This item originally appeared in the Oct. 30, 2003, issue of The Tech Talk.Editor's Note: Ryan Moats is a running back for the Bulldogs and a sophomore computer information systems major. He is serving as a guest writer for The Tech Talk.
By Ryan Moats
In my opinion, this game against LSU is just like any other game. We are going down to Baton Rouge to compete against a team. Just like we have against Hawaii, Miami and Michigan St.
We are not intimidated at all. What's LSU going to do to us that Miami and Michigan St. haven't done?
The reason I think like this is because when you put too much emphasis on a ballgame, you forget that it's just a game.
We are preparing for it just like any other game.
I've heard people say LSU may be undermining us. I don't know if they are or not. We can't read their minds. All we can do is prepare so we can play our best game.
Some people are worried that we will be intimidated. None of that bothers me. I don't even hear the crowd when I'm on the field. I'm in a zone, and I know it's not going to affect my team at all.
Of course I think we're going to win. You never go in to a game expecting to lose.
We are going in to win; not to have a close game, but to win. I know a lot of people are doubting us, but that doesn't matter. They can choose their sides. Only the people on the team matter.
I'm glad we have so many people supporting us, and I hope we can bring them back a win.
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