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re: 2011 Alabama and LSU Appreciation Thread
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:59 pm to craigbiggio
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:59 pm to craigbiggio
I'll never forget that weekend in general. There were more people in Tuscaloosa that Saturday than any college game I've ever been to. I had friends from schools like UGA and Ole Miss asking for a crash spot, just so they could be in town for the atmosphere.
The tailgating, the bar scene, it was so much different than any other game day weekend I've experienced, and have yet to experience again. Everyone knew what that game meant; it was a ticket to the national title game. There was no doubt that Alabama and LSU were the two best schools in the country. That game featured big plays, great players, and a fantastic atmosphere.
I will always respect Les Miles for being a stand-up guy and saying "I would be honored to play that team again."
Though it may ring hollow on the heels of 21-0 several years later, the sheer fact of the matter is, Alabama & LSU were the clear #1 & #2 teams in the country that year. And on that cold November night, it showed.
The tailgating, the bar scene, it was so much different than any other game day weekend I've experienced, and have yet to experience again. Everyone knew what that game meant; it was a ticket to the national title game. There was no doubt that Alabama and LSU were the two best schools in the country. That game featured big plays, great players, and a fantastic atmosphere.
I will always respect Les Miles for being a stand-up guy and saying "I would be honored to play that team again."
Though it may ring hollow on the heels of 21-0 several years later, the sheer fact of the matter is, Alabama & LSU were the clear #1 & #2 teams in the country that year. And on that cold November night, it showed.
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Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:13 pm to ReauxlTide222
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Idk if you're being sarcastic or just discussing a crazy play in the game but a few trick plays doesn't change how basic the offense was in that game.
Well, there were 46 total passes in the game and 4 of them were intercepted. I can't blame the coaches for coaching like they did because those defenses were nothing to mess with.
Both of those teams were running teams anyway.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:18 pm to ATLabama
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LSU and Alabama were the clear #1 and #2 teams in the country
No one else was remotely close either.
Those were the best two teams in the land by a wide margin.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:27 pm to CBandits82
And honestly, Arkansas may have had a good case for #3 when they played at their best.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:33 pm to ATLabama
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Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:44 pm to bmy
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Both teams probably beat 95 Nebraska by 28 points. It would be like an NFL team vs college team today.
'01 Miami.. both lose by about 7 points?
Both were incredible teams and two of the best I've ever seen. But that Nebraska team stood out to me as the best team I've ever seen. They played four top 10 teams and won by an average of 30 points while averaging 49 against those teams. Their closest win was by 14 points and the next closest was 23 points. Florida had an incredible team that went 12-0 and the closest any team got to them was 11 points (including a top 5 FSU). I thought Florida would handle Nebraska, but Nebraska posted 60+ and won by 34 in the NC humbling Steve Spurrier at the height of his reign (which I didn't think was possible). That was the most physical team I've ever seen.
2001 Miami was great, but they played a weak schedule and had a couple of close calls.
2011 LSU went through the toughest schedule I've ever seen to go undefeated until the rematch.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:51 pm to Big EZ Tiger
I still say the 2011 Bama team was our best since the Byrant era. That LSU team might have beaten every other team of the last 10 years or so.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:53 pm to FourThreeForty
Saban circling Miles was the most classless unequivocally gay thing to happen in college football, and the people who liked it should be baging groceries at Albertsons in between herpes out breaks.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:54 pm to bama1959
Our 2009 team was the greatest we ever had. In modern era.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:55 pm to FourThreeForty
Herpes out break
Posted on 11/5/14 at 12:33 am to FourThreeForty
Our 2011 team would have beat the crap out of the 2009 team. Just check margin of victory and statitics from both years.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:02 am to bama1959
That team went undefeated and was loaded with 6 All Americans and a Heisman winner at his peak. Alabama had one of the toughest schedules in the country and beat #1&2 in consecutive games. 10 opponents were bowl eligible if I remember it right. #1 defense in the country that year as well.
That team was loaded dude. And every member of that GOAT defense was somewhere on that 2009 roster's 2-3 deep if they weren't already starting. The all purpose special team returner ended his career with the 2nd most return yards in NCAA HISTORY, right behind Wes Welker. As far as talent goes, that Bama team surpasses nearly every other champion in depth, talent as noted, and flat out ballers.
The three deep at running back was a Heisman, a Doak Walker award winner, and a future NFL OROY and Pro Bowler. I mean God damn.
That team was loaded dude. And every member of that GOAT defense was somewhere on that 2009 roster's 2-3 deep if they weren't already starting. The all purpose special team returner ended his career with the 2nd most return yards in NCAA HISTORY, right behind Wes Welker. As far as talent goes, that Bama team surpasses nearly every other champion in depth, talent as noted, and flat out ballers.
The three deep at running back was a Heisman, a Doak Walker award winner, and a future NFL OROY and Pro Bowler. I mean God damn.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:23 am to FourThreeForty
That team also never played the 2011 LSU team. That 2009 team ran into plenty of trouble along the way as well.
The one loss will forever be a factor in the all time threads for the 11 team. But without that game, 1/9/12 never happens and that is what puts them over the top for me.
95 Nebraska might have scored 14 against that D.
The one loss will forever be a factor in the all time threads for the 11 team. But without that game, 1/9/12 never happens and that is what puts them over the top for me.
95 Nebraska might have scored 14 against that D.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:44 am to tt54l32v
I just think those wins over Florida and Texas hold a lot of weight because BOTH those teams were legit offensively and defensively, with two seniors being all time leaders in many categories at their school. Some wins were close, but the schedule of 2011 and 2009 is a huge difference as far as SOS and overall play against tough opponents. Both rivalry games were amazing that year as well.
This is an LSU Alabama appreciation thread, but I will take the fact that the 2009 team will forever be the greatest Bama team in history. Even over '61 and '66. Because now, football is way more refined and much harder to win now that programs around the country are fully developed ala the Florida schools, west coast teams outside of USC, etc.
This is an LSU Alabama appreciation thread, but I will take the fact that the 2009 team will forever be the greatest Bama team in history. Even over '61 and '66. Because now, football is way more refined and much harder to win now that programs around the country are fully developed ala the Florida schools, west coast teams outside of USC, etc.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:34 am to CNB
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It was still a boring game.
That would be the Baylor-Washington bowl game, I think that season.
9-6, along with the 04 and 06 Auburn games were some of the best games I have watched. And those two Auburn games, were LSU defeats.
9-6 had two of the best defenses in recent memory.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 5:09 am to Tiger Live2
Bama 09' almost lost to 2 very average teams in UT and AU. The only close game Bama 2011 had of course was the OT loss to LSU. But since they revenged the loss by beating them 21-0 in NC game I think its clear that the first game was a total fluke.
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Posted on 11/5/14 at 6:10 am to FourThreeForty
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2011 Alabama and LSU Appreciation Thread
11/5/11
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Greatest collection of defensive talent ever on one field in the most epic defensive struggle of all time
LSU should have gotten a chance to shut down Okie State, but no Saban had to cry on gameday.
Satan is such a little cry babyPosted on 11/5/14 at 6:16 am to FourThreeForty
I am grateful to have seen those two defenses play ...twice. One day, years from now, a lot of people complaining about Okie State will look back and realize that it was only fitting for two of the greatest defenses in the modern era to face off again.
And for 7 quarters, neither team could score a touchdown. In fact, the way LSU's offense was giving us the ball in the title game, you can make a case that their defense was the one doing the more amazing job...yet Bama's defense wouldn't let them cross the 50 yard line.
Just an amazing collection of talent. It's much easier for Bama fans to see it and appreciate it because of the way things worked out, but anyone selling that LSU 2011 defense short is committing a sin against college football.
And for 7 quarters, neither team could score a touchdown. In fact, the way LSU's offense was giving us the ball in the title game, you can make a case that their defense was the one doing the more amazing job...yet Bama's defense wouldn't let them cross the 50 yard line.
Just an amazing collection of talent. It's much easier for Bama fans to see it and appreciate it because of the way things worked out, but anyone selling that LSU 2011 defense short is committing a sin against college football.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 6:26 am to WeeWee
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LSU should have gotten a chance to shut down Okie State, but no Saban had to cry on gameday. Satan is such a little cry baby
You see...we're having a good thread in here and you had to come in & frick it all up.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 6:32 am to FourThreeForty
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