ENGSTER: Statistically Speaking
Source: TigerRag - Sep 3, 2012 at 1:52 PM
LSU, Bama post identical scores with different reactions
By JIM ENGSTER
Tiger Rag Featured Columnist
For the first time in 30 years, LSU opened its season with two runners eclipsing 100 yards on the ground. Kenny Hilliard raced for 141 yards on 13 carries while Alfred Blue cruised for 123 yards on 16 rushes as LSU surpassed 500 yards total offense for the first time in five seasons. The result was a 41-14 decision over outmanned North Texas. Notably, the Zach Mettenberger Era at quarterback opened with the junior rifleman firing for a modest 192
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