The Battle for the "54 Cowbell"

Week 10 is upon us. And that means one thing...it's time for the showdown in Death Valley... and the BATTLE FOR THE "54 COWBELL." In a week with only 1 user game, this game by far takes the cake as "must see TV" in RUTS this week.

The Battle for the 54 Cowbell started in season 3, when coach utvol27's lucky cowbell came up missing.

The cowbell was later returned unharmed. But word on the street is that LSU wants the cowbell for its own.

No one can argue that the Clemson Tigers have dominated RUTS in its 3 1/2 seasons, losing only once to Coach ccut's Virginia Tech Hokies in season 2. But few could also argue that Coach UTVOL54's LSU Tigers have been the 2nd-best team in RUTS. Making this showdown one of epic proportions.

#1 Clemson marches into Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge riding high on a monstrous winning streak. However, LSU doesn't lose often at home, having lost only 1 game in RUTS history in Baton Rouge - in a season 1 56-9 beatdown at the hands of Clemson. But the eye of the tiger awaits Clemson yet again.

"We're entering this game with a lot of confidence," said LSU caoch UTVOL54. "We have nothing to lose. We're a great football team. We have to play really well to win, but we don't have to be perfect. And it's not like Clemson can just roll their helmets out on the field and beat us. They're going to have to play their best game of the year to beat us. And they know that!"

Clemson's attack centers around its pair of talented running backs, Andre Ellington and Blake Miller, who are used prominently in both the running game as well as the passing game. LSU, on paper, has more weapons in its arsenal on offense, including 3 star running backs, and 3 WRs with blazing speed.

"We're also excited about the way Mo Robinson has come on for us, not only as a slot receiver but as our QB in the 'Vacation Package," said UTVOL54.

Still For LSU to emerge victorious, coach UTVOL54 knows it will take a special effort, which is why he brought out the big guns this week. The Tigers, instead of watching game film this week have had mandatory viewings of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.



"We're going to play for keeps this week,"said UTVOL54. "No one thought Ricky had a chance against Jean Giraud, but guess what, he brought the magic, the funk, and the southern charm, and won the hearts of millions, if not ga-zillions. Coach utvol27 is just like Giraud, cocky, arrogant, and greasy haired - with a weird thing about rubbing noses with his competition. LSU is going to shake and bake, and whatever happens, happens."

ESPN Gameday is on hand in Baton ROuge for this one. Although sideline reporter Erin Andrews will not be working the telecast - mainly becuase of the 2 mile restraining order she has on coach utvol27. It's impossible to bet against Clemson until proven otherwise, so RUTS PR staff picks Clemson to win this one. But, something tells us the Tigers have something up their sleeve. They are laid back, confident, and playing well. Will the upset happen? Probably not, but there's never been a better contender to take Clemson down.

LSU came up 3 points short at Clemson last year, so they know how to do it and are confident they can do it. But will they? Kickoff is at 7:45 pm EST tonight.

"Bring your popcorn," said UTVOL54. "But don't burn it."