The Tigers haven't won since September, their stud young quarterback suddenly looks average and injured, Danario Alexander is the only spark on offense that warrants any applause, and the defense has been giving up more points left and right.

But one youngster has come to play week in and week out, even when the rest of his team seemingly didn't show up against Texas last Saturday.

Redshirt freshman Aldon Smith was an absolute monster against the No. 3 team in the nation in Columbia. He had 11 unassisted tackles, four for a loss, and two sacks. He leads the team with 6.5 sacks and doesn't show any signs of stopping.

For a team that got straight-up bullied all night against the top-flight Texas tea...

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