Sports columnist Scott Rabalais with his three takeaways from No. 3 LSU's SEC opener Saturday against Florida:

1. IT’S VERY 2010 AROUND HERE

There is a Les Miles-era quality to this LSU football team through three games: Creaky, oil-leaking offense and a bend but don’t break, opportunistic defense. LSU’s offense was outgained by Florida 366-316, only produced a couple of effective drives and continues to be a serious concern hampered by an ineffective ground game. But the Tigers’ defense, even losing a key player early, was up to the task with five interceptions that produced a 20-10 win over the self-destructive Gators.

2. NOT ONE WHIT

The ejection early in the first quarter of all-star LSU linebacker Whit Weeks was a tough blow for the Tigers’ defense to overcome. It was also overkil

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