re: LSU 40 @ Arkansas 60 Final - ESPN2

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It’s a revenge game for them and i think they’re healthier

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Not really. Nick Smith is still out, and Brazile was already lost for the season before they played LSU. Arkansas's defense has been struggling against teams with even remotely competent offenses. Unfortunately, LSU doesn't see to have one of those.

You can't fully know what a coach is thinking simply by watching press conferences and his demeanor on the sidelines. But McMahon looks like a guy who has waived the white flag and accepted defeat (at least through the first 7 games of SEC play...including tonight).

Just give me some sort of natural emotion tonight that makes it look like you give a shite. If your team goes on a run offensively, show some excitement/encouragement. If you get a bad call, you don't have to get a technical foul, but let your guys know you are going to fight for them rather than just stare blankly at the replay on the video board. If someone is showing no effort, don't be afraid to call a quick TO and let them and everyone else know, forcefully, that ain't happening. Change the pace a bit if the team looks sluggish. DO SOMETHING! rather than just call out the same predictable half-court sets that you know Arkansas will be ready for tonight