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Phil Steele says bama by 18.
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:07 pm
LAST 14 YEAR MATCHUPS
First #1 vs #2 matchup in the reg ssn S/’06 and the first matchup of the top 2 tms in Bryant-Denny Stadium history. This is Saban Bowl 5 and Bama and LSU have split the L/4 meetings since Saban took over at Bama. Both teams are off a bye and LY both tms were also off byes and LSU held AL to a ssn low 102 rush yds while LSU rushed for 225 yds and pulled out a 24-21 win. LSU has outgained the Tide in 4 of the last 5 and Miles is 4-2 vs AL (only LSU HC to ever beat AL 4x). The Tigers are led by QB Lee who is avg 156 ypg (63%) w/a 13-1 ratio (#12 NCAA pass eff) while Jefferson has played in the L/4 and is getting more reps each week. RB Ware leads with 512 (4.0) and after being susp vs Aub will be back here along with defensive star Mathieu. Bama’s young QB McCarron is becoming more than just a game-manager and is avg 208 ypg (67%) with a 10-3 ratio while RB Richardson 989 (6.6, #7 NCAA) and 17 TD’s could lock up a trip to NY for the Heisman with a big gm here. While LSU’s D gets alot of pub they are giving up 251 ypg (14.4 FD’s) while Bama’s D only allows 181 ypg (9.9 FD’s). Bama is also +280 ypg while LSU is +120 ypg. While it is well noted that LSU is 30-1 S/’01 in AG’s w/a start of 6:00 pm or later, Bama is 25-1 at home S/’07, has the better D, the better HC and the best player on the field in Richardson. Add it all up and Bama stakes their claim for the national title! Roll Tide!
PHIL’S FORECAST: ALABAMA 24 LSU 6
First #1 vs #2 matchup in the reg ssn S/’06 and the first matchup of the top 2 tms in Bryant-Denny Stadium history. This is Saban Bowl 5 and Bama and LSU have split the L/4 meetings since Saban took over at Bama. Both teams are off a bye and LY both tms were also off byes and LSU held AL to a ssn low 102 rush yds while LSU rushed for 225 yds and pulled out a 24-21 win. LSU has outgained the Tide in 4 of the last 5 and Miles is 4-2 vs AL (only LSU HC to ever beat AL 4x). The Tigers are led by QB Lee who is avg 156 ypg (63%) w/a 13-1 ratio (#12 NCAA pass eff) while Jefferson has played in the L/4 and is getting more reps each week. RB Ware leads with 512 (4.0) and after being susp vs Aub will be back here along with defensive star Mathieu. Bama’s young QB McCarron is becoming more than just a game-manager and is avg 208 ypg (67%) with a 10-3 ratio while RB Richardson 989 (6.6, #7 NCAA) and 17 TD’s could lock up a trip to NY for the Heisman with a big gm here. While LSU’s D gets alot of pub they are giving up 251 ypg (14.4 FD’s) while Bama’s D only allows 181 ypg (9.9 FD’s). Bama is also +280 ypg while LSU is +120 ypg. While it is well noted that LSU is 30-1 S/’01 in AG’s w/a start of 6:00 pm or later, Bama is 25-1 at home S/’07, has the better D, the better HC and the best player on the field in Richardson. Add it all up and Bama stakes their claim for the national title! Roll Tide!
PHIL’S FORECAST: ALABAMA 24 LSU 6
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:08 pm to John Merlyn
I agree with Phil. Bama big. 31-14
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:09 pm to John Merlyn
Well that settles it, I guess.
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:09 pm to Rusty Bates
I'll go tell the team to not get on the plane.
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:09 pm to John Merlyn
He's coming off stupid here...
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:10 pm to John Merlyn
smart man that Phil Steele guy..
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:11 pm to Tiger Authority
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I'll go tell the team to not get on the plane.
damn they flyin that little distance..
wow..
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:11 pm to John Merlyn
Richardson gets shut down, Bama Bangs III throws 2 picks. LSU 27 - Bama 10
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:11 pm to auzach91
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I agree with Phil. Bama big. 31-14
I know all the Hogs are picking Bama because they beat the crap out of y'all.
But don't worry, LSU is going to do the same thing to Arkansas very soon.
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:12 pm to John Merlyn
How many times does LSU and LEs Miles have to be underestimated in big games and shove it up the expert's arse before people learn? I mean really...
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:12 pm to BayouBengals03
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Who is Phil Steele?
Phil Steele (born c. 1960) is an American sportswriter and analyst who focuses exclusively on college and professional football.[1] He currently writes a column for the Orlando Sentinel,[2] and is considered a "highly respected prognosticator" within the sports media.[3] His company, Phil Steele Publications, produces the annual preseason magazine Phil Steele's College Football Preview, which he personally writes in almost its entirety.[4] The first edition was published in 1995.[5] In a comparison of the major preseason college football magazines, ESPN writer Pat Forde said:
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:13 pm to John Merlyn
He also said LSU would lose to Mississippi State by 10.
Posted on 11/2/11 at 12:13 pm to BayouBengals03
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I know all the Hogs are picking Bama because they beat the crap out of y'all.
I think they've come to the realization that an LSU victory and subsequent possible Arkansas win over LSU doesn't help them get to the SEC title game.
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