Vols-LSU Thoughts

Some thoughts I've had, or heard expressed, after the Vols loss to LSU:

* Ainge starting was a mistake. The Vols showed no offensive production in his only three series. MY RESPONSE: He looked good in pre-game. His receivers had some big drops.

* Fulmer blew it by not using a time-out (or two) on LSU's game-winning drive. MY RESPONSE: JaMarcus Russell is good, but he's mistake prone. With four turnovers, Fulmer was hoping for another.

*Allowing LSU to convert a 4/1 on a fake punt was in-excusable. MY RESPONSE: Very bad play.

* The Vols have no running game, they've been living on the edge all season, and both finally caught up with them. MY RESPONSE: Yep.

* The Vols played their best GAME against Cal. Since then, there has been no improvement. MY RESPONSE: Yep, again.

* They're 7-2. They're 5 points from being undefeated. They've played better than anyone expected. Be happy it's not 2005. MY RESPONSE: Ya, but we're 6 points from 1998.

Any thoughts?