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How does the Alabama 2016 D compare to LSU 2011 D?

Posted on 12/2/16 at 2:56 pm
Posted by Kcoyote
Member since Jan 2012
12050 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 2:56 pm
So came across this highlight video from LSU against Oregon in 2011 over on the Tiger rant.

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But looking at their defense, it reminds me of Alabama's current defense more than Alabama's D at that time. More ballhawking, athleticism, less about size and strength (although still plenty strong).

Overall I think it's a good comparison.
Posted by ScarletFire
Birmingham, AL
Member since Oct 2016
627 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 2:58 pm to
This Alabama D is like the middle ground between 2011 LSU and 2011 Bama in terms of style imo.
Posted by Bench McElroy
Member since Nov 2009
33963 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:01 pm to
We'll find out the answer to that question when they play Ohio State/Clemson in the national championship game.
Posted by FoodExit
Mobile
Member since Jun 2011
896 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:22 pm to
Boyz 2 men
Posted by AlaTiger
America
Member since Aug 2006
21125 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:27 pm to
Two best defenses I ever saw were the Alabama and LSU 2011 defenses.

This Alabama defense of 2016 is close, especially if you look at the last half of the season. I'm one who is okay with letting a college team improve as the season wears on and it matters far more how you end than how you begin.

The only defenses that compare, to me, are the 2001 Miami defense and the 1992 Alabama defense. But, those were both different eras.

If I had to pick one defense out of all of them, it would probably be the 2011 LSU Defense, not because they were the best, necessarily, but because they were the most fun to watch unit I personally have ever seen. I would just laugh week in and week out. They were that good. Even in the 21-0 game, they were amazing and laid their guts out on the field and didn't give up that TD until the end.

Posted by WilliamTaylor21
2720 Arse Whipping Avenue
Member since Dec 2013
35931 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:28 pm to
2016 Alabama pales in comparison
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
19104 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:38 pm to
order the #2 Overall rings!
Posted by philter
Member since Dec 2004
8966 posts
Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:49 pm to
Both are amazing and historic.
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