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What I learned (or didn't learn) this weekend for several SEC teams
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:32 am
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:32 am
1. Georgia: Learned very little I think. They lost by a FG to a tough opponent in a hostile environment in a game that was always going to be a toss up. Both teams gave the other side chances to win. Yes, UGA lost, but it was not a choke job. I think Georgia will be just fine.
2. Alabama: Learned that Alabama is still a championship caliber team. Their performance against Virginia Tech is how champions play: play poorly and still win in a blowout fasion to a quality side. Alabama will be just fine.
3. LSU: Learned that they have the potential to be a champion, but will probably drop a few very sloppily along the way to derail it. The LSU performance against TCU was the polar opposite of the Alabama performance. Alabama played poorly and won in a landslide. LSU dominated and won by 10. The opponents were of similar quality. Teams like the Tide (win big in poorly played games) play for championships. Teams like LSU (win close in dominant games)play in the Chicken Bowl. LSU needs to learn how to close the deal.
4. JFF: Learned that the Dennis Green Theory applies to Manziel: he is who we thought he is.
5. Kentucky: Learned that basketball season is only a few months away.
2. Alabama: Learned that Alabama is still a championship caliber team. Their performance against Virginia Tech is how champions play: play poorly and still win in a blowout fasion to a quality side. Alabama will be just fine.
3. LSU: Learned that they have the potential to be a champion, but will probably drop a few very sloppily along the way to derail it. The LSU performance against TCU was the polar opposite of the Alabama performance. Alabama played poorly and won in a landslide. LSU dominated and won by 10. The opponents were of similar quality. Teams like the Tide (win big in poorly played games) play for championships. Teams like LSU (win close in dominant games)play in the Chicken Bowl. LSU needs to learn how to close the deal.
4. JFF: Learned that the Dennis Green Theory applies to Manziel: he is who we thought he is.
5. Kentucky: Learned that basketball season is only a few months away.
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Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:37 am to sbrian3915
Good points up vote
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:41 am to sbrian3915
Pretty accurate except that TCU is better than VT.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:42 am to sbrian3915
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to a quality side
I hope so, we'll see.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:43 am to Hey You
3. LSU: Learned that they have the potential to be a champion, but will probably drop a few very sloppily along the way to derail it. The LSU performance against TCU was the polar opposite of the Alabama performance. Alabama played poorly and won in a landslide. LSU dominated and won by 10. The opponents were of similar quality. Teams like the Tide (win big in poorly played games) play for championships. Teams like LSU (win close in dominant games)play in the Chicken Bowl. LSU needs to learn how to close the deal.
Um no. The opponents were not of similar quality dumbass. TCU would beat Va. Tech head to head. Alabama had two kick returns for tds. Take those away and its 21-10. Somehow i dont think thats dominating an opponent. Its the first game of the season. People need to stop analyzing teams after one game. By mid year, i expect LSU and Bama to playing there best.
Um no. The opponents were not of similar quality dumbass. TCU would beat Va. Tech head to head. Alabama had two kick returns for tds. Take those away and its 21-10. Somehow i dont think thats dominating an opponent. Its the first game of the season. People need to stop analyzing teams after one game. By mid year, i expect LSU and Bama to playing there best.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:44 am to Tantal
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Pretty accurate except that TCU is better than VT.
are they?
If so, why?
For me it's real hard to tell this early on.
I watched both games FWIW
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:47 am to Tantal
Yeah very early in the season to compare teams strength, IMO. As an LSU fan, I'm happy with the results from this weekend. Mett was accurate. TCU played tight defense/our wr couldn't get good separation in underneath routes. But I think LSU has better chance at finishiing 11-1 than 9-3.
ETA: my LSU predication from this past spring: LINK
Close...
ETA: my LSU predication from this past spring: LINK
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Aug. 31 TCU in Arlington, Texas Win +14
Close...
This post was edited on 9/3/13 at 7:50 am
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:47 am to sbrian3915
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The opponents were of similar quality.
LOL....I'd bet on TCU beating Va Tech by at least 2-3 touchdowns.
This post was edited on 9/3/13 at 7:48 am
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:48 am to MikeHoncho
Funny, before the game, all we heard was about how VT was losing all of their players and how the game was not even going to be worth watching. Now, it's that they were a quality opponent since they popped Bama in the mouth a little.
TCU will wind up being ranked higher than VT at the end of the season. Book it.
TCU will wind up being ranked higher than VT at the end of the season. Book it.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:49 am to LSU316
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LOL....I'd bet on TCU beating Va Tech by at least 2-3 touchdowns.
Maybe they would, but tell me what you see from 1 game that makes you feel this way.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:50 am to MikeHoncho
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If so, why?
Very simple.....TCU had 2 qbs better than anything V Tech had. Catalon would be the best player on their team easily. TCU had at least 4-5 skill position players (WR and DB) that V Tech wishes they had.
ETA
I'm one of the sane people that thinks Bama will turn their ship around and won't lose much momentum (in their overall dynasty I suppose) from this game. I think obviously Bama is still the class of the SEC at this point. Although I do think LSU closed the gap a bit. That November night is gonna be big again boys
This post was edited on 9/3/13 at 7:53 am
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:51 am to Mo Jeaux
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Now, it's that they were a quality opponent since they popped Bama in the mouth a little.
I didn't say anything definitively. Reread my posts.
I'm not sure, that's all.
I HOPE VT's D was a very good Defense.
Does this not make sense to you?
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:51 am to Mo Jeaux
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TCU will wind up being ranked higher than VT at the end of the season. Book it.
Have you seen VT's schedule? Makes Bama's look super strong.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:51 am to sbrian3915
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Learned that they have the potential to be a champion, but will probably drop a few very sloppily along the way to derail it. The LSU performance against TCU was the polar opposite of the Alabama performance. Alabama played poorly and won in a landslide. LSU dominated and won by 10. The opponents were of similar quality. Teams like the Tide (win big in poorly played games) play for championships. Teams like LSU (win close in dominant games)play in the Chicken Bowl. LSU needs to learn how to close the deal.
Uh, chief, LSU did close the deal. Did you turn the TV off too soon or something?
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:52 am to LSU316
I've got a friend who happens to be a bookie, and he'd really like to meet you.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:56 am to coachcrisp
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I've got a friend who happens to be a bookie, and he'd really like to meet you.
So you are saying that TCU wouldn't be favored over Va Tech?
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:56 am to Beer Bryant
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Have you seen VT's schedule? Makes Bama's look super strong.
vs
#1 Alabama*
vs
W Carolina
@
East Carolina
vs
Marshall
@
Georgia Tech
vs
North Carolina
vs
Pittsburgh
vs
Duke
@
Boston College
@
Miami (FL)
vs
Maryland
@
Virginia
They'll finish in the top 25 IMO
Pretty damn weak
This post was edited on 9/3/13 at 7:58 am
Posted on 9/3/13 at 7:59 am to LSU316
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TCU had 2 qbs better than anything V Tech had.
Well I agree with this. L Thomas sucks.
err, I mean our Defense is so incredible that we make an all-ACC QB look like shite.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 8:06 am to MikeHoncho
It wouldn't shock me at all if they lost 3 more games.
Miami, Maryland, and one of UNC, Pitt, or GA Tech.
I just can't see where their points are going to come from. If they had any piece of the old Beamer Ball special teams then I could see it but they don't.
Miami, Maryland, and one of UNC, Pitt, or GA Tech.
I just can't see where their points are going to come from. If they had any piece of the old Beamer Ball special teams then I could see it but they don't.
Posted on 9/3/13 at 8:10 am to sbrian3915
quote:Trolling for Bammer jizz, eh guy? Looks like you earned some.
sbrian3915
Oh, and....
This post was edited on 9/3/13 at 8:16 am
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