For many of you out there, the light of a clear blue morning probably hasn't helped much since LSU lost to UCLA. The Bruins have mocked Ed Orgeron on social media by photoshopping "sissy blue" onto t-shirts and using the clip of his pregame exchange with a UCLA fan on its platforms. They also look like Pac-12 contenders while LSU has to figure out how to make sure it doesn't repeat a mediocre season. It was one game, but plenty of issues appeared, from the offensive line's ability to run block to the defense's tendency to allow explosive plays again. We covered everything that went wrong and why in these takeaways from watching the game a second time. What did the loss mean for Orgeron? Columnist Scott Rabalais said his future as LSU's coach is now the story of the season. The Tigers are 5-6 since the national championship, but right now? Well, Rabalais said, "Right now, it doesn’t look like LSU could get close to another national championship game without buying a ticket." The Tigers have two weeks until their next big game against Mississippi State. First up: McNeese State. Learn more about the Cowboys here. To our paying subscribers, thank you for supporting our work. If you’re not already, please consider becoming a digital subscriber and continue to support our journalism. Click here for a special offer from us. As a paying subscriber, you'll enjoy full access to our award-winning coverage, faster-loading web pages with fewer ads and much more. Until next time, Wilson Alexander |