Hopes are high for LSU fans who think this year will be a huge break out. But this writer is a little more cautious because of the disappointments the last several years that showed little improvement, an offense still not tuned to the current times and a coaching staff yet to prove they can do better than Les Miles.
Even though I have been a LSU fan for over 50 years, my attitude is wait and see and don't become too excited yet. The last several years tells us that so called "talent" by itself does not win the important games.
As for the Saints, forget about last year because it has no bearing on this season. Some are talking already about the Saints - LA Rams game being a revenge game because of what took place in last years season ending game for the Saints. Don't be fooled, the Saints could win 100- zip and it would not change a thing for blowing last years lead with less than 90 seconds left in the games regular time. It was not the so called non-call that lost the game but the Saints inability to hold the lead in regulation play and then Brees interception in overtime that allowed the Rams to kick the winning field goal.
To put things in perspective, the Saints have to go to the Super Bowl this year to have a better season that last year. And the Saints have not had a consistent winning seasons record. So my advise is to ignore all the hype about how much the Saints have improved since last year because that can only take place and be judged when the regular season starts.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
