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LSU 41, Alabama 34 (final)

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Dorsey may be out or significantly slowed for this one - not to put too much into this report, but Dorsey is the game-changer on LSU's defense. IMO, they really are a different squad without him out there...

I hope LSU's stud Glenn Dorsey can play against Alabama on Saturday. He has been in a knee brace since being chop-blocked by Auburn freshman Chaz Ramsey two weeks ago. Dorsey, of course, stayed around for his senior season after passing on the draft. He wanted only to stay healthy, enjoy a final college season, and show what he can do when not constantly hampered by injuries. Now he might miss -- or at least be slowed for -- the game against the coach who recruited him ? the game fans on both sides have awaited for 11 months. All because of a nasty, dirty method of blocking. One that somehow escaped the attention of the officials, who failed to flag Auburn.


That has been my least favorite moment of the season. All Dorsey does is show up, do what he's supposed to do, practice hard, play hard, and serve as a great example for teammates. He is one of my favorite players to watch.


Tommy Tuberville is a coach with integrity. He maintains that Auburn "does not and never will" teach chop-blocking. I believe him. Thankfully, although the replay looked gruesome, Dorsey's knee ligaments must be pretty flexible. The chop did not end his college career. But it did succeed in getting LSU's top defender off the field for the rest of the game. It might help Alabama deal with the Tigers' front a bit easier. There, Auburn fans. One of your guys might have helped Bama win a big one.


This is not an isolated case. Watching plenty of tape each week in preparation for Thursday nights, I do see far too much chop blocking. Comments from defensive linemen back it up. A 15-yard penalty is not enough punishment for a play that can (and might be designed to) end an opponent's season. Conferences should step in and create rules mandating suspensions for blockers that engage in flagrant chop blocking. Create a very strong incentive to avoid it.


Glenn, I hope you're out there Saturday, big guy. Each time talented players who return for their senior years get seriously hurt, the whole sport suffers.
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The SEC is so unpredictable this year.
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No... it's what the media likes to call parity! haha

I agree though the SEC has been unbelieveable. I think that the top teams aren't as good as they usually are. Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, LSU, and Georgia have all had their moments this year. Georgia has been playin better as of late, but LSU (thier bell cow) actually has looked shaky for some time now. If it wasn't for their far superior talent level than most then Les would've blown 3 games so far.

Anyone else think Les would be perfect at michigan? Tressel is such a better coach than Les it would be pretty fun to watch. For sure Les is a graduate of Michigan so maybe he would atleast understand the rivalry
 
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