single, Set to Claim Regional Title

Nine Innings weren't enough for LSU and Baylor on Saturday night. The game went to the 10th inning tied up at two after a remarkable nine innings from pitcher Anthony Ranaudo, who allowed only ...

Written by Matthew Smith about 6 months ago 15 reads 0 comments
A College Football Play-Off System That Should Satisfy Both Sides

After almost two months of revisions, frustration, and polling, I have come up with a system to determine the College Football National Champion... which does not require an obviously flawed system like the BCS...

Written by Matthew Smith about 8 months ago 192 reads 21 comments
2009 NCAA Tournament: Locks, Upsets, and Cinderella

We now have the official bracket and the debate has began. Whether it be the SEC getting only three bids and none higher than an 8-seed, or that Memphis got a two-seed...

Written by Matthew Smith about 8 months ago 5,104 reads 2 comments
LSU Comes From 18 Down to Beat Arkansas: Win Their 10th Straight SEC Game

Once again LSU just finds a way to win a game they probably shouldn't have won. LSU came from 18 down with six minutes left to go in the first half at Arkansas to win the game 72-69...

Written by Matthew Smith about 9 months ago 159 reads 4 comments
Midseason SEC Basketball Awards

I apologize for this being so late, I meant to write it right after SEC play had started two weeks ago, but school has been really hectic as graduation nears for me. But, here is my mid-season awards for the SEC...

Written by Matthew Smith about 10 months ago 494 reads 4 comments
LSU Looks to Continue New Tradition Going into SEC Play

An LSU team is 12-1 in January, and guess what—it's not the football team. The basketball team has managed to go through the non-conference schedule having only lost one time, in Houston against a very talented Texas A&M ball club...

Written by Matthew Smith about 10 months ago 45 reads 0 comments
With Trent Johnson at the Helm, LSU's Future Looks Bright

With a new coach and a load of talent, especially at the defensive end, the LSU men's basketball team's future looks pretty bright as it continues its season Saturday after a week off for exams...

Written by Matthew Smith about 11 months ago 205 reads 2 comments
Jimmy V Classic More Than Just Great Basketball Games: It's a Call to Action

I have read the few articles on B/R about the actual games that have taken place at MSG tonight. No one seemed to mention the more important thing happening at the Garden tonight...

Written by Matthew Smith about 11 months ago 148 reads 1 comments
Addressing the LSU Quarterback Situation

OK, I feel that it is time to address this and hopefully put to rest some of the just plain crazy stuff that I have been hearing about LSU and their QBs. First of all, I don't think that anyone can say that Jarrett Lee is a horrible football player...

Written by Matthew Smith about about 1 year ago 269 reads 1 comments
The Real Reason Why LSU Lost Is The Red Hat Guy (pictured)

Wow, when i sat down to write this article i didn't think i would have a good picture to put, turns out i was wrong. I attended the LSU vs. Alabama game today and was very impressed with the overall atmosphere of the game...

Written by Matthew Smith about about 1 year ago 149 reads 8 comments
LSU-Alabama: The View from Baton Rouge

He's back!!! It's finally here—the game I have had scheduled on my calendar since Nick Saban came back to the SEC. Not that it is a big deal for the players—most of whom I remind everyone, were not even recruited by Saban...

Written by Matthew Smith about about 1 year ago 500 reads 10 comments
Three Reasons LSU Will Be Playing in The BCS

Even at number 13 people still better watch out for LSU to be playing in a BCS bowl when its all said and done. And here is why 1. Big XII I know it seems weird to put this as the first reason but it makes sense...

Written by Matthew Smith about about 1 year ago 107 reads 4 comments
Don't Listen to What Others Say, LSU Fans: You Still Have a Good Team

Over the last two-and-a-half days I have read some of the funniest, lamest, dirtiest, and downright ugliest things said about college football, especially LSU...

Written by Matthew Smith about about 1 year ago 149 reads 3 comments

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Matthew Smith Article Archive

Time for Change: Replay Rules Need Tweeking

What's Wrong With LSU's Offense?

What We Have Learned About LSU Football So Far

LSU Football Week One Recap

Outlook Of The 2009-10 LSU Tigers

Predicting The SEC Championship Game (Way Too Far In Advance)

Preview Of The 2009-2010 LSU Fighting Tigers (Part 3 Of 3)

Preview Of The 2009-2010 LSU Fighting Tigers (Part 2 of 3)

Preview of the 2009-2010 LSU Fighting Tigers (Part 1 of 3)

An Ode to Tiger Stadium

A New Basketball Rule for 2009-2010: What Was the NCAA Thinking?

Plight Of LSU Football Fans: Way Les CBS

LSU Knocks Off Baylor 3-2 On Nola's Single, Set to Claim Regional Title

A College Football Play-Off System That Should Satisfy Both Sides

2009 NCAA Tournament: Locks, Upsets, and Cinderella

LSU Comes From 18 Down to Beat Arkansas: Win Their 10th Straight SEC Game

Midseason SEC Basketball Awards

LSU Looks to Continue New Tradition Going into SEC Play

With Trent Johnson at the Helm, LSU's Future Looks Bright

Jimmy V Classic More Than Just Great Basketball Games: It's a Call to Action

Addressing the LSU Quarterback Situation

The Real Reason Why LSU Lost Is The Red Hat Guy (pictured)

LSU-Alabama: The View from Baton Rouge

Three Reasons LSU Will Be Playing in The BCS

Don't Listen to What Others Say, LSU Fans: You Still Have a Good Team

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